Now, call him Dr. Shahrukh Khan

Shahrukh Khan is set to add another feather to his already studded cap with an honorary doctorate from a prestigious university in London.

The Bollywood superstar has been chosen to receive an honorary doctorate in arts and culture from Britain's University of Bedfordshire.

The actor was nominated for the honour by 'Routes to Roots', a non-profit charitable organisation that aims to bring people and cultures together across the countries of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Saarc).

Expressing his gratitude at receiving the honour, SRK said in a statement: "I am delighted that Routes to Roots nominated me for the honorary doctorate in arts and culture from the Bedfordshire University UK and it will be my pleasure to receive it personally on 10th July in London."

According to a co-founder of 'Routes To Roots', Shahrukh was chosen for the doctorate because he "has done immense work for the underprivileged and downtrodden and has always come forward for charities in case of natural disasters."

Juhi Chawla and Mahesh Bhatt are among the patrons of 'Routes to Roots'.
Source: apunkachoice.com