Poonam pandey’s 5 controversial stunts
Poonam Pandey’s staged death for publicity has ignited anger among both celebrities and fans. A day after her team announced her ‘death from cervical cancer at 32’, Poonam shared videos proclaiming she is ‘alive’. She explained the motive behind the fake news, citing a desire to raise awareness about cervical cancer.
Yet, this isn’t the first time Poonam has courted controversy. Explore five instances where she stirred up controversies:
Video featuring Poonam Pandey in a bathroom.
In 2011, Poonam shared a video of herself in a shower, clad in a white bikini. The video captured her in a bathroom, emerging from a bathtub, and proceeding to shower while maintaining a striptease act. Following the video post, Poonam tweeted, “This was just the trailer…. A lot more will be available live 24×7 on my website…” She also issued a warning, tweeting, “18 and under should not try looking up the Video.. that said I do not take responsibility for anyone under age looking at this video.
She expressed the desire to undress in support of Team India during the 2011 Cricket World Cup.
In 2011, Poonam gained attention when she announced she would strip for Team India if they won the Cricket World Cup. Despite writing a letter to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), she was denied permission. Later, she expressed her disappointment, stating, “The letter I had written was refused by them. I felt bad and was hurt when they did not allow me to go bare. I was upset. They just said BCCI does not give permission for such things… I had made that statement for Team India. I don’t regret it at all.
Poonam Pandey engaged in a striptease in 2012.
In 2012, following the victory of Shah Rukh Khan’s Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL season five, Poonam Pandey disrobed. She shared a nude picture on Twitter, stating, “Here is a pic as I promised.” She added a caution for those under 18 not to view the image, emphasizing that she does not take responsibility for underage individuals. Another tweet echoed the sentiment, saying, “Korbo Lorbo Jeetbo re.
Poonam Pandey faced arrest in 2020 related to a video shoot.
In 2020, Goa Police detained Poonam for purportedly trespassing into a government property and recording an explicit video in Goa. A case on charges of obscenity during the shoot at Chapoli dam in Canacona town was registered, prompted by a complaint from the state water resources department. Poonam and her then-husband Sam Bombay were arrested by Goa Police but were granted bail on the same day.
Conflict with Raj Kundra.
In 2019, Poonam lodged a police complaint against Raj Kundra, Shilpa Shetty’s husband. Prior to Raj’s arrest, Poonam initiated a case in the Bombay High Court, alleging misconduct by him and his associates. The dispute stemmed from her contract with their company, Armsprime Media, responsible for managing her app.
Poonam contended that they were unlawfully using her content even after the contract termination. She also asserted that her personal mobile number was exposed on the app, resulting in a flood of calls and indecent messages.
Having made her Bollywood debut in 2013 with Nasha, Poonam has appeared in films like Love Poison, Malini and Co, and Aa Gaya Hero. Additionally, she participated in two popular reality shows, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 4 in 2011 and Lock Upp in 2022.