New Delhi: India' second largest e-commerce giant Snapdeal has removed brand ambassador Aamir Khan's photo from its social media accounts on Facebook and Twitter on Friday, when the actor left the country for USA.
The super star's picture has been replaced by new winter collection apparel campaign.
This has come at time when Khan was slammed for his remark on rising intolerance in the country.
Earlier in the week, at an award show, Aamir had said that the rising insecurity in the nation had prompted his wife Kiran Rao to ask if they should leave the country.
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Snapdeal, an online marketplace founded by entrepreneurs Rohit Bansal and Kunal Bahl was targeted after Aamir's controversial statement on ‘intolerance', as Khan was its brand ambassador.
Thousands of people criticised the Delhi based company on social media, uninstalled the app and even went to down grade its rating on Google play store.
Following this huge loss, Snapdeal issued a statement in the press saying; “Snapdeal is neither connected nor plays a role in comments made by Aamir Khan in his personal capacity”.
It is worth noting that the TV commercial starring Aamir was not seen on television since the controversy sparked.
Though, Snapdeal stood by its statement, this move by them, seems that company is in a damage control mood.
However, Snapdeal is yet to speak on the subject. A mail sent to company spokesperson remained unanswered till the filing of report.
