Shahrukh to receive top Malaysian honour on December 6, 2008(NSI News Source Info) November 25, 2008: Shahrukh Khan was originally scheduled to receive the award on November 29 but the ceremony had to be postponed until December 6.
The Bollywood heartthrob will now receive a top Malaysian honorary title equivalent to British knighthood next month dressed in a traditional Malay outfit, a top official said on Monday. The 42-year-old actor was named by the southern Malacca state to receive the Datukship for his key role in popularising the state as a tourist destination by shooting two films there, including the highly popular One 2 Ka Four .
Khan will be presented the award, which carries the title "Datuk" after the 2001 film set in Malacca boosted the states profile. State Secretary Omar Kaseh said the actor would don the traditional official black Malay costume and a songkok (headgear) to receive the award on December 6.
Khan will be presented the award, which carries the title "Datuk" after the 2001 film set in Malacca boosted the states profile. State Secretary Omar Kaseh said the actor would don the traditional official black Malay costume and a songkok (headgear) to receive the award on December 6.
"From the beginning (Shah Rukh) had agreed to come to Malacca and gave several dates but the ones given were not suitable for the state as they fell on work days," Kaseh said.
"It will be the first time that an international Bollywood star is given the honour of donning the official Malay costume, which would be viewed by the entire world," he said in a statement. However, the move has stirred controversy, with many Malaysians writing letters to newspapers saying it was wrong to honour a foreigner when there are many deserving local artists.
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