California University to honour Manorama?

The reputed Irvine University, California, has decided to confer a doctorate to honour ace comedienne and Guinness book record-holder Manorama for her outstanding contributions to the film industry, some sources from the industry revealed.

It is heard that a team from the University called on the actress when she was shooting for a Tamil film in Chennai and informed her of the University's decision to honour her. Reports say that the presentation ceremony would be held in August or September 2008.

If she receives the award, it will be her second doctorate. Her first doctorate was conferred by Annai Sathyabhama University.

Manorama, popularly known as Aachi (Grandmother) was honoured with the National Award (Best Supporting Actress) for Puthiya Pathai in 1988 and with the Padmashree Award in 2002. She completes 50 years in films in 2008.

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