Hollywood action hero Jean-Claude Van Damme and "Basic Instinct" star Sharon Stone will be honored at two Bollywood award shows being held in New York. 

"We have confirmed Jean Claude Van Damme for both the Bollywood Awards and the Kingfisher Bollywood Fashion Awards. He will receive the International Action Star award at the function besides Sharon Stone (who is getting the Woman of Conscience award)," said Kamal Dandona, chairperson of the Bollywood Group of Companies, which is organising the awards.

"Their presence at the event is another confirmation of the growing acknowledgement of Bollywood in the West," Dandona told IANS.

He said Dandona could also showcase his new line of clothing at the Fashion Awards. 

About 10 Hollywood top stars have sent their good wishes that will be shown at the award ceremonies on April 30th and May 1st. 

CNN's Larry King, for instance, has given a recording congratulating Sharon Stone on her award.

Other awardees include Pakistani actress Reema who will get the Goodwill Ambassador award and will also perform at the show.

Designers Manish Malhotra and J.J. Vallaya will be showcasing their collection at the Fashion Awards. Manish Malhotra, who had earlier dressed Michael Jackson at the awards ceremony, has shown a lot of interest in dressing Sharon Stone this year.  

The announcement of Van Damme getting his first Bollywood honor coincides with rumors that he might act in Hindi films as well.