The coveted TROPHY and ultimate face of NIFF

2nd Nashik International Film Festival has ended and the dust has settled in the town of Nashik, but the evershining trophy that took everybody by surprise is not to be forgotten and it would be making every small and big film maker, short film director, documentary film maker eager to have this piece of beauty on their desk, showcase, library stand or next to their photo in bedroom.

Nashik International Film Festival has brought the small town of Nashik known for its sacred places and historic monuments into the world limelight when the International awards got underway.

The France, Czech Republic, London, Chile, U.S, Argentina based film makers had sent their entries to this festival. The beautiful dance troops, electrifying speeches, comical moments and great showmanship brought alive the town and gave it much more diginity of International standards.

Nashik would now be a destination looked upon by the future film makers vying to get their name etched on this beautiful trophy in golden letters and have a feeling of pride. Yes! PRIDE OF NASHIK awards were also given to the most acclaimed filmmaker, artist and upcoming artist in the cinema industry, who by their virtue of acting brought name and fame to this beautiful Nashik city.

The trophy as it stands tall with the face of legendary Dadasaheb Phalke - Father of Indian cinema and host of other bodies supporting the noble cause of felicitating and bringing the enthusiasm in young crowd to make a mark for themselves in the Indian Cinema Industry.

NIFF GLIMPSES

Some of the best Glimpses of Nashik International Film Festival. Please contact Mr. Mukesh Kaneri for more details mkaneri@gmail.com, info@niffindia.com

The man behind NIFF against all ODDS!!! MUKESH KANERI

Mukesh Kaneri needs no introduction, he is an institution in himself when it comes to anything related with the Media, Modelling, Films, Film Clubs and Film Festival. He is the modern day messiah for all the young and budding film makers in the country who look towards this city which gave birth to the Father of Indian Cinema "Chitrapat Maharishi Dadasaheb Phalke".

He has started the International Film festival under the guidance from Shri Chhaganraoji Bhujbal and other emminet personalities. Mukesh Kaneri is dealing with the difficulties which Dadasaheb Phalke faced to educate the people about Films and its impact on the society and Mukesh Kaneri is taking it a step ahead and giving the due credit to all the people who put their hard work, effort, sincerity and devotion in creating an ultimate cinema for the masses.

We salute our Festival Director and NIFF Founder. 3 Cheers for Mukesh for making sure this event successfully completes inspite of all odds.

Cheers!!!

NIFF Team

LIFETIME ACHIEVMENT AWARD goes to ASHA PAREKH

Asha Parekh the yesteryears actress and the heartthrob of millions got the 2nd Nashik International Film Festival organized Dadasaheb Phalke Janmabhumi Puraskar for Lifetime Achievement in the Indian Cinema.

Asha Parekh ruled the heart of the millions and here she is seen with the glittering trophy being presented to her by the Dy CM and NIFF Chief Patron Shri Chhaganraoji Bhujbal.

Asha Parekh remembered her years of association with Nashik and that her love for Shirdi Saibaba would make her travel through this picturesque town of Nashik. We wish her good luck and great health and we look ahead to her guidance in making this festival as one of India's most popular festival in next coming years.

Cheers!!!

NIFF Team

LIFETIME ACHIEVMENT AWARD goes to DHARMENDRA.

Dharmendra holding the Dadasaheb Phalke Janabhoomi Puraskar awarded to him by METRO FOUNDATION OF INDIA at the 2nd Nashik International Film Festival held in Nashik.

The small town has suddenly livened up after having this superstar receive the ultimate award in every actor's lifetime. Dharmendra received it with affection and so much love that he had tears in his eyes, recalling the past era when he did his shootings in this small Nashik city.

We wish Dharmendra all the success and health to stay fit and work longer and be within our hearts.

Cheers!!!

NIFF Team

FRANCE film gets the BEST INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM award.

The Writer, a film sent by France based Gabriele Brennen won the Best International Short Film award at the recently concluded Nashik International Film Festival. The award titled as Golden Camera Award in the memory of Late Dadasaheb Phalke (Father of Indian Film Industry) carries a Govt. of Maharashtra sponsored cash prize of INR 50,000 and trophy from Metro Foundation of India.

Entire NIFF Team congratulates the director and team of "The Writer" and wishes them to make many more such wonderful short / documentary films in the future.

Cheers,
NIFF Team.

NIFF Team is thankful to the PRESS for brilliant event coverage.

The NIFF 2009 that was held last week from July 30th to 2nd August received huge media and press coverage. Some of the links for your reference in your regional and international languages is as follows.

a) http://movies.ndtv.com/newstory.asp?id=ENTEN20090103716
b) http://www.deccanherald.com/content/16554/nashik-international-film-festival-begins.html
c) http://www.bollywoodbilli.com/2009/07/29/dharmendra-and-asha-parekh-to-receive-lifetime-achievement-awards-at-nashik-international-film-festival/
d) http://www.sakaaltimes.com/2009/07/29152828/Nashik-International-Film-Fest.html
e) http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_bhujbal-inaugurates-nashik-film-festival_1278740
f) http://in.buzz.yahoo.com/article/1:ndtvcom580:d4e0344cde9619fc61a56eae9cfd8d77/Dharamendra-Asha-Parekh-honoured-at-NIFF?ra=1
g) http://www.newstin.com/rel/us/en-010-016730759
h) http://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20090326/1208985.html
i) http://www.marathitheatre.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=282:bhujbal-inaugurates-nashik-film-festival&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=18
j) http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Dharamendra--Asha-Parekh-get-lifetime-achievement-award/497393
k) http://www.thehindu.com/holnus/009200907311451.htm
l) http://www.ddinews.gov.in/DDNews/Templates/NewsDetail.aspx?NRMODE=Published&NRORIGINALURL=%2FEntertainment%2Faward.htm&NRNODEGUID=%7B3EDB4FF2-EF87-4760-90BC-2316C7203BDD%7D&NRCACHEHINT=NoModifyGuest
m) http://www.financialexpress.com/news/dharamendra-asha-parekh-get-lifetime-achievement-award/497393/
n) http://www.musicindiaonline.com/n/i/hindi/12054/
o) http://spicezee.zeenews.com/articles/story37043.htm
p) http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Dharamendra-Asha-Parekh-get-lifetime-achievement-award/497393/
q) http://www.hinduonnet.com/holnus/009200908031251.htm
r) http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/dharamendra-parekh-honoured-lifetime-achievement-award-399
s) http://www.samaylive.com/news/dharamendra-asha-parekh-get-lifetime-achievement-award/642672.html
t) http://www.screenindia.com/news/dharamendra-asha-parekh-get-lifetime-achievement-award/497393/
u) http://www.tribuneindia.com/2009/20090804/ttlife.htm

NIFF team is thankful to all the PRESS and MEDIA for this wonderful, brilliant and magnamous coverage of this beautiful event.
We hope to see you soon at NIFF 2010 next year.

Cheers,
NIFF Team.

Dharmendra, Asha Parekh get NIFF Lifetime Achievement Award.

Dharmendra and Asha Parekh get NIFF 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award from Hon. Dy. Chief Minister and NIFF Chief Patron Shri Chhaganraoji Bhujbal, Emminent Educationist Shri DeviSinghji Shekhawat, Dr. Smt. Shobhatai Bachhav and MLA Shri. Babanraoji Gholap.

The other film faternity present at the event were Yesteryear actress Shammi, Shekhar Suman, Aftab Shivdasani, Ehsaan Qureshi. The event was graced by local ministers and prominent personalities from various industry background.

NIFF 2010 was announced amidst much fun and fare by Chief Patron Shri. Chhaganraoji Bhujbal.

Cheers
NIFF Team

NASHIK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL SCREENS "Harishchandrachi Factory"

NIFF screens HARISHCHANDRACHI FACTORY directed by Paresh Mokashi. The film depicts all the problems faced by legendary Dadasaheb Phalke and his positive mind to overcome the challenges and start the entertainment industry and film making in India.

We hope all our Patrons, Colleagues and Friends loved watching this great movie.

Cheers!!!
NIFF Team