Director Shankar and actor Vijay were conferred with honorary doctorates by the MGR University at a function held Monday.

ISRO chairman Madhavan Nair conferred the doctorates to them at a grand function attended by a galaxy of film personalities. The citation presented to Vijay and Shankar on behalf of the varsity read that the honorary doctorate was conferred on the actor and the director for their achievement in the film industry and contribution for the cause of the poor and downtrodden through social welfare activities.

In his acceptance speech, Vijay said that he was immensely proud and happy to receive the honour.

Vijay said that it was his father (S A Chandrasekhar), who encouraged him to do something good for the public.

He also said his fans were the happiest persons than his family members to see him receiving the doctorate.

Speaking on the occasion, Shankar thanked his mentors and family members. He said that dedication and commitment made him to achieve this.

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Its ARR in ROBO

Shankar's robo was making all the news since it was announced unofficially few day's back.
After knowing its sharukh in the lead all the speculation surrounded Music director.
AR Rahman shankar's favourite, earlier had some
misunderstanding with the hero and walked out of the actor's home production "OM SHANTHI OM" .so it was doubted wether it will be arr this time or not since robo is sharukh's home production once again
but in an interview to a tamil magazine[ananda vikatan] in 2001
the musical genius answered to a question like this:
What's the film you are working for now?

Answer: In Shankar's direction the film "Robot" is there. I do compose music for it. To whichever corner in the world I may happen to go for composing musical scores only Tamilnadu would have the status of being my motherland-home! I'm a staunch house-bird. It' all very well known to all.
it is clear now that shankar has no second thought's about music director ,and we are sure that he definetly wont take chances for his dream project . now hold on tight and get ready for a musical treat
Read the full interview
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Doctorate for actor Vijay and director Shankar.

Dr MGR University will confer honorary doctorate on actor Vijay and director Shankar.
They two sought-after film personalities would
be conferred the award for their immense contribution
to the film industry.

Vijay, son of director S A Chandrasekhar, made a humble beginning and went on to become a prominent hero, is currently the mass actor with a huge fan base. Having rendered several blockbusters, Vijay is considered a safe bet in the industry by the producers and directors. The young hero is today playing the lead role in Azhagiya Tamil Magan and a couple of big projects lined up his sleeve.

Director Shankar, who is known for his grandeur and lofty themes, is a successful producer too. Having rendered eight blockbusters including the latest Sivaji, Shankar is a shrewd producer whose S Pictures has come up with off-beat films like Kadhal, Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi and Veyyil.

SHANKAR'S ROBO FROM SEPTEMBER

ROBO FROM SEPTEMBER
The Shahrukh Khan and Shankar combo are expected to begin work for Robo from September.

Shahrukh Khan acclaimed as ‘Badshah of Box Office in Bollywood’ said, “I was approached by Shankar to do the Hindi remake of his blockbuster Mudhalvan a few years ago. Unfortunately I could not work in the project then. Now, after several years we both are coming together for Robo. It is a different story and I liked it very much”.

Shahrukh’s next Chakde India is releasing this August. Itfeatures him in the role of a hockey coach.

Meanwhile Shankar had left to Hyderabad to complete the script for Robo. It is expected to be over by this month-end and the shooting would commence from September. Shahrukh Khan himself would produce the movie.

VEYIL baggs 3 FILM FARE'S

s pictures veyil baggs 3 film fare awards

Best Director - Vasanthabalan

Best Film - Veyil

Best Lyric Writer - Na. Muthukumar,
Song: Veyiloodu vilayade

when asked about the award director shankar said:

As a director, I won three Filmfare awards so far. This is the first time that I got as producer that makes me even happier. Veyil was the first Tamil film got screening at Cannes Film Festival. This encouragement and support makes to producer more films.

Vasanta Balan who bagged the Best Director award for Tamil (Veyil) says, 'It is impossible for me to do one such film even after 10 years, if I don't get a producer like Shankar. I did never see one such producer in my career. A top class director encouraged a person like me who was giving continuous flops. Though he is one of the best directors in India, he just remained a producer and did not involve in any of the departments with regard to 'Veyil'. He totally trusted me and gave me complete independence while making the movie. The credit for the success of the film and bagging this award goes to Shankar alone.'