Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan and Star India CEO Uday Shankar were honoured through the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) for creating awareness against social discrimination through their issue-based reality show 'Satyamev Jayate'.
"Satyamev Jayate was an initiative to provide a public platform to problems that concern all Indians. Today, Personally I think glad that after the show many people, including the youth asia, have come forward and expressed their views.
It had been a team effort and i'm also grateful to Uday Shankar for giving us a medium to achieve out to the masses," Aamir said.
During its 13-week run, the show highlighted compelling tales from everyday routine.
"Television is not just a source of entertainment with Satyamev Jayate we proved it also has the power to contribute for the growth of a nation and alter the mindsets of individuals.
The Commission will felicitate Shankar and Khan at an award function on October 18, being organised to mark the International Valmiki Day in New Delhi, Star India said in a statement.
It's an honour to become felicitated by the National Commission for Scheduled Castes and i'm thankful for the prestigious award," Shankar said.
Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde, Social, Justice and Empowerment Minister Mukul Wasnik, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni, Chief Minister of Delhi Shiela Dikshit, NCSC Chairman PL Punia also attended the awards function.
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