Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has been invited to receive the ‘Global Diversity Award’ at the State Room of Britain’s House of Commons in London.
“Now at the Houses of Parliament to receive the Global Diversity Award….humbled & grateful. Thank you” SRK tweeted.
Receiving the coveted award from Speaker of Britain’s House of Commons, the Rt Hon John Bercow at a special ceremony held in the House of Commons last night, the 48-year-old actor described it as a “big honour.”
“This is a special day for me and I am very humbled to receive the award instituted by Rainbow Foundation,” Shah Rukh said.
Noting that he came from a humble background, the actor said he has been working for the last 33 years.
“My first visit to England was when I was 27 in connection with the first film ‘Baazigar’. I have got lot more than I deserved.”
He said the award would inspire him to work a lot more for the community, particularly the neglected community. “I will try to do in a small away, whatever I can,” he said.
Rt Hon Keith Vaz, Founder of the Rainbow Foundation, said, “Shah Rukh Khan is regarded as one of the most famous actors on planet earth.”
“He has already featured in several films and won 14 Filmfare awards out of 30 he was nominated including eight best actor awards. He is also active in the fields of charity, particularly helping women who have suffered acid attacks,” Bercow said.
Previous recipients of the award are Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, actress Aishwarya Rai, Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina, American civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, Formula One racer Lewis Hamilton, Jackie Chan, music legend Dionne Warwick among others.
The Global Diversity Award is yet another international recognition for Shah Rukh and his constantly increasing popularity globally.
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“Now at the Houses of Parliament to receive the Global Diversity Award….humbled & grateful. Thank you” SRK tweeted.
Receiving the coveted award from Speaker of Britain’s House of Commons, the Rt Hon John Bercow at a special ceremony held in the House of Commons last night, the 48-year-old actor described it as a “big honour.”
“This is a special day for me and I am very humbled to receive the award instituted by Rainbow Foundation,” Shah Rukh said.
Noting that he came from a humble background, the actor said he has been working for the last 33 years.
“My first visit to England was when I was 27 in connection with the first film ‘Baazigar’. I have got lot more than I deserved.”
He said the award would inspire him to work a lot more for the community, particularly the neglected community. “I will try to do in a small away, whatever I can,” he said.
Rt Hon Keith Vaz, Founder of the Rainbow Foundation, said, “Shah Rukh Khan is regarded as one of the most famous actors on planet earth.”
“He has already featured in several films and won 14 Filmfare awards out of 30 he was nominated including eight best actor awards. He is also active in the fields of charity, particularly helping women who have suffered acid attacks,” Bercow said.
Previous recipients of the award are Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, actress Aishwarya Rai, Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina, American civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, Formula One racer Lewis Hamilton, Jackie Chan, music legend Dionne Warwick among others.
The Global Diversity Award is yet another international recognition for Shah Rukh and his constantly increasing popularity globally.
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Photos tweeted by Shah Rukh Khan.
"Tnx Mr. Speaker Rt. Hon. John Bercow & my friend Mr. Keith Vaz for a wonderful ceremony for theGlobal Diversity Award"
"And breaking some rules with dignity. Thank u so much Keith."
"And before the award a guided tour to areas where not many are allowed. Had to do the pose...Srkbhai & BigBen."
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