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| Indo Azerbaijan Film And Cultural Forum Launched |
Noida: The Azerbaijani-Indian relations
are old and mature. Many big personalities including former President of India Dr
S Radhakrishnan, former Prime Minister J L Nehru have visited Baku in the past.
Eminent Azeri artist R Behbudov also promoted Azeri music and art in both
countries.
“From the times of the Silk route which
connected Azerbaijan with India there are many evidences which support the past
ties. Some Hindu temples as symbol of the old connections are also found in
Baku. Historical interactions are still remembered by the people in
Azerbaijan,” said H.E. Jeyhun Aliyev Charge D’ Affaires of Azerbaijan in India
while inaugurating the first ever Indo Azerbaijan Film And Cultural Forum of
ICMEI at Noida Film City.
“Cultural ties between Azerbaijan and
India are close. The eminent Persian poet Nizami Ganjavi was well known from
the times of Amir Khusrau,. Some other important names are Rashid Behbudov, a
famous singer who was also friend of the Indian actor Raj Kapoor.,” added H.E.
Jeyhun Aliyev while addressing the large audience at Marwah Studios.
An event to celebrate Indo Azerbaijan
relations was held at Marwah Studios in association with Asian Academy of Film
And Television at Noida Film City. The Charged d’ Affaires honored and nominated Sandeep Marwah
President of Marwah Studios as the Honorary Chairperson of the forum. In return
Marwah also presented the Patron ship of the forum to H.E. Jeyhun Aliyev.
“The forum will work towards bringing
people of both the countries together through art and culture,” said Ashok
Tyagi Secretary General of International Chamber of Media And Entertainment
Committee.
“The work which Sandeep Marwah is
doing is a clear support to Ministry of
External Affairs, Information and Broadcasting, Ministry of HRD and Art and
Culture,” said Henna Anzi former Diplomat from Israel. Prof. V.S. Kanan Dean
AAFT presented the vote of thanks.
The screening of films followed the
event from Azerbaijan. The two-day festival of films from Azerbaijan showcased
four different films including a documentary depicting art and culture of the
country.
