Noida: Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President of Marwah Studios, Founder of Noida Film City and Chancellor of AAFT University of Media & Arts, extended an invitation to celebrated actor Shabana Azmi and renowned poet, lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar to attend as Chief Guests and inaugurate the forthcoming Global Literary Festival Noida in November.

During a warm and memorable meeting, Dr. Marwah expressed his deep respect for their remarkable contributions to Indian cinema, literature, art and culture. Javed Akhtar accepted the invitation in principle, with arrangements for their participation to be finalised.

Dr. Marwah described the meeting as a cherished occasion and a wonderful opportunity to spend time with two distinguished creative personalities whose work has inspired generations. He expressed the hope that their presence at the festival would encourage young writers, artists and students to explore the relationship between literature, cinema and society.

The forthcoming 12th Global Literary Festival Noida will celebrate the power of words, creative expression and cultural dialogue. The invitation reflects Dr. Marwah’s commitment to bringing leading voices from the arts into meaningful interaction with emerging talent and strengthening the spirit of “Love, Peace and Unity Through Art and Culture.”