Noida: A special poster highlighting the ideology and timeless teachings of Mahatma Gandhi was ceremoniously launched by distinguished dignitaries during the 19th Global Film Festival Noida 2026 at Marwah Studios, Film City, Noida. Presented by the Mahatma Gandhi Forum of Marwah Studios, the initiative celebrated Gandhiji’s enduring message of truth, non-violence, peace and service to humanity.
Dr. Sandeep Marwah, Vice President of the Film Federation of India and Chair of the Mahatma Gandhi Forum of Marwah Studios, emphasised the continuing relevance of Gandhian principles in building a more compassionate and harmonious society. He highlighted the responsibility of cinema, media and the arts to encourage mutual respect, promote peaceful dialogue and inspire younger generations to practise these values in everyday life.
Dr. Marwah also underlined the significance of presenting Gandhiji’s teachings at an international film festival, where creative professionals from diverse backgrounds could reflect on their shared responsibility to advance understanding through storytelling and cultural exchange.
The session brought together personalities from cinema, media, fashion, music, literature and international cultural affairs. Participants included actor Gurucharan Singh; anchor Manu Mirdha; renowned fashion designer Mandira Wirk; actor Garima Jain; journalist Monika Singh; forecaster Bipin Chandra Bhatt; actors Danish Iqbal, Murad Ali and Sahaarsh Shukla; writer Ujjwal Trivedi; renowned music director Shazad Ali; and Alfredo Caldera, Cultural Counsellor, Embassy of Venezuela.
The poster launch added a meaningful dimension to the festival’s cultural programme, connecting the celebration of cinema with Gandhiji’s vision of peaceful coexistence. It reflected the Mahatma Gandhi Forum’s commitment to keeping his teachings alive through art, education and public engagement, alongside Marwah Studios’ guiding philosophy of “Love, Peace and Unity Through Art and Culture.”
