Khan was honoured for his leadership in championing children's and women's rights in India.
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Superstar Shah Rukh Khan received an honour at the 24th Annual Crystal Awards in Davos today (22 January) for his social work. Other star awardees were singer Elton John and actress-producer Cate Blanchett.
Honoured to receive the @wef’s 24th Crystal Award, together with @eltonofficial and Cate Blanchett. My fan moment!!
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) January 22, 2018
Watch the #crystalawards via https://t.co/rILPgHRgtL at the #wef18 meeting in Davos.
Before the awards, Khan had said he hoped to feel the warmth of love and friendship in the alpine resort town. He was also looking forward to his "fan moment" with other star awardees John and Blanchett.
"Bhai sahib kaafi thand hai (It's quite cold)!!! Hope to find some love and friendship to keep me warm here. Thank you World Economic Forum for the honour and for having me over. Davos diaries," Khan tweeted on Monday.
Bhai Sahib kaafi thand hai!!! Hope to find some love & friendship to keep me warm here. Thank u @wef for the honour & having me over. #DavosDiaries pic.twitter.com/4xaQQ3qNbJ
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) January 22, 2018
His earlier post was accompanied by a photograph featuring the actor with a pristine white snow-clad landscape as the backdrop.
Khan was honoured at the 24th Annual Crystal Awards — as part of the World Economic Forum's (WEF) 48th Annual Meeting here — for his leadership in championing children's and women's rights in India, on Monday night.
Khan, one of Hindi cinema's most globally known faces, is being feted as he is a founder of the non-profit Meer Foundation, which provides support to female victims of acid attacks and major burn injuries through medical treatment, legal aid, vocational training, rehabilitation and livelihood support.
He has also been responsible for the creation of specialised children's hospital wards and has supported child care centres with free boarding for children undergoing cancer treatment.
In an earlier statement, Khan said: "I consider my work with these heroic and beautiful women a great privilege as it imparts dignity and purpose to my life. I hope to spread awareness of the unparalleled heroism of these ladies and reach out to others in order to carry this work to its conclusion."
This year, the World Economic Forum will have the first Indian Prime Minister participating since 1997. Narendra Modi will address the plenary session of the prestigious global business meet.