Second Day of 9th Global Fashion and Design Week Noida Was Equally Impressive

Second Day of 9th Global Fashion and Design Week Noida Was Equally Impressive

Noida, 30th May 2025 – The second day and the third show of the prestigious 9th Global Fashion and Design Week Noida 2025, held at the iconic Marwah Studios, Noida Film City, unfolded with magnificent flair, creativity, and cultural synergy. The grand spectacle reaffirmed the global significance of the event, drawing a packed audience from across India and overseas, all united by their love for fashion, art, and design.

The show was inaugurated by Dr. Sandeep Marwah, Chancellor of AAFT University of Media and Arts and President of ICMEI, who in his address, emphasized the power of fashion as a universal language and a tool for cultural diplomacy. He lauded the young designers for their originality and global vision, underscoring the importance of blending tradition with innovation.

The presence of illustrious guests of honour added glamour and gravitas to the evening. Among them were: Ria Banerjee, Renowned Entrepreneur, Dr. Shahi Shaika, Acclaimed Storyteller & Educationist, Sonia Jetleey, Celebrated Fashion Designer, Dr. Leila Mostofi, Founder, Lillie Excellence Center, Nessa Mytouei, UK-based Jewelry Designer, Akansha Rawat, Retail Business Manager, Singer India Limited, Anya Dubey, Fashion Designer, Vaibhav Bhargava and Gautam Kumar, Celebrity Chefs, Sumit Pant, Master Chef

The fashion showcase was a cultural mosaic, presenting garments inspired by countries across the globe: Cambodia: Haute couture collection by Perizad and Shubhi Tripathi, Malaysia: Fusion wear designed by students of AAFT Raipur, Guatemala: Vibrant fusion collections by Anam Khatoon, Anoop Bansal, Priya Kumari, and Ananya Jaiswal, Uzbekistan: Artistic fusion wear by Khusboo Rani, Afghanistan: Traditional wear masterfully crafted by Himanshi Bhati, Khushi Khan, and Muskan Bhardwaj, Germany: Evening wear collection from Babli Kumari, Nazia Parveen, and Priya Kumari, United Kingdom: High-fashion statement pieces by Mrinal Priyadarshi, Malaysia (Traditional): Elegantly designed traditional garments by Nikita Yadav , India: An opulent haute couture line by Anurag Prasad

Adding to the splendor, the event also witnessed the grand launch of two coffee table books: “Step into Style” by Ms. Sneha Kashyap “Curated” by Ms. Jyoti Sethi. Both publications capture the essence of contemporary design and serve as a tribute to the evolving landscape of global fashion.

The second day of the 9th Global Fashion and Design Week stood as a testament to cultural harmony, youthful innovation, and the boundless potential of design. With such electric energy and inspired presentations, the event continues to set a high benchmark in international fashion showcases.

Grand Opening of 7th Global Literary Festival Noida 2021

New Delhi: “The Literary festival is directly connected to culture of the country it has become more auspicious when being inaugurated on the special occasion of Hindi Diwas. I extend my heartiest congratulations to the organisers Asian Academy of Arts for their valuable addition,” said H.E. Bhagat Singh Koshyari Governor of Maharashtra while inaugurating the 7^th Global Literary Festival Noida 2021 online.

“It is interesting to be global but do not forget the mother land and mother tung. 

Inauguration of 7th Global Literary Festival Noida 2021

You can always express better and powerfully in the language you have been brought up with. We have to admire our country where we have love and respect for large number of our languages. We must all should learn to respect the art and culture of other countries too to bring in cordial relations,” added Bhagat Singh Koshyari.

“We at Asian Academy of Arts believes that love peace and unity can be. brought to the land through art and culture. The literature is the base of protection of any culture. The level of society can be measured with the level of literature,” said Sandeep Marwah President of   Festival and Marwah Studios while giving the description of the formation of Asian Academy of Arts and Global literature Festival.

Present on the occasion H.E.  Dilshod Akhatov Ambassador of Uzbekistan expressed the strong relationship between India and Uzbekistan. He also invited the delegates to the forth coming Tashkent International Festival.

H.E. Dr. Roger Gopaul High Commissioner of Trinidad and Tobago congratulated the organisers and thanked for the inviting Trinidad and Tobago as partners of the   event. He emphasised on the reading habits and supporting publishing of books.

Head of the Consular Affairs Embassy of Burkina Faso Coulibaly D Herve, Charter President of Lions Club Gaurav Gupta, Chairman of MSMECCI Indrajit Ghosh, and Dr. Shikha Director AAFT University also spoke on the occasion.

“This time 12 major events, 60 countries, 3 award function including Suraj Parkash Marwah Sahitya Ratan Award, Dr. Sarojni Naidu International Award for Working Women and Atal Bihari Vajpayee National Award for Promotion of Art and Culture will be presented in the next three days informed Festival Director Sushil Bharti.

The event was supported by International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry, World Peace Development and Research Foundation, International Film And Television Club and AAFT University of Media and Arts.

Sandeep Marwah Appreciated by Ambassador of Uzbekistan

H.E. Farod Arziev Presented Memento to Sandeep Marwah

New Delhi: “I extend my heartiest thanks and regards to Dr. Sandeep Marwah and all the members of Indo Uzbekistan Film And Cultural Forum of International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry for their sincere cooperation and powerful association for all these two and a half years of my stay in India as Ambassador of Uzbekistan. My team also joins me in thanking you all,” said Farod Arziev Ambassador of Uzbekistan to India now been nominated as Deputy Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan.

We are indebted to H.E. Farod Arziev for the formation of  Indo Uzbekistan Film And Cultural Forum and nominating Sandeep Marwah as the Chair for the same,” said Ashok Tyagi Secretary General of ICMEI.

“We left no stone unturned in making this forum popular one. Every segment of media and department of culture has been touched during H.E. Farod stay in India including music, films, tourism, talks, workshops, exhibitions, fashion shows, book releases, National Day, press conferences and presentations,” said Sandeep Marwah accepting the memento from the Ambassador at the Embassy in the farewell dinner.

Sandeep Marwah Chaired Business Delegation From Uzbekistan

Indo Uzbekistan Cultural Forum Moves Further

New Dehi: A powerful delegation under the leadership of H.E. Teshabaev Khurram the Deputy Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Government of Uzbekistan visited India for the promotion of Business.

PHD Chamber of Commerce organized an interaction and B2B Meetings with industry leaders under the guidance of Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chairperson of Art and Cultural Committee of PHDCCI.

The nine-member delegation was representing different sector such as infrastructure, mining food processing pharmaceuticals, leather products, tourism, and textile. Over 50 B2B meetings were successfully took place.

“I extend my heartiest welcome to the delegation of Uzbekistan to India. I cannot forget the hospitality and warm welcome we were given on our visit to Tashkent last year. India and Uzbekistan are the best friends and we would see that business between two countries should grow more,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah in a welcome speech. Niraj Director PHD conducted the program. 

The member of delegation included Berdiev Nozim First Deputy Director of Agency on development of Pharmaceutical Industry, Zakhidov Mirsaid Deputy Chairman of Uzbek Leather Association, Bobokulov Bakhtiyor Deputy Chairman of Uzbek Building Materials Association, Kambarov Azmiddin Deputy Chairman of Uzbek Food Industry and Shakhriyorov Botir Deputy Governor of Bukhara region.

The others who visited India were Babakulov Rustam Head of the department of Foreign Economic Relations and Attraction of Investments of Uztextile Association, Khaidarov Khusan Deputy Head of Department of Uztrade and Parpiev Jasur Chief Specialist of the Department of Investments and Foreign Trade of Andijan region.

International Journalists Visited AAFT University

International Journalists at AAFT University

Noida: A group of international journalists from central Asia visited  International Chambr of Media And Entertainment Industry to learn the ways of Indian Journalism and teaching methods at AAFT University.

We welcome you here and    would love to have a long and lasting  association with you. You visit has encouraged us to work hard and promote our journalism department,” invited Dr. Sandeep Marwah and narrated the story of formation of Noida Film City.

“We are happy to know that you are now working with our country and and Indo Kazakhstan  Film And Cultural Forum has been formed,” said Arman Seiytmamyt from Kazakhstan (Astana), Dir of El-Erna Channel. He was accompanied with Yerbolat Utkhanov of The Astana Times, Togay Almas Baqtiarbekuly of Khabar 24, Ms. Madina Almoldina of First Channel Eurasia, Ms. Baktygul Asanbekovna Akmatova of Piramida Media Holding, Rodion Andreevich Reshetov from Bishkek of 5 Channel, Abdinabi Uulu Tumonbai also  from Bishkek of Radio Maral and Ms. Dilbar Alimova fromBishkek of  Polit Clinica.

“We need to promote our relations with India in media activities and we are ready to join hands with ICMEI and Marwsh Studios,” added  Zinatullo B Ismoilzoda, from Tajikistan Dushanbe  as Chairman, Union of Journalists. He was accompanied by Zinatullo B Ismoilzoda of Director of Safina TV, Shamsiddinzoda Subhiddin Director of Tajikistan TV and  Shoinbodov Najimiddin,  the Dy. Chairman of Union of Journalist,

“We love Indian Cinema and would love to promote back into our country,” expressed Muhammet Bekgiyev journalist fromTurkmenistan (Ashgabat) accompanied with Myradov Orazmyrat,  Editor of “Nesil” newspaper Geldymammedov Begench of TV and Radio State committee, Editor-in-chief and Charyyev Suleyman Columnist, reviewer at Turkmen State News

“Indo Uzbekistan has done extremely well. We will support you in your every action,” explained Ms. Sadiyakhon Nabieva from Uzbekistan (Tashkent), of Tashkent TV Channel, NTRC accompanied with Said Rakhimov of People’s word Newspaper, Sarvar Abdirakhimov Public Relations & Media Department, MFA and Ms. Khalmatova Malika Khidaevna Chief Editor of Navruz Radio Station.

Later Dr. Sandeep Marwah presented the life membership of World Peace Development And Research Foundation of Marwah Studios to all the foreign journalists and make them join International Journalism Centre. 

Sandeep Marwah Spoke About His Relations With Uzbekistan

Sandeep Marwah  Guest of Honor At Embassy of Uzbekistan

New Delhi: Indo Uzbekistan Film And Cultural Forum join hands with a social organization Magicka under the leadership of Raizy Bedi and conducted a cultural evening at Embassy of Uzbekistan to develop and promote relation between the two countries.

“I am pleased to invite our cultural Ambassador Sandeep Marwah and       Tourism Ambassador Ritu Berry to come forward and share their experience about Uzbekistan. I welcome you all to the land of beauty, color and diversity,” said H.E. Farod Arziev Ambassador of Uzbekistan to India.

“Our trip to Uzbekistan was the successful venture. Ample has been done and more is on the way. Festival of Indian Films at Tashkent is almost ready after promoting Uzbekistan as tourist and film destination. Lately, We have created a student’s committee on Uzbekistan in the department of Cinema, Journalism and fashion & Design at AAFT,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and Chair of Indo Uzbekistan Film And Cultural Forum.

Sandeep Marwah at Navruz Festival at Uzbekistan Embassy

Sandeep Marwah  Special Guest at Embassy of Uzbekistan

New Delhi: The Embassy of Uzbekistan in India organized a powerful, electrifying, entertaining evening on the occasion of Navruz festival at New Delhi.

Large number of artists from Uzbekistan including a musical group, fashion designer and other creative people were present there to give live performances to the most elite audience of the city.

Sandeep Marwah Chair Indo Uzbekistan Film And Cultural Forum was special guest at the event who welcomed the artists from Uzbekistan. ”I am honored to be here to welcome the renowned dress designers and musicians from Uzbekistan. Soon we will be taking few artists from India to Tashkent also,” said Marwah.

“I extend my best wishes to all of you on the occasion Navruz. It is a chance to celebrate nature, to welcome a new year, and to enjoy flavorful food with friends, neighbors, and family,” said H.E. Farhod Arziev Ambassador of Uzbekistan to India welcoming the entire guest.

IUFCF Supported Embassy of Uzbekistan in Culture Promotion

 

Dr. Sandeep Marwah With H.E. Farhod Arziev

 New Delhi: We are feeling honored to be part of the book release function at Embassy of Uzbekistan which is depicting the important changes in the country with new government,” said Sandeep Marwah Chairman for Indo Uzbekistan Film And Cultural Forum at the book release function.

Earlier a roundtable discussion took place under the title “Uzbekistan: National Development Strategy. Rapid reforms 2017 to 2021” where e Uzbek ambassador to India H.E. Farhod Arziev presented the Hindi edition of the book to every participant.

Cultural diplomacy is  one of the major reforms in the system. We would like to highlight our arts and culture now in a big way. Book release is part of the same series,” said H.E. Farhod Arziev Ambassador of Uzbekistan to India. The event was well covered by Radio Noida 107.4FM and MSTV.

AAFT Scholarship For Student From Uzbekistan

ICMEI Scholarship For Student From Uzbekistan

Noida: ICMEI- International Chamber of Media An Entertainment Industry promised to deliver a scholarship to the deserving student from Uzbekistan under the guidance of Embassy of Uzbekistan to India.

To fulfill the requirement of the MOU of ICMEI with Embassy of Uzbekistan, a scholarship of 3 months course in Production & Direction & TV Journalism in 101th Batch of Asian Academy of Film And Television has been allotted to Khushan Rashidov. The scholarship covers the cost of the course and also the boarding and lodging for three months during the training period.

“I am over whelmed on the arrival of Khushan Rashidov, It has added to better relations of India with Uzbekistan. We will work on the new project soon,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of ICMEI.

IUFCF- Indo Uzbekistan Film And Cultural Forum is marching towards its goal. We are proud of our relationship with India,” added H.E. Farhod Arziev Ambassador of Uzbekistan to India.

Sandeep Marwah Invited to Inaugurate Uzbekistan Culture Days In India

 Marwah at Inauguration of Cultural Week of Uzbekistan

New Delhi: A week full of cultural activities including dance, drama, music, talks were planned by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in India to project the similarities between the culture of two countries.

A grand inauguration function was planned at Pravasi Kendra and few important people were invited to inaugurate the cultural week in the presence of august audience of 300 people from different starta of life by the Ambassador of Uzbekistan to India H.E. Farhod Arziev.

“My trip to Uzbekistan has given me a very clear picture of our relations with Uzbekistan. It was like entering into your home,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios at the   opening function. He narrated all his meetings, associations with institutions in Tashkent and progress in the relations.

Dr. Naresh Trehan heart specialist, Anil Shastri son of former Prime Minister of India Late Lal Bahadur Shastri, Manish Prabhat, Joint Secretary-Central Asian Countries Ministry of External Affairs also spoke on the occasion. The guest of honors also released the 4-volume book on Uzbek language by Professor ShahidTasleem of the JamiaMillia University. The event was followed by well-choreographed dances by Uzbek group.

Sandeep Marwah Covered by Uzbekistan Television

Sandeep Marwah Covered by National Television

Tashkent: The state visit of Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios and International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry was well covered by media of Uzbekistan and India too.

The most popular channel of the country Channel Uzbekistan National TV and Radio Company interviewed Sandeep Marwah on his last day of departure where        Marwah narrated in condensed form the whole visit to Tashkent.

“We are thankful to Tashkent Media and Indian Media for covering this state visit of 18 people in all the mediums of media especially the national television of Uzbekistan,” thanked Marwah for broadcasting Indian Film ‘Ali Baba Chalis Chor’ in the honor of visiting Indian Delegation.

ICMEI has joined hands with Uzbekistan National Television And Radio Company for  further  information and growth. Members of Uzbekistan Television showed interest in AAFT so that few   young technicians can join AAFT for further education in films and Television.

“We are ready to exchange programs with ICMEI and also want our program to be broadcast in India. ICMEI is the correct platform to do so,” said Bakhrom T. Tuychiev Director Tashkent TV Channel.

AAFT Join Hands With Event Management Company in Uzbekistan

SAndeep Marwah of AAFT in Uzbekistan

Tashkent: A well known event management company Inter Tashkent Expo under the leadership of Ms Dildora Zaynutdinova join hands with AAFT to plan further events in Delhi and Tashkent.

The first event which has been planned in Tashkent, is the festival of Indian films. The Embassy of India in Tashkent has promised to support the event. The Ministry of Film and Culture will also be the partner in this festival.

“We are lucky to find out the best event planners in Tashkent and soon we will plan an event in Tashkent. Film festival, a scholarship presentation, Joint production of a short film, exhibition of Arts and paintings in India and Uzbekistan are few in pipe line,” said Sandeep Marwah President of ICMEI.

“We are ready to join hands with the most popular setup of India in education, events and media. We will be able to learn from Marwah Studios,” said Dildora Director of Inter Tashkent Expo.

Tourism Summit by Uzbekistan Cultural Forum at ICMEI

Tourism Summit by ICMEI at Marwah Studios

Noida: A national level tourism Summit was organized by Indo Uzbekistan Film And Cultural Forum in association with Asian Institute of Hospitality and Tourism at Marwah Studios, Noida film city.

“The purpose of the summit is to inform all the tourism industry of India about the growth of the tourism sector in Uzbekistan, our relation with the country and the recent visit of film and media delegation to Tashkent,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and Chair of Indo Uzbekistan Film And Cultural Forum.

“We have very strong historical, political and economical relations with India. IUFCF – Indo Uzbekistan Cultural Forum will enhance our day-to-day dealing between people to people of two countries. Under the leadership of Sandeep Marwah we have achieved a lot in a short period of time. We are liberal in granting visa to Indians so that they can visit beautiful country Uzbekistan for better opportunities,” said H.E. Farod Arziev Ambassador of Uzbekistan to India.

A poster was launched in order to highlight the Tourism and film activities between the two countries. Ashok Tyagi, of ICMEI and Dr. Mohan of AAFT also spoke on the occasion. All the members of the delegation who visited recently were honored with the life membership of INDO Uzbekistan Film And Cultural Forum.

Sandeep Marwah honored and Presented H.E. Farod Arziev with the life membership of International Film And Television Club of Asian Academy of Film And Television in the presence of large number of professionals from film, television, media and tourism fraternity.