| Tawi Tales, Juhi and Behrupia bag "Tunde Par Maan Aai" annual awards | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 26: Celebrating voices that continue to enrich and reimagine the Dogri language in contemporary spaces, Watch O Suno Dogri on Thursday conferred its annual "Tunde Par Maan Aai" Award-2025 to individuals and platforms contributing significantly to Dogri culture through creativity and dedication. This year's honours were bestowed upon Raj Kumar Behrupia, known for his motivational content rooted in Dogri ethos; RJ and theatre artist Juhi Mohan; and Dr. Vikas Padha and Ajay Khajuria, the voices behind the popular Tawi Tales podcast. The award ceremony was graced by eminent literary figures, with celebrated Dogri poet Padma Shri Jitendra Udhampuri attending as the Chief Guest and noted writer Padma Shri Mohan Singh as the Guest of Honour. The function was presided over by Padma Shri Prof. Lalit Magotra, President of Dogri Sanstha Jammu. Instituted to be presented annually on Dogri Maanta Diwas, the "Tunde Par Maan Aai" Award comprises a memento and a shawl. Addressing the gathering, Prof. Lalit Magotra described the initiative as a meaningful encouragement to grassroots cultural work, while Padma Shri Jitendra Udhampuri urged the youth to take pride in and actively contribute to their linguistic heritage. Padma Shri Mohan Singh highlighted the importance of acknowledging dedicated but often unrecognized cultural contributors. In his closing remarks, Jagmohann Sharma 'Yoon Hi', the founder of Watch O Suno Dogri, reaffirmed organization's commitment to nurture Dogri language and culture through innovative platforms and community-driven initiatives. |
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