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Shah Rukh Khan gets special honour at Davos

Actor Shah Rukh Khan receives Crystal Award at World Economic Forum Summit in Davos

DAVOS: Bollywood superstar and global icon Shahrukh Khan received the 24th Crystal Award on Monday at the World Economic Forum in Davos for “his leadership in championing children’s and women’s rights in India”.
English singer Sir Elton John and Australian actress Cate Blanchett were also honored at the event.
“I am genuinely and deeply grateful for this honor. It is indeed a privilege to be in the company of two phenomenal and extraordinary human beings and talent, Cate Blanchett and Sir Elton John,” Khan said.
He talked extensively about his social initiative, which he has named after his father and the reason for the same.
The 52-year-old cine star also thanked his late mother, wife and his daughter for inspiring him. After thanking the WEF for the award, Khan finished his speech with namaskar and ‘Jai Hind’.
He has presented the award for “his leadership in championing children’s and women’s rights in India”.
"I am grateful to these brave women and children (of Meer Foundation) who I work with for all that they have done for me, to the World Economic Forum, and all of you present here today for recognizing the heroism by conferring this award, and this reward upon me," he added.

Earlier in the day, he also posted in his signature open arm style right after reaching Davos.

Shah Rukh on the dais also requested the 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight' singer for a selfie.

Past winners of Crystal Award from India include Amitabh Bachchan, A R Rahman, Shabana Azmi, and Amjad Ali Khan among others

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