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Happy Birthday Pooja Bedi: When the actress was banned by Doordarshan in the '90s for her bold advertisment on AIDS and Safe Sex

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: May 11, 2020 11:46 IST

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Former Bollywood actress, television talk show host and newspaper columnist is known for her outspoken nature and bold statements.
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One such controversial incident was during the 90s when Pooja filmed for a Kamasutra condom advertisement alongside Marc Robinson.
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According to a report by Asianet, the commercial had a sequence showing the duo under a shower.
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The purpose was to raise awareness of AIDS and to promote safe sex.
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However, it wasn’t approved by Doordarshan – an autonomous public service broadcaster owned by the government, which banned the release of the advertisement.
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Pooja is the daughter late Indian classical dancer Protima and film star Kabir Bedi.
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She made her film debut with Jag Mundhra's film Vishkanya (1991).
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Her best performance was in Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander (1992) with Aamir Khan for which she earned a nomination in the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. The film is remembered for Pooja’s Marilyn Monroe moment.
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