Smt. Pallavi Jain Govil Unveils ₹100 Coin on Shri Ghanshyam Dass Jain

The Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Smt. Pallavi Jain Govil, unveiled the ₹100 commemorative coin and a postage stamp to mark the Birth Centenary of Shri Ghanshyam Dass Jain as part of the National Annual Cultural Conclave today, on October 17, 2026, at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi.

The event was attended by Shri Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Founder and CEO of Paytm (One97 Communications); Smt. Mariamma Thomas, Member (Philately, Media and Communication), Postal Services Board; Kathak exponent Smt. Saswati Sen; and other distinguished guests.

The programme was held under the divine guidance and in the auspicious presence of Sadhvi Shri Sanyam Nidhishree, Sadhvi Shri Agamanidhishree, and Sadhvi Shri Kalpanidhree Ji, disciples of Sadhvi Shri Maniprabhashree Ji of the Jain Khartargachchh tradition.

Organised by the Ghanshyam Dass Bhagya Devi Jain Trust in collaboration with the Shri Jin Kushal Suri Jain Khartargachh Dadabari Trust, Jain Kushal Yuvak Mandal, Sargam Mandal, and Jin Kushal Suri Jain Mahila Mandal, the event also marked the launch of an annual cultural initiative themed “Shakti, Sadhana aur Samarpan”.

The occasion also witnessed the release of Sangeetmay Virasat: Ek Shatabdi, a book chronicling the life and legacy of Shri Ghanshyam Dass Jain and featuring an extensive collection of his songs and plays.

Shri Ghanshyam Dass Jain was a renowned film producer and distributor associated with several successful films. His contributions to music, social service, and the film industry remain an important part of his enduring legacy. Beyond cinema, he earned a distinguished reputation in the world of music, earning him the title of “Sangeet Samrat”.

Born in Multan, in undivided India, in 1925, Shri Ghanshyam Dass Jain displayed exceptional musical talent from an early age. He began learning music at the age of five and started teaching it when he was just twelve. A gifted musician, he mastered several instruments, including the harmonium, flute, tabla, and violin, reflecting his deep passion for music and lifelong dedication to the art.

Special thanks to Mr. Sudhir Lunawat for his keen interest in this commemorative coin and for actively sharing its details and images for this blog.

This release marks the 14th commemorative coin of the year 2026, minted by the India Government Mint, Hyderabad. The bookings for the commemorative sets are expected to open soon on the official India Government Mint website and will be updated under the current and upcoming bookings section.

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