Harmony Cultural Foundation Announces 11th Harmony India Awards & Launch of Saaz-o-Sukhan Serie
Jammu, 1st October 2025 – The Harmony Cultural Foundation, a platform dedicated to
celebrating the art, culture, and heritage of Jammu & Kashmir, proudly announces the 11th
Edition of the Harmony India Awards, scheduled to be held on Saturday, 4th October 2025
at Abhinav Theatre, Jammu.
Over the past decade, the Harmony India Awards have recognized more than a hundred
distinguished individuals and groups across music, literature, education, journalism, sports, and
social activism. Adding to the grandeur of this year’s celebration, the evening will also mark the
launch of Saaz-o-Sukhan—a soulful musical series envisioned to weave together the timeless
beauty of poetry (Sukhan) and music (Saaz), creating a global cultural dialogue that showcases
the depth and richness of Kashmiri traditions while embracing universal artistic expressions.
The 2025 awardees include:
Lifetime Achievement Award – Sh. Vijay Dhar
Yogini Mata Laleshwari “Lalded” Samman – Prof. Sh. Amitabh Mattoo
Pt. Bhajan Sopori Smriti Samman – Sh. Romalo Ram
Women Achievers Award – Dr. Deepali Wattal
Shrestha Samman – Sh. Khalid Hussain, Sh. Brij Nath Pandit Betab, Sh. Ramesh Hangloo,
Prof. B. L. Zutshi, Sh. Kaka Ji Safaya, Dr. Milan Sharma
Special Award – Sh. B. L. Kaul Deep
State Icon Awards – Sh. Pradeep Dutta, Smt. Ashma Koul, Sh. Rakesh Anand
Community Icon Awards – Dr. Sushil Wattal, Sh. Pintoo Ji Pandita
Yuva Puraskar – Sh. Anil Koul Chingari
The awardees have been selected by the Harmony Jury Council, comprising Ms. Nirupama
Kotru, Prof. Sudhir K. Sopori, Sh. Veer Munshi, Sh. Krishen Ji Langoo, and Sh. Ravinder
Kaul.
Speaking about the upcoming event, Founder Saurabh Zadoo said, “The Harmony India Awards
have always been about celebrating talent and fostering cultural pride. With the launch of
Saaz-o-Sukhan, we are taking a step forward in connecting hearts through music and poetry,
creating a platform where tradition meets innovation.” The evening will feature mesmerizing
musical performances, poetic recitations, and the felicitation of awardees, making it a landmark
occasion for art and culture enthusiasts.
