FMCG Conglomerate Haldiram's Plans to Sue Bollywood Film Critics for Defaming Samosas

In a surprising turn of events, FMCG conglomerate Haldiram's has announced its intention to take legal action against Bollywood film critics for allegedly defaming samosas. The company claims that the export value of India's favourite snack has suffered a decline due to the recent trend of referring to film critics as "samosa critics" by the audience.

Speaking on behalf of Haldiram's, a company spokesperson expressed their concern over the impact of this trend on their business. "The association of samosas with film critics has become detrimental to our brand and samosas itself. We have noticed a significant decrease in the demand for samosas, both domestically and internationally," the spokesperson stated.

The Rise of the "Samosa Critics"

Haldiram's believes that the rise of the term "samosa critics" has negatively influenced the perception of their beloved snack among the audience. According to the company, the audience now associates samosas with negative reviews and criticism, leading to a decline in sales.

While the term "samosa critics" may have started as a lighthearted joke, it has quickly gained popularity and has become a common way to refer to film critics in India. However, Haldiram's argues that this association is unfair and unjustifiably damaging to their business.

The Impact on Cinema and Production Houses

Haldiram's spokesperson went on to claim that the so-called "samosa critics" have had a detrimental effect on the film industry as well. They accused these critics of providing fake reviews for production houses, which has resulted in a lack of trust and disappointment among the audience.

According to Bollywood Gossip community on Reddit, the audience relies heavily on the opinions of film critics when deciding which movies to watch. However, the users argues that the credibility of these critics has been compromised, while they praise and promote all kind of bad movies.

This alleged decline in the credibility of film critics has not only affected the reputation of the industry but has also had financial repercussions. Production houses have suffered losses as a result of the audience's hesitation to watch movies based on the recommendations of these "samosa critics."

Haldiram's is determined to fight back against this perceived injustice and protect the reputation of their iconic snack. The company plans to file a lawsuit against the Bollywood film critics, seeking compensation for the damages caused to their business.

While the legal battle between Haldiram's and the film critics unfolds, the audience remains divided on the issue. Some see the association between samosas and film critics as harmless fun, while others sympathize with Haldiram's concerns about the impact on their business.

Only time will tell how this samosa saga plays out in the courts and whether it will lead to a reevaluation of the way film critics are perceived in India.