Nicaragua Ambassador H.E. Nadeska Imara Cuthbert Carlson Honoured with Hindi Cinema Samarthak Award Noida. October 2026: The Hindi Cinema Samman Samiti has selected H.E. Ms. Nadeska Imara Cuthbert Carlson, Ambassador of Nicaragua to India, for the prestigious Hindi Cinema Samarthak Award, in recognition of her support for Indian cinema and her role in strengthening cultural relations between India and Nicaragua.
The recognition was announced during the 19th Global Film Festival Noida 2026 at Marwah Studios, Film City, Noida. Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President of the Global Film Festival Noida and Chair of the Hindi Cinema Samman Samiti, presented the Ambassador with the festival memento as a mark of appreciation and friendship.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Sandeep Marwah said, “The establishment of the Indo-Nicaragua Film and Cultural Forum is just the beginning of building strong and meaningful relations between our two countries through cinema, art, and culture. Indian cinema enjoys a global presence, and we believe that cultural exchange can bring nations closer, encourage mutual understanding, and create new opportunities for collaboration. We look forward to strengthening this relationship through joint initiatives and cultural programmes.”
The Hindi Cinema Samarthak Award recognises distinguished international personalities who appreciate, encourage, and support Hindi cinema and its contribution to global cultural understanding. Through this initiative, the Hindi Cinema Samman Samiti seeks to acknowledge the role of diplomats and cultural leaders in expanding the reach of Indian cinema across international boundaries.
The formation of the Indo-Nicaragua Film and Cultural Forum represents an important step towards promoting film cooperation, cultural exchanges, artistic interaction, and people-to-people connections between India and Nicaragua.
The honour presented to H.E. Ms. Nadeska Imara Cuthbert Carlson reflects the growing importance of cinema as a bridge between cultures and reinforces the commitment of the Global Film Festival Noida and the Hindi Cinema Samman Samiti to advancing international friendship through creative expression. The initiative is guided by the philosophy of “Love, Peace and Unity Through Art & Culture,” highlighting cinema’s enduring power to connect nations and strengthen diplomatic and cultural relationships.