Mumbai, January 04: Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has decided against endorsing gutka brands and tobacco products, saying he realised that young and impressionable minds can be influenced adversely through these brand promotions.
Sources close to the actor said Dutt had read newspaper reports about doctors asking him to stop endorsing gutkha products in a letter.
“He had not received any such letter. But, he made up his mind to do so. He will not renew his contract with the gutkha brand,” they said.
According to the sources, Dutt is also trying to quit smoking.
“He would like to set an example for his kids. He has decided to stop using and endorsing products that are considered bad for health. However, all this will happen slowly, as there is also his existing contract with the gutkha company to consider,” they said.
–Agencies