Priyanka Chopra & Shahid Kapoor Win Teacher's Achievement Awards  Shahid Kapoor |
Bollywood latest heartthrobs Shahid Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra have won the Teacher's Achievement Awards, whereas lyricist Gulzar was honoured with the lifetime achievement awards for his contributions to Indian cinema.
Priyanka said that it was an award which she would love to dedicate to her mother.
"I am thankful to the jury. Whenever I get a prize, I think this would not have been possible without the constant support of my parents," she said.
Shahid was conferred the Teacher's People Magazine Achiever award.
"I feel special. It's really a big achievement when such an eminent set of jury has decided to give me the award," Shahid told.
"I don't know what I have done so special. It's you, the people, (who) make me realise that I have made some contribution to the Indian film industry. I am thankful for that," said Gulzar, after receiving the award.
Iqbal K. Mohammad was presented the award under communication-photography category where as Saina Nehwal was honoured for being the first Indian to win World Junior Badminton Championship.
"We are hopeful that each edition of the Teacher's Achievement Awards shall inspire and encourage people from all walks of life to strive for accomplishment, that not just add to individual glory but also propel societal growth and well-being," said Matt Shattock, president and CEO, Beam Global Spirit & Wine Inc.
