It looks
like Akshay Kumar is in for a major image makeover. The actor who is
known for his ‘clean’ image is apparently all set to endorse a brand
that is owned by industrialist Vijay Mallya and that also produces
alcohol.
Naturally, the actor’s decision to do so has set tongues wagging in
the industry. Our industry insider says, “Akshay has always played by
the rules of healthy living. He doesn’t party and even works out
religiously. He is also very religious. Though he will endorse only the
bottled water manufactured by the company, it is surprising that he
would agree to support the brand as a whole.”
A friend of the
actor however states, “Akshay is not endorsing the alcoholic product.
He will only be the face of the packaged drinking water. He will be
replacing Abhay Deol in the ad and apparently a pretty expensive
financial deal has been inked.”
An industry insider points
out, “Ever since a ban was implied on alcohol advertising, some alcohol
companies have come up with newer products under the same brand name. In
fact, even Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Ajay Devgn have inked
similar deals in the past.”
