Noida: First time ever International Women’s Film Forum instituted a National Award after the name of great freedom fighter, poet and a lady who initiated Asian Unity- Dr. Sarojni Naidu here at Noida Film City in a grand function, originated by ICMEI- International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry.
A Committee of 52 working women from different strata of life from all over India were rolled in today to work on this national event including nominating awardees for the final day to be held at Vigyan Bhawan in few weeks time.
“ What a great initiative by Sandeep Marwah who has always been pioneer and innovative in his works. It is my privilege and honor to be part of this great national event to launch an award after the name of great leader of our country Dr. Sarojni Naidu†said Vimla Batham MLA Noida, UP Vidhan Sabha.
“Dr Sarojni Naidu has been rated as ‘Nightingale of India’. She was the first woman to become the Governor of Indian State. She awakened the women of India, brought them out of the kitchen. She traveled from state to state, city after city and asked for the rights of the women. She re-established self esteem within the women of India. Her journey to success is a source of inspiration for every one,†said Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios and ICMEI.
International Women’s Film Forum has been created by Sandeep Marwah to promote women of all segments of life and give them a political, social and economical equality and stability in the World.
Later Sandeep Marwah honored all the 52 women with the life membership of IWFF-International Women’s Film Forum and a memento projecting Dr. Sarojni Naidu Sketch.
Sardar Patel Forum, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Forum, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Forum, Mahatma Gandhi Forum, Sarvepalli Dr. Radhakrishnan Forum and Shakespeare Society supported the event.
