<p>In a letter in response to Bachchan's denial to the doctorate Saturday, QUT vice chancellor Peter Coaldrake has expressed his respect for Big B's decision.<br /><br />"We understand your dilemma and fully respect your decision about the difficulty of accepting the award at this juncture,” Coaldrake said in the letter, a scanned copy of which has been posted on Bachchan's blog at www.bigb.bigadda.com.<br /><br />The honorary doctorate for his contribution to the world of entertainment was to be conferred upon him in July at the Brisbane Film Festival where a retrospective of some of his best films is also to be showcased. <br /><br />But the actor declined to accept the honour due to “emotional” reasons.<br />Now, on behalf of the university, the professor has approached the 66-year-old star again and said: “If and when it is appropriate, your further consideration of the honour will go a long way in enhancing the mutual understanding between our two countries....<br /><br />"You are in a unique position to play a leadership role in healing wounds that must be healed.<br />"We sincerely hope the circumstances improve and that at a later day, the opportunity will be available to acknowledge your contribution,” he added.</p>
<p>In a letter in response to Bachchan's denial to the doctorate Saturday, QUT vice chancellor Peter Coaldrake has expressed his respect for Big B's decision.<br /><br />"We understand your dilemma and fully respect your decision about the difficulty of accepting the award at this juncture,” Coaldrake said in the letter, a scanned copy of which has been posted on Bachchan's blog at www.bigb.bigadda.com.<br /><br />The honorary doctorate for his contribution to the world of entertainment was to be conferred upon him in July at the Brisbane Film Festival where a retrospective of some of his best films is also to be showcased. <br /><br />But the actor declined to accept the honour due to “emotional” reasons.<br />Now, on behalf of the university, the professor has approached the 66-year-old star again and said: “If and when it is appropriate, your further consideration of the honour will go a long way in enhancing the mutual understanding between our two countries....<br /><br />"You are in a unique position to play a leadership role in healing wounds that must be healed.<br />"We sincerely hope the circumstances improve and that at a later day, the opportunity will be available to acknowledge your contribution,” he added.</p>