8th Atal Bihari Vajpayee National Award for Promotion of Art and Culture Inaugurated During 11th Global Literary Festival Noida at Marwah Studios. Noida, October 2025: The 8th Atal Bihari Vajpayee National Award for the Promotion of Art and Culture was inaugurated with grandeur and reverence during the 11th Global Literary Festival Noida 2025 at Marwah Studios, Film City, Noida. The event paid rich tribute to the late Prime Minister of India, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, an iconic leader, statesman, and poet whose legacy continues to inspire generations across India and the world.
The prestigious ceremony was graced by Mr. Sujeet Kumar Mishra, Secretary General, Election Commission of India; Dr. Prem Bhardwaj ‘Gyanbhikhshu’, Renowned Author; Dr. B. L. Gaur, Renowned Author; and Dr. Neeraj A. Sharma, Hon. Consul General of Palau. The occasion was marked by a deep sense of pride, emotion, and commitment to the ideals Vajpayee stood for—culture, unity, peace, and artistic expression.
Addressing the distinguished gathering, Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President of Marwah Studios and Chancellor of AAFT University, spoke passionately about his personal association and cherished interactions with the late Prime Minister. “Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji was not only a great leader but also a philosopher, poet, and visionary who valued art, culture, and literature as the soul of our nation. It gives me immense pride to share that this is the first national award in the country constituted in his name, honoring his unparalleled contribution to India’s cultural and literary heritage,” said Dr. Marwah.
All the dignitaries present at the event fondly recalled their memories and experiences with Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, reflecting on his humility, poetic brilliance, and his unwavering commitment to national development through peace and inclusivity.
The award, instituted by Marwah Studios and supported by ICMEI – International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry, continues to celebrate individuals and institutions contributing significantly to the promotion of Indian art, culture, and literature—values that Vajpayee ji upheld throughout his life.
The ceremony, held as part of the 11th Global Literary Festival Noida 2025, once again reaffirmed Marwah Studios’ leadership in blending art, culture, and creative excellence on a global platform.
S.No. | Documentary Name | Director | Country | Duration | Awards | |
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1 | The Beret on My Head | Mr. Shiv Shakti (Director) | India | 21:56 mins | ||
2 | ONE SIDED LOVE | Harry Khalsa, Kahanikar Saromi (Director) | India | 18:25 mins | ||
3 | If the Indian Army would have got 10 days, Pakistan's illegally occupied Kashmir (POW) would have been India's | Neeraj Rajput | India | 11:50 mins | ||
4 | How Indian Navy took revenge of Pakistan's attack on one of the auspicious places revered by our India, Dwarka (attacked by Pakistan during 1965 war) in '71 war. | Neeraj Rajput | India | 32:50 mins | ||
5 | Matarife The Movie | Paula Pardo (Line Producer), Daniel Mendoza Leal | Colombia | 01:59:26 | Best Editing | |
6 | Shadow offering | Direction and photography: Antonio García | Venezuela | 20:33 mins | ||
7 | LAS PUPUSAS | Hector Mojica | El Salvador | 33:22 mins | Best Cinematography | |
8 | "Ellas crean" (They create) | Lourdes de los Santos | Cuba | 59:72 mins | ||
9 | India-South Korea: Endearing Ties | भारत-कोरिया: दिलों के तार | South Korea | 28:43 mins | |||
10 | ALGERIA SEEN FROM THE SKY | Yann Arthus-Bertrand and Yazid Tizi | Algeria | 1.5 hrs | ||
11 | Ayoub | Ajwad Jaradat | Palestine | 23:37 mins | Best Ideation | |
12 | Ankos Masquerade Street Festival | Ohene | Ghana | 09:19 mins | ||
13 | Mag Fete | Ahmat Yaya Abbas | Chad | 14:27 mins | ||
14 | Aitmatovdun Aalamy | Bakyt Karagulov | Kyrgyzstan | 1:02:53 | Best Cinematography | |
15 | El Nino Del Plumo | Rodrigo Herrera Rubio | Chile | 10:02 mins | Special Jury Mention | |
16 | The Inimitable Baltic Way | Laura Paukste | Lithuania | 27:17 mins | Best Editing | |
17 | El Encierro | Santiago Maza and Santiago Fabregas | Mexico | 1h 19m | ||
18 | La Matamoros | Delfina Vidal | Panama | 1h | ||
19 | Fidel | Estela Bravo | Cuba | 3h 26m | ||
20 | Haebaragi- Brand School Things and Children/Taekwan Do Everybody Likes | DPR Korea | 02:25 mins | |||
21 | The Inca - Cities in the Cloud | Paul Cooper | Peru | |||
22 | Legend of Kharibulbul | Mikael Silkberg | Azerbaijan | 40:52 mins | Best Ideation | |
23 | La Primera Dama De La Revolution | Andrea Kalin | Costa Rica | 1:11:00 | ||
24 | Morocco's Bollywood Dream | Abdeliah El Jaouhary | Morocco | 45:51 mins | ||
25 | Home to Sixteen UNESCO World Heritage Sites | Ethiopia | 29:52 mins | |||
26 | Arando En La Memoria-Plowing Into Memory | Goar Sánchez | Venezuela | 50:03 mins | ||
27 | Story of Jingdezhen and Me | Chen Yunmei | China | 09:00 mins | Best Script Writing | |
28 | Jigme Singye Wangchuk National Park | Kinley Penjor | Bhutan | 13:48 mins | ||
29 | El Salvador Untamed | Nigel Marven | El Salvador | 50:59 mins | Best Documentary | |
30 | Rakshak | Emad Shaikh | India | 46:29 mins | Special Jury Mention | |
31 | Under The Same Sky | Sutapa Das Choudhury | India | 26:24mins | ||
32 | RE BASOTHO! | Justice Motsamai | Lesotho | 56:59mins | ||
33 | BHAGIRATH THE SANDMAN | Dr. Satyam Bhaskar | India | 23:50mins | ||
34 | THE INFLUENCE OF CULTURE IN MY LIFE | Dimple Salwan | India | 22:25mins | ||
35 | DEVI MEMORIES | Dimple Salwan | India | 09:01mins | ||
36 | Let us understand Autism | Neeta Banga | India | 28:46mins | ||
37 | Lithium Batteries (the flip side of technology) | Amit Kumar Sonker | India | 07:23mins | ||
38 | Jungle Jigsaw: The Uncanny Mystery | Nitisha Kaila | India | 09:02mins | ||
39 | Abhivyanjana | Neha Dutta | India | 09:51mins | ||
40 | The Saga of a Braveheart | Maya Chandra | India | 49mins | Best Script writing | |
41 | Dr.Rajkumar : An Analysis of a Phenomenon | Maya Chandra | India | 55 minutes | ||
42 | The Krishna Cosmic Circle of life | Maya Chandra | India | 25 minutes | Best Documentary | |
43 | Jainism-Ancient Religion, Modern Relevance | Maya Chandra | India | 27.5 minutes | Special Jury Mention | |
44 | Loin Loom-Weaving in Arunachal Pradesh | Maya Chandra | India | 28 minutes | ||
45 | Borders Create Widows | Maya Chandra | India | 19 minutes | ||
46 | Two Lives, 2 Stories - Pompe Foundation | Maya Chandra | India | 7:50 minutes | ||
47 | Tiranga | Maya Chandra | India | 6:40 minutes | Best Cinematography | |
48 | Laments of the Past | Maya Chandra | India | 6:24 minutes | ||
49 | Aharya | Maya Chandra | India | 15:25 minutes | ||
50 | The Valley of Love | Maya Chandra | India | 15 minutes | ||
51 | PEACE NOTES: THE JOURNEY OF AN ORCHESTRA | Maya Chandra | India | 22:48 minutes | Best Script Writing | |
52 | Chuvannavanampady | Joseph Mundackal | India | 14:57 minutes | ||
53 | MADELET | Nebil Özgentürk | Türkiye | 46:51 minutes | ||
54 | Under the Walnut Tree | Begüm Aksoy | Türkiye | 23:08 minutes | ||
55 | Abhyudaya: The Rise of Future | Siddhi Singh | India | 09:49 minutes | ||
56 | मिट्टी की खुशबू राष्ट्र मुहिम | Hira Amit Rohilla | India | 07:10 minutes | ||
57 | Paakhi | Aditya Awasthi | India | 12:51 minutes | Best Documentary & Best Ideation | |
58 | Documentary on Umhang Lake | Cassandra Rimaia Pajat | India | 14:19 minutes | Best Editing | |
59 | Prof. Dr. Parin Somani’s Care for Humanity | Dr. Parin Somani | India | 04:58 minutes | ||
60 | Prof. Dr. Parin Somani’s Care for Humanity | Dr. Parin Somani | India | 19:54 minutes | ||
61 | HORONA DURANLAR (A JOURNEY TO THE BLACKSEA) |
Bahriye Kabadayı Dal | Türkiye | 49 minutes | ||
62 | THE UNKNOWN STORY OF FATMA KAYACI | Orahan Tekeoglu | Türkiye | 40:04 minutes | ||
63 | Independencia 100 POR 100 | Daniel Camargo | Brazil | 1:23 hrs |
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