Oscar-Grammy winner A.R. Rahman was presented with a Honorary Doctorate by the Miami University on Saturday. The music composer, who delivered the keynote address on the occasion, thanked everyone for their support to him.

Rahman said he had never imagined the U.S. President and his family sending him personally signed invitations to come over to the White House, getting a visa to come to the U.S., let alone coming over to share his love and music with Miami University and also getting his first American Honorary Doctorate.

'I wish to thank a few people who have made a significant impact in my life. My father and mother have anchored me with good values; then Mani Ratnam who is India’s noted film maker gave me my first break in the world of cinema in the film 'Roja'.' he said.

'My Sufi teachers opened my consciousness and helped me discover myself. People from all around India have embraced me and my music without any discrimination and today, I find the same spirit of acceptance in Hollywood,' the Mozart of Madras added.

We all congratulate the singer on his great success and wish him all the best for more to come.