The second day of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Rajeshwari Kala Sangam (RKS), Apeejay College of Fine Arts (ACFA), Jalandhar, and the 6th Rajeshwari Kala Mahotsav, witnessed a magnificent performance by celebrity singer Mrs. Malini Awasthi.

The day commenced with a Hawan Ceremony, seeking blessings of the Divine Power, followed by plantation of a sapling by esteemed Madam Mrs. Sushma Paul Berlia, Chairman, Apeejay Education; Chairman, Apeejay Stya and Svran Group; Chancellor, Apeejay Stya University.

Mrs. Berlia presided over the evening function as Chief Guest, and the presence of Dr. Neha Berlia, Co-owner and Director (Family Business Board) – Apeejay Stya and Svran Group; Lead - Education Vertical; Pro-Chancellor, Apeejay Stya University, added much charm and grace to the occasion. Mrs. Sushma Paul Berlia and Dr. Neha Berlia warmly welcomed Padma Shree awardee Mrs. Malini Awasthi and Punjab's famous visual artist Dr. Prem Singh with fragrant bouquets.

Addressing the august gathering, Madam Mrs. Sushma Paul Berlia expressed her gratitude and bowed her head in remembrance of the Founder Chairman and her father, Dr. Stya Paul Ji. She also reminisced about the old days when ACFA was still RKS and cherished her precious time spent on the campus, learning art and sharing valuable moments with her parents.

In her address, Dr. Neha Berlia expressed her joy at witnessing the realization of Dr. Stya Paul Ji’s vision through this magnificent, multi-dimensional, and premier institution.

Principal Dr. Neerja Dhingra also saluted the spirit of Dr. Stya Paul Ji, a visionary and the personification of grit and dedication.

The National Youth Festival winners—Harsifat, Jasleen, Shivam, Anjali, Ghazal, and Rahul—delivered a melodious symphony of Western songs. Khushi, a student from the Department of Dance and a National Youth Festival winner, presented a mesmerizing Kathak performance.

The evening also saw Padma Shree Mrs. Malini Awasthi and Triennale awardee Dr. Prem Singh being felicitated with the Rajeshwari Kala Samman - Lifetime Achievement Award for their contributions to the fields of Performing Arts and Visual Arts, respectively. The awards were presented by Mrs. Sushma Paul Berlia and Dr. Neha Berlia. The highlight of the evening was the rendition of Ghazals and Sufiana Kalams by Padma Shree Mrs. Malini Awasthi.