In March 2025, the Jaipur District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum summoned Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff over allegations of misleading pan masala advertisements. The petition highlights the unrealistic claim of saffron content given the product's low price. Past endorsements and criticisms of celebrities like Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar over such brands were also discussed.
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