Sunday, June 21, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

After A Limit, It's Not Actor's Responsibility: Vidya On Endorsements

Darpan News Desk, 08 Jun, 2015 01:26 PM
    Actress Vidya Balan believes an actor is responsible for the brand he or she endorses, but only to an extent.
     
    Her comment comes in the wake of the Maggi controversy which has highlighted the responsibility of a celebrity brand endorser regarding a product. 
     
    When asked about her take on it, Vidya, during a promotional event of her forthcoming film "Hamari Adhuri Kahani", told IANS: "I don't think that after a limit it's an actor's responsibility... because if I am endorsing a product, I can only find information to a certain extent, like, what sort of material has been used to make that particular product. But I cannot go to factory and make the product."
     
    Vidya herself endorses some products.
     
    The past few weeks have seen names of stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit Nene and Preity Zinta being dragged in controversy over endorsing Maggi, which was found to have harmful elements. 

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    No Mardaani in Pakistan

    No Mardaani in Pakistan
    Yash Raj Films` Rani Mukerji-starrer ``Mardaani``, which released in India Friday with an Adult certification, won`t hit the screens in Pakistan due to demands for a few changes.

    No Mardaani in Pakistan

    Diana Penty walks for Rocky S at LIFW

    Diana Penty walks for Rocky S at LIFW
    Actress Diana Penty, who debuted with "Cocktail", Friday stole the limelight as a show stopper for designer Rocky S at Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2014.

    Diana Penty walks for Rocky S at LIFW

    Can work while pregnant if director's ready: Rani Mukerji

    Can work while pregnant if director's ready: Rani Mukerji
    Popular actress Rani Mukerji says her marital status won't affect her work and even a pregnancy won't come in the way as long as the director is comfortable.

    Can work while pregnant if director's ready: Rani Mukerji

    Kapil Sharma to shoot for Abbas-Mustan's film in November

    Kapil Sharma to shoot for Abbas-Mustan's film in November
    Popular stand-up comedian Kapil Sharma, who is set to make his Bollywood debut with director duo Abbas-Mustan's untitled film, is looking forward to it and says he will start shooting for the film in November.

    Kapil Sharma to shoot for Abbas-Mustan's film in November

    I've no clue: Sakshi Tanwar on Ekta Kapoor's show

    I've no clue: Sakshi Tanwar on Ekta Kapoor's show
    Popular actress Sakshi Tanwar of "Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii" and "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain", says Ekta Kapoor has asked her for a meeting, but as of now, she is clueless about whether a new show is in the pipeline with the TV czarina.

    I've no clue: Sakshi Tanwar on Ekta Kapoor's show

    Big B's screen son, daughter share special bond in real life

    Big B's screen son, daughter share special bond in real life
    Young actors Aahana Kumra and Pavail Gulati, who played Amitabh Bachchan's children from his two marriages in the serial "Yudh", have a real life sibling bonding between them.

    Big B's screen son, daughter share special bond in real life