Tamil Cinema Legends to be Honored by the Hollywood College of
the Entertainment Industry
Released
on: July 13, 2008, 11:57 pm
Press
Release Author: California
University of Technology
Industry:
Education
Press
Release Summary: California University of Technology Co-Chairman
and CEO, Mr. Senthil Kumar, announces that Director K. Balanchander
and Actress Manorama (fondly called Aachi) will be granted honorary
doctorates from Hollywood College
Press
Release Body: July 11, 2008, Diamond Bar, California
California
University of Technology Co-Chairman and CEO, Mr. Senthil Kumar,
announces that Director K. Balanchander and Actress Manorama
(fondly called Aachi) will be granted honorary doctorates
from the Hollywood College of the Entertainment Industry
(HCEI), which is a division of CalUniversity.
The two were informed of their candidacy earlier in the year and
a team from Hollywood College came from California
to meet personally with both stars this week in Chennai to inform
them of their selection.
This year CalUniversity began its inaugural offering
of an MBA in Entertainment Arts and Business under its
Hollywood College division. When he was nominating both
K. Balanchander and Manorama for this special honor, Mr.
Kumar, CEO of CalUniversity, stated “As a Director
and Producer, KB has a maximum number of films that continue to
achieve both artistic excellence and box office success, while
also introducing many “Superstars” to the industry.
For over 3 generations, Guinness World Record holder Manorama
is the multi-dimensional actress and singer of Film, Stage and
Television that Hollywood can appreciate.”
Brian
Lee, Vice-President of Business Operations for CalUniversity explained
that “each year the university’s academic council
and management meet to nominate individuals of special note who
have made outstanding contributions in their fields.”
The nomination is generally limited to fields for which
CalUniversity has programs, ensuring that there is a
direct connection between the honorary doctoral candidates and
the university’s mission. This year’s choice brings
the first Hollywood College recognition to these beloved icons
of international Tamil cinema.
CalUniversity will confirm the doctorate degrees
in their tri-annual academic council meeting and certify the appointments
with an event scheduled later in the year to be held in Chennai
and hosted by H2B Studios. CalUniversity requests
the cooperation of the Producer’s, Director’s and
Actor’s Councils in promoting this important event. The
Hollywood College ceremony showcases the importance
of these stars as not only Tamil icons but also living legends
of world cinema. According to Mr. Frank Seringa, Vice-President
of Business Development who will coordinate the event,
“It will be a special award ceremony honoring the achievements
of these great artists and will be designed to showcase and recognize
their status as world cultural ambassadors representing the best
of Indian cinema.”
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California
University of Technology is a leading provider of bachelor’s,
master’s, and doctoral degrees in the areas of business,
technology, healthcare, and entertainment business via its Hollywood
College of the Entertainment Industry (HCEI) division
in the United States.
Web
Site: http://www.caluonline.blogspot.com
Contact
Details: Mr. Brian Lee
Vice President, Business Operations
brian.lee@caluniversity.com
Tel : 909-396-6090
http://www.caluniversity.com