Beyond celebrating the finest talent of the year, the evening marked a monumental milestone with the formal institutionalisation of a new permanent honour: the Major Habeeb Ur Rehman Lifetime Achievement Award.
Going forward, this coveted accolade will be accorded annually to an exceptional achiever whose transformative contributions have reshaped the food, beverage, and hospitality landscape. Named in memory of the legendary hospitality titan Major Habeeb Ur Rehman—whose visionary work left an indelible mark on Indian gastronomy—the award ensures his pioneering spirit will continue to guide and inspire future generations.
The establishment of this named award builds upon a rich tradition of celebrating industry icons. Over the years, the Big F Awards Lifetime Achievement honour has been bestowed upon some of the country’s most celebrated figures. Past awardees represent an elite hall of fame, including Sanjeev Kapoor, Rocky Mohan, Marryam Reshii, Rashmi Uday Singh, AD Singh, Chef Manjeet Gill, Major Habeeb Ur Rehman, Rohit Khattar, and Vir Sanghvi.
By immortalising Major Rehman’s name through this annual honor, organiser Pawan Soni and the Big F Awards team have created a lasting benchmark for excellence. The ceremony underscored that while awards celebrate the achievements of today, institutionalising legacies like Major Rehman’s guarantees that true dedication to Indian hospitality will be remembered, revered, and rewarded for decades to come.
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