MUMBAI: Ihana has been hitting purple patch and this comes as no surprise that she has been awarded the youth icon award by the Punjab government. Ihana has been making rapid strides both in her acting career and her work in social fields. Ihana is someone who has a voice of her own and she always finds ways to help others. The award was presented to Ihana by Mr. Rana Gurmeet Singh Sodhi - cabinet minister of sports.

The hate story 4 and blackia star was presented the youth icon award by the Punjab government in front of a resounding crowd. We spoke to Ihana and here is what she says, " It's a great honor for me. I am a punjabi and this means so much to be recognised by my very own state. I have been trying my best to do whatever possible to help. Punjab is one of the best states in india and the culture here is so rich. I want to thank all my well-wishers and audience here. I am very proud and humbled to be receiving this."

Ihana will be next seen in Bhuj: The Pride of India alongside Ajay Devgn and Sonakshi Sinha. The shoot is always complete and it is one of the most fascinating stories of struggle and triumph of us indians. We are super proud of our girl Ihana and we give her all our love, warmth and wishes.''