Dr Shah Rukh Khan ?

Bedfordshire, England, June 29: Shah Rukh Khan is soon to become a doctor. Surprised? Well, the superstar will receive an honorary doctorate in arts and culture from Britain's University

of Bedfordshire on July 10.

The King Khan was chosen by Routes to Roots, an NGO which is member of the World Association of Non-Governmental Organization (WANGO) that works with universities and educational trusts in various countries.

An elated Shah Rukh says, "I am delighted that Routes to Roots nominated me for the honorary doctorate in arts and culture from the Bedfordshire University, Britain, and it will be my pleasure to receive it personally July 10 in London."

Bollywood actors who already have conferred the doctorate include Amitabh Bachchan, Shilpa Shetty, Akshay Kumar, Shabana Azmi, Dilip Kumar and now our very own King Khan.

"We are absolutely delighted to confer the honorary doctorate on Shahrukh Khan. He has made an outstanding contribution to the arts, culture and media which are recognized around the world," says Ashraf Jawaid from the University of Bedfordeshire.

The 'Badshah of Bollywood' is currently in San Francisco where he is shooting for Karan Johar's next 'My Name is Khan'. He is slated to reach London in July 7 to receive the doctorate.

Source: Total Filmy