The prestigious 14th Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Achievement Awards 2025 will be held at ISKCON Auditorium (Bhakti Kala Kshetra), Hare Krishna Land, Juhu, Mumbai. The grand event is set to take place on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Organized by the People's Arts Centre, this esteemed award ceremony will celebrate distinguished individuals who have made outstanding contributions in various fields.
People's Arts Centre, a 45-year-old charitable organization, recently marked a significant milestone with its 1063rd program in Mumbai. The founder and secretary of the organization, Gopkumar Pillai, has once again orchestrated a spectacular event to recognize excellence across diverse domains. Rahul S. Narvekar will be the chief guest of the event. After the award ceremony, a Kathakali performance will take place.
List of Honorees:
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Agriculture – Mr. Sushil R. Baldawa, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar
Athletics – Mrs. Razia Shaikh, First Indian Lady Javelin Thrower in International Games, Baroda
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Author (Marathi) – Mr. Pravin D. Bandekar, Winner of Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award, Sawantwadi
Business – Mr. Harvinder Pal T. Mehta, Multi-Faceted Businessman, Mumbai
Kalamandalam – Mr. Gopalakrishnan, Kathakali Artist, Kerala
Classical Music – Mrs. Manjusha Patil, Hindustani Classical Vocalist, Pune
Equality in Education – Mr. Ravindra Karve, Founder of Vidyarthi Vikas Yojana, Alibaug
Filmmaker – Mr. Addinath Kothare, National Award-Winning Director
Hospitality – Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & CEO, IHCL, Mumbai
Journalism – Mr. Shrikant Bojewar, Consulting Editor, Maharashtra Times, Mumbai
Medical – Dr. Raghu Thotta, TATA Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
Mountaineering – Mr. Vivek Shivade, Motivator in Mountaineering, Pune
Painting Artist – Mr. Suhas Bahulkar, International Artist, Mumbai
Philanthropy – Mr. A.S. Madhavan, Founder of Warrior Foundation, Kerala & Mumbai
Public Administration – Dr. Amodh Sharma, Former Board Member, AIR INDIA, Mumbai
Public Life – Dr. Manju Mangal P. Lodha, Chairperson, Lodha Foundation
Tours and Travels – Dr. Subhash Goyal, Founder Chairman, STIC Travels Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi
This year’s honorees have demonstrated exceptional achievements in their respective fields, upholding the values of dedication, excellence, and service to society. The People's Arts Centre continues its legacy of recognizing and inspiring individuals who contribute significantly to the nation's progress.
With a long-standing tradition of celebrating excellence, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Achievement Awards stand as a beacon of inspiration for future generations. The 2025 edition promises to be a night of honor, pride, and celebration of remarkable individuals who have left an indelible mark in their respective domains.
