# Poonam Pandey on Controversy, the 2011 World Cup Promise & Her Viral Cervical Cancer Awareness Stunt | Cyrus Says

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Podcast: [Cyrus Says](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cyrus-says-173619)
Published: 2026-08-10T00:30:00+00:00
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Welcome to Cyrus Says! On this episode of Cyrus Says, Poonam Pandey joins Cyrus for an unfiltered conversation about her journey, controversies and the viral moments that have defined her public image. She opens up about how she entered the entertainment industry, recalling a difficult upbringing in the slums and the struggles she faced before making her way into modelling and show business. Poonam reflects on how different her real journey has been from the image people associate with her, and says that the struggle behind her rise has been far more serious than most people know.  Poonam also addresses the controversial cervical cancer awareness campaign that sparked nationwide debate, explains why she believed the stunt achieved its purpose, and clears up bizarre misinformation about being from Kanpur and even reports claiming she owned a house there.  She revisits her infamous 2011 Cricket World Cup promise, revealing that she wrote to the BCCI for permission after India won, and talks about growing up in Thane, dealing with public judgement and why she believes society often focuses more on controversy than serious issues.  Watch the full episode of Cyrus Says for Poonam Pandey like you rarely hear her candid, controversial and completely unfiltered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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