New Delhi: Zee TV is gearing up to dazzle audiences once again with its annual Zee Rishtey Awards, a celebration of the enduring connections viewers have formed with their beloved Zee TV characters. This year, as Holi approaches, the festivities promise to be even more vibrant, offering families a delightful platform to rejoice in the spirit of togetherness. Amidst the accolades and performances, a poignant tribute was paid to the esteemed actor, Shabir Ahluwalia. commemorating his remarkable 25-year journey in the industry.
Shabir Ahluwalia was bestowed with the prestigious 'Zee Iconic Award,' a heartwarming moment that left him visibly moved.
During the ceremony, Shabir's wife, Kanchi Kaul, delivered a heartfelt speech, expressing admiration for her husband's unwavering dedication and humility over the years. She remarked, “One becomes an icon through his thinking, behaviour and character in life. In the past 25 years, he has shown and followed his passion with a lot of dedication. In these 25 years, he has received a lot of love and achieved great things, but every day he still chooses to live with humility. Some people are just born with a divine soul and I believe he is one of them. I have known him for the past 15 years and not even once has he thought or done bad to anyone or anything, which is really unheard of. There is no one like Shabir, it's been a glorious 25 years and I am so grateful that I have you (Shabir), I have my family, we all are very proud of you. Our kids will be jumping with this award when you come home. One of the things that I love the most about him is whenever he finishes work, he just wants to come back home to us. I am very proud of you, congratulations and many many more years of you entertaining everybody and being the best human being ever.”
In response, Shabir expressed his gratitude, acknowledging the collective effort that has shaped his career. He remarked, "This award is not just for me, but for everyone who has been a part of my journey. Thank you to Zee for felicitating me with this award. I love you all, you are like family to me!"
Zee Rishtey Awards aired exclusively on Zee TV on March 10th at 7 pm.