Rashami Desai Slams Ranveer Singh's Ad; Calls It a 'Slap' to TV Industry

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh recently teamed up with adult movie star Johnny Sins for a humorous advertisement that has set social media abuzz. The commercial takes a comedic approach to the clichés found in typical Indian daily soaps, especially those centered around joint families. Dressed in traditional attire, Singh and Sins bring a lighthearted touch to the serious theme of sexual health, promoting a capsule aimed at enhancing men's well-being. While some applaud the creative endeavor, television actor Rashami Desai has expressed her displeasure, sparking a social media debate on the portrayal of the TV industry.

Ranveer Singh's Humorous Take

The advertisement in question takes a humorous approach,  parodying typical Indian daily soaps, particularly those centered around joint families. In this light-hearted commercial, Ranveer Singh plays Johnny Sins' brother-in-law, aiming to save his sister's marriage. Dressed in traditional attire, Singh and Sins infuse a comedic touch into the serious theme of sexual health, promoting a capsule designed to enhance men's sexual well-being.

Masoom to wo hain jinhey in dono kaa scene nhin pata???????? #JhonnySins #RanveerSingh pic.twitter.com/1AcdBUXnNk

— jiیa (@aintyourpanda) February 13, 2024

Rashami Desai's Reaction to Ranveer Singh's Ad

While the ad has gained popularity for its wit and creativity, Rashami Desai took to her Instagram stories to express her discontent. Desai argued that the commercial mocks the Indian television industry, a sentiment she finds disrespectful. Desai, who has had a respectable journey in the TV industry, sees the ad as a reality check, asserting that actors in the television industry are often made to feel smaller compared to their big-screen counterparts.

Social Media Buzz

As expected, social media platforms are abuzz with diverse reactions to the advertisement. Fans are divided, with some expressing their desire for more episodes of this unconventional collaboration. Despite the criticism from Rashami Desai, many users appreciate the creativity behind the humorous commercial, commending the difficulty of advertising in this particular category.

Abey ye kya dekh liya maine ????????????#RanveerSingh and #JohnnySins Collab is something we never expected

Now we need a Deepika Padukone and Kissa Sins Collab nextpic.twitter.com/f6X6y11ITW

— KhabriBhai (@RealKhabriBhai) February 12, 2024

I think niks India should do sec ad because one is also famous and he also knows acting#JohnnySins #RanveerSingh pic.twitter.com/BGkTIU1ipJ

— meme craze_25 (@meme_craze_25) February 12, 2024

TV Industry Reactions

While Desai slammed the ad, several other TV stars seemed to take the commercial in good spirits. Tina Datta, Rashami Desai's co-star in the TV show Uttaran, jokingly commented with laughter on Ranveer's post. Nakuul Mehta and Ravi Dubey, prominent names in the television industry, also showed their support with positive and humorous comments on social media.