Actor-model Poonam Pandey was left in shock during a pap session on Friday, February 21. The actor was speaking to the paparazzi when a fan came from behind, attempting to click a selfie with her. The moment she obliged, the fan leaned forward to forcibly kiss her, leaving Poonam, paps and onlookers startled. Poonam was seen pushing the fan away, the moment she realised what was happening. The paparazzi lot jumped to her rescue, reprimanding the fan for his gesture.
However, Instagram users felt that the incident is scripted. Last year, Poonam Pandey faked her death to spread awareness about cervical cancer. As shockwaves spread across the country, Poonam later announced that she was alive, leading to massive trolling. Pandey became popular through her social media accounts, including Twitter, when she started posting her semi-nude photos. Her revealing photos received significant media attention.
Pandey rose to the media's spotlight when she promised to strip for the India national cricket team if it won the 2011 Cricket World Cup. India indeed lifted the World Cup; however, Pandey did not fulfill her promise due to public disapproval, but later claimed she was denied permission by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).However, she did upload a video on her mobile app (see below), where she is seen stripping naked at the Wankhede Stadium at night.