Shah Rukh Khan given the Global Diversity Award at the House of Commons

New Delhi: Superstar Shah Rukh Khan is not only loved in India, he is also an icon in the west. Acknowledging his contribution to Indian cinema, the actor was awarded the Global Diversity Award at the House of Commons on Saturday.

The actor had posted earlier:

Now at the Houses of Parliament to receive the Global Diversity Award....humbled & grateful. Thank you — Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) October 4, 2014

Boman Irani, who is SRK's co-star in the Farah Khan's 'Happy New Year' took to Twitter to wish the actor:

Proud of you @iamsrk , so very proud, for being bestowed the global diversity award at the House of Commons. pic.twitter.com/8NscIphXad — Boman Irani (@bomanirani) October 4, 2014

The King of Bollywood has received quite a few honours internationally including the coveted Legion of Honour (France's highest civilian honour). Khan is currently visiting London for 'SLAM!The Tour' promoting his Diwali multistarrer with the other HNY actors.