While most people believe that once our careers start, it is difficult to attain further degrees, these celebrities proved us wrong by receiving an honorary doctorate for their immaculate work. They have been awarded this as a felicitation for their contribution to arts and culture.
Amid the news of Ram Charan receiving an honorary doctorate here are a few more Bollywood celebrities who have been honoured that you must know about.
Javed Akhtar
One of the most prominent lyricists and poets of Bollywood Javed Akhtar received an honorary Doctor of Literature degree at the esteemed School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London.
Preity Zinta
Bollywood’s Zara, Preity Zinta will be presented with an honorary doctorate by the Birmingham City University (BCU) in India this year. This is to felicitate her for her impactful contribution to Hindi cinema.
Shah Rukh Khan
The King Khan, Shah Rukh Khan received a doctorate in Philanthropy from the University of Law, London after achieving degrees from the University of Bedfordshire and the University of Edinburgh for his valuable contribution to the world of films.
Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka Chopra Jonas was awarded an honorary doctorate at the Bareilly International University in 2017.
Ram Charan
Recently, South Indian Megastar Ram Charan was felicitated with an honorary doctorate in Literature from Vels University, Tamil Nadu. He and his wife posted pictures from the ceremony while the actor got recognition for his contribution to cinema.
Shabana Azmi
The Bollywood actor and social worker Shabana Azmi is known for her vigorous personality and impactful roles. She has received not one but four honorary doctorates from Jadavpur University, Leeds Metropolitan University, Jamia Milia University, Simon Fraser University, and TERI University.
AR Rahman
The Academy Award winner AR Rahman has made immensely prominent contributions to the music industry. The Indian music composer was awarded an honorary doctorate in October 2014 from Berklee College of Music, Boston, United States during a music ceremony where he was also felicitated by the students who presented a rendition of his songs.
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