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.
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.