Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Nagraj Manjule, Sandeep Karnik Honored with 27th Girna Gaurav Award
The 27th Girna Gaurav Award will be given to twelve people who have done great things in different areas like movies, police work, teaching, and helping others.
Two famous people getting the award are Nagraj Manjule, who made a very successful Marathi movie called 'Sairat,' and Police Commissioner Sandeep Karnik, who made Nashik city safer.
The awards will be given on April 5, 2026, in Nashik.
The award is given by the Girna Gaurav Pratishthan to people from North Maharashtra who have made big contributions to society.
The award includes a certificate and a special gift.
The selection committee chose the winners, and the president of the foundation shared this news.
Director Nagraj Manjule and Police Commissioner Sandeep Karnik are among the awardees for the 27th Girna Gaurav Award.
The awards will be presented on April 5, 2026, at the Mahakavi Kalidas Kala Mandir in Nashik.
Nagraj Manjule is recognized for his successful Marathi film 'Sairat' and contributions to the film industry.
Sandeep Karnik is honored for his efforts in strengthening law and order in Nashik.
A total of twelve personalities are being awarded for their contributions in various fields including social work, education, and journalism.
- Who
- Nagraj Manjule, Sandeep Karnik, and other notable personalities
- What
- 27th Girna Gaurav Award ceremony
- When
- April 5, 2026
- Where
- Mahakavi Kalidas Kala Mandir, Nashik
- Why
- To honor contributions in social, literary, educational, cooperative, artistic, and musical fields
- Award Name
- 27th Girna Gaurav Award
- Awardees
- Nagraj Manjule, Sandeep Karnik, Vilas Bade, Dattatraya Ware Guruji, Shriram Shete, Prakash Dayma, Mukteshwar Shettywar, Varsha Thakare, Pragya Patil, Prakashchandra Sonagra, Shailendra Sonje, Ratan Chaudhary
- Award Categories
- Social, Literary, Educational, Cooperative, Artistic, Musical
- Award Date
- April 5, 2026
- Award Venue
- Mahakavi Kalidas Kala Mandir
- Award Selection Committee
- Shivraj Narwade, Vidyanand Patil, Bhagwan Gaikwad, Bhausaheb Rajole, Anil Nikam, Ashok Patil
- Foundation President
- Suresh Pawar