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The Sapta Sindhu Forum organised the Sapta Sindhu Solidarity Cine Awards and Conclave 2025, bringing together noted personalities from cinema, industry and public life to celebrate the cultural and artistic legacy of Punjab. The event was attended by Punjab Governor Sh. Gulab Chand Kataria and Union Minister of Culture Sh. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat as Chief Guests. Pradeep Ji Joshi delivered the keynote address, focusing on cultural continuity and the role of creative expression in preserving civilisational identity.
Guests of Honour included Rajya Sabha MP and Trident Group Chairman Emeritus Padma Shri Rajinder Gupta, Rajya Sabha MP Sh. Subash Barala, Homeland Group CEO Sh. Umang Jindal and Tynor Orthotics Strategic Director Sh. Abhaynoor Singh. The conclave was led by Dr. Varinder Garg, Founder of the Sapta Sindhu Forum, and co-organised in association with Nivedita Trust and PFTAA.
Lifetime Achievement Awards were presented to Padma Shri Nirmal Rishi, Mohammad Sadiq and Padma Shri Dr. Jaspinder Narula, acknowledging their longstanding contribution to Punjabi arts. Several well-known artists, including Binnu Dhillon, Jasbir Jassi, Tania, Guggu Gill, Ninja, Sardar Sohi, Amar Noorie, Dev Kharoud and Smeep Kang, were also felicitated. The ceremony concluded with a musical performance by Master Saleem, drawing overwhelming appreciation from the audience.