Session on Literature During Pandemic at 6th GLFN

New Delhi: A session was planned during 6^th Global Literary Festival Noida 2020 where it was discussed as  how literature healed people during corona virus Pandemic in last so many months.

“As we are confined within the four walls of our homes under lockdown in the wake of Covid-19, literature helps break the barriers, connecting us across different historical periods and time zones with others who have experienced similar tragedies. More importantly, literature shows us that we have a lot in common with others who are from distant lands and different times, encouraging us to appreciate the fact that we are not the only ones who are dealing with the worldwide devastation wrought by the pandemic,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios.

“ We began to recognize the power of literature to communicate something fresh about our shared experience, something different from simple reporting during this Pandemic. These times also gave us opportunity to read and write what all has been pending in our own mind ,” added Ricardo Berna M, Charge d’ Affairs, Embassy of Panama to India who later also released the poster of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a forum initiated by Marwah Studios and Asian Academy of Arts. Ricardo Berna also released the book titled-‘A Journey Within’ Edited and Compiled by Ms. Hina Gupta.

“Pandemic has given me an another opportunity to finish my new project of feature film as there was no interference  all these days,” said  Dileep Shukla a famous name in Bollywood, is an Indian film writer, predominantly working in Hindi film industry. He is known for writing dialogues for cult films like Andaz Apna Apna and blockbuster films like Ghayal, Damini, Mohra, Dabangg,Dabangg2, Jai Ho and Veeray Ki Wedding.

Renowned poet and writer Daisy Varun and  Sunita Budhiraja also expressed and talk about the subject in detail. Festival director Sushil Bharti conducted the program and also paid vote of thanks.

A session on Regional National Poetry at 6th GLFN

New Delhi: India is a vast country with many developed regional languages, and every language has a huge historical back round and culture associated with it. Global Literary Festival had a special session on regional languages to give respect and importance to every language in India.

“A different language is a different vision of life You can never understand the depth of one language until you understand at least two. You should also keep in mind that one language sets you in a corridor for life and two languages open every door along the way,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios while inaugurating the session on the third day of Global Literary Festival Noida 2020

.“Learning another language is not only learning different words for the same things, but learning another way to think about things,” saidVivek Gautam renowned writer and poet who also conducted the program.

“Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going,” saidDr. B L Gaur who read his poetry in  Brij Bhasha

The popular poets Nand Kumar Jha in Maithili, Ashish Kandhvey in Hindi Poetry, Dr. Amulya Ratan Mahanti in Odia, Dr. Meera Nichle in Marathi, Savita Aseem in Urdu, and Harshvardhan Arya recited opoetry and won the hearts of audience. Sushil Bharti festival director expressed gratitude to the poets from all over India.

Music Recital by Rajinder Prasanna at 6th Global Literary Festival

New Delhi: An electrifying performance by Rajinder Prasanna was the most fascinating part of 6^th Global Literary Festival Noida 2020 on web when the whole World was associated to the festival via different means and modes of social media on the last day of the festival.

The intimation of the festival was sent across to almost million people all over the World, More than 60 countries were participating in a well-designed 12 main and 12 sub events during three days of the festival. Around two hundred thousand people visited the festival where more than seventy thousand viewed the programs.

Sandeep Marwah founder of Noida Film City and President Marwah Studios presented one of the most prestigious Atal Bihari Bajpayee National Award For Promotion of Art And Culture to Rajinder Prasanna for his untiring contribution to art and culture especially to music.

Present on the occasion in the capacity of Chief Guest H.E. Armen Martirosyan Ambassador of Armenia to India said,”Art and culture is the straight link to the heart of people.We must learn to respect the art and culture of other countries. It is another way to learn about people of the country,”.

Rajendra Prasanna is an important figure in the world of Indian music and culture. He is foremost exponent of Bansuri & Shehnai and a celebrated artist recognized for his unique ability to perform on two instruments at a topmost level. It is indeed a very rare skill in the field of Hindustani music. He hails from Benaras and comes from a traditional family of musicians of renowned Benaras Gharana. He preserves, exercises and performs the old traditional music and arts of India which has been retained with his family since many generations.

Felicitated with Grammy Award certificate in 2004, Rajendra Prasanna became an international personality. He has performed across the globe, including appearance at renowned festivals and venues in many different countries of Europe, Asia, America, Africa and Australia such as Edinburgh festival in UK, UNO headquarters in Switzerland and WOMAD festivals in Australia, New Zealand, Sydney Opera House, Melbourne recital centre, Opera de Lyon (France) etc.

Lifetime Achievement Award at 6th Global Literary Festival Noida

New Delhi: The management and jury of awards at 6^th Global Literary Festival Noida 2020 announced two lifetime achievement awards for the giant in literature on the third and final day of the festival.

The first award went to Dr.Mridula Garg. She is an Indian writer who writes in Hindi and English languages. She has published 30 books in Hindi – novels, short story collections, plays and collections of essay – of which she has rendered three into English. She is a recipient of the Sahitya Akademy Award. The award was presented by H.E. Armen Martirosyan Ambassador of Armenia to India.

Her style of writing is unconventional, in the face and gripping. Her novels have won critical and popular acclaim for the audacity of their themes and the lyricism of their style. Her novels and stories have been translated into a number of Indian and foreign languages like German, Czech, Japanese and English. She has been a columnist, writing on environment, women issues, child servitude and literature.

The second award was for Dr. Mamta Kalia. She is a prominent Indian writer known for her invaluable contribution towards literature in form of short stories, plays, novels, essays and poetry. Born in 1940 in Vrindavan, Kalia, 77, received MA in English from Delhi University before taking up lectureship at SNDT University in Mumbai. Kalia has 11 novels to her credit. H.E. Armen Martirosyan Ambassador of Armenia to India congratulated Dr. Mamta while presenting the award.

Dr. Sushil Bharti paid gratitude to both the writers for their deep involvement and huge contribution to the literature. “the presence of Dr. Mridula Garg and Dr. Mamta Kalia has added a lot to the festival. We will be needing your blessings to do bigger and better next time,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah.

The awards were presented by Dr. Sandeep Marwah Founder of Noida Film City and President of Global Literary Festival Noida. The program was broadcasted live. Large number of congratulatory messages were received on web itself. The event was conceived by Asian Academy of Arts & supported by AAFT University and International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry.

Session on Literature Emerged During Pandemic at 6th GLFN

New Delhi: A powerful session took place during the second day of  6^th Global Literary Festival Noida 2020 when writers expressed their desire of writing a lot during last six months of Pandemic related to Non Fiction Literature.

“I have noticed that every newspaper, every blog all over India and abroad is full of non-fiction material. This was the time when writers were stuck to their homes and were also surrounded by hue and cry of pandemic probably influenced by radio and television news and programs and definitely there was only one topic of discussion and that was pandemic. Information and education both have taken over fiction in last six months,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and GLFN.

“The fact is the demand of Non Fiction suddenly immerged from the people. And every writer who wanted to be read by people changed their mode of writing. They were emphasising on the material which has more value during pandemic. Fiction took a back seat and writeups, articles, books on how to live better taken over the market,” said Ashok Arora author and lawyer.

This is a reality, I started talking and writing about motivational subjects, health, spirituality and much more on environment and humanity. The tone changed automatically. This was a big change in literature during pandemic,” said Tanmay Dubey author and Coach.

During the same session a book titled ‘Know Your Unique Self’ written by Jasbir Grover was released by the dignities. Jasbir talked about her book and extended heartiest thanks to Global Literary Festival for giving her an opportunity to be on the international platform.

‘I am amazed by the stature of festival designed by Asian Academy of Arts. GLFN is now inspiration for me to add on more to my work of art promotion. I have been lucky two times to be the Co-Festival Director of this global event. I wish GLFN a very big success,” said Dr. Mridula Tandon, President, Sakshi NGO.

Sushil Bharti Festival Director congratulated the writer on the release of her new book and paid vote of thanks. The event was supported by AAFT University of Media And Arts and International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry. Dr. Sandeep Marwah presented participation certificated to the dignities present there.

Suraj Parkash Marwah Sahitya Ratan Awards Presented at 6th GLFN

 

New Delhi:  The first ever most prestigious newly constituted National level Suraj Parkash Marwah Sahitya Ratan Awards were presented to nine most important and well-known poets, writers, editors, critics and authors on the first day of 6^th Global Literary Festival Noida online for their untiring contribution to the world of literature by Asian Academy of Arts, an art and cultural organization of Marwah Studios.

“A writer is a person for whom writing is more difficult than it is for other people, not because he has to prove someone but he has competition with his own self, to give better than before. I have been saying that it is very important to read, to write and to speak a good language if you want to be a part of mass communication business,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and 6^th GLFN.

Well Known Hindi Writer Geeta Shree, Sudha Om Dhingra, Rashmi Sharma  Jayshree Roy and Vivek Mishra, Well Known English Poet & Author Lily Swarn,  Well Known Hindi Poet Rashmi Bhardwaj, Well known Hindi Poet and Editor Ashish Kandhvey and   Fiction Writer & Critic Rakesh Bihari were the recipient of Suraj Parkash Marwah Sahitya Ratan Awards of Asian Academy of Arts

The awards were jointly presented to the awardees by Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chancellor of AAFT University of Media And Arts and Pratap Sehgal senior writer and well-known playwright during the event.

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you, writer converts that fire into poetry, drama etc with the help of pen and paper. Good writing is remembering detail. Most people want to forget. Don’t forget things that were painful or embarrassing or silly. Turn them into a story that tells the truth. There is no rule on how to write. Sometimes it comes easily and perfectly: sometimes it’s like drilling rock and then blasting it out with charges,” said Pratap Sehgal renowned senior writer.

Every awardee spoke about their journey to success. They also expressed their gratitude to Asian Academy of Arts for selecting them for this esteemed award.

The event was supported by AAFT University of Media And Arts , International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry and World Peace Development  And Research Foundation. Festival Director Sushil Bharti conducted the program and also paid vote f thanks.

Urdu Mushaira at 6th Global Literary Festival Noida

New Delhi: “Urdu poetry took the final decisive position in 17th century when Mughals had established their dominion. It was thought by the legends of early India that Shairy should be recited in a gathering of minds with sufficient understanding of the language, so that they may enjoy, criticise, and ultimately appreciate what was recited. Mushaira is a poetic symposium,” expressed Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and Global Festival introducing the format of one of the literary functions in India to the audience waiting for this cultural event online.

“6^th Global Literary festival has given us bigger strength. When we can perform in Pandemic definitely we can do much better in the normal days. Global Literary festival has turned out to be the biggest event in last six months. Enjoy the Urdu poetry, Only the very weak-minded refuse to be influenced by literature and poetry. I have always realised that painting  is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen,” said Sandeep Marwah initiating the Urdu Mushaira.

Renowned national poets Urmila Madhav, Shakeel Jamali, Pankaj Abhiraj, Hina Rizvi Haider, Rizwana Iqra and Abhiskek Ambar recited the poetry and created a wonderful environment of love and compassion through their powerful poetry. The poets also entertained the demands of  audience.

Later Sandeep Marwah presented every poet a participation certificate of 6^th GLFN. The event was supported by International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry and AAFT University of Media And Arts. The Program was conducted by Sushil Bharti of Asian Academy of Arts.

6th Global Literary Festival Is A Real Platform For Poets

 

New Delhi: “We are definitely over and above all those who are still thinking of organising a program online. We have informed more than 6lakh people about the 6^th Global Literary Festival Noida 2020, 60 countries are participating and supporting the festival and more than 200 writers, poets and artists will get an opportunity to express themselves in three days from 17^th to 19^th September,” said Sandeep Marwah President of AAFT University of Media And Arts & GLFN.

“The purpose is to spread the word of love peace and unity through art and culture. Poetry is ordinary language raised to the Nth power. Poetry is boned with ideas, nerved and blooded with emotions, all held together by the delicate, tough skin of words. Poetry is emotion put into measure. The emotion must come by nature, but the measure can be acquired by art,” added Sandeep Marwah to start a poetry session by renowned poets of the nation.

Well known national writers and poets like Bhawna Tiwari, Malvika Hariom, Ashok Pankaj, Shashikant Yadav, Suresh Awasthi expressed themselves through their work of art. The poetry session was well appreciated by audience. Senior writer and poetess  Dr. Rama Singh not only read her poems but also Moderated the program.

Sushil Bharti, Festival Director extended thanks on behalf of Asian Academy of Arts. The event was designed by International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry and supported by AAFT University of Media And Arts.

6th Global Literary Festival Noida 2020 Inaugurated on Line

New Delhi: Long awaited 3day cultural extravaganza the 6^th Global Literary Festival Noida 2020 inaugurated by H.E. Carlos Polo Ambassador of Peru to India online in the presence of more than six thousand people anxiously waiting at different formats of social media on 17^th September at 12.00 noon.

“Art and culture Is the only way to bring the whole world together. We may have different ideologies, political, social and economic goals but emotions still remain the same. We are happy that today we are beginning with 6^th Global Literary Festival which will give you enough to inform, educate and to entertain,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and GLFN 2020 declaring festival open with Love, Peace and Unity through Literature as theme of the program.

“The principal of art is not to portray but to evoke, it evokes the mystery without which World cannot exists. The first step to controlling your world is to control your culture. To model and demonstrate the kind of world you demand to live in. to write the books, make the music. shoot the films, paint the art. I wish the organizers a very effective and powerful festival,” said H.E, Carlos Polo Ambassador of Peru to India while inaugurating the festival.

Aakashditya Lama film maker and Script writer known for his films like Tauba Tera Jalwa, Chanda Mama Dur Ke, Nani Teri Morni, From The Land of Kamasutra, etc. congratulated ICMEI and Asian Academy of Arts on its sixth edition of festival and shared his experiences of Indian Film Industry. He guides and said that, ”To create one’s world in any of the arts takes courage,”.

Pawan Kumar IAS writer and Special Secretary, Language Department Govt. of U.P. motivated all the writers to come forward and participate in these kind of events as these events are the best showcases of art and culture especially writing. “Throw your dreams into space like a kite, and you do not know what it will bring back, a new life, a new friend, a new love, a new country,” respect all arts he said.

Renowned author & poet  Shailendra Sail whose popular books like Tanha Saya, Smiritiyon Ka Baaiskop, Kavita Main Sabkuch Sambhav, etc. said, ”An Art is an effort to create, beside the real world, a more humane world.” He emphasised on literary festivals and congratulated that even during pandemic a festival of that stature, Asian Academy of Arts could organize.

To give respect to the great leader and political activist a Poster of Ram Manohar Lohiya was launched from the stage of Asian Academy of Arts by all the dignities present there. A book titled ‘Swatantrata Senani Shri Ramesh Mehta’ written by  Poornima Roy was also released. Festival Director Sushil Bharti paid vote of thanks. GLFN was supported by International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry and AAFT University of Media And Arts.

6th Global Literary Festival Noida 2020 Announced

6th Global Literary Festival Noida

New Delhi: One of the most important event of Marwah Studios and North India Global Literary Festival Noida 2020 is now going to present all its events on Web. The festival has announced 17^th to 19^th September as its dates of celebration.

“We are pleased to announce the dates of our forth coming Global Literary Festival Noida 2020 on 17^th to 19^th September. Owning to presence of the pandemic Covid 19 the festival will be available to literature lovers on web and other social medias,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Global Literary Festival and Marwah Studios.

Like every year AAFT University of Media And Arts will host the festival and Asian Academy of Arts will present the show. Many national and foreign organizations have already started showing interest in the festival.

“This time we are going to be on net like many other international festival all over the World. I am sure the reach will be much bigger than even last year. Till today the venue used to be the famous Marwah Studios which obliviously we will be missing this time,” said Dr. Sushil Bharti Festival Director.