Shah Rukh honoured by Unesco
Kunal M Shah, Mumbai Mirror | Nov 21, 2011, 10.13AM ISTThe actor received the Pyramide con Marni award for his charitable work; bonded with Hollywood star Jet Li
Salman Khan might be known for his charitable nature, but it was Shah Rukh Khan who bagged a special award for his kindness at the 20th UNESCO Awards in Germany on November 10.The King Khan became the first Indian to be honoured with this award. And along with the award, he came back with many fond memories of his interaction with Jet Li for his 14-year-old son Aryan, who is a huge fan of the Hollywood action hero.
A source informed Mumbai Mirror, "SRK was asked to be a part of the event in March this year by the Director General of UNESCO. Special UNESCO ambassador Mrs Ohoven sent him the invite as well. However, since the actor was busy with RA.One, the actor couldn't confirm his availability till October."
"SRK attended the event and he was awarded the Pyramide con Marni award. Humbled with the honour, Shah Rukh was seen signing autographs on the red carpet as well," added the source.
Shah Rukh Khan was also seen bonding with Hollywood action star Jet Li. "SRK met Jet Li and told him how he and his son were great fans of the star. The stars even partied together after the event."
Some of the other dignitaries who attended the gala event were Mikhail Gorbacheva, Noami Cambell and Ute Ohoven among others.
Shah Rukh Khan's big honour
TNN | Nov 21, 2011, 12.00AM ISTShah Rukh Khan joins the ranks of the Dalai Lama, Queen Noor of Jordan, Helen Mirren and Lionel Ritchie as he received the UNESCOaward at Dusseldorf called Pyramide con Marno for his charity engagements and social commitment towards providing education for kids.
Talking about the award on his social networking site, SRK said, "I am super excited cos education for kids is most dear cause to me." Shah Rukh is the first Indian to win this accolade.
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