Here is the breaking news- Poonam Pandey- the epitome of subtlety and grace, is in the running for the coveted India Ratna award. This is not serious and is in sync with today’s time and needs.
I have been fuming with disgust at the latest Poonam Pandey stunt. I want the law to take up and define what should – could- and would be acceptable.
In an era where everything goes in love, war and advertising, Poonam Pandey is that shining example of intense path-breaking, raw, out-of-box thinking and strategic pushing of the boundaries. Who would die for a cause- what if it was just a 24-hour stunt- and not the full 72 hours- when we could have granted her resurrection status
Back in 2011, she vowed to streak through the streets of Mumbai- all in the name of patriotism, all to motivate the cricket team. The BCCI spoiled the party by denying her permission. And yet, in 2012, she kept her commitment by baring it all when KKR won the IPL trophy. Learning from the past- she did not seek BCCI permission. That’s commitment, passion, love and a sharp learning curve.
She turned down Biggboss-season-7 because the promised paycheck did not meet her level of self-importance. A girl must have self-esteem and know what her value is. Then YouTube banned her channel- ‘Bathroom Secrets’- because it did not want the young audience to learn many things they found interesting.
A typical female can’t even fathom such rebellious acts and barriers to success. Oh, she knows how to amplify it. She was among the most searched on Google in 2012 and part of the Kingfisher calendar in 2011.
But let’s give credit where it is due. Poonam Pandey has been tirelessly working relentlessly to spice up the mundane lives of many people. She was in Khatron-Ke -Khiladi-4 and did Total Nadaniyaan’ and “Pyaar Mohabbat Sssshhh’. She has been a beacon of hope and tit-bit news for many journalists carrying scoops that made their editors and audience smile.
Now, her recent death-defying act has been called a stunt. It may have raised many eyebrows, but she has been selflessly selfish throughout her life. She has stayed well within the boundaries of what can be expected from Poonam Pandey.
And she, in fact, has schooled ASCI on exploiting loopholes in the influencer guidelines by not officially participating in the stunt. She smartly avoided the mandatory disclaimer she would have needed to carry. All her work was done by the gullible journalist and fastest finger first media working for breaking news.
When the news of her death spread, the nation collectively gasped- so young- merely 32. And it turned out to be a bigger deal than we imagined. Maybe the media was in on the secret, or it started with a casual chat at CCD – because no self-respecting journalist has coffee at Starbucks.
There has been a call that it would be better for the National honours to be conferred while people are still breathing. Poonam Pandey- the ever-patriotic icon, has risen from the dead to claim her National Ratna and thus make a mark.
Running naked, defying death, being a model, a Reality TV participant, an erotic actress (Google search), and gracing us with provocative Instagram pictures. Poonam Pandey truly deserves recognition.
Let’s focus on the positive. Here is a lady who, by her recent stunt has worked on the Vaccine awareness. One who believes in Mera Viskas- Sabke Sath, and ‘Made in India’. She is an ideal candidate for National Awards in multiple categories.
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