AHMEDABAD (Web Desk) – Indian actress Vidya Balan Wednesday has been conferred with a Doctor of Arts Honoris Causa degree by an Ahmedabad-based institute, Rai University, in recognition of her service to Indian cinema and for her a woman via the silver screen.
In a statement, Vidya 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.”
The actress was awarded the degree at a special convocation ceremony which was attended by her family.
On the professional front, the actress Vidya Balan will be seen in Mohit Suri’s forthcoming directorial Hamari Adhuri Kahani.
It also stars Emraan Hashmi and Rajkummar Rao in lead roles and is a love story that tries to define the true meaning of loving someone selflessly.
