The New York Times once called him the “Michael Jackson of India.”
To fans across generations, he became the Crown Prince of Bhangra.
To Punjabi music lovers, he is the Original Folkstar.
When Bawa stepped onto NHL ice on October 6, 1989, wearing a Washington Capitals jersey, history quietly unfolded. There were no headlines marking the moment, no community-wide celebration, no recognition that a boundary had been crossed.
Held on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the spectacular Aria Convention Centre in Surrey, the gala event was presented by the Royal Bank of Canada, and attended by about 800 esteemed guests, including influential political leaders, dignitaries, business icons, and trailblazing achievers from across Canada.
The festival of light is here, bringing with it not just joy and togetherness, but also the perfect opportunity to begin our love affair with ethnic fashion.
On January 3, 2022, Preet reached the South Pole after skiing solo for 700 miles over 40 days. She became the first woman of color to achieve this feat.
This is not just the story of a police chief. It’s the story of an immigrant, a son, a father, a teammate, and a bridge-builder. A story of humility and honor, of cultural duality lived with grace, and of a man who has carried his roots through every rank and precinct.
