Shinda, Surinder
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of Surinder Shinda performing at the 8th annual Mela Gadri Babiyan Da. The event was organized by the Prof. Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation and took place at Bear Creek Park in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.).
Surinder Shinda (May 20, 1953[?] - July 26, 2023), whose real name was Surinder Pal Dhammi, was born in the village of Chhoti Ayali in Ludhiana, Panjab. Shinda, a Panjabi singer and actor, was recognized for his exceptional contribution to folk and classical music. He was known for his distinctive Kali singing style. He was a close associate of Panjabi singer, Kuldeep Manak, and mentored the late Amar Singh Chamkila in music. Shinda was honored with a lifetime achievement award at the 2013 Brit TV Music Awards. He was also honored by the Punjab Government with the prestigious 'Shiromani Gayak Award' and received the Punjab Gaurav Rattan title from the Kala Parishad.
The mela (festival), sponsored by Prof. Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation (Canada), is dedicated to the memory of South Asians on the Komagata Maru ship who were turned away from Vancouver, the Ghadar movement and Indian freedom fighters. The festival also commemorates and celebrates the Gadri Babai, immigrants from Panjab who fought for the end of colonialism in South Asia.
The Professor Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation of Canada is a secular human rights organization based in Greater Vancouver, B.C.. The Professor Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation has advocated to recognize and help address the historic wrongs committed against South Asian migrants who were denied access to Canada over the past century (with particular focus on the Komagata Maru tragedy). In the years since, the Foundation has fought for justice and human rights for all Canadians, and marginalized communities everywhere. The foundation holds 'Mela Gadri Babiyan Da' at Bear Creek Park in Surrey, B.C., the first weekend of August each year. This is the largest event of its kind outside of India.
Surinder Shinda (May 20, 1953[?] - July 26, 2023), whose real name was Surinder Pal Dhammi, was born in the village of Chhoti Ayali in Ludhiana, Panjab. Shinda, a Panjabi singer and actor, was recognized for his exceptional contribution to folk and classical music. He was known for his distinctive Kali singing style. He was a close associate of Panjabi singer, Kuldeep Manak, and mentored the late Amar Singh Chamkila in music. Shinda was honored with a lifetime achievement award at the 2013 Brit TV Music Awards. He was also honored by the Punjab Government with the prestigious 'Shiromani Gayak Award' and received the Punjab Gaurav Rattan title from the Kala Parishad.
The mela (festival), sponsored by Prof. Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation (Canada), is dedicated to the memory of South Asians on the Komagata Maru ship who were turned away from Vancouver, the Ghadar movement and Indian freedom fighters. The festival also commemorates and celebrates the Gadri Babai, immigrants from Panjab who fought for the end of colonialism in South Asia.
The Professor Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation of Canada is a secular human rights organization based in Greater Vancouver, B.C.. The Professor Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation has advocated to recognize and help address the historic wrongs committed against South Asian migrants who were denied access to Canada over the past century (with particular focus on the Komagata Maru tragedy). In the years since, the Foundation has fought for justice and human rights for all Canadians, and marginalized communities everywhere. The foundation holds 'Mela Gadri Babiyan Da' at Bear Creek Park in Surrey, B.C., the first weekend of August each year. This is the largest event of its kind outside of India.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of Surinder Shinda performing at the 8th annual Mela Gadri Babiyan Da. The event was organized by the Prof. Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation and took place at Bear Creek Park in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.).
Surinder Shinda (May 20, 1953[?] - July 26, 2023), whose real name was Surinder Pal Dhammi, was born in the village of Chhoti Ayali in Ludhiana, Panjab. Shinda, a Panjabi singer and actor, was recognized for his exceptional contribution to folk and classical music. He was known for his distinctive Kali singing style. He was a close associate of Panjabi singer, Kuldeep Manak, and mentored the late Amar Singh Chamkila in music. Shinda was honored with a lifetime achievement award at the 2013 Brit TV Music Awards. He was also honored by the Punjab Government with the prestigious 'Shiromani Gayak Award' and received the Punjab Gaurav Rattan title from the Kala Parishad.
The mela (festival), sponsored by Prof. Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation (Canada), is dedicated to the memory of South Asians on the Komagata Maru ship who were turned away from Vancouver, the Ghadar movement and Indian freedom fighters. The festival also commemorates and celebrates the Gadri Babai, immigrants from Panjab who fought for the end of colonialism in South Asia.
The Professor Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation of Canada is a secular human rights organization based in Greater Vancouver, B.C.. The Professor Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation has advocated to recognize and help address the historic wrongs committed against South Asian migrants who were denied access to Canada over the past century (with particular focus on the Komagata Maru tragedy). In the years since, the Foundation has fought for justice and human rights for all Canadians, and marginalized communities everywhere. The foundation holds 'Mela Gadri Babiyan Da' at Bear Creek Park in Surrey, B.C., the first weekend of August each year. This is the largest event of its kind outside of India.
Surinder Shinda (May 20, 1953[?] - July 26, 2023), whose real name was Surinder Pal Dhammi, was born in the village of Chhoti Ayali in Ludhiana, Panjab. Shinda, a Panjabi singer and actor, was recognized for his exceptional contribution to folk and classical music. He was known for his distinctive Kali singing style. He was a close associate of Panjabi singer, Kuldeep Manak, and mentored the late Amar Singh Chamkila in music. Shinda was honored with a lifetime achievement award at the 2013 Brit TV Music Awards. He was also honored by the Punjab Government with the prestigious 'Shiromani Gayak Award' and received the Punjab Gaurav Rattan title from the Kala Parishad.
The mela (festival), sponsored by Prof. Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation (Canada), is dedicated to the memory of South Asians on the Komagata Maru ship who were turned away from Vancouver, the Ghadar movement and Indian freedom fighters. The festival also commemorates and celebrates the Gadri Babai, immigrants from Panjab who fought for the end of colonialism in South Asia.
The Professor Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation of Canada is a secular human rights organization based in Greater Vancouver, B.C.. The Professor Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation has advocated to recognize and help address the historic wrongs committed against South Asian migrants who were denied access to Canada over the past century (with particular focus on the Komagata Maru tragedy). In the years since, the Foundation has fought for justice and human rights for all Canadians, and marginalized communities everywhere. The foundation holds 'Mela Gadri Babiyan Da' at Bear Creek Park in Surrey, B.C., the first weekend of August each year. This is the largest event of its kind outside of India.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of Surinder Shinda performing at the 8th annual Mela Gadri Babiyan Da. The event was organized by the Prof. Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation and took place at Bear Creek Park in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.).
Surinder Shinda (May 20, 1953[?] - July 26, 2023), whose real name was Surinder Pal Dhammi, was born in the village of Chhoti Ayali in Ludhiana, Panjab. Shinda, a Panjabi singer and actor, was recognized for his exceptional contribution to folk and classical music. He was known for his distinctive Kali singing style. He was a close associate of Panjabi singer, Kuldeep Manak, and mentored the late Amar Singh Chamkila in music. Shinda was honored with a lifetime achievement award at the 2013 Brit TV Music Awards. He was also honored by the Punjab Government with the prestigious 'Shiromani Gayak Award' and received the Punjab Gaurav Rattan title from the Kala Parishad.
The mela (festival), sponsored by Prof. Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation (Canada), is dedicated to the memory of South Asians on the Komagata Maru ship who were turned away from Vancouver, the Ghadar movement and Indian freedom fighters. The festival also commemorates and celebrates the Gadri Babai, immigrants from Panjab who fought for the end of colonialism in South Asia.
The Professor Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation of Canada is a secular human rights organization based in Greater Vancouver, B.C.. The Professor Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation has advocated to recognize and help address the historic wrongs committed against South Asian migrants who were denied access to Canada over the past century (with particular focus on the Komagata Maru tragedy). In the years since, the Foundation has fought for justice and human rights for all Canadians, and marginalized communities everywhere. The foundation holds 'Mela Gadri Babiyan Da' at Bear Creek Park in Surrey, B.C., the first weekend of August each year. This is the largest event of its kind outside of India.
Surinder Shinda (May 20, 1953[?] - July 26, 2023), whose real name was Surinder Pal Dhammi, was born in the village of Chhoti Ayali in Ludhiana, Panjab. Shinda, a Panjabi singer and actor, was recognized for his exceptional contribution to folk and classical music. He was known for his distinctive Kali singing style. He was a close associate of Panjabi singer, Kuldeep Manak, and mentored the late Amar Singh Chamkila in music. Shinda was honored with a lifetime achievement award at the 2013 Brit TV Music Awards. He was also honored by the Punjab Government with the prestigious 'Shiromani Gayak Award' and received the Punjab Gaurav Rattan title from the Kala Parishad.
The mela (festival), sponsored by Prof. Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation (Canada), is dedicated to the memory of South Asians on the Komagata Maru ship who were turned away from Vancouver, the Ghadar movement and Indian freedom fighters. The festival also commemorates and celebrates the Gadri Babai, immigrants from Panjab who fought for the end of colonialism in South Asia.
The Professor Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation of Canada is a secular human rights organization based in Greater Vancouver, B.C.. The Professor Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation has advocated to recognize and help address the historic wrongs committed against South Asian migrants who were denied access to Canada over the past century (with particular focus on the Komagata Maru tragedy). In the years since, the Foundation has fought for justice and human rights for all Canadians, and marginalized communities everywhere. The foundation holds 'Mela Gadri Babiyan Da' at Bear Creek Park in Surrey, B.C., the first weekend of August each year. This is the largest event of its kind outside of India.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of Surinder Shinda performing at the 8th annual Mela Gadri Babiyan Da. The event was organized by the Prof. Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation and took place at Bear Creek Park in Surrey, British Columbia (B.C.).
Surinder Shinda (May 20, 1953[?] - July 26, 2023), whose real name was Surinder Pal Dhammi, was born in the village of Chhoti Ayali in Ludhiana, Panjab. Shinda, a Panjabi singer and actor, was recognized for his exceptional contribution to folk and classical music. He was known for his distinctive Kali singing style. He was a close associate of Panjabi singer, Kuldeep Manak, and mentored the late Amar Singh Chamkila in music. Shinda was honored with a lifetime achievement award at the 2013 Brit TV Music Awards. He was also honored by the Punjab Government with the prestigious 'Shiromani Gayak Award' and received the Punjab Gaurav Rattan title from the Kala Parishad.
The mela (festival), sponsored by Prof. Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation (Canada), is dedicated to the memory of South Asians on the Komagata Maru ship who were turned away from Vancouver, the Ghadar movement and Indian freedom fighters. The festival also commemorates and celebrates the Gadri Babai, immigrants from Panjab who fought for the end of colonialism in South Asia.
The Professor Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation of Canada is a secular human rights organization based in Greater Vancouver, B.C.. The Professor Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation has advocated to recognize and help address the historic wrongs committed against South Asian migrants who were denied access to Canada over the past century (with particular focus on the Komagata Maru tragedy). In the years since, the Foundation has fought for justice and human rights for all Canadians, and marginalized communities everywhere. The foundation holds 'Mela Gadri Babiyan Da' at Bear Creek Park in Surrey, B.C., the first weekend of August each year. This is the largest event of its kind outside of India.
Surinder Shinda (May 20, 1953[?] - July 26, 2023), whose real name was Surinder Pal Dhammi, was born in the village of Chhoti Ayali in Ludhiana, Panjab. Shinda, a Panjabi singer and actor, was recognized for his exceptional contribution to folk and classical music. He was known for his distinctive Kali singing style. He was a close associate of Panjabi singer, Kuldeep Manak, and mentored the late Amar Singh Chamkila in music. Shinda was honored with a lifetime achievement award at the 2013 Brit TV Music Awards. He was also honored by the Punjab Government with the prestigious 'Shiromani Gayak Award' and received the Punjab Gaurav Rattan title from the Kala Parishad.
The mela (festival), sponsored by Prof. Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation (Canada), is dedicated to the memory of South Asians on the Komagata Maru ship who were turned away from Vancouver, the Ghadar movement and Indian freedom fighters. The festival also commemorates and celebrates the Gadri Babai, immigrants from Panjab who fought for the end of colonialism in South Asia.
The Professor Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation of Canada is a secular human rights organization based in Greater Vancouver, B.C.. The Professor Mohan Singh Memorial Foundation has advocated to recognize and help address the historic wrongs committed against South Asian migrants who were denied access to Canada over the past century (with particular focus on the Komagata Maru tragedy). In the years since, the Foundation has fought for justice and human rights for all Canadians, and marginalized communities everywhere. The foundation holds 'Mela Gadri Babiyan Da' at Bear Creek Park in Surrey, B.C., the first weekend of August each year. This is the largest event of its kind outside of India.