Anupam Kher will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at IIFA 2018

“With every such award comes a sense of responsibility which I promise to be committed to," shared the veteran actor

07 Jun, 2018

IIFA Awards 2018 will be happening on June 24 in Bangkok this year and veteran actor Anupam Kher will be honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.

According to Indian Express, Kher shared: “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.”

“My 34 years of work have helped me achieve great milestones and at a time when actors my age are offered the Lifetime Achievement Award, I prefer to ride on another 34 years exploring new and exciting opportunities in Indian and international Cinema. I am humbled and happy to be the recipient of this award instituted by IIFA,”

“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.

The 63-year-old actor, who has appeared in over 500 films is a recipient of two Indian National Film Awards and eight Filmfare Awards; he has also held the post of chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification and the National School of Drama in India.