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Shah Rukh Khan & Zayn Malik Honoured At The Asian Awards

Entertainment Apr 21, 2015

by Anokhi Admin

The Fifth Annual Asian Awards Wrap!

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, music phenomenon Zayn Malik and renowned fashion and cricket legend Kumar Sangakkara were just some of the winners at this year’s fifth annual Asian Awards.

Held on April 17 at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London, the night was a glamorous celebration of excellence with A-list celebrities, dignitaries and influencers, including Zayn Malik, Gary Linekar, the Hinduja brothers, Naughty Boy and Shah Rukh Khan all in attendance.

Hosted by fashion icon Gok Wan, the awards ceremony was held in partnership with the British Asian Trust with associate headline partner Spectrum Events.

The charity partner for The Asian Awards is Prince Charles’s British Asian Trust, which brings together philanthropists, corporates, trusts and foundations that are passionate about giving to Asia.

Partners of the fifth Asian Awards include Chivas, Chopard, Accenture and Porsche.

Entrepreneur and founder of the Lemon Group, Paul Sagoo, said, “We are absolutely thrilled with the staggering success of The Asian Awards this year and the remarkable level of support we’ve received. From Prime Minister David Cameron to global superstars like Zayn Malik and Shah Rukh Khan, joining us for this superb gathering of some of the world’s most inspirational and powerful people.”

Along with the awards ceremony, guests witnessed an exclusive performance from the cast of Gurinder Chadha’s upcoming West End extravaganza Bend It Like Beckham: The Musical.

On being awarded the Outstanding Achievement in Cinema award, Shah Rukh Khan said, “I am extremely humbled and honoured to receive this award. I say this very often that my stardom belongs to most South East Asians who reside abroad who have made the Indian cinema and me known around the world. I congratulate all the winners at the Asian Awards as well. There is so much talent around Asia and so many achievers, whether is was Dr Amar Bose, the Hinduja Brothers or Zayn Malik. I am glad to have been a part of such a wonderful celebration of hard work by people in difference field but similar passion.”

Picking up the award for Outstanding Contribution to Music was Zayn Malik (presented by Naughty Boy), who propelled to stardom with One Direction and who is now one of the most influential music artists of our time. This award was Malik’s first-ever independent award and also his first award since leaving One Direction to launch his solo career. While accepting the award, Zayn said, “I'd like to thank my mum and dad, and I'd also like to take this moment to thank four of the best guys I've ever met — everything I've done with them will stay with me for the rest of my life.”

Sri Lankan batsman Kumar Sangakkara received his Outstanding Contribution to Sport award from Gary Lineker while the Outstanding Achievement in Television award went to comedian, actor and broadcaster Sanjeev Bhaskar, presented by funny man Russell Peters.

Gopi Gopalakrishnan, president of World Health Partners, is known to have helped millions of patients around the world. He was honoured in the Chivas Regal Social Entrepreneur category.

Previous winners at The Asian Awards have included Sir Ben Kingsley, Jackie Chan, Sachin Tendulkar, Bruce Lee and Freddie Mercury — to name a few.

Recognizing achievements across 11 categories, The Asian Awards are open to individuals born (or with direct family origins) throughout Asia, including India, China, Pakistan and Japan.

THE ASIAN AWARDS 2015 — FULL LIST OF WINNERS

Founders Award	Dr. Amar Bose
Entrepreneur of the Year	Jack Ma
Outstanding Achievement in Cinema	Shah Rukh Khan
Chivas Regal Social Entrepreneur of the Year	Gopi Gopalakrishnan
Outstanding Achievement in Sport	Kumar Sangakkara
Business Leader of the Year	The Hinduja Brothers
Outstanding Achievement in Television	Sanjeev Bhaskar
Outstanding Achievement in Art & Design	John Rocha
Outstanding Achievement in Science & Technology	Sir Tejinder Singh Virdee
Outstanding Achievement in Music	Zayn Malik

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Shah Rukh Khan & Zayn Malik Honoured At The Asian Awards

by Anokhi Admin

The Fifth Annual Asian Awards Wrap!

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