Grevin Gold Coin: List of Honors Awarded to Shahrukh Khan for His Acting and Charity

The Grevin Museum in Paris has honored Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan with personalized gold coins. This has made Shahrukh Khan the first Indian actor to ever receive this honor. The customized coin serves as a representation of his accomplishments and influence in the movie business.

Social media is buzzing with enthusiasm over the actor's honor, with various fan clubs of the actor gushing all over this honor.

Did you know that the world’s biggest superstar Shah Rukh Khan has made history by being the first Indian actor to have a special coin dedicated to him at Paris' Grevin Museum. "Saari duniya par main chhaoon" indeed, King Khan! ❤️🔥👑@iamsrk #ShahRukhKhan #GrevinMuseum… pic.twitter.com/QQmhIpyHzK

— Shah Rukh Khan Universe Fan Club (@SRKUniverse) July 25, 2024

Mahatma Gandhi Before Shahrukh Khan

Apart from Shahrukh Khan, the only Indian to receive such an honor was Mahatma Gandhi. However, the museum features wax statues of many Indians, including politicians, actors, and players. 

Shahrukh Khan’s Relation with Awards

Shah Rukh Khan’s significant influence on global culture has earned him nearly 200 awards from international organizations.

UNESCO's Pyramide con Marni Award (2011): Shah Rukh Khan was the first Indian actor to ever receive this award. He was awarded this honor for his philanthropic work in children's education.

Locarno International Film Festival Career Achievement Honour: SRK will be the first Indian actor to receive the Pardo alla Carriere Ascona-Locarno Tourism award at Switzerland's biggest film festival. His film "Devdas" (2002) will also be screened during the festival.

Yale Chubb Fellowship: SRK was honored with this fellowship for his films and philanthropic activity. He was recognized for using art to promote higher ideals.

Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres: SRK is among the few Indian actors to receive this French government award. This award is only given to those individuals who have played a great role in enriching and influencing French culture.

Wax Statues Across the Globe: Several wax museums worldwide, including those in the US, UK, Germany, France, Czech Republic, Thailand, India, Singapore, and Australia, contain Shahrukh Khan’s wax figures.

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