Sangram Singh turned down Rs 2.5 crore to promote RC Cola in India!

By DNA
| Updated: May 14, 2014 11:55 AM IST

The wrestler-turned-actor, turned down Rs 2.5 crore ad; implores all celebrities to not promote unhealthy foods and drinks

RC Cola, the century-old American beverage has just lost an Indian ambassador. Known to be an iconic cola in the USA, it failed to impress Indian wrestler Sangram Singh enough to agree to endorse it in India. Also Read - From Disha Vakani to Mohena Kumari and more TV celebs who QUIT the industry at the peak of their careers

It is learnt that the company was willing to offer Sangram Rs 2.5 crore to be the Indian face of the cola. But he declined the offer. "I don't touch alcohol, cigarettes and colas. I've never tasted them. Why should I endorse something that I've never tried personally? Yes, I said no to RC Cola's offer although the money was very good," admits Sangram. Also Read - Payal Rohatgi and Sangram Singh steal the show at their lavish wedding reception [View Pics]

He feels celebrities, especially sports persons, need to be very careful about the products which they endorse. "Whole generations look up to us. We have to set the right example. Otherwise, what kind of a society are we going to build for future generations?" Also Read - Payal Rohatgi-Sangram Singh wedding: Lock Upp star shares candid pictures from post wedding rituals; issues WARNING to everyone [VIEW PICS]

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Sangram feels pained when he sees actors and sportspersons selling colas . "They are known to be harmful to health. It is wrong to sell harmful goods. We, from the entertainment and sports world, have voices that people listen to. We must use it to promote the right values and that includes that things that we eat, drink, wear and use."

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ByDNA
| Updated: May 14, 2014 11:55 AM IST