DUBAI: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, popularly known as King Khan, will receive an honorary award to recognize his contribution to the film industry at the opening ceremony of the Red Sea International Film Festival\u2019s second edition in Jeddah. <\/p>\n
\u201cDilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge,\u201d the 1995 film that catapulted the actor to super stardom, will also be screened at the festival on Dec. 1. <\/p>\n
Mohammed Al-Turki, CEO of the Red Sea International Film Festival, commented: \u201cWe are thrilled to be honoring Shah Rukh Khan, who is a remarkable talent and global superstar. He has captivated audiences since his earliest performances and is one of the world\u2019s most renowned actors working today. After 30 years in the industry, Shah Rukh Khan remains one of the most successful superstars of Indian cinema and is beloved by audiences around the world. We look forward to welcoming him to Jeddah this December.\u201d <\/p>\n
Khan said in a statement that he is \u201chonored\u201d to be receiving the award. \u201cIt\u2019s wonderful to be here among my fans from Saudi and the region who have always been huge supporters of my films. I\u2019m looking forward to celebrating the region\u2019s talent and being a part of this exciting film community.\u201d <\/p>\n
The actor is reportedly shooting his latest film titled \u201cDunki\u201d in Jeddah, where he has been spotted around town by fans. The film is directed by Rajkumar Hirani and stars Taapsee Pannu along with Boman Irani. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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