IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award-2018 to be awarded to Anupam Kher
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Veteran actor Anupam Kher will be awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement honor at the upcoming International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards ceremony in Bangkok. The 63-year-old versatile actor has worked in over 500 films with projects both in India and abroad. "Thank you IIFA for acknowledging my achievements in Cinema. I am privileged to be a part of our film industry," Kher said.
Zeal for acting
Kher desires to perform for 34 more years
The Padma Bhushan awardee said at a time when actors his age are offered the Lifetime Achievement Award, he prefers to perform for another 34 years exploring new and exciting opportunities. "With every such award comes a sense of responsibility which I promise to be committed to," he added. Kher will be presented with the honor on June 24 at the 19th IIFA edition.