Shah Rukh Khan to receive career achievement award at Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland

In addition to receiving the award, Shah Rukh Khan will also participate in a special event where he will interact with the audience.

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is currently in Switzerland to attend the prestigious Locarno Film Festival being held today. The actor is set to be honoured with a career achievement award for his significant contributions to the world of cinema.

Shah Rukh Khan is set to be honoured with the prestigious Pardo alla Carriera Award at the 77th edition of the Locarno Film Festival. This esteemed recognition celebrates the actor's extraordinary contributions to the world of cinema and his pivotal role in introducing Bollywood to a global audience.

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The award ceremony took place on August 10 at the iconic Piazza Grande. The festival's decision to bestow this honour upon Khan acknowledges his more than three-decades-long career spanning over a hundred films. His influential work has left an enduring impact on the cinematic landscape.

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In addition to receiving the award, Shah Rukh Khan will also participate in a special event where he will interact with the audience.

To commemorate Shah Rukh Khan's significant contributions to cinema, a special screening will be held on August 10th at the Locarno Film Festival. This event serves as a tribute to his illustrious career.

The honour comes on the heels of his triumphant return to the silver screen after a four-year hiatus with the blockbuster successes of Pathaan, Jawan, and Dunki.