Shah Rukh to deliver lecture at University of Edinburgh

October 06, 2015 16:27

Actor Shah Rukh Khan will deliver a lecture at the New College of University of Edinburgh on October 15.

"The university is to host a visit by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Thursday, October 15. The actor, one of Bollywood's most popular stars, will give a public lecture at the University's New College," said a note on the university's official website.

Professor Charlie Jeffery, the senior vice-principal of University of Edinburgh, said that they've "very strong" ties with India and are delighted "to welcome one of the most outstanding stars of world cinema."

The 49-year-old Chennai Express star has not commented on the matter directly but re-tweeted a post shared by the official account of the University, which said: "Tickets now available for public talk by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan."

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