Bollywood actress once created a sensation when she made a jaw-dropping announcement. Saying that she would strip nude in public if India did win the World Cup. Read to know who gave this statement.
As the ICC World Cup final between India and Australia approaches at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, November 19, memories of a bold statement once made by a budding Bollywood actress have resurfaced. Back during the 2011 World Cup final when the cricket fever reached its peak, a young model who later ventured into Bollywood created quite a stir with an unexpected promise. And that’s Poonam Panday. When India poised to face Sri Lanka in the final, Poonam Pandey shocked many by pledging to strip nude in public if India emerged victorious. Her announcement also brought back memories of a similar commitment made by Paraguayan model Larissa Riquelme during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
However, Poonam’s announcement faced widespread criticism. Her statement created a stir all over the internet, but later in an interview with Mirchi, she confessed that it was a publicity stunt. Also, the actress said that she had limited knowledge of cricket and couldn’t name any players. Despite her statement, the backlash was severe, leading to multiple FIRs filed against Poonam for obscenity. And when India clinched the World Cup on April 2, her mother expressed her displeasure through physical means.
Did Poonam Pandey follow on her pledge after India’s victory?
According to the promise, Poonam Pandey did not carry out the act of stripping nude. According to her, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) dismissed permission, citing public disapproval. But just to fulfill her World Cup commitment, Poonam did post a video of herself stripping at Wankhede Stadium a few weeks later. Interestingly, the following year saw the actress keeping her word when Kolkata Knight Riders won the Indian Premier League.
