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Noida: “Never seen so much of depth in the photographs, the portraits of top personalities of the World. This is the quality work and many photography lovers will learn from Henryk” said Ketan Mehta renowned film director inaugurating the exhibition of portraits by Polish Photographer at 8th Global Film Festival Noida 2015.

“We must congratulate you for your superior works which you have presented here. They are real piece of art” said H.E. Milan Hovorka Ambassador of Czech Republic to India.

“Global Film Festival is the right platform to exhibit these kind of photographs. The artist will get his share of appreciation from the international audience” added H.E. Demetrios A. Theophylactou High Commissioner Cyprus High Commission in India.

Pankaj K Singh, Mukta Godse renowned film artist, Donal Bisth television actress and alumni of ASMS, festival director Ashok Tyagi also spoke on the subject. Later Sandeep Marwah Festival President extended his vote of thanks to all the dignities present there.

Noida: The five times world record holder in media and entertainment Sandeep Marwah has been nominated as the Chairperson of newly constituted Indo Cyprus Film And Cultural Forum on the first day of 8th Global Film Festival Noida 2015.

Sandeep Marwah who has recently been also bestowed upon a tittle of World Cultural Minister and World Peace Ambassador by the delegates from all over the World, will take the charge of this new organization too.

“We have full confidence in Sandeep Marwah and his team. His experience and deep interest in culture will support this organization and we all will be able to give new energy to the development of relationship between two countries” said
H.E. Demetrios A. Theophylactou, High Commissioner of Cyprus to India.

The event was attended by some of the renowned people like Mukesh Bhatt, Ketan Mehta, Mugdha Godse, Donal Bisht, Ashok Tyagi and Ketan Desai with International Guests – H.E. Milan Hovorka from the Czech Republic and large film, TV and media professionals and film students.

Noida: “Relations between India and Cyprus have been traditionally very close and friendly. Archbishop Makarios had the highest respect for Mahatma Gandhi and Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and was deeply appreciative of the support rendered by India to the struggle of Cyprus against British colonial rule” reminded H.E. Demetrious A. Theophylactou on the inauguration of Indo Cyprus Film And Cultural Forum on the occasion of 8th Global Film Festival Noida 2015 at Noida Film City.

“Cyprus too has supported India on many issues and remains one of India’s dependable friends. The warmth of these relations has been kept alive by high level visits from both sides” said Sandeep Marwah who has been nominated as the Chairperson of ICFCF.

The historical event took place in the presence of H.E. Milan Hovorka Ambassador of Czech Republic to India, Ketan Mehta renowned Director, Mukta Godse popular cine artist, Ashok Tyagi film director, Donal Bisth TV actress, Henryk Pietkiewicz polish Photographer and Pankaj K Singh from Department of ravanue Government of India.

Noida: 8th Global Film Festival feels honored in presenting Global Cinema Award to Ketan Mehta for his untiring contribution to cinema announced Ashok Tyagi festival director of 8th GFFN.

Sandeep Marwah Festival President, H.E. Milan Hovorka Ambassador of Czech Republic to India, H.E. Demetrios A. Theophylactou High Commissioner Cyprus High Commission handed over the award to the popular director of Indian film industry.

Ketan Mehta is a well known film director and has been associated with films likeBhavni Bhavai, Holi, Mirch Masala, Hero Hiralal, Maya Memsaab, Sardar Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India, Aar Ya paar, Mangal Pandey: The Rising, Tere Mere Phere, Rang Rasiya and Manjhi: The Mountain Man. He has also been directing television programs.

Noida: 8th Global Film Festival Noida 2015 is honored in presenting Global Cinema Award to Mukta Godse for her sincere contribution to cinema announced Ashok Tyagi Festival Director. Sandeep Marwah Festival President H.E. Milan Hovorka Ambassador of Czech Republic to India and H.E. Demetrios A. Theophylactou High Commissioner Cyprus handed over the award to her in the presence of huge crowd of film lovers at Marwah Studio, Noida Film City.

Mugdha Godse is an Indian actress and model who appears in Bollywood films. A former model, Godse was a semi-finalist at the Femina Miss India 2004 competition. She made her acting debut in Madhur Bhandarkar ‘s2008 film, Fashion. She was one of the judges in a Marathi reality show, Marathi Paul Padte Pudhe.

She has worked in films like All the Best Fun Begins, Jail, Help, Oh God Sare Hain Fraud, Gali Gali Chor Chor, Will You Marry Me, Heroin, Sahib Biwi Aur Gangster Returns, Satyagarh- Democracy Under Fire, Kaagaz Ke Fools, Bezuban Ishq and many more TV serials.

Noida: A well acclaimed feature film Manjhi – The Mountain Man was the first film of 8th Global Film Festival Noida 2015 inaugurated by Mukesh Bhatt and ketan Mehta himself.

The feature film Manjhi is a 2015 Indian biographical film, based on the life of Dashrath Manjhi, widely known as the “Mountain Man”, was a poor labourer in Gehlaur village, near Gaya in Bihar, India, who carved a path 9.1 metres (30 ft) wide and 110 metres (360 ft) long through a hill 7.6 metres (25 ft) using only a hammer and chisel. Ketan Mehta, jointly produced by Viacom 18 Motion Pictures, directs the film and NFDC India Upon release the film received positive critical acclaim.

“It is a proud moment for me to present my film as the first film of the festival. The film has already brought many laurels to India” said Ketan Mehta the director of the film.

“Film festivals are the ambassadors of the culture of the country. You exchange a lot through these films” said Sandeep Marwah President of the festival. “It is a wonderful time for film lovers to enjoy the films in real film environment” added Mukesh Bhatt. Ashok Tyagi festival director, Sushil Bharti Director ICMEI, Dr. A.K.Srivastava Director General ASMS were also present there.

“Call him a child prodigy, an innovator or one of the finest artist in India,Kapil Kapoor has carved a niche for himself in the art world and is amongst the leading sculpture designers in India” Sandeep Marwah introduced Kapil Kapoor to the guest of 8th Global Film Festival Noida 2015 at the inauguration of exhibition at Noida Film City.

“Be it murals or sculptures, Kapoor’s installations are the master pieces that not only gives a reflection of innovation and reinvention of tribal art but also depicts a story in such a way that anyone can understand it” added Satish Anand of Asian Academy of Arts.

Mukesh Bhatt, Ketan Mehta, Mugdha Godse, Donal Bisht, Ashok Tyagi with International Guests – H.E. Milan Hovorka from the Czech Republic, H.E. Demetrios from Cyprus, Mongolian star Mungunzul Amgalanbaatar and the Polish photographer Henryk Pietkiewicz inaugurated the exhibition.

For over seven years of training and support by his family, Kapoor set off on his journey all alone to make something big and taking the family legacy forward. Mr. Hardy from France that taught him various techniques, academics and crafts.

Exhibition of Aman Chotani Inaugurated at 8th Global Film Festival

Noida: The distinguished guest of 8th Global Film Festival Noida 2015 at Marwah Studio inaugurated an exhibition of photographs by Aman Chotani on the first day of the festival.

“The exhibition of photographs has reminded us the importance of still photography in Cinema. On every occasion we have still photography in our cinema activities write from muhurat shot to marketing” said Mukesh Bhatt inaugurating the exhibition.

Photographs are the everlasting memories. One picture is equal to 1000 words said Sandeep Marwah introducing the department of still photography to the guests present on the occasion.

Mukta Godse renowned film artist, Donal Bisth television actress and alumni of ASMS, H.E. Milan Hovorka Ambassador of Czech Republic to India, H.E. Demetrios A. Theophylactou High Commissioner Cyprus High Commission, Ketan Mehta renowned film director and festival director Ashok Tyagi were also present there at the inauguration.

Aman Chotani an alumnus of ASMS is a professional travel and adventure photographer based in New Delhi He began as an assistant to National Geographic Photographer Louis Kleynhans and after a year he ventured on out on his own. He quickly began exploring the world documenting travel, culture, and life and eventually moved back to New Delhi where he opened his own photographic studio.

Global Film Festival has become real Ambassador of Indian Art And Culture. It has started attracting delegates from all over the world to be part of biggest festival of the biggest film industry of the World” said Dr. Mahesh Sharma Minister for Art & Culture, Civil Aviation and Tourism, Government of India send his wishes for the 8th Global Film Festival Noida 2015 at Noida Film City.

“We must plan a film council under the umbrella of Government of India where all film related discussions can take place and the biggest film industry can be promoted to the best” said Mukesh Bhatt renowned film Director

Film festivals are the best source of national and international integration. We are promoting love, peace and unity through cinema and GFFN has been successful in its purpose,” said Sandeep Marwah President of GFFN welcoming the guests.

“We have one religion and that is entertainment. Indian film industry is popular all over the world for its song, drama and music,” added Mukta Godse renowned actress and former Miss India.
“We are always impressed by the size and involvement of Indians with film business. We salute to the entertainment industry,” said H.E. Milan Hovorka Ambassador of Czech Republic to India.
“What a pleasure to be part of this most energetic and enthusiastic film festival of the country, where anyone will get charged. I am happy that festival has grown so big,” said Ketan Mehta renowned film Director.

“Marwah Studio has generated new energy in North of India, their deep participation in cinema activities has changed the color of North film industry” said H.E. Demetrios A. Theophylactou High Commissioner, Cyprus High Commission.

I am back home, this is my alma Mater. We have learned a lot from this institution. No film school in the World has ever designed such a huge film event for their students. We are lucky,” said Donal Bisht former student of ASMS.

The festival has designed 52 events inclusive of workshops, master classes, seminars, interactions, and entertainment program, fashion shows and award function. The screening has been divided into 9 segments of foreign Cinema, Retrospective of Manmohan Desai, Indian Contemporary Cinema, Romania Focus Country, AAFT Films, ASMS Films, films on Disability, Children section and Competition films.

Film lovers and film professionals and delegates from more than 30 countries have so far been registered for the festival. GFFN is the biggest festival of this side of the World.

New Delhi: The most commanding journalistic organization- International Journalism Centre a body of more than 25000 media professionals join hands with 8th Global Film Festival Noida 2015 from 17th to 19th Nov.

“It is a matter of great pride that a commanding organization like International Journalism Centre is supporting the cause extended by Global Film Festival and that is ‘Love, Peace And Unity Through Art And Culture’.” Said Sandeep Marwah President of GFFN.

The day to day affair of 8th Global Film Festival will be sent to the international press so that large number of journalists all over the World can understand the purpose and the efforts put in to bring in unity through Cinema.

More than one lac twenty five thousand journalists are going to be intimated about the 8th Global Film Festival Noida and its all social related programs.