Finally, she broke her silence via a press conference held at the Dhaka Club, flanked by her husband (a businessman, not the director named in the scandal) and her lawyers.
Although forensic experts later claimed the audio was AI-generated, the damage was done. They replaced the television commercials with generic product shots overnight. Runa Khan was, in effect, digitally ghosted by her most prominent sponsor. Runa Khan’s Silence and Legal Rebuttal For three weeks, Runa Khan vanished. She deactivated her Instagram. Her co-stars refused to comment. The silence was deafening. Finally, she broke her silence via a press
When the statement finally came, it was a masterclass in corporate hedging: "Radhuni believes in the values of purity and trust. We are aware of the ongoing discussions regarding our brand ambassador. We respect the privacy of individuals and are currently reviewing our marketing communications." This vague response only fueled more speculation. Competitor brands subtly mocked the situation. One rival spice company posted a video of an old grandmother making Khir from scratch, with the caption: "Real flavor doesn't need scandal." The turning point came when a low-quality audio recording, allegedly of Runa Khan arguing with the accused director, was leaked. In the clip, a voice resembling Runa’s is heard saying, "I don't care about the brand... I did the ad for the money." Runa Khan was, in effect, digitally ghosted by