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Minu Bakshi
author | poet | professor | singer | linguist | philanthropist

A Legacy of Honours

Over the years, Minu Bakshi’s unwavering commitment to language, literature, and cultural preservation has earned her wide-ranging recognition across literary, academic, and cultural platforms. Her contributions—as a poet, author, editor, broadcaster, and cultural ambassador—have been acknowledged through numerous national and international awards. Each honour stands as a testament to her lifelong dedication to nurturing linguistic heritage, promoting folk traditions, and enriching contemporary literary discourse. Collectively, these accolades reflect not only professional excellence, but a legacy rooted in service to the written and spoken word.

L-R: Minu Bkashi (professor, poet, singer, author), Najma Heptullah (formMinister Rajya Sabah), Gustavo de Arestegui (former SpanishAmbassador in India)

The Order of Isabella la Catolica (2014)

In recognition of her contributions to Spain and the Spanish language, she was awarded the “Order of Queen Isabella” – the highest honour ever given to a foreigner by the King of Spain.

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Global Punjabi Society Achiever's Award 2014

In recognition of her outstanding efforts to create, document, and safeguard Punjabi folk and wedding traditions, Minu Bakshi was honoured with The Global Achiever’s Award, presented to her by the former Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh.

L-R: Minu Bkashi (professor, poet, singer, author), Najma Heptullah (formMinister Rajya Sabah), Gustavo de Arestegui (former SpanishAmbassador in India)

Jameel Mazhari Award (2014)

Minu Bakshi was awarded the Jameel Mazhari Award by the Bihar Urdu Academy for her significant contributions to Urdu literature through her poetry. The award specifically recognized her first book of Urdu poetry, titled Tishnagi: The Thirst.

L-R: Minu Bkashi (professor, poet, singer, author), Najma Heptullah (formMinister Rajya Sabah), Gustavo de Arestegui (former SpanishAmbassador in India)

Aamir Khusro Award 2014

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L-R: Minu Bkashi (professor, poet, singer, author), Najma Heptullah (formMinister Rajya Sabah), Gustavo de Arestegui (former SpanishAmbassador in India)

Uffuq ke Paar - Awarded with the best book of Urdu Poetry 2018

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Fakhr-e-Hind 2019

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Cultural Activist of the year 2019

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Woman of the Decade 2019

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Outstanding Achiever’s Award FICCI FLO 2019

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Chishti Harmony Award 2019

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Fit & Fab Award 2019

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Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy, Honoris Causa 2019

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Ambassador of Indian Culture Award 2021

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TEDx Talk 2021

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Bharat Samman Award 2022

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Utkrishta Samman Award 2022

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Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy, Honoris Causa 2019

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Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy, Honoris Causa 2019

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Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy, Honoris Causa 2019

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Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy, Honoris Causa 2019

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Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy, Honoris Causa 2019

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Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy, Honoris Causa 2019

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Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy, Honoris Causa 2019

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Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy, Honoris Causa 2019

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