Dilip Kumar Honoured With Highest Hindi Cinema Award of Mahanayak

Hindi Cinema Samman Mahanayak for Dilip Kumar

Noida: 4th HINDI CINEMA SAMMAN SAMAROH was most successfully conducted online this year. This prestigious event of the Hindi Film Industry takes place annually at Vigyan Bhavan to honour the Hindi Film Industry for popularising the National language Hindi and for uniting and integrating the Nation by evolving a common National culture through the medium of Cinema.

The highest honour of HINDI CINEMA MAHANAYAK was instituted  in the 4th edition of Hindi Cinema Samman Samaroh by bestowing the title of HINDI CINEMA MAHANAYAK upon the one and only Respected Shri Dilip Kumar Sahab on the final and third day of 13^th Global Film Festival Noida 2020.

HINDI CINEMA SAMMAN SAMITI chaired by the patron of HINDI CINEMA SAMMAN SAMAROH Shri Shatrughan Sinha and comprising of Shri TP Aggarwal President IMPPA- Indian Motion Picture Producers Association, Shri Rahul Rawail Eminent Director and erstwhile Chairman of the National Awards Jury, Shri Shyam Shroff Eminent Distributor and Exhibitor, Shri Komal Nahta Eminent Trade Journalist and Telecaster, Shri BN Tiwari President of the apex body of Cine Workers FWICE- Federation of Western India Cine Employees and Shri Sandeep Marwah President ICMEI-International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry,

The Samiti expressed gratitude to Respected Shri Dilip Kumar Sahab for accepting the honour for thereby bestowing honour upon HINDI CINEMA SAMMAN SAMITI as Respected Shrimati Saira Banu Khan Sahiba accepted the honour on behalf of Dilip Kumar Sahib.

Josephine Patricia of Gabon Honored at Hindi Cinema Samman Samaroh

Josephine Patricia of Gabon Honored at Hindi Cinema Samman Samaroh

New Delhi: 4^th Hindi Cinema Samman Samaroh was most successfully conducted online this year. This prestigious event of the Hindi Film Industry takes place annually at Vigyan Bhavan to honour the Hindi Film Industry and Its associates with National Awards for  promoting & popularising the Hindi Cinema and National language Hindi. It is an award for bringing love, peace and unity through art and culture.

Hindi Cinema Sangrakshak Award was presented to Josephine Patricia NTYAM EHYA Charge d’ Affairs of Embassy of Gabon in India by Hindi Cinema Samman Samiti on the third and final day of 13th Global Film Festival Noida 2020. The Hindi Cinema Samman Samiti is initiated and promoted by ICMEI- International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry, the only dedicated chamber of media and entertainment industry.

Hindi Cinema Samman Samiti is chaired by veteran actor and former Union Minister of Government of India Shatrughan Sinha and comprising of  T.P. Aggarwal President IMPPA- Indian Motion Picture Producers Association, Rahul Rawail Eminent Director and erstwhile Chairman of the National Awards Jury, Shyam Shroff Eminent Distributor and Exhibitor,  Komal Nahta Eminent Trade Journalist and Telecaster,  B.N.Tiwari President of the apex body of Cine Workers FWICE- Federation of Western India Cine Employees and Sandeep Marwah President ICMEI-International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry.

“We are remembering the efforts of Ambassador Desire Koumba who has brought the relation between India and Gabon to new platform. Indo Gabon Film And Cultural Forum has been created to develop and promote relation between two countries through art and culture. I thank you for this prestigious award. It is a sorce of enery and motivation for all of us,” said Josephine Patricia NTYAM EHYA Charge d’ Affairs of Embassy of Gabon in India.

Consul General of Comoros Honored at Hindi Cinema Samman Samaroh

Consul General of Comoros Honored at Hindi Cinema Samman Samaroh

New Delhi: 4^th Hindi Cinema Samman Samaroh was most successfully conducted online this year. This prestigious event of the Hindi Film Industry takes place annually at Vigyan Bhavan to honour the Hindi Film Industry and Its associates with National Awards for  promoting & popularising the Hindi Cinema and National language Hindi. It is an award for bringing love, peace and unity through art and culture.

Hindi Cinema Sangrakshak Award was presented to K.L.Ganju Consul General of Comoros in  India by Hindi Cinema Samman Samiti on the third and final day of 13th Global Film Festival Noida 2020. The Hindi Cinema Samman Samiti is initiated and promoted by ICMEI- International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry, the only dedicated chamber of media and entertainment industry.

Hindi Cinema Samman Samiti is chaired by veteran actor and former Union Minister of Government of India Shatrughan Sinha and comprising of  T.P. Aggarwal President IMPPA- Indian Motion Picture Producers Association, Rahul Rawail Eminent Director and erstwhile Chairman of the National Awards Jury, Shyam Shroff Eminent Distributor and Exhibitor,  Komal Nahta Eminent Trade Journalist and Telecaster,  B.N.Tiwari President of the apex body of Cine Workers FWICE- Federation of Western India Cine Employees and Sandeep Marwah President ICMEI-International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry.

“What a pleasure to be here and sharing today the same award with the stars of Hindi Cinema. I am amazed by the collection of galaxy of stars today under one roof of ICMEI. Indo Comoros Film And Cultural Forum is working in this direction to promote relations through art and culture. I am extremely thankful for bestowing upon me this important award,” said K.L. Ganju Hon. Consul General of Comoros in India.

Hindi Cinema Samman Awarded to Marjan Cencen Ambassador of Slovenia

Hindi Cinema Samman to Ambassador of Slovenia to India

New Delhi: 4^th Hindi Cinema Samman Samaroh was most successfully conducted online this year. This prestigious event of the Hindi Film Industry takes place annually at Vigyan Bhavan to honour the Hindi Film Industry and Its associates with National Awards for  promoting & popularising the Hindi Cinema and National language Hindi. It is an award for bringing love, peace and unity through art and culture.

Hindi Cinema Sangrakshak Award was presented to H.E. Dr. Marjan Cencen Ambassador of Slovenia to India by Hindi Cinema Samman Samiti on the third and final day of 13th Global Film Festival Noida 2020. The Hindi Cinema Samman Samiti is initiated and promoted by ICMEI- International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry, the only dedicated chamber of media and entertainment industry.

Hindi Cinema Samman Samiti is chaired by veteran actor and former Union Minister of Government of India Shatrughan Sinha and comprising of  T.P. Aggarwal President IMPPA- Indian Motion Picture Producers Association, Rahul Rawail Eminent Director and erstwhile Chairman of the National Awards Jury, Shyam Shroff Eminent Distributor and Exhibitor,  Komal Nahta Eminent Trade Journalist and Telecaster,  B.N.Tiwari President of the apex body of Cine Workers FWICE- Federation of Western India Cine Employees and Sandeep Marwah President ICMEI-International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry.

“I am really touched by the gesture extended towards me by Hindi Cinema Samman Samiti. Indo Slovenia Film And Culture Forum is just another start towards building relation between two countries through arts specially cinema. I thank you all for this prestigious award,” said H.E. Dr. Marjan Cencen Ambassador of Slovenia to India.

Sandeep Marwah Titled Global Cultural Minister at 13th Global Film Festival Noida 2020

Dr. Sandeep Marwah

Noida: “we feel honoured in presenting once again  a title of Global Cultural Minister to Dr Sandeep Marwah for his untiring efforts in uniting the world through art and culture. This time when people are feeling conservative and depressed with pandemic , he has. Entertained millions of people by conducting international events to bring enthusiasm, zest and new motivation in our lives, We all salute him for his efforts and non-stop work in media and entertainment as well as promoting all kind of arts” said Romail Gulzar from United Kingdom during the second day of 13th Global Film Festival Noida 2020.

More than 180 events including workshops, seminars, interactions, talks, exhibitions, festivals touching almost 60 countries of the world Dr Sandeep Marwah has entertained during lockdown and pandemic days. He has been also running his university with the same pace and style.

Twenty nine film makers of twenty one countries were talking during the Marwah Studios international Award for excellence at Gffn including … Sahra karimi, Shajia sojaei and  Mohibulla Hamidi from Afghanistan, Pouran Derakhshandeh and Behrooz Chaihel- Iran, Prabhakar saran- Panama, Aida Begic and Faruk Loncarevic- Bosina & Herzegovina, Mike berry and Karl Bardosh- USA, David Canovas- Spain, Romail Gulzar and Peter Ferris- UK, Karma Tshering- Bhutan, Maria Mercedes Coroy- Guatemala, Gabor a Forgacs and Jeno Hodi – Hungary, Akrom Isakov – Uzbekistan, Rani Bleier and Dan Wolman -Israel, Naveen shalaby- Egypt, Richard yaw Boatang- Ghana, Effie Bachtsevana – Greece, Chaai Yeewei – Singapore, Adam Dawla- Germany, Joel Calero- Peru, AMB Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen – Nigeria, Nariman Mammadov – Azerbaijan and  Yassine Samih from Morocco who all were earlier honoured with prestigious international award.

“I am more than obliged for your this sweet and personalised gesture. It has given me a new light and energy to continue with my project -my mission of bringing love peace and unity through art and culture. I once again extend my heartiest thanks to each and every one present here,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah now eight times world record holder in media and entertainment industry.

OTT Channels Talked About at 13th Global Film Festival Noida

13th Global Film Festival Noida 2020

Noida: “The emergence of OTT has disrupted the entertainment sector. It has made movie-watching convenient, accessible and affordable across a wider segment of the users. Anybody with a mobile phone and internet connection can catch-up with a movie sitting anywhere in the world.,” said Sandeep Marwah president of Marwah Studios at the seminar conducted during 13^th Global Film Festival Noida 2020.

“OTT has kept us everyone busy during pandemic. The current market trends have taught us to be a choosy buyer, by default, it is now going to apply to cinema also but this will lead to better and subjects out of box. Theatres will have its own market, OTT is going to add to new viewership,” said Rahul Mittra renowned film maker from Mumbai.

AAFT Alumnus Masoom Singh Actor and Producer talked about the visibility and convenience of watching films at OTT Platforms.  He also emphasised on the retaining of creative shorts and you don’t have to go through censor board.

“This platform has provided the availability of best of the art at home during this pandemic. Some the films which I missed I could see during lockdowns. Best of the quality and  films at your command is the new principle of watching films. The new content has wider market other than big screen and existing channels,” said Keshav Panerly film maker

“Film makers have open platform to express themselves, there is no pressure as such on film of being with deleted shorts  or edited by some other agency,” added Ashnoor Kaur.

“OTT is an opportunity for many new film makers to come forward. Quality has to be the best  and you have to be different otherwise you will be removed in a minute by remote,” said Sanjay Prasad film maker from Dubai.

 “The size of the industry has grown big with OTT Film makers, technicians, heave more work to look upon. Different exclusive content to suit addition of new audience is now available,” said Mohit Soni Head Media & Entertainment Skills Council.

“It is a time to see new cinema. The concept of watching films has changed. Theatres will change to Home Cinema. From community viewing to family viewing is coming back. Many new genres will emerge now. said James Mimikos film maker from Greece.

 During session a poster of William Shakespeare Society was released by the distinguished guest to mark his contribution to literature and cinema. The event was supported by International Film And Television Research Centre, International Public Broadcasting Forum and presented by International Film And Television Club along with AAFT University and International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry.

Marwah Studios International Excellence Award in Cinema

Noida: “I try to push ideas away and the ones that will not leave me are the ones that ultimately end up happening, and one of those is the announcement of ICMEI International Award for Excellence in Cinema during 13^th Global Film Festival Noida 2020.  Now we have constituted this new prestigious award. We don’t make movies to make more money  but we make money to make more movies. Cinema has to be  always backed and supported by passion,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and founder of Noida Film City.

Sandeep Marwah, forty years in glamour business, is seven times World Record Holder in Media. He is the  recipient of more than seven hundred awards from all over the World, chairing around hundred film, television, media, social, governmental and private organizations and is the cultural Ambassador of many countries.

“Create your own visual style, let it be unique for yourself and yet identifiable to others. Film Making is ultimate team sort. To make a film is easy but to make a good film is a war and to make a very good film is a magic. I always consider film makers as magicians,” said H.E. Muhammed Cengic Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina to India at the first ICMEI International Awards for Excellence in Cinema inviting film personalities to Bosnia for film shooting. H.E. Muhammed Cengic is also patron to Indo Bosnia Film And Cultural Forum.

“Films are the best representative of culture of any country. Films are the best way to express yourself. The pain is temporary but once films are made then  the history is created. Indo Peru Film And Cultural Forum has grown with time,” said Carlo Polo Ambassador of Peru to India also spoke about the film Industry at Peru and the films which have done extremely well. H.E. is also the Patron to Indo Peru Film And Cultural Forum.

Marwah Studios International Award for Excellence in Cinema was conferred upon twenty nine film makers from twenty One countries of the World. This is a first kind of function in India where so many creative people from the World of cinema  have been honoured at the same time.

Sahra karimi, Shajia sojaei and  Mohibulla Hamidi from Afghanistan, Pouran Derakhshandeh and Behrooz Chaihel- Iran, Prabhakar saran- Panama, Aida Begic and Faruk Loncarevic- Bosina & Herzegovina, Mike berry and Karl Bardosh- USA, David Canovas- Spain, Romail Gulzar and Peter Ferris- UK, Karma Tshering- Bhutan, Maria Mercedes Coroy- Guatemala, Gabor a Forgacs and Jeno Hodi – Hungary, Akrom Isakov – Uzbekistan, Rani Bleier and Dan Wolman -Israel, Naveen shalaby- Egypt, Richard yaw Boatang- Ghana, Effie Bachtsevana – Greece, Chaai Yeewei – Singapore, Adam Dawla- Germany, Joel Calero- Peru, AMB Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen – Nigeria, Nariman Mammadov – Azerbaijan and  Yassine Samih from Morocco were honoured with prestigious award.

Later all the filmmakers spoke about their feelings and impression about this very exclusive international event online. It was indeed bonding of different cultures through Cinema. ”We could bring love, peace and unity through art and culture,” added Marwah.

Cinema Is Powerful Way to Promote Tourism-Seminar at 13th GFFN

Seminar -Cinema is Powerful Way to Promote Tourism

Noida: “Every film maker has to keep in mind that Cinema is the powerful way to promote tourism. Wherever you are going to shoot film, it will automatically become the tourist destination for time to come. We have executed our bit of responsibility when we gave a new word of “Film Tourism” to English dictionary thirty years back, people were not aware of this term, now every country is talking about film tourism. Marwah Studios and its filmi activities at Noida film city have attracted more than two million people to this destination and thereby adding enough tourism to Noida,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios addressing film community at 13^th Global Film Festival Noida 2020.

“India and Slovenia are sharing a beautiful friendship and together the business and trade have gone much more in last few years. Slovenia invites you all and offer some of the finest places on earth. It’s a beautiful nation with extra ordinary natural and picturesque locations. The government is taking special care of film units and large subsidies are also provided to film makers,” said H.E. Dr. Marjen Cencen Ambassador of Slovenia to India giving many examples of film shootings in Slovenia.

“Indian film industry has grown big and needs different locations for shooting not only films, but also tele serials, music videos etc. and all that brings India and rest of the world close to each other. Films have power to attract tourists even from remote areas,” said Rajan Sehgal Chairman of TAAI Skill & Education.

 “Cinema should be the priority sector while designing policy of tourism. New ways to attract people to new destinations must be popularize,” said Raju Pareskar renowned film director who also mentioned many figures which have changed in particular cities after film shootings at those places.

“Indian cinema has done a commendable job of introducing India to Indians. Cinema is more powerful than government or other private efforts to make destinations more popular. It starts with Mumbai and hundreds of gorgeous and amazing Indian places you can see in films. It has taken India to abroad,” said Kamlesh Pandey renowned screen play writer.

“East or west, home is the best. All film locations have to be provided with best of the facilities to attract tourism. Only list of shooting locations may not attract many people,” said Farhad Frountanion renowned screen writer & film maker from Holland making everyone cautious about the concept.

 Anoop Bose Lawyer Supreme Court and film maker, Sanchi Rai actor, Nilesh Malhotra actor & film producer also spoke on the occasion. A poster representing Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Forum was also released during the seminar.

Seminar on Potential And Challenges In Cinema Industry During 13th GFFN

13th Global Film Festival Noida 2020

Noida: “Cinema has itself faced many challenges like popularity of television programs, discovery of new formats from video to DVDs, Piracy of films, closure of theatres, strikes and difference of opinions, Internet and easy availability of foreign films but still it has emerged out of all hinderances and blocks and even today is the most popular and reasonable source of entertainment for the masses. Pandemic has almost broken the leg, it is the passion of film makers which has served enough blood to the industry to survive in every odd condition,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of 13^th Global Film Festival Noida 2020 initiating in the seminar -Potential and Challenges of Cinema industry.

“Nobody should enter in the industry without the proper education and training of cinema. The aspirant will be wasting his as well the precious time of production organizations. Even a small course can take you to better position,” said Faraz Akhtar AAFT Alumnus and film director known for his films War Chhord Na Zaar, Ticket to Bollywood, Nannu Ki Janu and now Mere Desh Ki Dharti.

AAFT Alumnus Satyen Bhruth film director from Mauritius emphasized more on the Small budget films and independent producer’s finance problems. “we have subjects but making cinema is now beyond control. We need some agencies where we can ask for finance,” he said.

“Ample films have been produced here but I think the biggest challenge is the marketing and sale of cinema. India is only 4 percent of World cinema market. 96 percent is not yet utilized. You have to tap now international market for the sale and exhibition of your films. The potential is unbelievable right now,” said Ramesh Meer Chief Creative Director & CEO of The FX Factory.

Ashok Tyagi Secretary General ICMEI, Albeena Abbas Diector AAFT, Sushil Bharti Director Radio Noida 107.4Fm, Manish Sharma AAFT Alumnus and Director, Zahir Naqvi AAFT Alumnus and cinematographer also extended their views on the demand and need of talented people in the industry.

The event was supported by International Film And Television Research Centre, International Public Broadcasting Forum, International Children’s Film Forum and International Women’s Film Forum along with AAFT University of Media And Arts.

ICMEI Excellence Awards Constituted During 13th Global Film Festival

Noida: “Media and Entertainment Industry has touched around Rs 2,35000 crore turnover last year. This year the industry has been badly hit by Corona Virus, but the best part is that people associated with this industry have neither lost the enthusiasm nor the excitement of being part of this beautiful and glamorous industry. The event organizers and social workers have put in their best to keep the audience busy and diverted them from this heinous Covid 19,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of 13^th Global Film Festival Noida 2020 as a keynote speaker.

“The expected turnover in 2023 should be 3,00,000 crores, it is important to keep the morals of the event organizers, managers and social workers high. ICMEI has decided to constitute a new award for these social organizations who have done well even during Pandemic. An international award under the name and banner of ICMEI EXCELLENCE AWARD for the contribution to Media And Entertainment Industry was presented during 13^th Global Film Festival Noida 2020 to some of the proactive organizations.

The awards were announced and presented by Dr. Sandeep Marwah who himself is a known event organizer and have contributed to the society through many different organizations.

Princess Angelique Monet of World Peace Initiative- Artisan Festival International USA, Abdul Dewale Mohammed of Africa Asia Scholars Global Network UK, Peter Ferris of Ferris Entertainment UK,  Indrajit Ghosh of MSME Chamber of Commerce, Smita Srivastava of Confluence, Suman Maheshwari of Rajasthan Academy, Bhavisha Buddhdeo of RootSkills, Jitender of SME Bizz Business Networking Star Club, Anju Handa of She Connects, Gaurav Gupta of Lions Club of Delhi Veg., Aditya Tikku of Global Counter Terrorism Council, Kumar Rakesh of India World Foundation and Dr. Vaidehi Taman of Afternoon English Daily Newspaper were the awardees.

U.S. Sonthalia of Fame India, Reena Tyagi of Global Seas Institute, Ram Avtar of Footvolley Association of India, Rishabh Malhotra of Inventivereneur Chamber of Commerce And Industries, Jayashankar Menon of Indian Basketball Players Association, , Bharat Ghai of Dreamcatchers, Rhythm Dutta of DEARC Entertainment, Pranab of EDuTV, Ravindra Bhandari of Bharat Nirman, Anurag Rastogi of Avishkar, J.P.Singh of Indian Skills Development Council, , Bharat Gauba of Shoobh Group, Dr. Antony Raju of News And Broadcasting  Networks and Sahdev Rout- All India Football Tennis were honored with prestigious ICMEI Award.

Mandeep Singh Chatwal of Punjab Chamber of Commerce Shiv Kakran of Trident Communications UK, Illa Rani Sharma of Futnet Federation of India, Mohd. A K Ashraf of Footvolley Association of India, Amit Goenka of Indian Achievers Forum, M.U.Dua of All India Human Rights Association, Nemi Singh Premi of International Human Rights Organization, Acharya Satyendra Narayan of Confederation of World Religion and Prof. Nabhit Kapoor of Peacful Mind were decorated with ICMEI international award by International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry.

13th Global Film Festival Will Emphasise Short Films Online

13th Global Film Festival Noida 2020 on 26th to 28th Nov

Noida: 13^th Global Film Festival Noida 2020 is preparing its screening online and this time the management is emphasising on short films because of the closure of large screens for viewing during pandemic.

A segment of short films from Asian Academy of Film And Television, Asian School of Media Studies, AAFT University of Media And Arts, a division of Films on Disability, Children’s Film and films for competition will be shown and broadcast on MSTV of Marwah Studios. The three days of festival i.e. 26^th to 28^th November are dedicated to screening of these films received from all of India and abroad.

Every participant shall be provided with Participation Certificate and best films will be rewarded with honors. A special segment has also been created for Mobile Films.

“We are excited with this change of bringing films on television. We are sure that large number of people will be able to watch these films on television. We have intimated around two million people round the globe about this festival. More than 400 news offices have joined hands with us. We have already received the participation of 60 countries of the World. We need your blessings to do something different even during Pandemic,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Global Film Festival.

The team of International Film And Television Club with members all over the World, is working hard to create something new and extraordinary to entertain the people in Covid 19 effected days.

13th Global Film Festival Noida 2020 Now online

Sandeep Marwah President Global Film Festival Noida

Noida: 13^th Global Film Festival Noida 2020 presented by IFTC- International Film And Television Club of Marwah Studios on 26^th to 28^th November is going to be with different concepts this time.

“The festival is going to be online and major emphasis will be on seminars and discussions. There are three major award functions consisting of 4^th edition of Hindi Cinema Samman, the first edition of Marwah Studios International Awards for Excellence in Cinema for foreign film makers and  for all those who have been involved  with foreign Cinema, and third one is specially planned for the event management organizations and partners in progress,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and GFFN.

Seminars shall be covering subjects like Cinema and tourism, cinema and women, cinema and journalism, cinema and peace and unity. Large number of speakers, film makers, production houses from all over the World are joining the show.

20 events, 60 countries, 200 participants, 100 National and 400 International Press and 2 Million people have been informed about the event. Expected audience for the shows might cross three hundred thousand this time said Marwah in a press conference.

International Film And Television Research Centre, International Public Broadcasting Forum, International Children’s Film Forum, International Women’s Film Forum and many Indian & Foreign cultural forums, associations, organizations, societies are supporting the 13^th Global Film Festival Noida.