Honorary Doctorate for Rahman

After the Oscars, it is raining awards, accolades and honours on A.R. Rahman! The latest to honour Rahman is� the prestigious Anna University of Tamil Nadu, which is to confer an honorary doctorate on the music maestro as part of its centenary celebrations.

Anna University will�bestow a Ph.D. on�A.R Rahman, a Doctorate of Media Sciences, during its forthcoming special convocation. Scheduled for the last week of March, the Varsity will confer honorary doctorates on two other popular personalities also – Tamil Nadu Local Administration Minister Mr. M.K. Stalin for Architecture and scientist Mr. Mayilsamy for Space Science and Aerospace Engineering.

Recently, the Governor of Tamil Nadu hoisted a dinner as a tribute to Rahman's success at the Oscars. At the dinner, the maestro performed the Oscar-winning Best Original Song 'Jai Ho' to applause and appreciation of the Governor and the other guests.