At a gala award function in Dubai, Bollywood Badshah Shah Rukh Khan was selected as the International Icon Of Indian Cinema. This prestigious laurel was presented to SRK at the 16th edition of Asianet Film Awards by South Indian Cinema’s superstars Mammootty and Mohanlal. The award function was held at Medan, Dubai on Friday, 10th January 2014.

Elated with such an honour, the King Khan stated, "It is a great honour for me to receive this award by Asianet. And to be given the award and so much love by Mammootty and Mohanlal sir was an amazing feeling. They are the artistes who have inspired me as an actor always. I have always worked towards making or being a part of cinema that entertains all and is meant for all. It is humbling to know that it gets noticed in the same capacity. Awards always motivate me to work harder and make more cinema that brings a smile on everyone’s face. I wish Asianet many more glorious years of entertainment and success."

At the awards Mohanlal sang an entire song from ‘Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge’ and SRK along with both the South veterans danced on Chennai Express’ song, "Lungi Dance".

Incidentally, SRK had graced the same award function along with Vidya Balan and Asin.