Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is set to receive an honorary doctorate degree from Melbourne-based La Trobe University for his contributions and efforts towards underprivileged children, women\u2019s empowerment through Meer Foundation and his achievements in the Indian entertainment industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Khan, who will be visiting Australia to attend the 10th edition of Indian Film Festival of Melbourne next month as its chief guest, said having his humanitarian endeavours recognised for the first time by the country was a great honour.La Trobe University is the first Australian university to award Khan with an honorary degree, Doctor of Letters .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019m proud to be conferred with a great university like La Trobe which has a long-standing relationship with Indian culture and impressive track record in advocating for women\u2019s equality,\u201d Khan was quoted by the university\u2019s statement on Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI feel truly privileged to receive this honorary doctorate and I would like to sincerely thank La Trobe for choosing to recognise my achievements in such a humbling way,\u201d he added.IFFM director Mitu Bhowmick said the festival was lucky to have the university as a partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe university shares our festival\u2019s core values of inclusion, diversity and cultural growth,\u201d Bhowmick said, adding \u201cTo be a part of this magnificent celebration of Mr Shah Rukh Khan\u2019s amazing work, with La Trobe, is a matter of great joy and pride for the festival.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
La Trobe will present Khan with his honorary doctorate on August 9 at its Melbourne campus in Bundoora.La Trobe University Vice-Chancellor John Dewar said the actor\u2019s philanthropic leadership closely aligns with the university\u2019s values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cKhan is a champion of societal change whose efforts to support the equality of women in India reflect La Trobe\u2019s values of inclusiveness, equity and social justice,\u201d Dewar said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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