Indian authorities ask Pierce Brosnan to 'explain' role as ad controversy resurfaces

Irish actor Pierce Brosnan has been asked by authorities in India to explain why his image has been associated with an ad for a local mouth freshener associated with an addictive form of chewing tobacco.

The BBC report that the Meath born actor could be fined 5,000 rupees (£56) or go to jail for two years if he doesn't respond within 10 days.