Shah Rukh wins Asian Award in London

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan won an Outstanding Contribution to Cinema honour in London at the fifth annual The Asian Awards, where he was seen partying with the likes of One Direction’s former band member Zayn Malik.

The event was held at the Grosvenor House Hotel on Friday.

Khan said he felt “humbled and honoured” to receive the award.

“I say this very often that my stardom belongs to most South East Asians who reside abroad who have made the Indian cinema and me known around the world. I congratulate all the winners at the Asian Awards as well.”

“There is so much talent around Asia and so many achievers, whether is was Dr Amar Bose, the Hinduja Brothers or Zayn Malik. I am glad to have been a part of such a wonderful celebration of hard work by people in different field but similar passion,” the Kuch Kuch Hota Hai star said in a statement.

Hosted by fashion icon Gok Wan and founded by entrepreneur Paul Sagoo, the Asian Awards dazzled with an array of global celebrities, dignitaries and influencers.

The Asian Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of individuals from across pan-Asia in all disciplines of life — from business and the arts to sport and public service. Previous winners in the cinema category include Irrfan Khan, Anupam Kher and Yash Chopra.

Malik picked up the prize for Outstanding Contribution to Music, and later posed for a selfie with Khan.

Khan was happy to share the special moment with his fans via Twitter, where he wrote: “This kid is so cool. May Allah bless him. Dinner time at the Asian Awards.”

This was Malik’s first public appearance since leaving One Direction, and he was seen flaunting a shaved head.

Meanwhile, Khan looked dapper in a formal black tuxedo, with a sparkling white shirt and a black bow tie.

Picking up the award for Outstanding Contribution to Sport was Sri Lankan batsman Kumar Sangakkara, and the prize for Outstanding Achievement in Science and Technology went to Tejinder Singh Virdee.

The Outstanding Achievement in Television award went to comedian, actor and broadcaster Sanjeev Bhaskar, while the Hinduja brothers were named Business Leaders of the Year.
Source: IANS