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Bollywood Stars Receive Notice Over Vimal Ad Campaign
✍️ Tupaki English
🗓 16 Aug 2026, 08:37 PM
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Three Bollywood actors received a notice from the advertising regulator over a Vimal ad that violated promotional guidelines.
Three prominent Bollywood actors received a notice from the Advertising Standards Council of India after a Vimal advertisement featuring them was found to violate advertising guidelines.
The notice cites that the ad contains unsubstantiated claims and portrays the actors in a way that could mislead consumers.
Representatives of the actors say they were unaware of the regulatory breach and are cooperating with the investigation. The ASCI has requested the removal of the ad and a corrective statement within 14 days.
If the notice is not complied with, the agency may impose penalties or ban the brand from advertising in India. The case highlights the increasing scrutiny of celebrity endorsements in the Indian market.
The notice cites that the ad contains unsubstantiated claims and portrays the actors in a way that could mislead consumers.
Representatives of the actors say they were unaware of the regulatory breach and are cooperating with the investigation. The ASCI has requested the removal of the ad and a corrective statement within 14 days.
If the notice is not complied with, the agency may impose penalties or ban the brand from advertising in India. The case highlights the increasing scrutiny of celebrity endorsements in the Indian market.