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,
Middle East, 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 career 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.
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 .