Sanjay Gupta Criticizes Bollywood Posters for Depicting Star Smoking

Sanjay Gupta, a well‑known film critic, took to social media to denounce a wave of Bollywood posters that portray leading actors with cigarettes. He argued that such imagery normalises smoking and could influence young audiences. Gupta added that the film industry has a responsibility to promote healthy lifestyles.

The criticism comes amid growing public concern over tobacco use in India, where the government has launched campaigns to curb smoking. Gupta’s comments have sparked debate among filmmakers and advertisers about the depiction of smoking in promotional material.

While some industry insiders defend the artistic freedom of poster designers, others agree that stricter guidelines are needed to prevent the glamorisation of tobacco use.