Bengaluru, Oct. 7: The Bengaluru North University presented the honorary doctorate to veteran Kannada actor Ananthnag on Friday.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. CN Ashwath Narayan, Minister for Higher Education, who conferred the award, said that the university has honoured itself by awarding doctorate to talented actor Anantnag.
Terming, Ananthnag and his younger brother late Shankarnag as proud sons of Mother Bhuvaneswari, he said, that both of them played a crucial rule in bringing about a political change in the state through former Chief Minister late Ramakrishna Hegde.
Anantnag known for his studiousness and thoughtfulness has left an indelible mark in public life also, Minister opined.

Ananthnag who spoke on receiving the award, said, Dr CN Ashwath Narayan is relentlessly strive for the development of Malleswara constituency.
Dr Niranjan, VC Bangalore North university, Kemperaju, former Vice-Chancellor, Ba.Ma. Harish, Chairperson, Karnataka film chamber of commerce, Sadashiva Shennoy, Chairperson, Madhyama Academy were among a few who were present.
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