Bollywood Superstar Shah Rukh Khan received the prestigious Crystal Award at the World Economic Forum in Davos last night for raising awareness about human rights issues and his work for acid attacks victims. <br/><br/>Shah Rukh, one of Hindi cinema's most globally recognized faces, was felicitated as he is a founder of a non-profit foundation, which provides support to female victims of acid attacks and major burn injuries through medical treatment, legal aid, vocational training, rehabilitation and livelihood support.<br/><br/>With this, he has brought heavy star power to the agenda, as one of the biggest celebrities in India, where high-profile cases of sexual violence have caused shock waves in recent years.<br/>Australian actress Cate Blanchett also received a Crystal Award for her work with people who have fled their homes. British singer-songwriter John received it for his charitable work with the AIDS foundation.<br/><br/>The Crystal Award is given by the WEF to artists who make a positive change in society. The awards were presented at a ceremony in the village of Davos in the Swiss Alps where some of the world's top policymakers and executives have gathered for the annual meeting.