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London: Bollywood superstar Shah
Rukh Khan was presented with the
Global Diversity Award 2014 for his
outstanding achievements in the field
of cinema and his involvement in
philanthropic endeavours.
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.
Shah Rukh Khan presented with Global Diversity Award
Rukh Khan was presented with the
Global Diversity Award 2014 for his
outstanding achievements in the field
of cinema and his involvement in
philanthropic endeavours.
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.
Shah Rukh Khan presented with Global Diversity Award
