Narendra Singh Negi, Hemant Pandey Honoured with Uttarakhand Film Lifetime Achievement Awards

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami honoured renowned folk singer Narendra Singh Negi and noted actor Hemant Pandey with Lifetime Achievement Awards at a state festival ceremony held at Parade Ground in Dehradun.

The two artists were selected for the awards for 2024 and 2025 under the Uttarakhand Film Policy-2024. They were recognised for their notable contributions to Uttarakhandi cinema and the wider field of art.

Both artists were presented with prize money of ₹2-₹2 lakh and citations.

Narendra Singh Negi honoured for 2024

Renowned folk singer Narendra Singh Negi received the Lifetime Achievement Award for 2024.

Through his folk songs, Negi has given voice to Uttarakhand’s folk culture, traditions, social concerns and public sentiment. His work has enriched the state’s cultural identity.

Hemant Pandey receives 2025 award

Prominent actor Hemant Pandey was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award for 2025.

Through his acting, Pandey has brought recognition to Uttarakhand at the national level. He has also established a distinct identity in the Indian film and entertainment industry.

The Uttarakhand government is presenting Uttarakhand Film Awards to encourage the state’s rich folk culture, regional cinema and art sector. The awards are also intended to honour talent that has made a notable contribution to these fields.

The awards to Narendra Singh Negi and Hemant Pandey were presented by Amit Shah and Pushkar Singh Dhami during the state festival ceremony at Parade Ground, Dehradun.