Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui's involvement in a Big Cash Poker advertisement stirs controversy
In a recent turn of events, the Hindu Janjagriti Manch, a Hindu organisation, has written a letter alleging that Nawazuddin Siddiqui's advertisement for Big Cash Poker tarnishes the image of the Mumbai Police. The advertisement in question features the actor promoting the Big Cash App, an online real-money gaming app.
The letter, penned by Abhishek Murukate, Maharashtra state coordinator of Surajya Abhiyan, requests the Mumbai Police commissioner to book Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Ankur Singh, the owner of Big Cash Poker's online gaming application, under the Maharashtra Civil Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules 1979 and the Maharashtra Police Act 1951. However, it remains unclear whether the Hindu Janjagriti Manch has filed a complaint against Nawaz and the app in question or just wrote a letter.
The advertisement shows Nawazuddin Siddiqui as a police officer who tells the audience that he plays the same game with thousands of others every day, referring to poker on the Big Cash App. This move has sparked debate, with some arguing that it compromises the integrity of the Mumbai Police force.
It is worth noting that Roy D'Silva, a published author and documentary buff with a decade-long experience, has covered various beats, including Bollywood, OTT, and now poker. D'Silva has expressed his interest in being at the forefront of the poker world, stating his avid participation in the game.
The legality of online poker games has been a topic of courtroom battles, with several apps maintaining that games like poker and rummy are games of skill and have no gambling component. Despite the controversy surrounding Nawazuddin Siddiqui's advertisement, no legal action has been taken against him or the Big Cash App as of now.
As the situation develops, it is advisable to keep a close eye on updates from reliable Indian news portals or official statements from the parties involved.
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