This Article is From Jun 11, 2013

Shabana Azmi to receive her fourth doctorate

Shabana Azmi to receive her fourth doctorate

Shabana Azmi has earlier received honorary degrees from universities in London, Delhi and Kolkata

Highlights

  • Shabana Azmi is perhaps the most academically qualified actress in India so far and now the veteran actress is all set to receive her fourth doctorate, this time from the Simon Fraser University in Vancouver on June 12, 2013.
  • Shabana has earlier received the same honour from Leeds University in Britain, the Jamia Millia Islamia in Delhi and the Jadavpur University in Kolkata.
  • "It's good to be honoured in a domain away from my home ground. For the academic world to acknowledge my contribution is gratifying. Yes, this is my fourth doctorate," said the actress known for her roles in films such as Junoon, Sparsh, Saaz and Earth to name a few.
Mumbai: Shabana Azmi is perhaps the most academically qualified actress in India so far and now the veteran actress is all set to receive her fourth doctorate, this time from the Simon Fraser University in Vancouver on June 12, 2013.

Shabana has earlier received the same honour from Leeds University in Britain, the Jamia Millia Islamia in Delhi and the Jadavpur University in Kolkata.

"It's good to be honoured in a domain away from my home ground. For the academic world to acknowledge my contribution is gratifying. Yes, this is my fourth doctorate," said the actress known for her roles in films such as Junoon, Sparsh, Saaz and Earth to name a few.

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