A SALISBURY Indian restaurant boss scooped a 2015 Curry Life Business Achievement Award for being one of the best achievers in the country.

Shah Jahan, in South Western Road, Salisbury, run by Azad Miah, was recognised at the London awards ceremony attended by 600 people.

Awards were given to the 16 top Asian entrepreneurs from businesses across the UK.

Mr Miah said: “It was fantastic to be awarded in best achieving restaurant category. We were absolutely overjoyed to be named the best achiever in Restaurant Business alongside 16 businesses in the country.

“I’d like to thank all our loyal customers who are coming through our doors and to our team at Shah Jahan, because it’s been a real team effort.”

Syed Belal Ahmed, Editor of Curry Life Magazine, said: “The Business Achievement Awards provides the opportunity to recognise businesses in our community who demonstrate an excellent business approach and stand out in their field.

“Winning the award is not just about success in business. It is as much about the way that person has built their business into a success, and how they have translated their personal success to benefit society as a whole.”

Star singer from Bollywood, Ustad Rafaqat Ali Khan and Shiamak Dance Group provided entertainment between award presentations.