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Anupam Kher Honoured With 'Senate Proclamation' From Texas

Darpan News Desk IANS, 05 Sep, 2015 11:59 AM

Veteran actor Anupam Kher, who is touring the US and Canada for his play "Mera Woh Matlab Nahin Tha", has been honoured with a 'Senate Proclamation' by the state of Texas.

The actor took to Twitter on Saturday to thank the senate of the State of Texas and also shared a photograph of the document.

The document read: "The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognise Anupam Kher, who is being honoured by the South Asian Chambers of Commerce for his appointment as a United Nations ambassador and champion for gender equality".

Thank you The Senate Of The State Of Texas for honoring me with the 'Senate Proclamation'. I feel Happy & Humbled.:) pic.twitter.com/ujXvZmal32
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) September 5, 2015

"The Shaukeens" actor wrote alongside the photograph: "Thank you The Senate Of The State Of Texas for honouring me with the 'Senate Proclamation'. I feel happy and humbled".

The veteran actor was appointed the UN ambassador for the 'HeforShe' campaign for gender equality in August.

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