Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Honoured With Doctor Of Music Degree At Oxford University

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, known for crooning hit Bollywood songs like ‘Mere Rashke Qamar’, ‘Tere Bin’, ‘Jag Ghoomeya’, ‘Jag Soona Soona Lage’ and ‘Aaj Din Chadheya’ among others, received an honourary degree at the prestigious Oxford University on June 26.

The Pakistani singer was presented with the degree of Doctor of Music at a ceremony at the varsity on June 26 afternoon, News International reported.

Here to the world and all the well wishers of #UstadRahatFatehAliKhan Presenting Dr Rahat Fateh Ali Khan@UniofOxford pic.twitter.com/JrxXSd9IrP

— Rahat Fateh Ali Khan (@RFAKWorld) June 26, 2019

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan took to his official Twitter handle to share the news with his fans: He posted a video in which he said: "I am honoured to be accepting this degree from Oxford University, a world famous educational institution. This is a very special day for my family and I, but also for my fans, who have shared this journey with me. To be presented with this honour is a massive achievement and I am happy that my music has allowed me to reach such incredible heights."

#UstadRahatFatehAliKhan - After receiving Honorary Degree from @UniofOxford pic.twitter.com/0FRwTNdnsr

— Rahat Fateh Ali Khan (@RFAKWorld) June 26, 2019

Rahat Ali Khan has sung more than 50 title tracks of television serials and over 100 film songs in both Hollywood and Bollywood.