Tuesday, August 28, 2007


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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