WHO WE AREOne clear learning path. A language for everyone.
Punjabi lives across countries, communities, generations and writing traditions. 35 Akhar gives new learners a clear beginning through Gurmukhi while respectfully maintaining an optional bridge to Shahmukhi.
Our story
Millions of people speak Punjabi, but many learners struggle to find clear and welcoming resources. Some grow up hearing Punjabi without learning to read it. New learners can also feel uncertain when they are asked to choose between writing systems before they understand the language.
35 Akhar responds with one simple beginner pathway: Gurmukhi supported by English meaning, Roman pronunciation and audio. A separate Gurmukhi–Shahmukhi Script Bridge remains available for readers who need it, without complicating the main learning experience.
The name “35 Akhar” honours the familiar association with Gurmukhi letters. That name is a doorway into learning—not a claim of ownership over Punjabi, its dialects, literature or communities.
FOUNDERGurbinder Singh Jaspal
Gurbinder Singh Jaspal founded 35 Akhar in Canada with a simple belief: Punjabi learning should be accessible, respectful and capable of bringing people closer.
His aim is to give beginners a clear Gurmukhi learning pathway, strengthen connections between generations, and maintain a respectful optional bridge for Shahmukhi readers around the world.
The founder serves as the initiative’s first steward. The language itself belongs to its speakers, learners, writers, teachers and communities everywhere.
