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.
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