SIBF’s star attraction: Shah Rukh Khan, comes to receive the SIBF global icon of cinema and cultural narrative

Sharjah: Shah Rukh Khan, Bollywood’s most popular actor and the face of Indian cinema is set to participate at the 41st edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair on Friday, Nov 11, at 6:00 PM.

For the Bollywood star, whose fandom spreads across views in Europe, the Middle East, and The Americas apart from India, his presence at the Sharjah Book Fair marks the first conferment of the SIBF global icon of cinema and cultural narrative.

The award is SIBF’s initiative to recognize and honor individuals whose efforts in their careers have helped transcend cultural barriers and whose contributions to the arts have created cultural ties between varying identities.

The multifaceted actor, producer, and businessman, SRK or King Khan – as he is popularly known – has appeared in more than 80 films over a three-decade-long career and enjoys a fan following that cuts across ages and races.

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The versatile actor is best known for his romantic roles in blockbuster hits including Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Devdas, and My Name is Khan, amongst a host of other record-breaking hits.

Shah Rukh Khan was last seen in a cameo in Brahmastra directed by Ayan Mukerji. His film Pathaan is slated to release on January 25, 2023. Known to be an avid reader and articulate speaker, the actor has shared his interest in books and mentions how he finds leisure in reading and how he uses reading as a getaway during his hectic schedule at work.