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Abhishek Bachchan inaugurates prestigious BHU festival

India Blooms News Service | | Mar 04, 2016, at 12:40 am

Mumbai, Mar 3 (IBNS): Abhishek Bachchan has been inspiring the youth with his commitment and passion towards sports in the country.

The actor has been going all out to promote any new and upcoming talent not only in the field of sports but in other fields as well.

Abhishek who has become the face of many sporting events like Pro-Kabbadi League and Indian Super League recently went out of his way to promote the literary arts.

He inaugurated the Spandan Festival at the Benaras Hindu University.

The Spandan Festival is an annual affair held for the youth involving competitions in the categories of music, dance, fine arts, literature and dramatics.

A source confirmed that three generations of The Bachchan family have had a special connection with the Benaras Hindu University.

He will be next seen in Housefull 3

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