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James Bond endorses Indian paan masala, sends fans into shock

James Bond endorses Indian paan masala, sends fans into shock

We're wondering: just how broke were you, Pierce Brosnan?
Updated 07 Oct, 2016

From "Bond, James Bond" to "Bahar, Pan Bahar", former 007 star Pierce Brosnan shows us "class never goes out of style" when endorsing an Indian paan masala product... except it does.

We're just as horrified as you. First reaction: This is a hoax, obviously Photoshopped. Second reaction: Nooo! His face is plastered over a newspaper, it's true! Third reaction: There's a video too! OMG!

While we try to get over this shocker of a lifetime (exaggerated, much?), we're thinking... what was he thinking?! And that's what all of India is wondering too as the the actor hit top trends across the border.

Die Another Day? No. Now.

Did you ask for James Bond? Sorry, it's Bahar, Pan Bahar.

Ah, now we know what he meant by, “I always enjoyed learning a new tongue.”

Don't forget muslimmatrimony.com!

Who agrees that this is more relatable?

YAAAAASSS! Payback!

On the roads, on the sidewalks, on the walls! He's been everywhere in Pakistan too!

Modi finally getting something right besides Shavasana (Corpse Pose).

Shake, shake, shake, shake, shake it!

Only the finest for Brosnan hand-picked from Himalayan plants and made with utmost care.

Our reaction, basically

Comments

ripan Oct 07, 2016 02:35pm
how come they convince these greats to such cheap stuffs?
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VP Oct 07, 2016 02:41pm
The name's bond....... Aaaak thhoooo......... James Bond !!!!!!!!!!!!
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Ritesh Oct 07, 2016 02:52pm
Now Bond is RAW agent, carrying Paan Bahaar instead of vodka martini!
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DCM Oct 07, 2016 02:54pm
@ripan - Money!!!
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Indian Reader Oct 07, 2016 02:55pm
money makes the world go round!!
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AQ Oct 07, 2016 03:04pm
Wonder if his full name was James Pan Bahar Bond, and he wanted to return to this reality.
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Satt Oct 07, 2016 03:07pm
The effect of Rajnikant films on James Bond.
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Truth Oct 07, 2016 03:08pm
Wait a few years, and James Bond may even endorse Shaan Beef Nihari Masala. That will really get the Indians riled up!
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Naveed Oct 07, 2016 03:10pm
At this rate, it won't be long before we will see James Bond dressed in Pakistani Shalwar Kameez, enjoying some Pakistani kebabs!! Yummmm!!
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splash Oct 07, 2016 03:11pm
by the power of money everything will be bought by indians ...:D
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Ezio Auditore da Firenze Oct 07, 2016 03:36pm
Am I the only one who didn't found this shocking? Although Rajnigandha has it's class, not Pan Bahar.
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Mahmood Oct 07, 2016 03:41pm
Maybe Shahi Supari endorsement is next? But can you imagine anyone chewing Pan and spitting all over streets of London!? Even Sadiq Khan will be upset!
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Anuj Oct 07, 2016 03:43pm
@Naveed keep dreaming.
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Vivek - Indore, MP Oct 07, 2016 03:45pm
It's understandable when Messi endorses TATA. or when Jackman does it for Micromax, but Pierce Brosnan for Pan bahar? Are you serious?
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Peacelover Oct 07, 2016 03:54pm
The name's bond ....... " PakIndia Bond "
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Aamer Oct 07, 2016 04:05pm
I heard Pierce Brosnan is under so much debt plus he is not getting any big roles because of his age.
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A Shah Oct 07, 2016 04:19pm
India has become just too powerful.
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Mani Oct 07, 2016 04:54pm
Will the greed for money eventually destroy the world?
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Pak Khan Oct 07, 2016 04:58pm
Whats next? James Bond chewing Ding Dong Bubble?
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srinath Oct 07, 2016 05:55pm
@Truth okay..!!
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Naveed Oct 07, 2016 06:41pm
@Anuj You're just jealous, because you can't enjoy the Kebabs!? You have no idea what you're missing!
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Sahil Singh Bhar Oct 07, 2016 06:56pm
@Truth always talking of future and making wishes , do something concrete for a change .
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Kal Oct 07, 2016 07:27pm
such a horrible yet hilarious advert......lolol
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Bitter truth Oct 07, 2016 07:44pm
@Ritesh you make my day
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Imran Oct 07, 2016 09:18pm
WHY PIERCE!!!!! WHYYYYYY!!!!!!
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anony Oct 07, 2016 09:27pm
ahhaHAhaHaHAa....Mr James 'Pan Masala' Bond.
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Worth_Commenting Oct 07, 2016 10:01pm
@VP Brilliant man! I had a good laugh yar...Lol...Good one really :))
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Abdul Sheikh Oct 07, 2016 10:43pm
Money can buy most of the things if not all of'em.
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SBB Oct 07, 2016 11:01pm
This is HILARIOUS!! Thank you!
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Arij Oct 08, 2016 12:08am
@ripan Money makes the world go
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Zahir Oct 08, 2016 01:43am
My name is Bonda, Jamil Bonda
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Dervaish Khan Oct 08, 2016 02:37am
What next? Kate Winslet in Nirma Washing Powder. lol
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Dev Oct 08, 2016 04:03am
He should have advertised Indian tea..Brook Bond Indian tea is best tea
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Rationalist Oct 08, 2016 04:22am
This is why savings for old age is important.
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Titan Oct 08, 2016 05:28am
@Naveed : Bond is endorsing Indian product not Pakistani.
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jasim Oct 08, 2016 05:58am
@ripan its not cheap if u can sell a million of those; which they probably already have done because they hired him.
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Zakir Khan, Karachi Oct 08, 2016 06:18am
This just shows that India is now super power..
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Kryptonite Oct 08, 2016 09:27am
@ripan Pan maybe cheap. But pan making business men are wealthier than we can imagine. They hire the biggest stars like SRK, Amitabh Bacchan, Ajay Devgn etc. for ads. These greats you are talking about, get paid huge sums.
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Kryptonite Oct 08, 2016 09:28am
@Mani Relax. It's just pan. Not nukes.
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NKAli Oct 08, 2016 09:34am
Agreed! That Bond will remain in style but paan masala is pure poison. How can Pierce Brosnan lower himself to such ridicule. After all he was one of the real Bonds. Salams
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Rabia Naz Khan Oct 08, 2016 10:46am
Hahaha... Hillarious! India can do anything to become prominent!
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Farrukh Oct 08, 2016 12:45pm
James Ghutka!
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Sameer Oct 08, 2016 01:33pm
Dear God, I have never laughed so freakin' hard all my life!!!!! Definitely one of my top three favorite articles/satires on Dawn!!!
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Razi Oct 08, 2016 07:22pm
Money talks.
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Najeeb Oct 08, 2016 07:27pm
There is nothing wrong if he has become Pan Bahar Ambassador. Now the Britishers will have Pan Shops in Britain. Like James Bond Pan Shop.
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jimmy Oct 08, 2016 08:39pm
Looks like Pierce Brosnan ran out of money, will take up any projects to make living
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Syed Ahmed Oct 09, 2016 09:21am
@ripan MONEY
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Mango man Oct 09, 2016 10:15am
@ripan Money speaks dude.
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Hamza Farooq Oct 09, 2016 11:07am
Shame, he should have said NO, a big one, and yes we find him on sidewalks thoooo !!!
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Hamza Farooq Oct 09, 2016 11:07am
May be he is into curry flavor now.
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yogi Oct 09, 2016 03:02pm
notably, his daughter n wife both lost their life to overi cancer.
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Da Man Oct 10, 2016 01:29am
Agent 007, license to kill... by mouth cancer.
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