Top French award for Shah Rukh

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan was conferred with top French civilian award – ‘Knight of the Legion of Honour’. French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius presented the prestigious award to the 50-year-old actor at a function on Tuesday for his outstanding contribution to cultural diversity across the world. ‘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,’ Shah Rukh Khan said. ‘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.’ Shah Rukh Khan is the 2nd Bollywood personality after megastar Amitabh Bachchan to be bestowed this award, according to PTI.