Shah Rukh Khan is now ‘Knight of the Legion of Honor’
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Bollywood Baadshah Shah Rukh Khan was conferred with top French civilian award — ‘Knight of the Legion of Honor’ at a prestigious event on Tuesday (July 1) in Mumbai. (Source: Express photo by Amit Chakravarty)
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SRK looking sharp in a suit and tie was presented with the award by visiting French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius. (Source: Express photo by Amit Chakravarty)
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Shah Rukh Khan is the second Bollywood personality after megastar Amitabh Bachchan to be bestowed with this award.(Source: Express photo by Amit Chakravarty)
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“I feel very humbled and grateful for this prestigious honour. Today is my mother’s birthday and if she had been alive she would have been happy that I got this prestigious honour. I accept this award not as an individual but on behalf of hundreds of filmmakers,” said Shah Rukh Khan at the function. (Source: Express photo by Amit Chakravarty)
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“It makes me feel proud to be recognised for the field I am passionate about. This award has motivated me to take Indian cinema to the next level of acceptance, love and glory. I thank the President of France for this honour,” added the superstar. Seen here, Shah Rukh is all smiles as he takes the mic. (Source: Express photo by Amit Chakravarty)