It seems 2006 is a very lucky year for Mega Star Chiranjeevi. He was honoured with a top civilian award like 'Padma Bhushan' this year, got his daughter married and now there is another surprise. In 2004, he played hero in 'Shankar Dada MBBS', wherein the hero gets a doctor degree with no basic education. Now in real life, this Mega Star, who never visited a medical college for pursuing a degree, is getting a 'Dr' tag before his name. Yes. Andhra University had announced that it was going to award doctorate to Chiranjeevi for his services to the Telugu film industry and also for his social consciousness. It may be mentioned here that Chiranjeevi, taking a cue from Mother Teresa, jumped into social service. He started Chiranjeevi Charitable more
Sharukh khan nominated for Doctorate
Bollywood superstar Shahrukh khan has been nominated for an honorary doctorate in arts and culture from Britain's University of Bedfordshire. He will receive his doctorate on July 10th, in a function to be held at University. His contribution in the fields of arts and culture, in addition to the social services he renders to the down trodden and under privileged has attributed him the doctorate. NGO Routes to Roots, which works closely with universities in many countries in which Actress Juhi Chawla and filmmaker Mahesh Bh more
Padmasri for Superstar
Superstar and natasekhara Krishna is said to be in contention for the Padma awards this year. The Padma awards are given to eminent people from all walks of life for their contribution to their chosen field. Superstar Krishn’a name is said to be in the list of awardees this year. He is likley to be honured with a Padmasri.
Mohan Babu got Padmasri sometime back. Chiranjeevi got the Padma Bhushan in 2006. Krishna is also set to receive a doctorate soon. The Andhra University has decided to confer the doctorate on Krishna. &n more
Chiranjeevi makes an appeal
Padma Bhushan, Mega Star Chiranjeevi urged his fans to stay back at home and not to try to come to Vizag to witness the awarding of honorary doctorate by the Andhra University. In a statement released to the press, Chiranjeevi says, 'I convey my heartfelt thanks to all those who greeted me after the announcement by the Andhra University about awarding the doctorate. I have received a number of phone calls, SMS messages, e-mails and other kinds of greetings from many of my well-wishers, friends and fans from within and outside the State. I thank you one and all. I came to know that some of my fans are getting ready to reach Vizag to meet me personally at the Andhra University on November 6. But that convocation would be held in a hall which more
Chiranjeevi makes an appeal
Padma Bhushan, Mega Star Chiranjeevi urged his fans to stay back at home and not to try to come to Vizag to witness the awarding of honorary doctorate by the Andhra University. In a statement released to the press, Chiranjeevi says, 'I convey my heartfelt thanks to all those who greeted me after the announcement by the Andhra University about awarding the doctorate. I have received a number of phone calls, SMS messages, e-mails and other kinds of greetings from many of my well-wishers, friends and fans from within and outside the State. I thank you one and all. I came to know that some of my fans are getting ready to reach Vizag to meet me personally at the Andhra University on November 6. But that convocation would be held in a hall w more
Shabana to get doctorate at Leeds University
Accolades and honours never end for veteran actress and social activist Shabana Azmi. Right now she is in Britain where Leeds University will honour her with a doctorate.
'I'm getting a doctorate from Leeds University on June 9. It's an exhilarating feeling for sure,' Shabana told before leaving for Britain.
This is not her first doctorate though. 'I got a doctorate from Jadavpur University six years ago and a visiting professorship from Michigan University in 2000 as a part of the Martin Lut more
Dr. Hariskrishna and Dr. Krishnam Raju!
Actors Hariskrihna and Krishnam Raju have been presented with honorary doctorate. The American Institute of Management presented the actors with honorary doctorates for their contribution to social service.
The doctorates were presented to them at a special function organized at Ravindra Bharathi in Hyderabad on Sunday. Actors Kalyan Ram, Prabhas and others were present on the occasion. A big crowd gathered at the venue on haring that film stars were being honored. The fans of the actors made a beelin more
Dr. A.R.Rehman!
Aligarh Muslim University has conferred an honorary doctorate for Music Maestro A.R.Rehman for his contribution to the fields of Art and Music. Redman has received his doctorate yesterday at a function held at University. This year proved to be a highly successful period in A.R.Rehman’s career. He is the first Indian to win two Oscar Awards at a time for the film Slum dog millionaire. The honor he received glorifies his image as one of the best musician that India has ever delivered so far. Noted Urdu scholar Gobi Chand Narang was a more
Doctorate for Jaya Sudha
Yesteryear heroine turned character artist Jaya Sudha would soon been known as Doctor Jaya Sudha. The BR Ambedkar Open University had decided to confer the honorary doctorate D. Litt on Jaya Sudha for her contribution to the society.
The award will be conferred on her at the convocation to be held on February 21. Jaya Sudha is now a politician. She joined the congress party recently.
Sania Mirza, the teenage tennis sensation from our very own Hyderabad will soon be known as Dr. Sania Mirza. The MGR University in Tamil Nadu has decided to confer an honorary doctorate on her.
Sania Mirza is currently going through a bad phase. Her world ranking has steadily fallen from a high of under 30 to over 70. At one time Sania was all set to break into the top 10 rank.
It now remains to be seen if the honorary doctorate will once again spur Sania Mirza to climb the lofty heights that more