It was a great honour to meet and extend an invitation to legendary former Sri Lankan cricketer T. M. Dilshan in connection with the upcoming 6th UFMC Cine Awards – Goa, an event organized by Z Square Universal.
The meeting took place at Z Square Hall, Hotel Ashok Plaza, Panjim, Goa, bringing together representatives from the business, cultural and entertainment sectors of India and Sri Lanka.
The invitation was extended to T. M. Dilshan by Dr. H.E.M.N. Sardar Ali, Chairman of Business Trade Global (BTG) Groups and the Indo-Sri Lanka Film & Cultural Forum, together with Mr. M. A. Mummigatti, CEO of Z Square Universal.
The occasion represented more than an invitation to a prestigious awards event. It reflected the growing opportunities for collaboration and friendship between India and Sri Lanka, particularly across the fields of cinema, culture, business, sports and international relations.
Celebrating a Sri Lankan Sporting Icon
T. M. Dilshan is widely recognized for his remarkable contribution to Sri Lankan cricket and for representing Sri Lanka on the international stage. His presence and participation bring an important sporting dimension to an event celebrating achievements within the film and entertainment industry.
The meeting provided an opportunity to personally welcome and invite him to be part of the 6th UFMC Cine Awards – Goa, while also celebrating the connections that continue to bring prominent personalities from Sri Lanka and India together.
Strengthening India–Sri Lanka Connections
Business Trade Global Group and the Indo-Sri Lanka Film & Cultural Forum, as partners of the initiative, are committed to creating meaningful platforms that connect people and organizations across India and Sri Lanka.
Through partnerships involving business, cinema, culture and entertainment, these initiatives aim to create new opportunities for collaboration while strengthening the longstanding friendship between the two nations.
The involvement of Z Square Universal, as the organizer of the 6th UFMC Cine Awards, provides an important platform for bringing together personalities and professionals from the Indian and Sri Lankan entertainment and cultural communities.
A Meeting of Sports, Cinema, Culture and Business
The meeting with T. M. Dilshan symbolizes the wider vision behind the collaboration — bringing together different sectors and personalities to create stronger connections between the two countries.
From cricket and cinema to business and cultural exchange, India and Sri Lanka share a long history of people-to-people relationships. Events such as the UFMC Cine Awards provide an opportunity to further develop these relationships and introduce new avenues for cooperation.
Looking Forward to the 6th UFMC Cine Awards – Goa
The 6th UFMC Cine Awards – Goa, organized by Z Square Universal, is scheduled to take place on 27 September 2026 in Goa.
Business Trade Global Group and the Indo-Sri Lanka Film & Cultural Forum are pleased to be associated with this initiative as partners and look forward to contributing to an occasion that celebrates cinema, talent, culture and international friendship.
Meeting a celebrated Sri Lankan sporting personality such as T. M. Dilshan ahead of this important occasion was indeed an honour and a memorable moment in the continuing journey of India–Sri Lanka collaboration.
Business Trade Global Group
Indo-Sri Lanka Film & Cultural Forum
Partners – 6th UFMC Cine Awards, Goa
