The University of Edinburgh conferred the Degree of Doctor Honoris Causan upon Shah Rukh Khan on Thursday for his philanthropic work and contribution to film. In 2009, SRK was awarded his first honorary doctorate in Arts and Culture by the University of Bedfordshire.
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Shah Rukh Khan took to Twitter and proudly shared the news:
I am a Doctor all over again…yay!! pic.twitter.com/jKoDnDAhw8
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) October 15, 2015
Here are five unforgettable moments from the ceremony:
1. Becoming a doctor:
Shah Rukh Khan while receiving his degree:
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PHOTO: TWITTERThe University of Edinburgh also took to Twitter to congratulate Dr Khan:
Congratulations Dr Shah Rukh Khan, honorary graduate of the University of Edinburgh #DrSRKEdinburghUni pic.twitter.com/y48td9Z0V1
— The University of Edinburgh (@EdinburghUni) October 15, 2015
2. The acceptance speech:
The actor had earlier tweeted that his acceptance speech was going to be about life lessons:
My speech today is about Life Lessons at the Edinburgh University & my biggest learning is Life is the only Miracle. pic.twitter.com/CcIwDDUe9k
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) October 15, 2015
After receiving the honour, SRK spoke to the audience about life lessons quoting examples from the plots of his movies.
PHOTO: TWITTERHere are two of his quotes we loved the most:
PHOTO: TWITTERi) "So here is my first life lesson, inspired by the movie title Deewana: Madness (of the particularly nice/romantic kind) is an absolute prerequisite to a happy and successful life. Don't ever treat your little insanities as if they are aberrations that ought to be hidden from the rest of the world.
"All the most beautiful people in the world, the most creative, the ones who led revolutions, who discovered and invented things, did so because they embraced their own idiosyncrasies. There's no such thing as 'normal'. That's just another word for lifeless."
PHOTO: TWITTERii) "Being brave means being damn scared all the way to the party but getting there and doing the 'Funky Chicken' in front of all your teenage kid's friends anyway. Don't let your fears become boxes that enclose you. Open them out, feel them and turn them into the greatest courage you are capable of."
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3. Lungi dance
And then he did the famous 'lungi dance'. Right after his emotional speech, the actor immediately changed the audience's mood by dancing to his hit number from Chennai Express:
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Dancing #DrSRKEdinburghUni pic.twitter.com/EwQT8W3528
— James Smith 🏴🇮🇹🇿🇦 (@SobukweScozia) October 15, 2015
Dr @iamsrk is joined onstage by @DanceIhayami #DrSRKEdinburghUni pic.twitter.com/qsnbD3oQYi
— Press Office | University of Edinburgh (@EdinUniMedia) October 15, 2015
PHOTO: TWITTER4. Craziest fan moments:
Considering the kind of fan following he has, it's no surprise young fans couldn't get enough of the King of Bollywood:
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PHOTO: TWITTER5. Final word:
Overwhelmed and elated SRK took to social media to express his gratitude. He thanked Her Royal Highness and The University of Edinburgh:
Her Royal Highness & Prof. Jeffery & Smith & all ur colleagues thank u for the Degree of Doctor Honoris Causa. pic.twitter.com/tCJKU61mzf
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) October 15, 2015
Thx all & remember ur happiness is not tied 2 the things u think it is,it is tied 2 ur ability to shine.Don’t ever let ur lite grow dull.
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) October 15, 2015
Watch @iamsrk talk about & receive his hon degree from @EdinburghUni http://t.co/yHnfWKSEWP #DrSRKEdinburghUni pic.twitter.com/nloGyxJeWO
— Press Office | University of Edinburgh (@EdinUniMedia) October 15, 2015
Farah Khan and Dilwale co-star Kriti Sanon also took to Twitter to congratulate the doctor and tell him that he is being missed on the sets:
Doctor saab v are missing you on set!! https://t.co/C7rzOY7Hky
— TheFarahKhan (@TheFarahKhan) October 15, 2015
@TheFarahKhan coming back in 4 hours baby
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) October 15, 2015
Wohhhoooo!!! Dr. Shah Rukh Khan! How cool is that @iamsrk ! #ProudFeeling :) Big warm hug to u sir! https://t.co/GeZ1k9Qkeh
— Kriti Sanon (@kritisanon) October 15, 2015
@kritisanon see you guys in a few hours. We will do an impromptu party then. Don’t tell Rohit sir that we will be awake late..sshhhh
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) October 15, 2015
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