Punjabi International Film Academy Awards

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Punjabi International Film Academy Awards also known as PIFAA Awards are presented to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals Punjabi Film Industry. The first ever awards function was held in Toronto, Canada in August 2012. [1] [ citation needed ] The awards were organized by Parvasi Media Inc. and Canadian Government. The PIFA Awards consist of 15 categories and recognizes Punjabi films from across the world. Punjabi films from Pakistan are also included in a special category. [2]

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History

The awards were vision of Rajinder Saini, President of the Parvasi Entertainment, whose dream was to create high quality awards for Punjabi Cinema just like Bollywood awards functions. Dharmendra was the Brand Ambassador for the 2012 PIFA Awards.

Awards Ceremonies

The following is a listing of all Punjabi International Film Academy Awards ceremonies since 2012

CeremonyDateHost(s)VenueCity
1st PIFAA Awards August 4, 2012 Kapil Sharma, Sonu Sood, Gurpreet Ghuggi & Divya Dutta Air Canada Centre Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Toronto

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References

  1. "PIFA Awards – Punjabi International Film Academy Awards also known as PIFA Awards are presented to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals Punjabi Film Industry". www.pifaawards.com. Retrieved 2023-07-31.
  2. Fossen, Pam. "Toronto hosts the inaugural Punjabi International Film Academy Awards on August 4". Toronto film scene. Retrieved 2 March 2013.