Grammy winning composer Ricky Kej was awarded a 'Certificate of Appreciation by The House of Commons of Canada.
During Kej's visit to Canada, Randeep Sarai, Member of Parliament, British Columbia Province, Canada, presented the Certificate of Appreciation for his Outstanding Musical and Humanitarian Achievement on April 28.
Pictures from the Reception to "Meet & Greet" RICKY KEJ - Grammy Award Winning Composer. Held at Bombay Banquet Hall on 27th April 2018
Posted by BC India Business Network on Sunday, 29 April 2018
"I am extremely grateful to receive this honour from The House of Commons of Canada. Being a global artiste, conservationist and a proud representative of India, it means a lot that a progressive and inclusive country such as Canada has recognized and appreciated my efforts in the field of music and environment," Kej said in a statement to IANS.
He was invited to Canada for having inter-disciplinary discussions on arts and environmental consciousness with state departments, the Mayor's office of British Columbia and prominent universities, among others.
Meet and Greet with Ricky Kez in Surrey
Posted by Nawal Tandon on Friday, 27 April 2018
"Through my music, I would like to foster closer relationships between Canada and India. Taking the first step towards this, a mega concert by me is being organized at the Holland Park, BC, on July 22. This will be a soulful musical collaboration between our two countries," he said.
His repertoire of work consists of 15 studio albums released internationally, over 3,500 commercials and three feature films.
Representing Surrey Board of Trade, I sit on SFU India Advisory Council. Our meeting this morning included special guest Ricky Kej, composer, music producer & conservationist. In 2015, he won at 57th Annual Grammy Awards for album Winds of Samsara @SBofT @sfusurrey @Anne_Policy pic.twitter.com/MN5YX62QkM
— Anita Huberman (@anitahuberman) April 26, 2018
Wonderful meeting @rickykej at the BCIBN event! A true global ambassador for conservation through the power of his music. https://t.co/r5ealDyhqM
— India in Vancouver (@cgivancouver) May 1, 2018
MORE Bollywood ARTICLES
Sonam Kapoor Turns Musician In R. Balki’s 'PadMan'
The release of 'PadMan' is just around on the corner and the actors involved in the movie have been extensively promoting the film on social media and events.
Sonam Kapoor Turns Musician In R. Balki’s 'PadMan'
Have Had To Wait Longer To Get Career Milestones: Shahid Kapoor
In "Padmaavat", Shahid essays Maharawal Ratan Singh, said to be a comparatively lesser known historical character than Delhi Sultan Alauddin Khilji or Rani Padmavati for common people.
Have Had To Wait Longer To Get Career Milestones: Shahid Kapoor
Lakme Fashion Week 2018: Shahid Kapoor And Mira Rajput Turn Heads As Showstoppers
The 2018 Lakme Fashion Week has started with a bang as Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor and his wife Mira Kapoor became the first couple to walk as showstoppers for designer Anita Dongre, on Day 1 of the star-studded event.
Lakme Fashion Week 2018: Shahid Kapoor And Mira Rajput Turn Heads As Showstoppers
Farhan Akhtar Takes A Strong Stand Against Fake Quote!
Farhan Akhtar has taken a strong stand against the fake quote being circulated online in his name.
Farhan Akhtar Takes A Strong Stand Against Fake Quote!
PIC: Diljit Dosanjh Gives Fans WWI Feel With 'Sajjan Singh Rangroot'
The actor has brought the past to life twice already - in 'Punjab 1984' and 'Phillauri' and is now all set to make a hat-trick with upcoming movie 'Sajjan Singh Rangroot'.
PIC: Diljit Dosanjh Gives Fans WWI Feel With 'Sajjan Singh Rangroot'
PICS: Preity Zinta Rings Her 43rd B'day With Salman, Sonakshi
Celebrating her 43rd birthday, Preity Zinta was in for surprise on her special day, as her close friends had something special up their sleeve.