The award was presented by Rajyogini B K Mohini Didi chief of the Brahma Kumaris during a gathering that drew more than 8000 devotees and members from across India and abroad. Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Dr B K Mruthyunjaya additional secretary general of the Brahma Kumaris attended the event at the organisation’s headquarters in Rajasthan. Mohini Didi offered blessings for Marwah’s service to society through education art culture and international cooperation while Shekhawat lauded his promotion of Indian culture on the global stage. The ceremony highlighted Marwah’s achievements in media and creative fields.
Dr Sandeep Marwah serves as president of Marwah Studios founder of Noida Film City and chancellor of AAFT University of Media and Arts. He has been nominated as cultural ambassador by 83 countries according to multiple reports detailing his career in cultural diplomacy. His initiatives have included producing the largest number of short films in the world and welcoming three million visitors from 156 countries to events at his studios.
The Brahma Kumaris founded in 1937 by Dada Lekhraj Kripalani according to the organisation’s official history relocated its headquarters to Mount Abu in 1950 where it established the Madhuban complex as a centre for spiritual study and global outreach. The group which maintains more than 8500 centres worldwide often honours figures whose work aligns with its focus on peace and human values. This event formed part of ongoing activities at the Rajasthan site that attract participants from numerous nations.
Marwah expressed gratitude in remarks at the ceremony. “I am deeply honoured to receive the ‘Jewel of Bharat’ Award from the Brahma Kumaris at this sacred place of Mount Abu. The blessings of Rajyogini B. K. Mohini Didi and the presence of the Hon’ble Union Minister for Culture and Tourism make this moment exceptionally meaningful for me. I dedicate this honour to all those who believe in the power of art, culture, education, and media to transform society,” he said.
This recognition adds to prior honours Marwah has received including one at the Parliament of Victoria in Australia for four decades of global cultural diplomacy and another from the vice president of Madagascar for his creative arts contributions. His AAFT University has trained more than 35000 students from 145 countries according to profiles of his educational work. Marwah’s guiding philosophy emphasises love peace and unity through art and culture.
The intersection of spiritual organisations like the Brahma Kumaris with cultural leaders reflects a broader pattern in India where art serves as a bridge for societal and international understanding. Marwah’s record of more than 8500 events at his facilities has supported people to people connections across borders. The Jewel of Bharat Award underscores continued appreciation for such efforts in education and creative industries.
