Bollywood actress Vidya Balan has been awarded a Doctor of Arts Honoris Causa degree by an Ahmedabad-based institute Rai University to appreciate her contribution to Indian cinema and for her efforts to empower women.
Overwhelmed by the honour, National award winning actress said, “It is truly humbling and overwhelming to receive this honour. What makes this even more special is that I complete ten years in the film industry this year. There can be no bigger compliment for any actor than to have done work that has made a significant mark and also to be looked upon as a role model by young India. I hope to live up to the title,” Indian media reported.
Rai University has also named a scholarship program after her which will help underprivileged girls to pursue their higher education. The university’s chancellor Harbeen Arora also mentions that Vidya’s films are synonymous with strong women in society.
Balan will be next seen in Mohit Suri’s ‘Hamari Adhuri Kahaani’ starring Emraan Hashmi in the lead role.
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