The 67-year-old, the great-grand niece of noted poet Rabindranath Tagore, received the honour Thursday.u00a0'It is indeed a privilege to be conferred an Honorary Degree by Edinburgh Napier University. It recognises the significant influence of Indian Cinema on the global cultural arena and the small role that I have played in its history. As we celebrate a hundred years of Indian Cinema, this is both a happy and humbling moment,' Sharmila said in a statement.

Sharmila Tagore receives honorary doctorate. Pic/IANS