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# Pan Bahar

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Pierce Brosnan has found himself in the middle of a bizarre controversy in India

The actor appeared in ads for a ‘mouth freshener’ that has been linked to poor health – now he wants nothing to do with the brand.

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Oct 24th 2016, 10:44 AM

Pierce Brosnan is getting slated in India for advertising a breath freshener that leaves your mouth red

Pan masala is a mixture of betel nut and spices that leaves lurid red stains on the mouth after it is spat out.

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Oct 7th 2016, 2:37 PM