Shah Rukh Khan receives Crystal Award at World Economic Forum, thanks wife, mom and daughter for his values

Talking about receiving the honour, SRK quipped, “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 has also been responsible for the creation of specialised children’s hospital wards and has supported child care centres with free boarding for kids undergoing cancer treatment.

On the stage, he thanked the ladies of his life for his values. He said, “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.”

Check out what he said after receiving the award:

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 pic.twitter.com/aWQI99YAE3

— ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2018

“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 pic.twitter.com/kecFzdMVR2

— SRK Universe (@SRKUniverse) January 22, 2018

Earlier, the 52-year-old actor shared his excitement about receiving the award with Cate Blanchett and Elton John in a series of tweets. Check out what he wrote:

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

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.

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) January 22, 2018

Switzerland main aake yeh na kiya toh kya kiya…?! Loving being at the Davos, now to get ready for the Crystal Award Ceremony. #DavosDiaries pic.twitter.com/c95SwSR0v2

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) January 22, 2018

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The Crystal Award is given by the WEF to artists who make a positive change in society.

Here’s a part of Shah Rukh Khan’s speech at World Economic Forum:

Watch King Khan’s speech at the #WorldEconomicForum after being awarded the Crystal Award – Part 1#WEF2018 #Davos2018
CRYSTAL AWARD FOR SRK pic.twitter.com/bVIISVNnb6

— SRK Universe (@SRKUniverse) January 22, 2018

Watch King Khan’s speech at the #WorldEconomicForum after being awarded the Crystal Award – Part 2#WEF2018 #Davos2018
CRYSTAL AWARD FOR SRK pic.twitter.com/gRjKZWnbyR

— SRK Universe (@SRKUniverse) January 22, 2018

Watch King Khan’s speech at the #WorldEconomicForum after being awarded the Crystal Award – Part 3#WEF2018 #Davos2018
CRYSTAL AWARD FOR SRK pic.twitter.com/46DxnWAOYj

— SRK Universe (@SRKUniverse) January 22, 2018

Check out Shah Rukh Khan’s pictures from the event:

The recipients were all smiles for their @wef #CrystalAward at #Davos2018 ✨

Shah Rukh Khan with Sir Elton John and Cate Blanchett at the World Economic Forum today pic.twitter.com/8OxFMtRuj9

— SRK Universe (@SRKUniverse) January 22, 2018

SRK honoured with WEF award because his “Meer Foundation” provides support to female victims of acid attacks & rehabilitation

He also created specialised children’s hospital wards & has supported free boarding for children cancer treatment.

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RT if u are proud of being an SRKian! pic.twitter.com/ixjhJ3qsWe

— SRK Universe (@SRKUniverse) January 23, 2018

You make India proud always ❤️ @iamsrk gets honored at the World Economic Forum for his humanitarian work.. pic.twitter.com/wc4zFoUT9z

— Pooja Dadlani (@pooja_dadlani) January 22, 2018

Shah Rukh Khan at the @wef #Davos2018 with fellow awardees Sir Elton John and Cate Blanchett for the #CrystalAward 📷✨ pic.twitter.com/0cvRKOmePb

— SRK Universe (@SRKUniverse) January 22, 2018

More from the @wef #CrystalAward at #Davos2018 earlier today 📸

Our hearts are swelling with pride seeing SRK with yet another prestigious international honour! pic.twitter.com/pIh2RErd7u

— SRK Universe (@SRKUniverse) January 22, 2018

“Namashkar and Jai Hind” 🇮🇳🙌🏻

Shah Rukh Khan receiving his #CrystalAward at @wef‘s #Davos2018.

Making us proud, as always! pic.twitter.com/rSgbCIDeW1

— SRK Universe (@SRKUniverse) January 22, 2018

Pics of SRK & Cate Blanchett at #Davos2018 after being awarded with Crystal Awards! #WEF2018
CRYSTAL AWARD FOR SRK pic.twitter.com/f7MAGkymnE

— SRK Universe (@SRKUniverse) January 22, 2018

The awards were presented at a ceremony in the village of Davos, in the Swiss Alps, where some of the world’s top policymakers and executives have begun gathering for the annual meeting.