Music composer AR Rahman will be honoured with Doctorate by Berklee College of Music for his immense contribution to the world of music. A statement said, the honour will be conferred on Rahman best known globally for the original score and songs in Slumdog Millionaire, 127 Hours, Elizabeth: The Golden Age and Million Dollar Arm at an event at the Berklee College of Music on October 24th
Students and faculty will be performing on songs of Rahman paying tribute to this double Oscar Winner in Boston. Rahman will also perform but on selective basis. An extremely delighted Rahman said, “I’m deeply moved to receive an honorary doctorate from such a distinguished school which has contributed so much to the world of music. I’m especially proud and honoured the college is graciously establishing a scholarship in my name for future generations of musicians to follow their dreams.”
In addition to this the college will establish a scholarship program on Rahman's name to bring students from India to Berklee and the funds raised from October 24 will go to the scholarship funds.
(AW: Vamshi)
