Mahatma Gandhi University confers honorary doctorate on Mammootty
Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam awarded honorary doctorates to actor Mammootty, Nadaswaram maestro Thiruvizha Jayashankar, and vascular surgeon Dr. N. Radhakrishnan. The ceremony was attended by Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, who praised the recipients for their contributions to society. Mammootty expressed his commitment to continue entertaining and 'healing' people through his work.
- ▪Mahatma Gandhi University conferred honorary doctorates on Mammootty, Thiruvizha Jayashankar, and Dr. N. Radhakrishnan.
- ▪Mammootty and Jayashankar received the Doctor of Letters (D.Litt), while Dr. Radhakrishnan was awarded the Doctor of Science (D.Sc).
- ▪The ceremony marked the first time a Nadaswaram maestro received a D.Litt in Kerala.
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Actor Mammootty, Nadaswaram maestro Thiruvizha Jayashankar and vascular surgeon Dr. N. Radhakrishnan were conferred honorary doctorates by Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, on Monday.While Mr. Mammootty and Mr. Jayashankar were awarded the Doctor of Letters (D.Litt), Dr. Radhakrishnan received the Doctor of Science (D.Sc) degree. Presenting the honours, Kerala Governor and University Chancellor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar said the three recipients were individuals who do not confine their achievements to themselves but view them as contributions shared with society.University Pro-Chancellor Roji M. John attended the ceremony in his first official engagement after assuming charge as Higher Education Minister.In his address, Mr.
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