The ceremony for the same is expected to take place in September later this year with the probable dates being 5, 6 or 7. As per a statement from SOAS University the Honorary Doctorates are given to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to scholarship, or public life, in areas which are relevant to the School’s mission.
Source:- News18
Javed Akhtar’s collaboration with fellow screenwriter Salim Khan under the partnership Salim-Javed gave Indian cinema classics like Zanjeer, Deewar, Sholay, Seeta Aur Geeta and many more.
Source: The University of Law
Once he ended his creative partnership with Salim Khan, Akhtar went on to make a strong and independent career as a lyricist. It got him many National and International honors like the National Film Award and multiple Filmfare Awards, too. He has also been conferred with Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibushan by the Indian government, two of the highest civilian awards in the country.
The Honorary Doctorate from SOAS University will be another distinguished honor in Akhtar’s long and prolific career.
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