Amitabh Bachchan on Tuesday sought to put a lid on speculations that government is having second thoughts on engaging him for ‘Incredible India’ campaign after his name appeared in Panama paper leaks, saying he has not been “formally” approached for the task.
“There have been queries from the media regarding my being Brand Ambassador for ‘Atulya Bharat’ (Incredible India). I wish to state that I have not been formally approached for this position,” Bachchan, 73, said in a statement here.
His clarification follows reports that his name has been “put on hold for the brand ambassador’s role” after figuring in Panama papers, according to Tourism Ministry sources.
“His name would be considered only if he comes clean on the issue,” they added.
Bachchan’s name figured among 500 Indian individuals and entities who owned firms and accounts in offshore tax havens in the leaked documents of Panama—based law firm Mossack Fonseca. —PTI
