Arun Bakhshi Honored at 8th Global Film Festival Noida

Arun Bakshi Honored at 8th GFFN

 Noida: “It is a wonderful evening where Arun Bakhshi is going to perform all the hit numbers he has provided to Indian films. His presence has brought new color to the show” said Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studio at the evening of first day of Global Film Festival Noida.

“I am honored to present the prestigious Global Cinema Award to the great singer who has created a wonderful place for himself in the industry” added H.E. Jožef Drofenik Ambassador of Slovenia to India.

Arun Bakshi is an Indian film and television actor and also a singer. He has acted as a character actor in over 100 Hindi films and as a playback singer has also sung 298 songs. He has also worked in Punjabi and Bhojpuri cinema and currently playing the role of Mahant Dashrath Tripathi in Colors’s Ishq Ka Rang Safed

Sandeep Marwah Presented Life Membership of IFTC to Slovenian Ambassador

 

Slovenian Ambassador H.E. Jozef Drofenik Honored at 8th GFFN

  Noida: We have been dealing with country of Slovenia from a long time. The last Ambassador has been also been the guest of honor at our 7^th Global Film Festival Noida. The tradition is on and will remain like this, “said Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studio and recently nominated as World Cultural Minister by more than 100 countries of the World.

Global Film Festival Noida is the platform to honor international personalities and this time Ambassador of Slovenia H.E. Jožef Drofenik  was presented with the life membership of International Film And Television Club of Asian Academy of Film And Television in a huge function at Noida Film City.

The Ambassador of Slovenia H.E. Jožef Drofenik extended his thanks to 8^th Global Film Festival for joining hands with country of Slovenia. He also declared to start an Indo Slovenian Film And Cultural Forum with International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry.

Sandeep Marwah Presented Life Membership of IFTC to Milan Hovora

Sandeep Marwah Honored H.E. Milan Hovara

Noida: We are keen in developing and promoting our relationship with Czech Republic in a big way. The best and the easiest way is through art and culture. It brings immediately the people of two countries close to each other said H.E. Milan Hovara Ambassador of Czech Republic to India.

It is our honour to present the life membership of International Film And Television Club of Asian Academy of Film And Television to H.E. Milan Hovara the Ambassador of Czech Republic to India today at Global Film Festival Noida said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studio.

 In September 2015 H.E. Milan Hovara was appointed as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Czech Republic to India, Before that he was special Advisor to the Minister of Industry and Trade. He had been also the Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic from 2007 to 2014.

 The Czech film "I Served the King of England" written and directed by Jiri Menzel and based on the novel written by Bohumil Hrabal was screened after the inauguration of the festival. 4 CZECH LIONS have awarded the film as the best Czech film. In 2009 it received the GOPO AWARD for Best European Film

Sandeep Marwah Honored High Commissioner of Cyprus with WPDRF

 

Marwah Presented Life Membership of WPDRF to High Commissioner of Cyprus

Noida: It is our international headquarters of film, television and media activities. We have always believed in bringing love, peace and unity through art and culture. The purpose of Global Film Festival is also bring large number of countries under one roof to develop love relationship between them expressed Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studio and recently been declared as the World Cultural Minister.

We are proud to present the life membership of World Peace Development And Research Foundation of Asian Academy of Film And Television to H.E. Demetrious A. Theophylactou the High Commissioner of Cyprus to India added Marwah.

H.E. Demetrious A. High Commissioner was trained in University of Oxford, Harvard University and Washington State University, and possesses a B.A. and M.A. degrees in Communication, and a Ph.D. in International Relations, Comparative Politics and Political Economy. 

Mr Theophylactou started his career as an Editor in 1982, and worked for both Cyprus and international media until 1990, including the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation and CNN. He joined the Diplomatic Service of Cyprus as the Press Counsellor at the Permanent Mission of Cyprus to the United Nations in New York from 1994 to 2001.

 Mr Theophylactou became the High Commissioner of Cyprus to India, accredited to Bangladesh, Malaysia, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Myanmar and Vietnam. Apart from his diplomatic service, He also lectured and published widely on international relations and diplomacy. 

Slovenian Film Screened at 8th Global Film Festival Noida

Slovenian Film Screened at 8th GFFN

Noida: “Slovenian film industry may not be very big industry but we have still produced some of the finest films. One of them today is the part of this festival,” said Boris Jelovsek Minister Plenipotentiary, Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in India speaking to the large audience at 8^th Global Film Festival Noida 2015 at Marwah Studio.

“The films are the best ambassadors of culture and festivals are the best way to showcase them. Slovenian film ‘Shanghai Zipsy’ will do the needful in this festival. More people will get associated with our nation. We will soon announce the formation of Indo Slovenian Cultural Association,” said H.E. Jožef Drofenik Ambassador of Slovenia to India.

“With the coming of H.E. Jozef Drofenik one more country is now associated with 8^th Global Film Festival Noida. We would love to be part of the Slovenian association,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studio.

Mongolian actress Mungunzul Amgalanbaatar and the internationally renowned Polish photographer Henryk Pietkiewicz also spoke on the occasion. Ashok Tyagi Festival director paid vote of thanks.

88th AAFT Festival of Short Digital Films Celebrated at GFFN

88th AAFT Festival of Short Digital Films

Noida: “We are in a position to retain our World Record of touching 88th Edition of film festival.,” said Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studio on the first day of 8^th Global Film Festival Noida 2015.

AAFT is the only festival in the World to touch 88^th Edition. Only festival which happens four times a year, 2300 young directors have been given opportunity to showcase their debut film. The directors, cast and crew are from 108 countries of the World.

Photographer Aman Chotani, Actress Donal Bisht, Sculpturist Kapil Kapoor, Polish Photographer Henryk and Mayapuri Editor A.P. Bajaj all spoke on the occasion and shared their experience.

“We started the festival 23 years back with a small group of people, today festival is known to the whole world. Many times we have been appreciated at the international stage. We hope to reach soon to make centurion” thanked Prof. Kalyan Sarkar Dean, Asian Academy of Film And Television.

Delegates of 8th Global Film Festival Noida attended the festival from different states and countries of the World.

Sandeep Marwah Nominated Chairperson of Indo Czech Republic Cultural Forum

Sandeep Marwah Nominated Chairperson of ICFCF

Noida: “No one can be better than the World Cultural Minister and a World Peace Ambassador Sandeep Marwah to represent the Chairmanship of Indo Czech Republic Film And Cultural Forum to promote and develop the relationship between two countries through art and culture” said H.E. Milan Hovorka Ambassador of the Czech Republic to India.

Sandeep Marwah is five times World Record Holder and recipient of more than 300 awards from all over the World for his untiring contribution to the field of Cinema, art and culture. President of Marwah Studio Sandeep Marwah has created a family of 15000 media professionals who all are helping him in attaining love, Peace and Unity in the World through art and culture.

“I am happy that Sandeep Marwah is an another Gandhian who has spread the ideology of Gandhi and created a wonderful niche for himself.  His vision of spreading love, peace and unity through art and culture will make him a World leader one day” said Tara Gandhi Bhattacharya the grand daughter of late Mahatma Gandhi, Father of The Nation.

“I am much thankful to H.E. Milan Hovorka Ambassador of the Czech Republic to India for considering me for this responsibility. I will leave no stone unturned to make it a popular organization in the World,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studio.

Summana Mukerjee filmmaker, Suresh Sharma Chairman NFTC, Roman Masarik Deputy Head of the Mission were also present on the historical event of 8^th Global Film Festival Noida 2015.The event was attended by the delegates from more than 35 countries of the World.

Indo Czech Republic Cultural Forum Launched at 8th GFFN

Indo Czech Republic Cultural Forum Launched

Noida: “Indian-Czech Film And Cultural Forum will work as a dynamic institutional link for the promotion of art and cultural relations between India and Czech Republic. The forum will constantly strive to identify new areas of mutual co-operation and ensure the smooth flow of trade, investment joint ventures and technology. The forum is dedicated to the cause of expanding Indian-Czech friendship, goodwill & business relations,” said H.E. Milan Hovorka Ambassador of the Czech Republic to India.

Present on the occasion Subhash Goel President of Indian Association of Tour Operators congratulated the Ambassador for creating an exclusive body for the promotion of art and culture. Suresh Sharma Chairman NFTC- National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited and filmmaker Summana Mukerjee from Kolkata also spoke on the Indo Czech relationship.

I congratulate H.E. Milan Hovorka for his appropriate action to launch ICFCF and appreciate for bestowing upon the responsibility to Sandeep Marwah, the most capable person in the country” said Tara Gandhi Bhattacharya the grand daughter of late Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of Nation.

“It is a auspicious day and Indo Czech Republic Forum is launched today in the presence of large film makers and audience related to cultural activities, I am sure the result is bound to be big soon” said Sandeep Marwah President of 8^th GFFN.

Deputy head of the mission and Councilor Roman Masarik thanked everyone for their gracious presence and said that we will support the forum to our best so that both the countries can grow in their relationships.

Poster of Jawaharlal Nehru Forum Released at 8th GFFN

Poster of Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Forum Released

Noida: “We have been celebrating Children’s Day with great pomp and show and it falls on the birth anniversary of late Prime Minister Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. With the presence of more than 2000 school children and 1800 young film professional we are again remembering the great leader of India who was also part of the independence struggle” said Sandeep Marwah introducing Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Forum to all the dignities.

The event took place on the first day of 8^th Global Film Festival Noida 2015 at Marwah Studio, Noida Film City. The festival has planned 54 events in three days and participation of more than 35 countries of the World.

A poster to commemorate the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru was released by Pankaj K. Singh, Ketan Mehta, Mugdha Godse, Donal Bisht, Ashok Tyagi and with International Guests – H.E. Milan Hovorka from the Czech Republic, H.E. Demetrious A. Theophylactou from Cyprus and the internationally renowned Polish photographer Henryk Pietkiewicz.

Photography Exhibition by Henryk Piekiewicz Inaugurated at 8th GFFN

Photography Exhibition of Henryk Piekiewicz at 8th GFFN

Noida: “Never seen so much of depth in the photographs, the portraits of top personalities of the World. This is the quality work and many photography lovers will learn from Henryk” said Ketan Mehta renowned film director inaugurating the exhibition of portraits by Polish Photographer at 8^th Global Film Festival Noida 2015.

“We must congratulate you for your superior works which you have presented here. They are real piece of art” said H.E. Milan Hovorka Ambassador of Czech Republic to India.

“Global Film Festival is the right platform to exhibit these kind of photographs. The artist will get his share of appreciation from the international audience” added H.E. Demetrios A. Theophylactou High Commissioner Cyprus High Commission in India.

Pankaj K Singh, Mukta Godse renowned film artist, Donal Bisth television actress and alumni of ASMS, festival director Ashok Tyagi also spoke on the subject. Later Sandeep Marwah Festival President extended his vote of thanks to all the dignities present there.

Sandeep Marwah Nominated Chairperson for ICFCF

Sandeep Marwah Nominated Chairperson of Indo Cyprus Cultural Forum

Noida: The five times world record holder in media and entertainment Sandeep Marwah has been nominated as the Chairperson of newly constituted Indo Cyprus Film And Cultural Forum on the first day of 8^th Global Film Festival Noida 2015.

Sandeep Marwah who has recently been also bestowed upon a tittle of World Cultural Minister and World Peace Ambassador by the delegates from all over the World, will take the charge of this new organization too.

“We have full confidence in Sandeep Marwah and his team. His experience and deep interest in culture will support this organization and we all will be able to give new energy to the development of relationship between two countries” said

H.E. Demetrios A. Theophylactou, High Commissioner of Cyprus to India.

The event was attended by some of the renowned people like Mukesh Bhatt, Ketan Mehta, Mugdha Godse, Donal Bisht, Ashok Tyagi and Ketan Desai with International Guests – H.E. Milan Hovorka from the Czech Republic and large film, TV and media professionals and film students.

Indo Cyprus Film And Cultural Forum Launched at 8th GFFN

Indo Cyprus Film And Cultural Forum Launched

Noida: “Relations between India and Cyprus have been traditionally very close and friendly. Archbishop Makarios had the highest respect for Mahatma Gandhi and Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and was deeply appreciative of the support rendered by India to the struggle of Cyprus against British colonial rule” reminded H.E. Demetrious A. Theophylactou on the inauguration of Indo Cyprus Film And Cultural Forum on the occasion of 8^th Global Film Festival Noida 2015 at Noida Film City.

“Cyprus too has supported India on many issues and remains one of India's dependable friends. The warmth of these relations has been kept alive by high level visits from both sides” said Sandeep Marwah who has been nominated as the Chairperson of ICFCF.

The historical event took place in the presence of H.E. Milan Hovorka Ambassador of Czech Republic to India, Ketan Mehta renowned Director, Mukta Godse popular cine artist, Ashok Tyagi film director, Donal Bisth TV actress, Henryk Pietkiewicz polish Photographer and Pankaj K Singh from Department of ravanue Government of India.

Sandeep Marwah Honored Ketan Mehta at 8th Global Film Festival

Ketan Mehta Honored by Sandeep Marwah at 8th GFFN

Noida: 8^th Global Film Festival feels honored in presenting Global Cinema Award to Ketan Mehta for his untiring contribution to cinema announced Ashok Tyagi festival director of 8^th GFFN.

 Sandeep Marwah Festival President, H.E. Milan Hovorka Ambassador of Czech Republic to India, H.E. Demetrios A. Theophylactou High Commissioner Cyprus High Commission handed over the award to the popular director of Indian film industry.

Ketan Mehta is a well known film director and has been associated with films likeBhavni Bhavai, Holi, Mirch Masala, Hero Hiralal, Maya Memsaab, Sardar Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India, Aar Ya paar, Mangal Pandey: The Rising, Tere Mere Phere, Rang Rasiya and Manjhi: The Mountain Man. He has also  been directing television programs.

Sandeep Marwah Honored Mugdha Godse With GFFN Award

Mugdha Godse Honored at 8th GFFN

Noida: 8^th Global Film Festival Noida 2015 is honored in presenting Global Cinema Award to Mugdha Godse for her sincere contribution to cinema announced Ashok Tyagi Festival Director. Sandeep Marwah Festival President H.E. Milan Hovorka Ambassador of Czech Republic to India and H.E. Demetrios A. Theophylactou High Commissioner Cyprus  handed over the award to her in the presence of huge crowd of film lovers at Marwah Studio, Noida Film City.

Mugdha Godse is an Indian actress and model who appears in Bollywood films. A former model, Godse was a semi-finalist at the Femina Miss India 2004 competition. She made her acting debut in Madhur Bhandarkar ‘s2008 film, Fashion. She was one of the judges in a Marathi reality show, Marathi Paul Padte Pudhe.

She has worked in films like All the Best Fun Begins, Jail, Help, Oh God Sare Hain Fraud, Gali Gali Chor Chor, Will You Marry Me, Heroin, Sahib Biwi Aur Gangster Returns, Satyagarh- Democracy Under Fire, Kaagaz Ke Fools, Bezuban Ishq and many more TV serials.

Special Show of Manjhi-The Mountain Man at 8th GFFN

Inauguration of Feature Film Manjhi at 8th GFFN

Noida: A well acclaimed feature film Manjhi - The Mountain Man was the first film of 8^th Global Film Festival Noida 2015 inaugurated by Mukesh Bhatt and ketan Mehta himself.

The feature film Manjhi is a 2015 Indian biographical film, based on the life of Dashrath Manjhi, widely known as the "Mountain Man", was a poor labourer in Gehlaur village, near Gaya in Bihar, India, who carved a path 9.1 metres (30 ft) wide and 110 metres (360 ft) long through a hill 7.6 metres (25 ft) using only a hammer and chisel. Ketan Mehta, jointly produced by Viacom 18 Motion Pictures, directs the film and NFDC India Upon release the film received positive critical acclaim.

“It is a proud moment for me to present my film as the first film of the festival. The film has already brought many laurels to India” said Ketan Mehta the director of the film.

“Film festivals are the ambassadors of the culture of the country. You exchange a lot through these films” said Sandeep Marwah President of the festival. “It is a wonderful time for film lovers to enjoy the films in real film environment” added Mukesh Bhatt. Ashok Tyagi festival director, Sushil Bharti Director ICMEI, Dr. A.K.Srivastava Director General ASMS were also present there.

Sculpture Exhibition of Kapil Kapoor at 8th GFFN

Inauguration of Exhibition by Kapil Kapoor at 8th GFFN

“Call him a child prodigy, an innovator or one of the finest artist in India,
Kapil Kapoor has carved a niche for himself in the art world and is amongst
the leading sculpture designers in India” Sandeep Marwah introduced Kapil Kapoor to the guest of 8^th Global Film Festival Noida 2015 at the inauguration of exhibition at Noida Film City.

“Be it murals or sculptures, Kapoor’s installations are the master pieces that not only gives a reflection of innovation and reinvention of tribal art but also depicts a story in such a way that anyone can understand it” added Satish Anand of Asian Academy of Arts.

Mukesh Bhatt, Ketan Mehta, Mugdha Godse, Donal Bisht, Ashok Tyagi  with International Guests – H.E. Milan Hovorka from the Czech Republic,  H.E. Demetrios from Cyprus, Mongolian star Mungunzul Amgalanbaatar and the  Polish photographer Henryk Pietkiewicz inaugurated the exhibition.

For over seven years of training and support by his family, Kapoor set off on his journey all alone to make something big and taking the family legacy forward. Mr. Hardy from France that taught him various techniques, academics and crafts.

Exhibition of Aman Chotani Inaugurated at 8th Global Film Festival

 

An Exhibition of Aman Chotani Inaugurated at 8th GFFN

Noida: The distinguished guest of 8th Global Film Festival Noida 2015 at Marwah Studio inaugurated an exhibition of photographs by Aman Chotani on the first day of the festival.

“The exhibition of photographs has reminded us the importance of still photography in Cinema. On every occasion we have still photography in our cinema activities write from muhurat shot to marketing” said Mukesh Bhatt inaugurating the exhibition.

Photographs are the everlasting memories. One picture is equal to 1000 words said Sandeep Marwah introducing the department of still photography to the guests present on the occasion.

Mukta Godse renowned film artist, Donal Bisth television actress and alumni of ASMS, H.E. Milan Hovorka Ambassador of Czech Republic to India, H.E. Demetrios A. Theophylactou High Commissioner Cyprus High Commission, Ketan Mehta renowned film director and festival director Ashok Tyagi were also present there at the inauguration.

Aman Chotani an alumnus of ASMS is a professional travel and adventure photographer based in New Delhi He began as an assistant to National Geographic Photographer Louis Kleynhans and after a year he ventured on out on his own. He quickly began exploring the world documenting travel, culture, and life and eventually moved back to New Delhi where he opened his own photographic studio.

8th Global Film Festival Inaugurated With Great Pomp And Show

Inauguration of 8th Global Film Festival Noida 2015

Global Film Festival has become real Ambassador of Indian Art And Culture. It has started attracting delegates from all over the world to be part of biggest festival of the biggest film industry of the World” said Dr. Mahesh Sharma Minister for Art & Culture, Civil Aviation and Tourism, Government of India send his wishes for the 8^th Global Film Festival Noida 2015 at Noida Film City.

“We must plan a film council under the umbrella of Government of India where all film related discussions can take place and the biggest film industry can be promoted to the best” said Mukesh Bhatt renowned film Director

Film festivals are the best source of national and international integration. We are promoting love, peace and unity through cinema and GFFN has been successful in its purpose,” said Sandeep Marwah President of GFFN welcoming the guests.

“We have one religion and that is entertainment. Indian film industry is popular all over the world for its song, drama and music,” added Mukta Godse renowned actress and former Miss India.

“We are always impressed by the size and involvement of Indians with film business. We salute to the entertainment industry,” said H.E. Milan Hovorka Ambassador of Czech Republic to India.

“What a pleasure to be part of this most energetic and enthusiastic film festival of the country, where anyone will get charged. I am happy that festival has grown so big,” said Ketan Mehta renowned film Director.

“Marwah Studio has generated new energy in North of India, their deep participation in cinema activities has changed the color of North film industry” said H.E. Demetrios A. Theophylactou High Commissioner, Cyprus High Commission.

I am back home, this is my alma Mater. We have learned a lot from this institution. No film school in the World has ever designed such a huge film event for their students. We are lucky,” said Donal Bisht former student of ASMS.

The festival has designed 52 events inclusive of workshops, master classes, seminars, interactions, and entertainment program, fashion shows and award function. The screening has been divided into 9 segments of foreign Cinema, Retrospective of Manmohan Desai, Indian Contemporary Cinema, Romania Focus Country, AAFT Films, ASMS Films, films on Disability, Children section and Competition films.

Film lovers and film professionals and delegates from more than 30 countries have so far been registered for the festival. GFFN is the biggest festival of this side of the World.