Shah Rukh Khan Receives The Crystal Award At World Economic Forum

From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to various other world leaders, almost everyone is currently at the World Economic Forum which is being held at a small Swiss ski-town of Davos. However, among such big names, there’s one actor whom many may not have anticipated about – Shah Rukh Khan.

The Raees actor was keeping his fans aware of his presence in the alps with quite a few fun pictures and tweets on his social media.

On Monday, Superstar Shah Rukh Khan received the 24th Annual Crystal Award at the 48th World Economic Forum, along with Hollywood actress Cate Blanchett and singer-songwriter Elton John. These stars received the award for their work raising awareness about human rights issues.

Shah Rukh Khan received the award for his work championing the rights of children and women in India. In particular for his 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.

While accepting the award, Khan said, “Extremely charged that I’ve had this amazing opportunity, this award, being recognized like this for minuscule work that I did, I’d like to do it with even more fervor. What is even more pleasant is that India is here in full power.” He even went on to thank his wife, daughter, and sister for teaching him the value of requesting, sometimes imploring and begging a yes from a woman, instead of forcing it upon her.

ANI on Twitter

Extremely charged that I’ve had this amazing opportunity, this award, being recognized like this for minuscule work that I did, I’d like to do it with even more fervor. What is even more pleasant is that India is here in full power: Shah Rukh Khan in Davos #WorldEconomicForum2018

SRK Universe on Twitter

I want to thank my sister, my wife and my little daughter for bringing me up well and teaching me the value of requesting, sometimes imploring and begging a yes from a woman, instead of forcing it upon her.” – SRK

The 52-year-old megastar shared his excitement with his fans, along with the happiness of being in the alps at this time of the year.

Shah Rukh Khan on Twitter

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

Shah Rukh Khan on Twitter

Switzerland main aake yeh na kiya toh kya kiya…?! Loving being at the Davos, now to get ready for the Crystal Award Ceremony. #DavosDiaries

Shah Rukh Khan on Twitter

Honoured to receive the @wef’s 24th Crystal Award, together with @eltonofficial and Cate Blanchett. My fan moment!! Watch the #crystalawards via https://t.co/rILPgHRgtL at the #wef18 meeting in Davos.

Here are few snippets of Shah Rukh’s speech, while receiving the award.

SRK Universe on Twitter

Watch King Khan’s speech at the #WorldEconomicForum after being awarded the Crystal Award – Part 1 #WEF2018 #Davos2018 CRYSTAL AWARD FOR SRK https://t.co/bVIISVNnb6

SRK Universe on Twitter

Watch King Khan’s speech at the #WorldEconomicForum after being awarded the Crystal Award – Part 2 #WEF2018 #Davos2018 CRYSTAL AWARD FOR SRK https://t.co/gRjKZWnbyR

SRK Universe on Twitter

Watch King Khan’s speech at the #WorldEconomicForum after being awarded the Crystal Award – Part 3 #WEF2018 #Davos2018 CRYSTAL AWARD FOR SRK https://t.co/46DxnWAOYj

Australian actress Cate Blanchett received the award for her work with people who have fled their homes, while the British Singer-Songwriter Elton John received the award for his charitable work with his AIDs foundation.

Prior to receiving the award, Cate Blanchett was named the goodwill ambassador for United Nations refugee agency UNHCR in May 2016.

Jyotsna Amla