Former James Bond, Pierce Brosnan says he felt betrayed by an Indian company which put his face to sell a range of "paan masala" products. Brosnan also apologised to his fans for inadvertently ...

While pan masala brands often market their products under the guise of ‘cardamom’ or ‘mouth fresheners,’ critics argue they indirectly promote tobacco usage, which poses serious health risks.

Over the past few years, several Bollywood stars have faced criticism for endorsing gutkha, pan masala, and similar products, which are often associated with harmful health effects. Many social ...