International Yoga Day: Anupam Kher feels ecstatic and proud at illuminating UN headquarters

NEW YORK: Veteran actor Anupam Kher said he was proud to be the chosen for illuminating the United Nations headquarters, ahead of International Day of Yoga.

The 62-year-old actor took to Twitter to announce the news and expressed gratitude to India's ambassador to US, Syed Akbaruddin, for the privilege.

Yoga lights up life's path too. Thank you for making me part of this amazing historical moment.:) #YogaHo https://t.co/YBymaahL4c

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) June 19, 2017

"Great honour to illuminate the #UnitedNation building, NY in preparation of #InternationalDayofYoga. Thank you @AkbaruddinIndia Sir. @UN," wrote Kher, alongside a 23- second-long video of the ceremony.

Here are more pics of 'Illumination of #UnitedNationsHeaquarters.' in NY. It was great to meet Hon. @AkbaruddinIndia & other members. ???? pic.twitter.com/HND3v8FnDX

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) June 19, 2017

The "M S Dhoni: The Untold Story" actor, who is in the US for the premiere of his film "The Big Sick", also shared a series of pictures from the event.

Great honour to illuminate the #UnitedNation building, NY in preparation of #InternationalDayofYoga. Thank you @AkbaruddinIndia Sir.??@UN pic.twitter.com/eNu2QJAJoh

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) June 19, 2017

On the work front, Kher's next release is "Toilet: Ek Prem Katha" and will be seen as former Indian PM Dr Manmohan Singh in the film "The Accidental Prime Minister" based on the 2014 book penned by Sanjaya Baru.