Marlton, New Jersey — The Centerspread Magazine proudly celebrated the Dhurandhar Awards 2026, recognizing 25 exceptional community leaders whose vision, dedication, and service have made a lasting impact across healthcare, business, media, entrepreneurship, spirituality, philanthropy, education, and community leadership.
Hosted at the Indian Cultural Center (ICC) in Marlton, New Jersey, the evening brought together distinguished guests, award recipients, business leaders, healthcare professionals, artists, media personalities, and community members for an inspiring celebration of excellence and achievement.
The prestigious event was organized by Dr. Rajan Gupta, MD, Founder and Chief Editor of The Centerspread Magazine, whose vision for the Dhurandhar Awards is to recognize individuals who inspire positive change and strengthen communities through their leadership and service.
The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Top 25 Dhurandhar Awards, honoring remarkable individuals whose contributions have positively influenced countless lives. Their stories of perseverance, innovation, and service received heartfelt appreciation from the audience.
The 25 Dhurandhar Award recipients were:
Sunil Hali, Omvati Gupta, Shradha Patel, Sumit Arya, Sathish Varadhan, Virendra Gupta, Dr. Deepika Gupta, Ritu Pandya, Kulraaj Anand, Ashwin Khandaliwal, Himanshu Patel, Sudhir Jha, Acharya Jagdish Chandra Joshi, Dr. Pradip Patel, Dr. Ashok Patel, Avni Patel West, Nimit Kaur, Nilesh Doshi, Sparsh Shah, Ashu Singh, Gopi Sheth, Vidya Dave, Laljibhai Bhimani, Hemant Mathur, and Nadia Neubert.
Recognizing the Super Dhurandhar Volunteers
Adding to the celebration, a special recognition ceremony honored the Super Dhurandhar Volunteers, acknowledging the dedicated team whose countless hours of planning, coordination, and behind-the-scenes efforts helped make the event a tremendous success.
The Centerspread Magazine proudly recognized:
Amit Rajput, Dheeru Saparia, Ila Patel, Naresh Agrawal, Nidhi Agrawal, Shailesh Shah, Praful Bhai, Thakor Bulsara, and Neeru Bhatt.
Their commitment and teamwork exemplified the true spirit of community service.
An Evening of Music and Entertainment
Following the awards ceremony, guests enjoyed an evening of music and entertainment. The Samarthanam Sisters captivated the audience with their soulful performances, while internationally acclaimed singer and motivational speaker Sparsh Shah inspired guests with his talent and uplifting presence.
The celebration continued with energetic live music from the Yadein Band, featuring Dr. Rajan Gupta, Amit, and Dheeru Saparia, whose Bollywood classics had guests singing along and dancing late into the evening.
Guests also praised the outstanding culinary experience, with a delicious dinner prepared by Nimit Palace, Shefali Catering, and Karachi Kafe, offering a memorable dining experience that perfectly complemented the celebration.
The event featured an engaging vendor showcase, where Diva Regalia and Savannah Spiritual Healing attracted significant attention, adding another vibrant dimension to the evening and giving attendees the opportunity to connect with local businesses and entrepreneurs.
“The Dhurandhar Awards were created to honor individuals whose vision, leadership, and commitment inspire others to dream bigger and serve their communities with purpose,” said Dr. Rajan Gupta. “Seeing so many deserving leaders recognized, alongside an evening filled with music, celebration, and togetherness, made this one of the most memorable events The Centerspread Magazine has ever presented.”
The Dhurandhar Awards 2026 concluded with an atmosphere of gratitude, celebration, and unity, leaving attendees inspired by the remarkable achievements of the honorees and reaffirming The Centerspread Magazine’s commitment to recognizing excellence within the community.
