Shah Rukh Khan Becomes First Indian Actor to Receive Gold Coin from Grevin Museum

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Shah Rukh Khan is the first Indian actor to be honoured with a customised gold coin by the Grévin Museum in Paris.

An Overview of the News

• The Grevin Museum is located on the Grands Boulevards on the right bank of the Seine River in Paris. It is renowned for its wax statues of famous personalities from around the world.

• The museum is a cultural landmark in Paris, attracting visitors who are keen to see lifelike representations of celebrities. 

• Shah Rukh Khan's inclusion in the museum with customized gold coins underscores his international impact.

Shah Rukh Khan’s Five Groundbreaking Accolades

• UNESCO's Pyramide con Marni Award (2011):

  • He is the First Indian actor to receive UNESCO's Pyramide con Marni Award (2011) for philanthropic efforts in children's education.

• Display on the Burj Khalifa:

  • Only actor to have trailers of his films ("Jawan," "Pathaan," and "Dunki" in 2023) displayed on the Burj Khalifa.

  • Featured on the Burj Khalifa after Kolkata Knight Riders, his IPL team, won the 2024 IPL.

• Career Achievement Honour at the Locarno International Film Festival:

  • First Indian personality to receive the Pardo alla Carriere Ascona-Locarno Tourism at the Locarno International Film Festival in Switzerland.

  • His film "Devdas" (2002) was also screened during the festival.

• The Yale Chubb Fellowship:

  • Awarded one of Yale's highest honours, the Chubb Fellowship, recognizing his impact through films and philanthropy.

• Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres:
  

  • One of the few Indian actors to receive this French government award for significant contributions to French cultural heritage.