"I hope my association with the brand will take it closer to people and they would be able to appreciate the brilliance and innovation of its handsets, " said Amitabh in a press statement.
Zen Mobiles is set to launch a series of QWERTY (keyboard layout) and multimedia- featured handsets loaded with social networking experience for the Indian market. As per the agreement, Big B will endorse and promote the products offered by the company.
The company will soon launch a media campaign with Big B.
"We are honoured to have Mr. Bachchan on-board and are confident that our association with him will create a deep impact on the minds of our target audience and help our brand and products meet success, " said Deepesh Gupta, managing director, Zen Mobile.
"Mr. Bachchan is a quintessential mix of charisma and style with a mass appeal, which our brand stands for. He is the best at what he does and that is also our philosophy, " he added.