{"id":49845,"date":"2025-03-04T12:54:31","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T07:24:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newswiredelhi.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/04\/justice-abhay-thipsay-retd-and-gopkumar-pillai-honour-achievers-at-the-14th-shivaji-maharaj-awards-2025-2\/"},"modified":"2025-03-04T12:54:31","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T07:24:31","slug":"justice-abhay-thipsay-retd-and-gopkumar-pillai-honour-achievers-at-the-14th-shivaji-maharaj-awards-2025-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newswiredelhi.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/04\/justice-abhay-thipsay-retd-and-gopkumar-pillai-honour-achievers-at-the-14th-shivaji-maharaj-awards-2025-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Justice Abhay Thipsay (Retd.) and Gopkumar Pillai honour Achievers at the 14th Shivaji Maharaj Awards 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/primexnewsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/PNN1200x675-0403-9.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>New Delhi [India], March 04: <\/strong>The prestigious 14th Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Achievement Awards 2025 took place on 22nd February 2025 at ISKCON Auditorium, Juhu, Mumbai. The grand event, organized by the People\u2019s Arts Centre, honoured distinguished individuals across various fields for their remarkable contributions to the society.<\/p>\n<p>Justice Abhay Madhav Thipsay (Retd.) graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and presented the awards alongside Gopkumar Pillai, founder and secretary of the People\u2019s Arts Centre. The evening witnessed an inspiring recognition of talent and dedication, celebrating achievers who have excelled in their respective domains.<\/p>\n<p>The award ceremony was followed by a mesmerizing Kathakali dance performance, adding a cultural touch to the night of accolades and celebration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Distinguished Honorees of 2025:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Academician \u2013 Dr. Vishwanath Karnad, Retired Professor, Mumbai University<\/li>\n<li>Agriculture \u2013 Mr. Sushil R. Baldawa, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar<\/li>\n<li>Athletics \u2013 Mrs. Razia Shaikh, First Indian Lady Javelin Thrower in International Games, Baroda<\/li>\n<li>Author (English) \u2013 Mr. Ajit Menon, Most Inspiring English Author, Delhi<\/li>\n<li>Author (Marathi) \u2013 Mr. Pravin D. Bandekar, Winner of Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award, Sawantwadi, Maharashtra<\/li>\n<li>Business \u2013 Mr. Harvinder Pal Timmy Mehta, Multi-Faceted Businessman, Mumbai<\/li>\n<li>Kalamandalam \u2013 Mr.C. Gopalakrishnan, Kathakali Artist, Kerala<\/li>\n<li>Classical Music \u2013 Mrs. Manjusha Patil, Hindustani Classical Vocalist, Pune<\/li>\n<li>Equality in Education \u2013 Mr. Ravindra Karve, Founder of Vidyarthi Vikas Yojana, Alibaug<\/li>\n<li>Filmmaker \u2013 Mr. Addinath Kothare, National Award-Winning Director (Environment Film- Paani)<\/li>\n<li>Journalism \u2013 Mr. Shrikant Bojewar, Consulting Editor, Maharashtra Times, Mumbai<\/li>\n<li>Medical \u2013 Dr. Raghu Thotta, TATA Memorial Hospital, Mumbai<\/li>\n<li>Mountaineering \u2013 Mr. Vivek Shivade, Motivator in Mountaineering, Pune<\/li>\n<li>Painting Artist \u2013 Mr. Suhas Bahulkar, International Artist, Mumbai<\/li>\n<li>Philanthropy \u2013 Mr. A.S. Madhavan, Founder of Warrior Foundation, Kerala &amp; Mumbai<\/li>\n<li>Public Administration \u2013 Dr. Amodh Sharma, Former Board Member, AIR INDIA, Mumbai<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Speaking at the event, Justice Abhay Madhav Thipsay (Retd.) lauded the recipients for their unwavering commitment to their respective fields. He emphasized the importance of recognizing individuals who contribute to the nation\u2019s development through their excellence and service.<\/p>\n<p>Gopkumar Pillai, who has been spearheading the People\u2019s Arts Centre for over four decades, expressed his pride in continuing this legacy of honoring exceptional personalities. The event marked the 1063rd program organized by the charitable institution, reinforcing its dedication to promoting art, culture, and social progress.<\/p>\n<p>The Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Achievement Awards 2025 once again stood as a testament to excellence, dedication, and societal contribution. The night ended on a high note, inspiring future generations to strive for greatness and uphold the values of commitment and service to society.<\/p>\n<p><em>If you have any objection to this press release content, kindly contact pr.error.rectification@gmail.com to notify us. We will respond and rectify the situation in the next 24 hours.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Delhi [India], March 04: The prestigious 14th Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Achievement Awards 2025 took place on 22nd February 2025 at ISKCON Auditorium, Juhu, Mumbai. 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