Punjabi writer, mentor and literary patron
Saleem Khan Gimmi
The foundation keeps his literary light alive through relaunched books, cultural documentation, and language advocacy for new generations.
Gimmi Foundation
Celebrating Humanity, Culture, Consciousness & Authentic Expression
A cultural foundation, literary archive, media network and talent platform connecting Lahore, London and the global Punjabi-speaking world.
Legacy & leadership
About the foundation
Gimmi Foundation documents literary philanthropy, scholarships, sponsored books, Punjabi mushairas and a growing digital media ecosystem led through Gimmi TV UK.
Founder, presenter and public voice of Gimmi TV UK
Shagufta Gimmi Lodhi
Lahore-born author in London; writer in Punjabi, Urdu and English with six+ books, Gimmi TV UK, language activism and relaunch of Saleem Khan Gimmi’s literary legacy.
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Scholarships
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Books supported
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Videos & interviews
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Punjabi Mushairas
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Lahore & London teams
Two pillars
Our Two Expertise
Mission
Culture with a living soul
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Unity without erasing identity
A platform for joy, love, dignity, freedom and authentic expression.
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Punjabi heritage, global respect
Punjabi is celebrated alongside equal respect for all languages and cultures.
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New voices get a stage
Known and unknown artists are documented, interviewed and introduced to wider audiences.
Founder message
“Follow your heart's desire with truth, respect, dignity and authenticity and I will meet you there.”
Gimmi TV UK
