Grand Inauguration of 9th Global Film Festival Noida

Inauguration of 9th Global Film Festival Noida

Noida: The exclusivity and enthusiasm of Marwah Studios once again brought the 9th Edition of Global Film Festival Noida. The festival is not only the biggest in North India but has been rated as one of the most happening festivals of the World. 

The grand opening of the festival, this time, designed in two major segments, one by the renowned film star and politician Shatrughan Sinha and other by the Hungarian Ambassador to India, H.E. Gyula Petho, at Noida Film City. 

“Films are the Ambassador of culture of the country and film festivals are the platform to showcase that culture. The purpose of the Global Film Festival is to bring in Love Peace and Unity through art and Culture,” said Sandeep Marwah, President of Marwah Studios and GFFN. 

“What a great idea of the festival to cater to the young population of the World and also bringing them together through cinema is quite a unique idea. I admire the organizing capacity of the festival where 52 events have been planned in just three days.” said Shatrughan Sinha, appreciating and congratulating the management of the festival while lighting the inaugural lamp. 

“There was a time when we used to spend all our pocket money only in watching cinema during festivals. Now, it is available in your campus. Learn from all the activities of the festival as this is the real industry,” said T.S. Nagabharana, renowned Director of Kannada Films and nine national award winners. 

The festival includes workshops, seminars, interactions, master classes, screenings, exhibitions, book releases, poster releases, teaser releases, feature film releases, music and dance, entertainment and fashion shows. 

Actor director Aditya Raj Kapoor, renowned director Raju Pareskar, Mr. Prabhas Kumar Singh, Member of Parliament from Orissa, renowned model and actress Alesia Raut, bollywood choreographer Sandip Soparrkar, Festival Director and Secretary General ICMEI, Ashok Tyagi also spoke on the occasion. 

International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry, Marwah Studios, Asian Academy of Film and Television, International Film and Television Club and many national and international organizations supported the event.

Sandeep Marwah Special Guest at Slovenian Silver Jubilee Day

 New Delhi: It was a great celebration of 25th years of Slovenian Independence. Some of the very important people from the field of art and culture, politics and ministries including Member of the assembly from Slovenia were present there.

“I am thankful to all my friends here who all have contributed today with their gracious presence on the 25^th year of Slovenia,” said H.E. Jozef Drofenic Ambassador of Slovenia to India welcoming the dignities to the grand affair of celebration at the Embassy.

Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios and Chairperson Indo Slovenia Film And Cultural Forum was the special guest of the day. “I extend my heartiest congratulations to the Ambassador of Slovenia to India on this great occasion of completing 25 years of its independence. We have always believed in promoting love, peace and unity through art and culture. Indo Slovenia relations have grown as we are promoting also the cinema of Slovenia in India,” said Sandeep Marwah.

Secretary Ministry of External Affairs and Director General Indian Council For Cultural Affairs Amarendra Khatua was the chief guest of the day. Ambassador of Romania, Ambassador of Poland, Ambassador of Czech Republic, Ambassador of Slovekia, Ambassador of Bulgaria and Ambassador of Bhutan also attended the evening.

Sandeep Marwah Once Again Nominated Global Cultural Minister

Sandeep Marwah Awarded Global Cultural Minister Award

Noida: Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios already been nominated and declared Global Green Ambassador, International Media Guru, Global Leader, Man of Asia, Icon of The Decade, Indian Icon now once again honored with Global Cultural Minister by the delegates of 24 countries of the World.

A Global Education Summit 2016 has taken place at Noida Film City to bring about a change in the education system in todays World. All the delegates gave their concrete suggestions to the house.

The delegates were from Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Liberia, Lithuania, Myanmar, Niger, Russia, Sudan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Mozambique, Swaziland, Uganda, Afghanistan, Cote D’ lvoire, Sri Lanka, Botswana, Zimbabwe and India were present there.

Daniel Tibebe Nekatibeb Ethiopia said that I have never met a personality like Sandeep Marwah. His achievements are beyond reach. Egle Stebuliene from Lithuania said that Sandeep Marwah should have been in the federal government of India and government must utilize the vast experience he has. Robert Wafula Masinde invited Marwah to Kenya for motivational trip.

Ahmad Khan Bigzadah said that Sandeep Marwah is already popular in Afghanistan and needs no introduction. Salebona Mamba would love to come back to Marwah Studios for film education.

“I am so thankful to all of you for extending so much of confidence in me. I am trying my best to unite the World through art and culture,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios Chairing the summit and recipient of Global Cultural Minister Award.

Nikita Ghokale on the Board of Asian School of Fashion & Design

Nikita Gokhale on the board of Asian School of Fashion And Design

Noida: “Have confidence in youself, you are the only one of its kind in the World, never compare yourself to any body. Improve yourself in every field be it a education, training, antiquates, attire, mannerism, knowledge, communication. Your competition should be with you,” said Nikita Gokhale renowned model while interacting with the students of Asian School of Fashion and Design at Marwah Studios.

“Nikita Gokhale is an Indian actress Financial Adviser, model and Beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss India Bikini 2015 and represented India at Miss World Bikini Model in Malta, Europe on 24 October 2015,” informed Ashok Tyagi Secretary Geberal of International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry.

Nikita also Represent India at Miss Glamour Face world in Berlin, Germany on 10th September 2016 & she won Title among 22 countries she became Miss Glamour Face World 2016. 

Same year She represent India at Miss European Tourism in Malta, Europe on 2nd October 2016. In 2015 She became the second Indian to submit her portfolio for the official Playboy magazine after Sherlyn Chopra. She made her screen debut with the 2015 Marathi film College.

Later Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios honored her with life membership of International Film And Television Club of AAFT.

9th Edition of Global Film Festival Opened

9th Global Film Festival Noida 2016 Inaugurated

Noida: The excitement and enthusiasm of young film makers from all over India and abroad created a new energy in the ninth Global Film Festival Noida 2016 at Marwah Studios, Noida Film City.

The festival was inaugurated by H.E. Gyula Petho, Ambassador of Hungary to India with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp in a jam-packed auditorium with film lovers, film, television and media fraternity. “India and Hungary has grown best friends and these kind of International events    give our relationship a new strength and stamina to work in a bigger and broader way.  Indians and Hungarians we all are lovers of Art and culture,” said Ambassador in his inaugural speech.

“Global Film Festival has filled in the vacuum created by IFFI in North of India. The Film lovers, film buffs, film students and film makers need a day and place to celebrate their success and achievements, GFFN has provided them this kind of spiritual satisfaction,” said Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios and GFFN

“It is my first visit to GFFN and I am finding that the festival is better than many hundreds of festival around the World. But the enthusiasm what I have seen today I have never ever seen in any festival of the World,” added Aditya Raj Kapoor actor Director and son of Late Shammi Kapoor.

“GFFN has become not only a film festival but a festival of complete art promotion with launching of new films, art exhibitions, poster and book releases,

music and dance recitals, fashion shows,” I have never been to such an exciting film festival. It is one of the most exclusive, one of its kind,” said Bharti Pradhan renowned film writer and critic.

“The festival has selected screening of some of the finest films, retrospectives of Shammi Kapoor and Prakash Mehra has added huge strength to this glamour show,” added Jayant Gilator renowned film director.

The festival has planned 52 events in 3 days and all shows are totally sold out. We need to expand our size from next year. 10^th GFFN will bring a new excitement to this region. I am thankful to each and every one who has contributed to this  charming show,” said Ashok Tyagi festival director.

Curtain Raiser of 9th Global Film Festival Noida 2016

Curtain Raiser of 9th Global Film Festival With Team of TumBin II

Noida: A grand curtain raiser function was designed at the campus of Marwah Studios to project the highlights of the festival. A team of feature film Tum Bin II was present there to add on the glamour to the event.

Global Film Festival Noida has been rated as one of the most happening film festival. Like every time more than 50 events have been planned in this three days festival scheduled from 17^th to 19^th November 2016.

“We are confident that many film makers, film lovers, film buffs and film students will take the best advantage of our efforts wrapped in 9^th Global Film Festival Noida,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and 9^th GFFN.

“This is the real crowd what film maker is always looking for. Keep this enthusiasm on to reach to the heights,” said Neha Sharma renowned actress promoting her new film which is a love story.

Tum Bin II is an upcoming Indian romantic drama film, written, co-produced and directed by Anubhav Sinha and produced by Bhushan Kumar, under the T-Series banner. The film is the sequel to the 2001 romantic drama film Tum Bin

Aditya Seal, Aashim Gulati and renowned singer and music director Ankit Tewari also spoke on the occasion. Ankit Tewari mesmerized the audience with his songs. The distinguished guests released the new poster of the festival.

AAFT Scholarship For Media Student From Lebanon

ILCF Announces Scholarship for Lebanese Student

Noida: Indo Lebanon Cultural Formed is formed here today at Noida Film City to develop and promote relation between the people of two countries India and Lebanon

H.E. Ghassan Abdel Khalek Charge d’ Affaires of Lebanon in India has been honored as the Patron to the organization and Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios has been nominated as the Chairperson for the organization.

The first step towards building relationship between the two countries Sandeep Marwah announced AAFT Scholarship in media for a short-term course for the deserving student from Lebanon. The announcement was made during the event at Marwah Studios.

A letter of scholarship has been handed over to the Charge d’ Affaires of Lebanon in India H.E. Ghassan Abdel Khalek formally. “it is our pleasure and honor to invite a student from Lebanon to learn and study at Asian Academy of Film And Television. The course fee along with boarding and lodging stands free for the selected student,” said Sandeep Marwah.

“What a powerful beginning of the forum by announcing scholarship,” said Ghassan accepting the papers of scholarship.

The program was supported by Asian Education Group, International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry, Radio Noida 107.4FM and MSTV.Com.

Ghassan Abdel Khalek Patron to Indo Lebanon Cultural Forum

H.E. Ghassan Abdel Khalek Patron to ILCF

Noida: Indo Lebanon Cultural Forum launched at Noida Film City on the request of people from many strata of life to develop and promote relations between the two countries.

“We have realized that you need to have a formal association of people of two countries to proceed further in developing international relations and business,” said Sandeep Marwah President of International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry while announcing the patron ship of H.E. Ghassan Abdel Khalek Charge d’ Affaires of Embassy of Lebanon in India.

 H.E. Ghassan Abdel Khalek completed B.A. and M.A. in Political Science from University of Lebanon. Prior to his current assignment Ghassan has been Charge d' Affaires of the Lebanese Embassy in Serbia, 1Secretary at the Lebanese Embassy in Brazil and Kuwait. Also, he worked in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants in Beirut.

“What a pleasure to be part of the organization. We hope that we will work together in the field of arts and culture to promote our relations with India. This is the first of its kind of arrangements with India. I am honored to be the Parton of the association,” said H.E. Ghassan Abdel Khalek.

Sandeep Marwah Honored by Lebanon Government

Sandeep Marwah Honored by Lebanon Government

Noida: “I am pleased to meet Sandeep Marwah who has so many achievements to his credits, so many awards by single organizations, I have never met a personality like him before,” said H.E. Ghassan Abdel Khalek Charge d’ Affaires of Lebanon in India.

“Sandeep Marwah deserves an award for his untiring contribution to films, television and media industry. we are proud to have him as the Chairperson of Indo Lebanon Cultural Forum. I am sure India and Lebanon will grow its activities under this association and his leadership,” added Ghassan.

Sandeep Marwah is five times World Record Holder in media and already been associated with large number of national and international organizations. His dynamism and enthusiasm has benefited thousands of people who belong to this industry. He has been titled with Global Cultural Minister, Icon of The Decade, Man of Asia, Global Peace Ambassador, Global Green Ambassador and has been honored more than 400 times all over the World.

“I am extremely thankful to the Government of Lebanese Republic for honoring me and nominating me as the Chairperson of Indo Lebanon Cultural Forum. I will prove soon the confidence showered on me,” said Sandeep Marwah accepting the honor.

Indo Lebanon Cultural Forum Inaugurated at Noida Film City

Indo Lebanon Cultural Forum Formed at ICMEI

Noida: International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry is more than happy to announce the launching of its Indo Lebanon Cultural Forum by H.E. Ghassan Abdelkhalek Charge d’ Affaires of Lebanon in India.

“The idea is to develop and promote better relations between the two countries India and Lebanon through arts and culture which also includes film, television, media, fashion, tourism, events etc.” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and newly appointed Chairperson of ILCF by H.E. Ghassan Abdelkhalek Charge d’ Affaires of Lebanon in India, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of Lebanon.

“Lebanon, officially known as the Lebanese Republic, is a sovereign state in Western Asia. India and Lebanon enjoy cordial and friendly relations based on many similarities such as political system based on parliamentary democracy, non-alignment, human rights, commitment to a just world order, regional and global peace, liberal market economy and a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit. In the light of these similarities, there is good potential for strengthening ongoing bilateral ties,” informed H.E. Ghassan Abdelkalek.

“India established diplomatic relations with Lebanon in 1954 and maintained its diplomatic representation in Beirut throughout the civil war except for a brief closure of about two months from August 5 to October 16, 1989,” said Ashok Tyagi Secretary General of ICMEI.

Sushil Bharti Director Radio Noida 107.4FM paid vote of thanks. The session was open to the young media persons for question answers. Later Sandeep Marwah presented patron ship of Indo Lebanon Cultural Forum to H.E. Ghassan Abdelkhalek. Marwah announced an AAFT scholarship in Media for the deserving student from Lebanon.

Soon other program like students exchange, faculty exchange, film festivals, joint productions, promotion of art and culture and tourism promotional activities will follow by the forum.

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AAFT Scholarship Declared for Serbian Student in Media

AAFT Scholarship in Media for Serbian Student

Noida: International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry in association with Asian Academy of Film And Television has announced earlier 162 international scholarships for the deserving students from all over the World.

“This is for the first time in the World that any film, television or media school has ever announced 162 international scholarship for one single educational group,” informed Ashok Tyagi Secretary General of ICMEI in the presence of foreign delegates from more than 30 countries of the World at Marwah Studios.

“I extend my heartiest thanks to Asian Academy of Film And Television for providing AAFT Scholarship to Serbian student. I am sure it will prove to be real beneficial for one who is going to learn from here. Bollywood is no doubt a big craze all over the World,” said H.E. Vladimir Maric Ambassador of Serbia to India in the capacity of chief guest of the international seminar.

“It is a historical day, formation of Indo Serbian Film And Cultural Forum will be remembered for all time to come. We will put our best to improve the relations between two countries India and Serbia through art and culture. I am thankful for nominating me as the chairperson of Indo Serbia Cultural Forum,” said Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios thanking the Ambassador and the international audience for their presence.

Convocation of 92nd Batch of AAFT Held at Marwah Studios

Noida: 92^nd Batch of Asian Academy of Film And Television marched towards professional world of film, television and media after accepting their prestigious diplomas of AAFT, an institution that is a pride of India.

H.E. Radu Octavian Dobre Ambassador of Romania to India handed over esteemed diploma certificates of AAFT to 90 students from the stream of films, television and media. “The quality education at AAFT has brought a huge name to this institution. It is now the turn of students to prove their caliber in the professional fields. They should be ready to face all sort of circumstances to raise their level of experience,” said H.E.Radu Dobre while giving the convocation address at Noida Film City.

“Do one good act a day and include the education of traffic to illiterate and literate people of this country. It will be great help to the nation by professional media persons like you,” said T.N. Malhotra President Automobile Association of Upper India.

“Media has already extended its wing in every field of life. Learn more ways of digital media as it is going to be the future of the World,” added R.K.Singh Former Engineer in Chief Doordarshan, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India,

Deputy Head of the Romanian Embassy in India Ms Daniela Maria DOBRE, Social Worker Mukesh Sharma, Dean Kalyan Sarkar, Film Maker Harsh Narayan, Col. Sarabjit Singh of ICMEI and J.S.Saluja Vice President Association of Asian Union also spoke on the occasion. Sandeep Marwah honored the entire guest with the life membership of International Film And Television Club of AAFT.

Global Education Summit at ICMEI Supported by AAFT

Noida: “Education is the key to progress and only literacy can eradicate most of the problems from the society. Let’s work together to educate the mankind,” said Sandeep Marwah renowned educationist and media person, while inaugurating the international meet on education at Marwah Studios, film city Noida, in the capacity of Chairperson of the summit. 

A well-attended meet by the delegates from 23 countries of the World -Global Education Summit had taken place to discuss the new ways and methods of education to reach the students directly and interestingly. 

The delegates were from Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Liberia, Lithuania, Myanmar, Niger, Russia, Sudan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Mozambique, Swaziland, Uganda, Afghanistan, Cote D’ lvoire, Sri Lanka, Botswana, Zimbabwe and India were present there. 

‘We have to learn a lot from the Republic of India, especially love, peace and unity,” said Amii Josue Frederick from Democratic Republic of Congo”. ‘India and Russia have already introduced many subjects like Sanskrit and yoga as part of education,” said Inna Levchenko from Russia. 

“Educational centers like AAFT are international seats of learning where many countries can take advantage of world class education at most economical price,” said Mardzhonai Bakhriddin from Tajakistan. “The education and training at AAFT helped a student from Botswana to become one of the most popular directors of a TV station back home; that speaks of the deep involvement of education system,” said Dipopo Debby Mmopi from Botswana. 

A case study of Sandeep Marwah, President Marwah Studios, with five world records, and 60 international awards was also discussed at the Summit. Marwah is also chairing 90 international and national organizations in different capacities. 

Ministry of Skill Development, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry and Asian Academy of Film And Television supported the summit. Sandeep Marwah honored delegates with the life membership of World Peace Development and Research Foundation. 

Later Sandeep Marwah was honored jointly by the delegates of 23 nations of the World as the Global Cultural Minister and was also declared as the Saint of the Modern Times.

Vladimir Maric Patron to Indo Serbia Cultural Forum

H.E. Vladimir Maric Nominated Patron to Indo Serbia Cultural Forum

Noida: H.E. Vladimir Maric Ambassador of Serbia to India has been nominated as the Patron to Indo Serbia Film And Cultural Forum recently formed to promote and develop relations between two countries India And Serbia through art and culture.

Vladimir Maric joined in 2004 Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia and Montenegro/Republic of Serbia. 2004-2006 he started as Attaché/Second Secretary Cabinet of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia and Montenegro. In 2006-2008 he joined as Second Secretary, Mission of the Republic of Serbia to the EU, Brussels, Belgium. In 2008 he became Second Secretary, Embassy of the Republic of Serbia, Ljubljana, Slovenia and in 2008-2009 he was Second Secretary, Directorate-General for the EU. 

2009-2012 he has worked as Second Secretary/First Secretary/Counselor & Deputy Chief of Mission Embassy of the Republic of Serbia at Damascus Syria (also covering Jordan and Lebanon). In 2012-2013 Vladimir acted as Counselor Cabinet of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia and in 2014 he was promoted as Ambassador Chief of Cabinet of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia

In 2014 he was designated as Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to India
In 2015 he was also nominated Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Bangladesh and in 2016 he has been also the Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia to Bhutan and to Nepal.

“I am proud to be associated with ISCF and I am sure under the leadership of Sandeep Marwah this forum will do wonders,” said H.E. Vladimir Maric at a grand function at Marwah Studios.

“We need to be motivated by prominent personality like H.E. Vladimir Maric to take the relationship of two countries to next level,” added Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios.

Sandeep Marwah Nominated Chairperson of ISFCF

Noida: Renowned film, television and media personality and five times World record holder Sandeep Marwah has been honored and nominated as the Chairperson of newly formed Indo Serbian Cultural Forum here at Noida Film City in a grand event.

“We hereby nominate Sandeep Marwah as our representative and honorary Chairperson of Indo Serbian Cultural Forum. His expertize and vast experience in the field is going to bring new blood to our relationship with India,” said H.E. Vladimir Maric Ambassador of Serbia to India.

The Indo Serbian Cultural Forum has been created to develop and promote relations between two countries through art and culture, supported by ICMEI- International Media And Entertainment Industry.

“It is my great honor and privileged to serve two countries through ISFCF,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and recently also Chairing International Media And Entertainment division of International Roma Cultural University, Belgrade, Serbia.

Sandeep Marwah Honored With Loknayak Jai Prakash Narayan National Award

New Delhi: “Strong determination is key to any success. Bharat Ratna Loknayak Jai Prakash Narayan has taught us to be strong and develop strong determination when you are sure that you are right,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios at the grand function at National Museum Auditorium at the celebration of 114^th Birth Anniversary of Loknayak Jai Prakash Narayan.

“Sandeep Marwah has been in social work and has been uniting the whole country and the World through art and culture. His contribution in films, television, media and education cannot be expressed in Words,” said Ajay Sinha Secretary General of the Society while reading the citation for Marwah at the function.

Minister for State for Civil Aviation, Government of India Jayant Sinha, Former Union Ministers and other dignities also spoke on the occasion.

AAFT Scholarship for Romanian Student Declared by ICMEI

Noida: International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry remained committed to its promise of declaring a scholarship to the deserving student from Romania for a short-term course at AAFT.

Asian Academy of Film And Television is the first ten best film schools of the World. It has churned out more than 12000 media professionals from 120 countries of the World.

“AAFT is the only film school where the management has declared 162 scholarship each for the deserving students from different countries,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Asian Education Group.

“The gesture extended by ICMEI and AAFT has strengthened the friendship of India and Romania. I am inviting the Romanian student to study in this International institute at Noida and see for himself as how culture exchange take place,” said H.E. Radu Octavian Dobre Ambassador of Romania to India.

 Mrs. Daniela Maria DOBRE Deputy Head of the Mission and Ashok Tyagi Secretary General ICMEI also spoke on the occasion.

ICFCF Send Greetings to Czech Republic on National Day

Sandeep Marwah Congratulated Ambassador of Czech Republic

New Delhi: The President of Marwah Studios Sandeep Marwah and Chairperson of Indo Czech Republic Cultural Forum congratulated to H.E. Milan Hovorka Ambassador of Czech Republic to India on the National Day celebrated at the Embassy at New Delhi.

An organization is formed to promote the relation between two countries India and Czech. Indo Czech Republic Film And Cultural Forum was created by the Ambassador last year and was launched with great pomp and show during the 8^th Global Film Festival Noida 2015 at Noida Film City in the presence of who’s who of film, television and media personalities.

Sandeep Marwah was nominated as the Chairperson of the forum. The Embassy of Czech Republic in India and International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry supports the organization.

28^th October has been celebrated and was attended by large number of Ambassadors and High Commissioners, diplomats, business men, socialites and people associated with the country.