Zaira Wasim received 2017 National award for Exceptional Achievement by Kovind

Zaira Wasim who rose to fame with Dangal and also had sone her second movie with Aamir Khan- Secret Superstar has received the 2017 National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement in New Delhi. The award was given to her by President Ram Nath Kovind.

The award was presented on the occasion of Children’s Day, and the post read, “At such a tender age, she (Zaira) has featured in various films drawing attention to burning issues such as child marriage, sexual abuse and above all gender parity. Through her art, Zaira has propagated the message of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao very strongly . She has been successful in conveying a powerful message of transcending social barriers and achieving one’s dreams and thereby has served as a source of inspiration for many young girls, who are aspiring to make their mark in the world.”