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Anupam Kher Honoured With 'Senate Proclamation' From Texas

Darpan News Desk IANS, 05 Sep, 2015 11:59 AM
  • Anupam Kher Honoured With 'Senate Proclamation' From Texas
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". 
 
"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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