Music composer AR Rahman is now a doctor Oscar-winning musician has been conferred with his first American Honorary Doctorate

The Indian Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman was given his first American Honorary Doctorate by the Miami University for Doctor of Music.

He was honoured at the University’s 173rd Annual Commencement Ceremony held at the Yager Stadium in Oxford, Ohio.

This is the fourth time Rahman has been conferred a doctorate; previously honoured by Aligarh Muslim University, Anna University and Middlesex University in the UK.

Raham addressed a gathering of over 15,000 students and said it was great to share his love and music with Miami University.

He thanked his parents for the upbringing and the guide he received and filmmaker Mani Ratnam for giving him his first break 'Roja'.

Rahman has been associated with the university for past 10 years and it had also assisted him in the making of K M Music Conservatory in Chennai.


It has been over 10 year that Rahman and his music have been associated with Miami University.

David C Hodge conferred the Honorary Degree on to Rahman and thanked him for his unwavering support to the University.

One of the most influential names in Indian music today, the composer is credited for redefining contemporary music.

Rahman, who started his career with Mani Ratnam’s “Roja”, went on to win two Oscars, two Grammys, a Golden Globe and the BAFTA for his music in “Slumdog Millionaire.

Rahman recently collaborated with Rolling Stones legend Mick Jagger, Joss Stone, Damian Marley and Dave Stewart for their international band SuperHeavy.