Maggi controversy: Twitter reacts

Shraddha Kapoor: Madhuri should be given benefit of doubt in noodle controversy

Since the time Madhuri Dixit landed herself in the ‘noodle’ controversy, many Bollywood celebrities have come out in support of the actress. ABCD 2 actress Shraddha Kapoor is the latest to extend her support for the actress, reports Dnaindia.com. The report quoted Shraddha saying that we have grown up eating the instant noodles and so she doesn't think Madhuri or anyone else can be aware of the high level of MSG or lead in the product, as detected. She further added that it is unfair to put the blame entirely on Madhuri. As actors, celebs only represent a brand or are faces of a brand that they endorse but there is definitely a limit to it, stated Shraddha.

While Shraddha is of the opinion that Madhuri should be given benefit of doubt, read on to know about Vidya Balan's opinion on the same...

Vidya Balan is opinionated and makes no bones about the fact. Reacting to the raging controversy over a brand of instant noodles, Vidya Balan has reasoned that while the celeb endorsing a brand is responsible for its authenticity, it is only up to a certain extent. According to a report in IANS, Vidya Balan has been quoted as saying that, "I don’t think that after a limit it’s an actor’s responsibility… because if I am endorsing a product, I can only find information to a certain extent, like, what sort of material has been used to make that particular product. But I cannot go to factory and make the product."

One of Vidya's co-stars was known as Maggi in school. Read on to find out who this was...

Maggi noodles is one of the most loved snacks in India and a sudden ban on it has come as a shocker to many, especially the small children, and professionals for whom Maggi was an easy escape from boring food. But Emraan Hashmi isn’t too affected by the ban, reports Bollywoodlife.com.

The actor, who will be seen in Mohit Suri’s Hamari Adhuri Kahani, revealed that he was a die-hard fan of Maggi during his school days and his classmates would often grab a bite of the yummy noodles from his lunchbox. He even added that his friends would tease him by calling him ‘Maggi’, as his dabba would invariably contain the noodles.

The actor further revealed that he had quit eating Maggi after school. On being asked if his son had tasted Maggi, Emraan replied with a no, saying that Ayan has been on an athletic diet.

While Emraan Hashmi has shared a sweet ‘n’ sour relationship with Maggi, some Bollywood biggies could get into trouble because of the Maggi controversy. Read on to know more…

Actors Madhuri Dixit, Amitabh Bachchan and Preity Zinta could land in trouble if advertisements for Maggi noodles featuring them are found to be misleading, says the consumer affairs ministry. Maggi brand ambassadors, including Bollywood star Madhuri Dixit, were "warned of action" by the government if their advertisements for Nestle's popular noodle product were found to be misleading. However, Amitabh Bachchan has been quoted in a report as saying that he has not received any notice from the government over endorsing Maggi noodles. He says that he will fully cooperate with the law and adds that he had stopped endorsing the instant noodles' brand two years ago. According to reports, the Bihar court has ordered the police to lodge an FIR against Bollywood actors Amitabh Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit and Preity Zinta, who are the brand ambassadors of Nestle India, following a complaint filed by a lawyer alleging that he fell ill after eating Maggi. Reportedly, the court has ordered the police to file an FIR against the actors under various section of IPC (Indian Penal Code) that includes IPC 420 for cheating consumers. Also included are Section 270 for malignant act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life and Section 273 for sale of noxious food or drink.

However, while being slapped with a legal case seems inevitable for the stars, they have also found support in a political party. Read on to know more...

According to a PTI report, Shiv Sena came out in support of actors and celebrities who have endorsed Maggi, the Nestle India product which has been hit by allegations of hazardous contents. "The issue and reports about Nestle are very disturbing for parents and consumers at large. A million questions are now arising like why quality control was not done till now. The lethargy of earlier governments has been an eye-opener," said Neelam Gorhe, Sena MLC and spokesperson. However, she had a different view as far as the involvement of celebrities was concerned. She added, “Taking legal actions against actors seems taking it too far. Brand ambassadors, models and actors need to be more informed and careful while endorsing any product because people believe that they are people's well-wishers... But action against actors is an exaggeration of real facts and will divert the focus from the issue of safe and healthy food manufacturing," Gorhe said.

Shiv Sena leaders are not the only ones supporting celebs. A lot of Tweetizens have taken to the microblogging site to extend their support to the celebs who endorsed Maggi. Let's take a look...

Celebs are finding a lot of support online. This is what Twitter had to say...

Ashoke Pandit ‏@ashokepandit:
"News & Ent. channels endorse Nirmal Babas on their channels & then blame Celebrities endorsing Govt certified products.#MaggiInASoup"

Narayan Nedungadi ‏@NarayanNed:
"Making Madhuri responsible for #MaggiInASoup is unjustifiable but though d way she danced abt it &promoted make u feel otherwise!"

AG ‏@marathiaag:
"didnt @zarinawahab also endorse #Maggi.why is her name not in any news?"

Vivek Paranjpe ‏@vivekparanjpe:
"Are #Brand ambassadors Ad agencies & media guilty for irresponsible ads? Defocusing Brand owners & Manufacturer."

However, not everyone was just as supportive. Click on to know who opposed celebs' decision to endorse...

Here's what those not in support of celebs endorsing Maggi, had to say...

Monicka Vadera ‏@mvadera:
"I feel celebs/their teams should filter what they promote/endorse.Its shldnt just be about money but about responsibility! #MaggiInASoup"

Somasundaram V ‏@SomaVisal:
"Are they not endorsing poison for a hefty price? Are they doing it free, knowing the consequences? #MaggiInASoup"

While these allegations are debatable, Tweetizens also took digs at the whole controversy. Read on...

Here are some of the funniest tweets about the whole Maggi controversy...

vir sanghvi ‏@virsanghvi:
"We were told Maggi was taking the lead. But it looks like they were just giving us the lead. #MaggiBan"

Aadar Malik ‏@TheAadarGuy:
"If Maggi noodles does indeed have lead, I've had so much that Superman wouldn't be able to see through me. #MaggiBan"

Madhur Nigam ‏@Madhur8594:
"#Maggi must be wondering, "What lead to this controversy?" #MaggiInASoup"

Bahadur ‏@my2bit:
"Maggi should now carry an image where the brain is melting due to lead. #MaggiInASoup"

Aam Aadmi ‏@Pooraamaadmi:
"Is any powerful politician starting Noodles business? Because #Maggi is in trouble! #MaggiBan #MaggiInASoup #MaggiNoodles"

HopelessRomantic ‏@OhComeOnYaar:
"Excessive consumers of Maggi shud be called Lead-ers. #MaggiInASoup #MaggiBan"

A lot of people were also genuinely concerned about the health risk they had put themselves into by eating Maggi for a long time. Here's what they had to say...

Scared about the 'harmful contents' of the product, Tweetizens reacted...

Aayushi Maheshwari ‏@Aaysh_5:
"I don't know who to trust now. Maharashtra OKed Maggi and Delhi and Uttarakhand didn't. Different health standards? What even. #MaggiInASoup"

Milki ‏@toodoopie:
"#Maggi was never a nutritional food! Happy that the promotional stunt would get a setback with the #MaggiInASoup. #MaggiBan"

Satyendra Singh ‏@SatyendraSays:
"there sud be a heavy penalty on Maggi so that good quality of the food can be assured in future #Maggi #MaggiInASoup #MaggiBan #food #foodie"

However, still others were only sad that their favourite snack was on the verge of being banned.

These Tweetizens seemed to be sad that their favourite noodles were being banned...

Alka Sahu ‏@AggaAlka:
"#MaggiInASoupWhat about Chowmien it also has #MSG Or its just Maggi.Seems something fishy."

Dyuti Banerjee ‏@iDyuti:
"Please save the national food of our generation! I think I might starve to death :("

GRV की AAG ‏@MildlyClassic:
"I guess I will eat Vimal Pan Masala now whenever I am hungry. #MaggiBan"

Disclaimer: All tweets and pictures have been sourced from Twitter and used as is.