New Delhi: Actor Anupam Kher will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the upcoming International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards, which is to be held in Bangkok, PTI reported. The 63-year-old actor has worked in over 500 films and has featured in projects both in India and abroad. The actor will be honoured for his immense contribution to the field of cinema in his career spanning over thirty years. Mr Kher thanked IIFA and said he felt "privileged" to be a part of the film industry. "Thank you IIFA for acknowledging my achievements in cinema. I am privileged to be a part of our film industry, which has been so generous in the showing of love and warmth upon me," the actor told PTI.
"With every such award comes a sense of responsibility which I promise to be committed to, in our industry and also, as a representative of our country in the international arena," he added.
Anupam Kher started his Bollywood career with Saaransh in 1984 and went on to star in superhit films like Karma, Daddy, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge and Darr. Internationally, he is known for his roles in films like Pride And Prejudice, The Mistress Of Spices, Speedy Singh and Bend It Like Bekham.
(With PTI inputs)
"With every such award comes a sense of responsibility which I promise to be committed to, in our industry and also, as a representative of our country in the international arena," he added.
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Anupam Kher started his Bollywood career with Saaransh in 1984 and went on to star in superhit films like Karma, Daddy, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge and Darr. Internationally, he is known for his roles in films like Pride And Prejudice, The Mistress Of Spices, Speedy Singh and Bend It Like Bekham.
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(With PTI inputs)
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