Actor Mohanlal under Indian Army scanner for uniform misuse
Two years after feting him with honorary Lieutenant Colonel.s rank, the Territorial Army has taken serious note of reports that Malayalam movie star Mohanlal had allegedly misused his uniform for commercial purposes in Kerala government advertisements to promote tourism. The actor has denied the allegation.Officers at the Army Headquarters here said they have received reports that Mohanlal, considered to be one of Kerala.s topmost film actor, had passed off as a war hero in a television advertisement aired in December 2010 and January 2011 during the Grand Kerala Shopping Festival promoted by the state.s tourism department.This, the officers said, was against the rules under which he was conferred the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in 2009. The honorary rank conferment rules stipulate that the uniform be worn only on ceremonial occasions, while on training with his Territorial Army unit, and at official functions.The honorary rank is conferred...
- 10/10/2011
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