'Worse than Ranveer Allahbadia?’ Netizens REACT to PolicyBazaar Controversial ad | WATCH

In a recent announcement by Policybazaar promoting life insurance has burned significant counterreaction on social media due to its perceived insensitivity. The announcement, vented during the India vs Pakistan ICC titleholders jewel match on February 23, has faced counterreaction with druggies, labelling it "disgusting" and indeed comparing it unfavourably to controversial reflections made by YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia.

Policybazaar social media backlash

The announcement features a grieving woman expressing frustration over her late hubby's failure to buy term life insurance. She's heard saying," Main academy ki freights kaise bharungi, ghar ka kharcha bhi hai?"( How will I pay the academy fees)?

This PolicyBazaar ad is not only insanely insensitive it shows deep rooted patriarchal mindset.
A man just passed away but his educated & empowered wife now cursing him for not buying term insurance.
Thank god they didn't make ad for alimony#PolicyBazaar pic.twitter.com/n9Ab8vKuuI

— Mayank Dwivedi (@CounselDwivedi) February 25, 2025

There are also ménage charges). She also looks at a framed photo of her husband draped with a garlands and adds, "Tum toh term life insurance liye bina hi chale gaye,"(You left without indeed buying term life insurance) Policybazaar Social Media Backlash.

Condemn deseased husband for not buying term insurance?

While the intent of the announcement was to showcase fiscal security, numerous observers set up the communication harsh and asleep. Several druggies on X criticised the announcement, questioning its emotional tone and narrative approach. One user wrote, "A man who just died and the first thing his wife does is criticise and blame him for not buying a term insurance? This isn't fiscal mindfulness, it’s just disgusting and insensitive.

Am I the only one who finds this PolicyBazaar ad insanely insensitive?

A man just passed away, and the first thing his wife does is blame him for not buying term insurance?

This isn’t financial awareness, it’s just insensitive storytelling.

#PolicyBazaar #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/mPEFfY9tNB

— Siddharth (@SidKeVichaar) February 23, 2025

"Another user called it "not only asleep but disgusting," prompting PolicyBazaar to withdraw the announcement and replace it with a more sensible interpretation.

Worse than Ranveer Allahbadia

A third user compared it to recent difficulties, opining, "personality to men and humanity. Worse than Ranveer Allahbadia, "pertaining to the YouTuber's recent counterreaction over controversial reflections on a reality show. Others criticised the depiction of the grieving woman’s feelings." Indeed the way she delivers her discourses is filled with wrathfulness towards her late hubby. How asleep can the pens and makers of this announcement be?" one of the user remarked. The contestation gained traction online, with the post garnering over 1.3 million views and further than 2,500 commentary. The discussion was accompanied by hashtags similar as #PolicyBazaar and #INDvsPAK.