Vijay conferred doctorate

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Actor Vijay and director Shankar were conferred doctorate at the 16th convocation function of Dr MGR University in Chennai on Aug 27, Monday evening. Vijay was all smiles in his convocation robe, a new dress that he has never worn in any of his films. The actor thanked the university and his fans.
Dr. Shankar and Dr. Vijay Galatta.com August 28, 2007

Director Shankar and actor Vijay were conferred doctorates by Dr. M.G.R. University. At the sixteenth convocation ceremony of the deemed University held yesterday, they were given the honour for their contribution to the field of cinema.

Vijay’s family was present at the occasion to share this special moment with him.
Vijay is currently busy with the shooting of Azhagiya Tamil Magan starring Shriya and Namitha. He is also going to start work on Kuruvi with Trisha.

After Sivaji, Shankar will be shooting for the sci-fi Robot with Shah Rukh Khan. He will also reshoot some scenes from Sivaji for the Hindi dubbed version.