Raghu Ram on Poonam Pandey's controversial fake death stunt: 'Wo jo karne nikli na...usne kar diya'

Model, actor and reality TV star Poonam Pandey faked her own death in 2024 to create awareness over cervical cancer. A post was shared on her Instagram handle which indicated that she died of cervical cancer.Raghu Ram Comments on Poonam Pandey’s Controversial Fake Death StuntNow, in a new podcast with AminJaz, Raghu Ram discussed the controversy surrounding Poonam's dramatic actions.He explained that after her apparent death and return to life, public awareness and discussion about cervical cancer surged. Raghu acknowledged that while the method may have been in poor taste, it achieved its goal of raising awareness. He suggested that Poonam's approach could be seen as fitting her persona, even though it might not be something he or others would do. Despite the criticism, he recognized that it ultimately worked for the cause.Poonam Pandey Reveals Stunt and Calls for AwarenessAmid widespread reports of her death, Poonam took to Instagram to reveal that she had faked her death. In a video she posted, Pandey declared, "I feel compelled to share something significant with you all - I am here, alive. Cervical cancer didn't claim me."In another Instagram message, Poonam said her stunt was aimed at spreading awareness regarding cervical cancer. "But tragically, it has claimed the lives of thousands of women who stemmed from a lack of knowledge on how to tackle this disease. Unlike some other cancers, Cervical Cancer is entirely preventable. The key lies in the HPV vaccine and early detection tests. We have the means to ensure no one loses their life to this disease," her caption further read."Let's empower one another with critical awareness and ensure every woman is informed about the steps to take. Visit the link in the bio to delve deeper into what can be done. Together, let's strive to put an end to the devastating impact of the disease and bring #DeathToCervicalCancer," she added.Pandey Urges Preventative Action Against Cervical CancerIn a follow-up video on Instagram, Poonam Pandey reiterated, "I am alive. I didn't die from cervical cancer. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for the hundreds of thousands of women who have lost their lives to it. It's not because they couldn't do anything, but because they didn't know what steps to take." She emphasized the preventability of cervical cancer, urging women to get regular tests and the HPV vaccine, stressing that these simple measures could save lives and prevent further loss to the disease.