Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has been appointed as brand ambassador for Maharashtra state's Horticulture Ministry. Big B will be endorsing fruit products of the state and he posted this news in his micro blogging site along with few photographs.
The Senior Bachchan was seen in traditional Maharashtran style of dressing holding a basket of fruits in one of his hands. Amitabh already represents Gujarat Tourism and it has brought good response.
“Horticulture Ministry makes me Brand Ambassador for fruit products .. Jitendra Awhad, Minister promotes ! I never knew Maharashtra was the No 1 state in fruit production of many varieties .. happy promoting it for Horticulture Ministry !,” posted Amitabh.
Maharashtra is India's largest fruit producing state with around two million hectares area covered.
(AW: Vamshi)
