Bollywood Celebrities Having Doctorate

There was a time when science was considered the safest way to become an engineer/ doctor, but with India becoming a Global Village, there are now many other professions coming up. There is now a new culture of defining oneself as a Doctorate by holding a Ph.D. degree. As new professions have emerged in India, Film Making and Acting became a well-professionalized course that was undertaken by many colleges and Universities. Following this, I have considered few Bollywood Actors who have not just garnered huge appreciation in acting and the world of showbiz but have also got an appreciation for their work with Doctorate Degrees. When talking about doctorate the first name that comes into our mind is Amitabh Bachchan Amitabh Bachchan was born on October 11, 1942 in A >> Read More... .

1. Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan is one such actor in Bollywood who is always appreciated for the kind of work he does. After so many years of acting and at the age of 74, he is still pursuing his passion for acting. Amitabh Bachchan is always going to be legendary name when it comes to Hindi Cinema. Due to his overwhelming dedication to the entertainment industry, the ' Big B Click to look into! >> Read More... ' of Bollywood was awarded an honorary doctorate from De Montfort University, Leicester, UK and Universities of Delhi & Jhansi. Also, he was offered a doctorate from Queensland University, Australia. However, he refused from accepting it as he believes that it was his late father Mr. Harivansh Rai Bachchan Harivansh Rai Bachchan is the father of Bollywood >> Read More... who was the real holder of this prestigious degree which was awarded to him by Cambridge University. Do you know the other superstar of Bollywood who has excelled in his profession of acting but has accepted an honorary degree, unlike Big B? It is none other than the romantic king Shah Rukh Khan Shah Rukh Khan or also known as SRK is a prominent >> Read More... .

2. Shah Rukh Khan

Shah Rukh Khan is a well- known and versatile Bollywood actor. He is always being appreciated for his work. He receives invitations from various prestigious universities and colleges on a regular basis to provide a guest lecture on the topic of entertainment related subjects. He has received a Ph.D. degree from Bedfordshire University and was also awarded a sword of honor from his Alma Mater. Shah Rukh Khan, the King Khan of Bollywood, may have received his doctorate from his acting profession, but back at school and college also he has been a brilliant student. He possesses a good educational qualification. Like Shah Rukh, there were some actors who have been awarded this prestigious title.

3. Akshay Kumar Akshay Kumar was born on 9th September 1967 and hi >> Read More...

Akshay Kumar is another well known Bollywood actor and a doctorate holder. Akshay has been a very professional actor and is also known for his martial arts. He has received a Ph.D. degree from Assumption University, Ontario, Canada. Akshay became overwhelmed on receiving this prestigious title. Well, the kind of work Akshay delivers, reflexes his sincerity towards his profession and surely he deserves this title.
Like Akshay, Shah Rukh, this title has overwhelmed a few more.

4. Shabana Azmi Shabana Azmi is a film actress of Indian origin an >> Read More...

Shabana Azmi has been awarded this prestigious title several times. She has received five Ph.D. degree from various universities. The number of doctorate degrees she received shows her sheer hard work in her field of acting and the way the people appreciated her work towards the Hindi film Industry. Like Shabana Azmi, her Husband Javed Akhtar Javed Akhtar is an Indian poet, lyricist, film scr >> Read More... was also a doctorate holder. Both of them are brilliant actors and have catered the Hindi film industry for more than a decade and are still continuing the momentum.

5. Javed Akhtar

Javed Akhtar has been a brilliant lyricist. His work has always been appreciated by people, following which he has been awarded a Ph.D. degree from Pondicherry. His sheer sincerity and hard work towards his work have made him achieve this prestigious title. Following them the musical Maestro A.R. Rahman and singing legend Lata Mangeshkar Lata Mangeshkar, the veteran playback singer, had >> Read More... were also awarded with this prestigious title.

6. A R Rahman

A. R. Rahman is a well-known name in the musical world. He is the most famous music composer & singer in the Hindi film fraternity and is an Oscar winner. He was also awarded this honorary title of the doctorate from five different universities, among which Royal Conservatoire, Scotland was one. His sheer dedication towards his work has brought him into this category. His name will always be enshrined in the history of musical melody throughout the world.

7. Lata Mangeshkar

Lata Mangeshkar is another illustrious celebrity who has been entertaining people for decades with her melodious voice. She was awarded this title of a doctorate from six different universities, including the one from the New York University. Well, her work has been a lot more valuable and deserved a lot more recognition. She is and will be the legend of Hindi music Industry. Her Melodious voice has always ruled the people’s heart and will always retain its significance. There are few more names who were also awarded such prestigious titles.

8. Shilpa Shetty A model turned actress, producer, entrepreneur and >> Read More...

Shilpa Shetty is one such celebrity who has got a Ph.D. degree from Leeds Metropolitan University in the year 2007 after her stint in Big Brother Click to look into! >> Read More... , the international reality show based on a concept of living together of celebrities. Shilpa won the title of Big Brother in 2007 and became very popular there and was even invited to meet Tony Blair in the UK parliament.

9. Sharmila Tagore Sharmila Tagore is a Bengali actress, who later sh >> Read More...

Sharmila Tagore has been a well-known actress of Bollywood. She has been awarded a Ph.D. degree in Arts by Edinburgh Napier University. She has received this recognition for her contribution to the Indian Film Industry.
And here is Preity Zinta Preity, also known as Preity Zinta is a famous Act >> Read More... …

10. Preity Zinta

Preity Zinta is a well known Bollywood heroine. She has worked in many films that were well appreciated by critics as well as the audience. Following this, she has received a Ph.D. Degree from East London University for her contribution to the Indian Cinema.

11. Aamir Khan Aamir Khan or Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan is Bolly >> Read More...

And the last (but not the least) person to adorn this list is Mr. Perfectionist Aamir Khan who had been bestowed with an honorary doctorate by Maulana Azad National Urdu University for his outstanding contribution to the Indian entertainment industry as a whole. But again, he is one talented actor who deserves more such honors. The Hindi film industry is full of educated and talented individuals making it shine throughout the world. The level of qualification these Bollywood actors have shows the standards that the Indian Cinema has reached worldwide.