A warm and heartfelt birthday celebration of Mrs Sushma Paul Berlia, Chairman, Apeejay Stya & Svran Group

Apeejay College of Fine Arts (ACFA), Jalandhar, witnessed a memorable double celebration: marking the birthday of  Mrs Sushma Paul Berlia, Chairperson, Apeejay Education, Co-Promoter & President, Apeejay Stya & Svran Group, and Co-Founder & Chancellor, Apeejay Stya University, alongside its remarkable achievement of winning the Zonal Youth Festival Trophy for the 27th time. The occasion brought together the college fraternity in an atmosphere of joy, gratitude and pride, celebrating both inspiring leadership and the institution’s enduring legacy of artistic excellence.

Principal Dr. Neerja Dhingra, accompanied by faculty members and staff, extended heartfelt birthday wishes to Mrs. Sushma Paul Berlia, praying for her good health, happiness and long life. The entire Apeejay family was also congratulated on the college’s latest triumph, which added another glorious chapter to its cultural journey.

Sharing the values that have shaped her life, Mrs. Sushma Paul Berlia spoke about her father, Late Seth Stya Paul Ji, whose life and personality continue to inspire her. She explained that his journey from an ordinary individual to an extraordinary personality exemplified determination, hard work, vision and strong human values. The principles she imbibed from him have profoundly influenced her outlook towards life and her approach to leadership.

Addressing faculty members and students, she shared an inspiring message: “There is a divine spark within each one of us. All we need to do is recognise it and awaken the divinity hidden within ourselves.”

Encouraging everyone to look beyond their immediate pursuits, she urged them to recognise and nurture the goodness and human sensitivity within themselves. Her message emphasised spiritual awareness, positive thinking and the importance of practising compassion and humanity in everyday life.

A documentary showcasing Mrs. Sushma Paul Berlia’s life, achievements, visionary outlook and contributions to education, art and culture was also screened. The film highlighted significant milestones in her journey, offering the audience a glimpse into the values and vision that continue to inspire the Apeejay fraternity.

Congratulating the college on winning the Zonal Youth Festival Trophy for the 27th time, Mrs. Sushma Paul Berlia described the accomplishment as the outcome of collective dedication, tireless effort, discipline, creativity and teamwork. She appreciated the commitment of the faculty, staff and students, acknowledging their collective contribution to this significant achievement.

She also encouraged everyone to adopt simple yet meaningful practices to make a positive difference in society. She urged students and faculty members to bring smiles to at least five people every day, express gratitude to five people and extend help to at least one person. Further motivating them to learn from past experiences, she emphasised the importance of working persistently towards a brighter future while creating opportunities for personal growth and contributing to the progress of others.

Dr. Neerja Dhingra appreciated the efforts of the programme in-charges, Dr. Simki Dev and Dr. Payal Arora, for organising the celebration successfully. Ms. Chetna Sharma’s graceful anchoring added to the occasion’s charm.

The celebration concluded on a note of admiration and gratitude, honouring Mrs. Sushma Paul Berlia’s inspiring leadership and reaffirming the college’s commitment to creativity, cultural excellence and human values.