IN PICS: Katrina Kaif receives Smita Patil Award; Actress looked RESPLENDENT in a heavily embellished Sabyasachi outfit!

Katrina Kaif opted for a green and gold heavy embroidered Sabyasachi dress for the occasion

Katrina, who was presented the award by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, said she accepts the honour on "behalf of every women who seeks to excel in her field of work."

Yesteryear actress Poonam Dhillon also graced the event

Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif was honoured with the 'Smita Patil Memorial award' for her outstanding contribution to Hindi cinema on Monday

The actress looked resplendent in her outfit

The honour was part of 'Priyadarshani Academy Global Awards'.

The 33-year-old "Baar Baar Dekho" actress said the award honours the memory of Smita, who has inspired several actresses.

Katrina was looking like a goddess in her Indian outfit

The Bollywood star said it was "overwhelming" for her to be given the recognition.

Katrina Kaif has bagged the honourable Smita Patil award and the honour seeks to recognise Hindi actresses for their contribution towards cinema.

Actress Juhi Chawla was also present at the event

Bollywood actors Katrina Kaif and Juhi Chawla are among recipients of the Priyadarshini Global Awards 2016