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Bollywood Superstar, Akshay Kumar, Awarded Honorary Doctorate of Law by University of Windsor, Ontario

 

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Bollywood superstar, Akshay Kumar, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Law degree by the University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada for his priceless work in the film industry, his philanthropic endeavours and outstanding social work. The ceremony took place on Friday 9th May at the University Chapel, followed by a Reception at the Freed-Orman Conference Centre.
As well as a his phenomenal international Box Office success and being heralded the new international Indian star, Akshay’s social and charitable work includes his role as Worldwide Ambassador for the Paralympics, HIV/AIDS activist and Global Ambassador for Population Solutions International (PSI) with Hollywood actress Ashley Judd. Akshay also recently joined the United Nations in their efforts to raise awareness about global human trafficking, and has helped raise funds for the Trillium Health Care Centre in Mississauga and the Vancouver Children's Hospital.

On being presented with the Doctorate, Akshay commented, “Wow! This really is one of the most nerve-racking days of my life. My hands are shaking. I don't think even an Oscar would mean as much as this means to me. Indians believe that our success lies at the feet of our parents. It's not I who should be receiving this award, but my parents.”

Paul J Rennick CSB, PhD, President and Vice Chancellor of the University Reverend said, “ We take particular pride and pleasure in honoring men and women of achievement and altruism, whose lives manifest the values of integrity, discipline and learning that are at the heart of the University”.

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