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Legendary singer Hariharan has been honored with an Honorary Doctorate of Literature. He received the award from Techno India University in Kolkata for his contributions to music. During the event, he expressed his joy and called it a special privilege. He also warmly praised Arijit Singh, calling him a very good singer from Bengal.

Key Points: Hariharan Receives Honorary Doctorate Praises Arijit Singh

  • Awarded Doctorate for remarkable contribution to music
  • Calls the recognition a matter of joy and privilege
  • Praises Arijit Singh as a very good singer from Bengal
  • Career spans playback singing, ghazals, and fusion music
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Hariharan awarded with Honorary Doctorate, calls Arijit Singh a very good singer

Legendary singer Hariharan awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Literature by Techno India University and shares warm praise for Arijit Singh's talent.

"I like Arijit Singh. He is from Bengal and he is a very good singer. - Hariharan"

New Delhi, August 21

Legendary singer Hariharan, often called the "King of Ghazals," has been honoured with a prestigious recognition.

Techno India University in Kolkata, on Wednesday evening, awarded him the Honorary Doctorate of Literature for his remarkable contribution to music.

Speaking about the recognition, Hariharan expressed his feelings of "joy" and said it was a special moment for him.

"This is a matter of joy. It's my privilege and honour to receive an honorary doctorate of literature from Techno India University. The other recipients, who are big names in their respective fields, also came here..." the veteran singer told ANI.

Hariharan also shared his thoughts on the new generation of singers. Praising Arijit Singh, the singer said he truly admires his talent. "I like Arijit Singh. He is from Bengal and he is a very good singer," Hariharan said warmly.

Hariharan has had a long and celebrated career, not just as a playback singer in films but also as a ghazal and indie music icon. His jugalbandi with A.R. Rahman is remembered as an example of Cold Fusion and Indian Fusion music. He has sung thousands of songs across Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada, and his ghazal albums continue to hold a special place among music lovers.

Over the years, Hariharan's contributions have been widely recognised. In 2004, he was awarded the Padma Shri as well as the Yesudas Award for his outstanding performance in music.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Two legends appreciating each other! Hariharan's voice is pure magic and Arijit is carrying forward that legacy. Great to see mutual respect between generations of artists 🇮🇳
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Michael C
As someone who discovered Indian music recently, Hariharan's fusion work with AR Rahman is mind-blowing. Deserves every recognition he gets!
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Ananya R
While I appreciate the honor, I wish universities would also recognize contemporary indie artists who are pushing boundaries. Traditional recognition is great but need to look forward too.
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Siddharth J
His Tamil songs are pure gold! "Uyire Uyire" from Bombay remains unmatched even after all these years. True legend 👑
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Kavya N
So heartwarming to see established artists encouraging newcomers. Hariharan sir could have just taken the honor but he made it about appreciating others too. Class act! ❤️

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