Baahubali actor Prabhas denies brand endorsement worth Rs. 18cr
What's the story
After the release of Baahubali 2: The Conclusion and its success at the box-office, every brand wants to collaborate with actor Prabhas for commercial endorsements.
However, according to reports, Prabhas has rejected a huge endorsement deal worth Rs. 18 crore.
Apparel, shoes, fitness, FMCG product brands are all trying hard to make him the face of their products.
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Education
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For the upcoming academic year 2017-2018, 39 new colleges have been added to the list of First Year Junior Colleges (FYJC) in Mumbai.
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