Arjun Rampal to raise toast with Scarlett Johansson

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal will share the stage with Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson at the Moet and Chandon champagne harvest and red carpet celebration in Epernay, France.

While Arjun will be the first Indian actor to attend the event, the glamorous Scarlett Johansson will be present as the Moet and Chandon's celebrity ambassador. The event is scheduled Monday.

'Moet & Chandon is a celebration of the savoir-faire and heritage of pleasure, elegance and glamour since 1743. Arjun Rampal, with his commendable body of work and a cult among the new generation, truly embodies the essence of the brand. We are delighted to share the magic of champagne with him,' Gaurav Bhatia, marketing director, Moet Hennessy India, said in a press release.

'The ethos of this legendary celebration in Champagne represents the ultimate moment for Moet to unite icons of cinema -- Scarlett Johansson and Arjun Rampal. This event will provide an unparalleled occasion to express the refined excellence of the world's most-loved champagne with the magic of cinema,' Bhatia added.

Arjun, a model-turned-actor, who has carved a niche for himself in the Indian film industry with films like 'Rock On!!!' and 'Om Shanti Om', has been invited to take a journey through the heritage of the champagne followed by a red-carpet after-party in the cellars.