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Davos 2020: Deepika Padukone receives Crystal Award. See photos

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Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone was honoured with the Crystal Award during the opening session of the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2020 at Davos-Klosters. Padukone along with other award recipients artist Theaster Gates, choreographer Jin Xing and artist Lynette Wallworth were termed as cultural leaders and bridge builders. The 50th annual meeting of the forum will take place in Davos from January 21 until January 24.

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By AP January 21, 2020, 3:46:37 PM IST (Published)

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen sits between Klaus Schwab, founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum and Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic, right, during a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. The 50th annual meeting of the forum will take place in Davos from Jan. 21 until Jan. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
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European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen sits between Klaus Schwab, founder and executive vhairman of the World Economic Forum and Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic, right, during a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

Actress Deepika Padukone, from India, smiles after receiving a Crystal Award from Hilde Schwab, Chairwoman and Co-Founder of the World Economic Forum's World Arts Forum, during the ceremony for the Crystal Awards at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forumin Davos, Switzerland, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. The 50th annual meeting of the forum will take place in Davos from Jan. 21 until Jan. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
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Actress Deepika Padukone smiles after receiving a Crystal Award from Hilde Schwab, chairwoman and co-founder of the World Economic Forum's World Arts Forum, in Davos. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

Actress Deepika Padukone, from India, receives a Crystal Award from Hilde Schwab, Chairwoman and Co-Founder of the World Economic Forum's World Arts Forum, during the ceremony for the Crystal Awards at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forumin Davos, Switzerland, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. The 50th annual meeting of the forum will take place in Davos from Jan. 21 until Jan. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
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Padukone receives the Crystal Award from Hilde Schwab. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

Actress Deepika Padukone, from India, addresses the audience after receiving a Crystal Award from Hilde Schwab, Chairwoman and Co-Founder of the World Economic Forum's World Arts Forum, during the ceremony for the Crystal Awards at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forumin Davos, Switzerland, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. The 50th annual meeting of the forum will take place in Davos from Jan. 21 until Jan. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
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Padukone addresses the audience after receiving her award. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

Artist Theaster Gates, from the United States, receives a Crystal Award from Hilde Schwab, Chairwoman and Co-Founder of the World Economic Forum's World Arts Forum, during the ceremony for the Crystal Awards at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forumin Davos, Switzerland, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. The 50th annual meeting of the forum will take place in Davos from Jan. 21 until Jan. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
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Artist Theaster Gates, from the United States, receives a Crystal Award from Schwab. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

Dancer and coreographer Jin Xing, from China, receives a Crystal Award from Hilde Schwab, Chairwoman and Co-Founder of the World Economic Forum's World Arts Forum, during the ceremony for the Crystal Awards at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forumin Davos, Switzerland, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. The 50th annual meeting of the forum will take place in Davos from Jan. 21 until Jan. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
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Dancer and choreographer Jin Xing, from China, receives a Crystal Award. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

Artist Lynette Wallworth, from Australia, addresses the audience after receiving a Crystal Award from Hilde Schwab, Chairwoman and Co-Founder of the World Economic Forum's World Arts Forum, during the ceremony for the Crystal Awards at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forumin Davos, Switzerland, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. The 50th annual meeting of the forum will take place in Davos from Jan. 21 until Jan. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
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Artist Lynette Wallworth, from Australia, addresses the audience after receiving a Crystal Award. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

The hotel Intercontinental is photographed in Davos, Switzerland, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. US President Donald Trump is due to stay at the hotel for one night during his two-days visit to the World Economic Forum. The World Economic Forum will start on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
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The hotel Intercontinental is photographed in Davos, Switzerland, Monday, January 20, 2020. US President Donald Trump is due to stay at the hotel for one night during his two-days visit to the World Economic Forum. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

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