Ishar Bindra is a Sikh American investor, entrepreneur and philanthropist.
He was also the founder-trustee of the Sikh Forum of New York, senior vice president of the Hemkunt Foundation, and patron of the Sikh Art and Film Foundation.Bindra has received numerous awards and has been recognized in many national and international events.
In 1999, Bindra was honored as Humanitarian of the Year by the Interfaith Nutrition Network.
In 2000, he was honored with the “Punjab-Ratan” award by then First Lady Hillary Rodham-Clinton.
In 2006, Bindra was awarded with the “Lifetime Achievement” award for his service to the community by the World Punjabi Organization during its International Convention in New York.