These esteemed annual award ceremonies in Delhi recognised approximately 1000 film artists across various categories, including heroes, heroines, producers, directors, music directors, lyricists, cinematographers, villains, vamps, dancers, story writers, screenplay writers, choreographers, film editors, film journalists, music companies (such as T-Series, HMV), stunt directors, TV serial producers, actors, and actresses. These grand events, graced by the Minister for Information and Broadcasting, were the most significant and extensive in Delhi then. The awards were televised on Doordarshan, which monopolised broadcasting during that period.

SAKHA, a leading cultural society of Delhi founded by Amarjit Singh Kohli in 1987, has a 58-year rich and glorious history. It is renowned for its pioneering efforts in reviving and popularising the golden era of Indian Film Music. It organises Annual Functions in honour of legendary singers and music directors, a platform that has significantly contributed to the revival and popularisation of Indian Film Music.

Mr. Giani Zail Singh presented these prestigious awards during his presidency in India.

Furthermore, Mr. Amarjit Singh Kohli has made valuable contributions to promoting and developing young talent. Many individuals he supported have grown into renowned Ustads, such as the esteemed Ustad Iqbal Ahmed Khan, who now leads the Delhi Gharana. These individuals have made a lasting impression on the cultural landscape of Delhi. SAKHA has also played a pivotal role in discovering and nurturing singers through music competitions, with some rising to become well-known playback singers, including Sonu Nigam.

The organisation has also organised notable events, such as the Mahabharata Nite and Kumar Sanu – Sapna Mukerji Nite, drawing thousands of attendees. Since 1988, SAKHA has organised over 40 programs at Sirifort Auditorium, each attracting more than 2500 spectators. Furthermore, the organisation has established the SAKHA AWARDS to honour prominent figures in the arts, performing arts, theatre, television, and films, with over 1000 awards presented to date, including many distinguished film personalities.

• Producer BR Chopra
• Director Ravi Chopra, Dharam Chopra
• Actors Randhir Kapoor, Prem Chopra, Shatrughan Sinha, Master Mayur, Harish Bhimani (Samay of Mahabharata),
• Playback singers Kumar Sanu, Sapna Mukerji, Penaz Masani, Abhijit, Kapoor, Usha Timothy, and Tabassum.

In 2003, Mr Amarjit Singh Kohli established the Kalpana Chawla Excellence Awards, a joint initiative by SAKHA & PECOBA, to honour the memory of the late astronaut Kalpana Chawla. She tragically perished in the Space Shuttle Columbia crash on February 1, 2003. These prestigious awards celebrated women achievers who demonstrated excellence across diverse fields, including art, culture, performing arts, business, industry, sports, and more.

So far, nine annual award ceremonies have been organised, highlighting the achievements and contributions of outstanding individuals. Notable past awardees include:

• Padma Vibhushan Zohra Sehgal, renowned for her legendary acting career spanning over a century, lived to the age of 102
• Padma Vibhushan Capt Lakshmi Sahgal, a distinguished doctor and minister in Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's government in exile who lived to the age of 98,
• Padma Vibhushan Dr Kapila Vatsyayan is an internationally acclaimed scholar of Indian classical dances, arts, architecture, and more.
• Padmashree Vidya Ben Shah, who initiated the Bal Bhawan Movement in India at age 90,
• Padma Bhushan Dr Kiran Mazumdar Shah, India's leading self-made woman entrepreneur,
• Padma Bhushan Dr Shyama Chona, pioneering educator
• Padmashree Sunita Narain, a famous environmentalist
• Padmabhushan Sharan Rani Backliwal, acclaimed Sarod player
• Padmabhushan Dr Shanno Khurana, an eminent classical singer
• Padmabhushan Uma Sharma and Swapnasundari, renowned Dancers
• Padmashree Krishna Poonia and Manjeet Kaur, Sportswomen & gold medallists in the CWG Games,
• Padmashree Santosh Yadav, the first woman Mountaineer to summit Mount Everest twice
• Padmashree Ajeet Cour, Uma Vasudev and Aruna Vasudev, distinguished Authors
• Actresses Kamini Kaushal, Nandita Das, Nafisa Ali Sodhi, and Sushma Seth,
• Singers Shanti Hiranand, Shameem Azad, and Pushpa Hans,
• Padmabhushan Swapnasundari, a famous exponent of Kuchipudi and Bharatnatyam,
• Padmabhushan and Padmashree Kathak dancer Uma Sharma and Saroja Vaidyanathan, a renowned Bharatnatyam dancer and Guru.
• Padmashri Shovana Narain, a renowned Kathak Dancer
• Dr Kiran Bedi, India's first woman IPS officer
• Painter Arpana Caur,
• Beauty expert Shahnaz Husain,
• Fashion designer Ritu Beri and approximately 30 others.

In 2007, Mr Amarjit Singh Kohli, serving as the President of Punjabi Kala Sangam, had the honour of introducing the prestigious Punjabi Bhushan Awards (PBA), which aim to recognise and celebrate distinguished individuals from Punjab across various fields. Some notable recipients of the PBA include:

• Milkha Singh
• Dr. Naresh Trehan
• Shiv Khera
• Jasdev Singh
• Gopi Chand Narang
• Khushwant Singh
• Kartar Singh Duggal
• Indu Puri
• Kesar Singh Narula