London: Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor washonoured in the House of Commons here by an Asian ethnicweekly for her contribution to the global entertainmentindustry.
Leading NRI MP Rt Hon Keith Vaz, Chairman of Britain'sHome Affairs Committee, presented a framed golden colouredplaque to the 33-year old actress last night.
Others who were honoured by the Asian Sunday Newspaper aresinger Kimberley Walsh and magician Dynamo (Aka Steven Frayne)for their contributions to the global entertainment industry.Kareena has acted in several blockbuster films includingKabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Omkara, Jab We Met, 3 Idiots,Golmaal 3 and Bodyguard.
While receiving the award, Kareena said, "UK has been oneof my most favoured destinations. There has always beenspecial relation between India and the UK and over the yearsthe bond has become stronger."
She recalled that her great grandmother was British andher father-in-law, late Nawab of Pataudi, captained Oxfordcricket team.
"England has been kind to me," she stated.Speaking on the occasion, Keith Vaz complimented FatimaPatel, Managing Director of I&E Media, publisher of AsianSunday newspaper for her decision to bring out the Londonedition of the newspaper next month.
Leading NRI MP Rt Hon Keith Vaz, Chairman of Britain'sHome Affairs Committee, presented a framed golden colouredplaque to the 33-year old actress last night.
Others who were honoured by the Asian Sunday Newspaper aresinger Kimberley Walsh and magician Dynamo (Aka Steven Frayne)for their contributions to the global entertainment industry.Kareena has acted in several blockbuster films includingKabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Omkara, Jab We Met, 3 Idiots,Golmaal 3 and Bodyguard.
She recalled that her great grandmother was British andher father-in-law, late Nawab of Pataudi, captained Oxfordcricket team.
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