Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan pitched for greater harmony among South Asian people as he accepted an honorary doctorate from a British university, saying governments were best left to their own “agendas”. “We belong to – I know it's a bit of a cliche but – one world. Specifically I think, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka – all of us, we're the same. I really believe we are the same,” Khan told journalists after being made honorary Doctor of Arts by Bedfordshire University Friday. The doctorate in recognition of his “exceptional achievement as a film actor and producer”, was proposed by an Indian NGO called Routes 2 Roots, which works to bring South Asians together. “My mother is from Hyderabad in India and father is from Peshawar (in Pakistan). So I do believe in this (cultural unity). “Especially when you come away from India or Pakistan you realise there is no Indian or Pakistani – we're all together. We are – culturally, as human beings, as friends. These are the aspects that keep us together. “As far as the (government) agendas are concerned, let them go on.” Invited by a Pakistani journalist to visit Pakistan, said: “I also do wish to go there - my family's there.” Earlier, in his acceptance speech, Khan said he was inspired by the doctorate to work for the education of poor children in India.
