Mumbai, Jan 13 (IANS): Actor Sunny Deol has been appointed as the brand ambassador of fruit juice brand Mango Sip by Manpasand Beverages. Fond of mangoes, the actor is happy with the association.

"I am personally very fond of mangoes and feel that only an Indian brand like Mango Sip can understand the importance of mango fruit as a whole and make the national fruit the most consumable beverage product in India," Sunny said in a statement.

"Mango is a fruit loved by all Indians, irrespective of their age, region, religion or caste. It is our duty to address the masses and educate them about the importance that mango drink holds," the actor, who has been seen in films like "Border", "Gadar: Ek Prem Katha" and "Apne", added.

Dhirendra Singh, chairman and MD of Manpasand Beverages, feels Sunny is the right choice to represent the brand.

"We are very proud to have Sunny Deol as the brand ambassador for our flagship mango juice brand and are confident that his association will help in significantly increasing the per capita consumption of mango drinks in the country," said Singh.