Goonj Join Hands With 3rd Festival of Cell Phone Cinema

Goonj, a voluntary association born at Marwah Studios by the young enthusiastic school and college students of different parts of the country to spread the message of peace all over the India and across its boundaries. “We are young but we have vision, we may not have resources but we have enthusiasm, we want to carry the message of peace through media as well” said Mehul Mittra the young president of this new born organization while welcoming the guest of the day .

I have the pleasure to light the lamp on the first day of this organization, I pray that this light of peace may spread all over the World” said Sandeep Marwah, president of Marwah Studios who also invite all the youngsters to join 3rd International festival of Cell Phone Cinema by presenting stills or movies pertaining to subject Peace and Love. “We can bring in Love and Peace to the community by reminding people the importance and need for the same.” said H.E. Carlos A. Yarigoyan, Dy High commission of Embassy of Peru in India
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“What Gautam Budha and Mahatama Gandhi wanted the same service we have to provide to the nation through this organization Goonj, it may take time but one day everybody will realize the importance of this organization.” said Vipul Mittra, Secretary Tourism, Government of Gujrat. “I am ready to organize a musical program to highlight this idea.” said D.J.Narayan Director of song and drama division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India.

Others who spoke on the occasion were Harsh Vardhan Director Academics AAFT, R.K.Singh Dean ASMS, K.L.Lekhi former Dy Director General Police, Punjab. Later new poster of Mobile festival was released.

Any Sincere Efforts Will Never Go Waist-Marwah At AAFT

“Any sincere efforts into learning and education can never go waste” said Sandeep Marwah, the President of Marwah Studios while talking to the passing out students of 65th batch of AAFT Asian Academy of Film and Television on the day of Convocation at Marwah Studios who all were more than excited to receive their diploma of World repute.

“We have given you the best as far as your ambience, infrastructure, Equipment, curriculum, management, workshops, interactions, industry interface, visits, festivals, productions, campus interviews, grooming and other things are concerned, now its your chance to prove your learning and its utilization in the industry” added Marwah.

“More than 500 hours of education and training in each discipline in short term courses and 1800 hrs in one year can make you a good start in the film and TV industry” said R.K.Singh the former Engineer in Chief, Doordarshan. “We will be pleased to see your names in the credit list of TV programs and feature films that will be our reward” said Harshvardhan, the Course Director of AAFT.

“We welcome you to the main stream industry and ask you to join us in the field you prefer to be in” said Gurbir Garewal the writer director of feature film Mannat and Coffee House. “This is the only institution which provides films to each and every acting student even before they leave the institute” said Satish Anand the great dramatist and national award winner.

We have given you are blood while teaching you, we want you to respect the sincerity of this institution, be human to reach to the top” said Kalyan Sarkar Dean of Asian Academy of Film and TV. Others who spoke on the occasion were K.K.Wadhwa, V.Kannan, Rajinder Gandhi, Lalit Prakash, Mansoor Naqvi, Arun Anand, Adil Rana.

Global Yog Alliance Formed

The federation of yoga organizations in India and abroad join hands together to form an international body ‘Global Yog Alliance’ under the leadership of Yogshiromani Dr. Gopalji who has brought three important parts of the society that is Yog, Spirituality and religion, Film, TV and Media together for the first time on the same platform.

Some of the most important names from these segments of life .Anantshree Jagatguru Shankracharya Swami Madhawashramji Maharaj of Jyotimath, Anantshree Jagatguru Shankracharya Swami Onkaranand Saraswati Maharaj of Parmatamamath, Dr Acharaya Prabhakar Mishra President World Religious Parliamant, Acharya Satyaendra Narayan International Secretary General, Dr. Mufti M. Mukarram Ahmed Shahi Imam fatehpuri, Pir Khwaja Afzal Nizami Sajjada Nashin of Nizamuddin and Media Guru Sandeep Marwah President of Asian Academy of Film and Television, Noida have been taken as patrons to the organization.

The Alliance has decided to go ahead with a national conference on Role of Yog, Religion and Media for the Peace in the World on 28th of December 2009.

Asian School of Media Studies Celebrated 5th Festival of Short Films

The Annual program of festival of short films was celebrated with great pomp and show.
“This is the best way not only to encourage students of the college but also to market their product” said Sandeep Marwah president of Marwah Studios while inaugurating the 5th festival of short films directed by the students of ASMS.

The lamp was lighted by the students of ASMS breaking all the old traditions of the college. “We believe that students should be able to write, shoot, direct and edit their own programs when they are out of the institution” said Harshvardhan, vice President of ASMS. “We are keen in developing all facilities within campus so that our student of Cinema, Journalism, Multimedia and Electronic Media not only learn the best but give the best to industry” said R.K. Singh Dean ASMS.

“No media person can be successful unless he is disciplined himself” said Rahul Sehgal the associate dean of Cinema. “We are here to look after the needs of students who have been provided World Class infrastructure to direct these films” added A.K.Goorah, the HOD Cinematography. The Students of all streams were present to appreciate the films. The program was well covered by Radio Noida 107.4FM.

Indian Film Industry Is Now Global-Focus 2009

3rd Global Summit on Entertainment and Media Focus 2009 of Assocham came to the conclusion that we may be global as far as Indian Film Industry is concerned but still we have to take many measures to be known to rest of the world. Conducting and handling the 3rd seminar of the first day, S.M.Khan, the Director of Directorate of Film festivals of India, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India said “to attract foreign film makers into our festivals Government of India has announced a prize for 40 lacs for the best film, which is highest in the World. The seminar was attended by Madhur Bhandarkar, Ashok Pandit, Mukesh Tyagi, Nevllie Tuli, Hiren Gada, Geetanjali Sehgal and known media personality Sandeep Marwah.

The show stopper was Sandeep Marwah who alone with great enthusiasm discarded the views of the other speakers who were not earlier convinced that Indian films and entertainment industry is now Global. Relating poetry to the current situation he won the applause of the audience to maximum.

"We need to improve a lot on our marketing techniques" said Madhur Bhandrakar, "We are behind as far as our subjects are concerned" said Ashok Pandit. "We still have to nourish our talent to an international standard" said Mukesh Tyagi. "Even after all these drawback our films are watched by two sixth of the World, Indian songs are accepted every where, Industry is still growing, we are still getting awards in every festival and competitions, Indian Films are watched with great interest ,Indian artist are appreciated" said Sandeep Marwah while giving ample current examples. Later Sujata Dev paid vote of thanks to the panelist.

3rd International Festival Of Cell Phone Cinema 2010 Announced

International film and television club along with Asian Academy of Film and Television AAFT have decided to go ahead with the third International festival of mobile cinema at Marwah Studios in the third week of January 2010 informed Sandeep Marwah, the festival president.
“We are ready for the show again, idea is to promote young talent who are keen in expressing them selves through this cheapest mode of cinema that is mobile.” said Marwah announcing 3rd festival. There will be three categories of fiction and music video, reality or electronic media and still image. The total prize money will be around 2000 US dollars.
There are few rules of the competition, all entries to be created using a mobile phone. The entries should be original and not infringe on any copy right law. All work to be either uploaded on batchbuzz.com or the body of work can be sent on CD at the festival office—Marwah Studio, FC 14/15, Film City, Sector 16A, Noida 201301,U.P., India. The decision of the festival president will be final and binding to all the participants of cell phone cinema festival.
The film entries received from various countries will be judged by an international jury in New Delhi and the result for the 3 winner of the Cell Phone Cinema festival will be announced later .The list of the film entries, qualified for the finals, will be disclosed through the Internet.

AAFT Join Hands With First Pravasi Film Festival

The capital is set to host Pravasi Film Festival 2010 Jan 3-6 next year. Films made by Indians living abroad or made outside the country will be showcased at the fest in its first edition. President of Mauritius Sir Anerood Jugnauth unveiled the awards that will be given away at the festival. “I am proud to be associated with this event” said the President of the Republic of Mauritius.
It is being organised by the international bi-lingual monthly Pravasi Today in collaboration with the India Habitat Centre (IHC) with the support of the Mauritius High Commission in India and Asian Academy Of Film and Television (AAFT). Around 20 films will be screened at the gala including ‘Monsoon Wedding’, ‘New York’, ‘99′, ‘The President Is Coming’ and ‘Inner World of Shah Rukh Khan’.
“Films made by Yash Chopra and Sippy Productions will also be screened during the festival .Cinema personalities like Sharmila Tagore, Adhoor Gopalakrishan, Sohal Ali Khan, Amrita Rao, Prakash Jha, Karan Razdan, and Satish Kaushik are expected to attend the four-day event” informed Sandeep Marwah, the president of Asian Academy of Film And Television. “We will give complete media and technical support to the festival” Marwah added.
The first ever Pravasi Film Festival will honour veteran actor Saeed Jaffrey with the lifetime achievement award for his contribution to cinema, said Anil Joshi, the Festival Director.
We are working mainly on the identity issues of the diaspora this year. The idea is to create a single window system for filmmakers of Indian origin who want to connect to the Indian audiences through their work," said Dubey the Dy Director of the Festival Others who spoke on the occasion were Rajeev Shukla, Manoj Bajpai, Aruna Vasudev, Ashok Chakardhar, Minister of Sstate, Labour and Employement Harish Rawart..[ANA]

Direction Workshop By Pankaj Parashar At Global Festival Of Films 2009

The visitors, students, media persons all were very lucky to be the part of Direction Workshop conducted by the renowned Director Pankaj Parashar on the second day of 2nd Global Festival of Documentary Films 2009 at Noida Film City.



Talking about his success and failure of films and projecting his films on screen the veteran Director discuss the ups and downs of the director in the Industry. Pankaj Parashar who has directed some of the finest films like Jalwa, Chalbazz, Himalayaputra, Meri Biwi Ka Jawab Nahin, Banaras and popular TV serial Karamchand along with 400 advertisement films for best of the companies.



“You have to get involved with the project, treat it as your child and then only you can give best to the film” said Pankaj Parashar “Workshops like this during the film festivals create the awareness among the masses about the hard work and fire one has to go through while making the films” said Sandeep Marwah, the president of festival. The session finished with the question answer session and the interview by Radio Noida 107.4FM.

Acting Workshop For Students At Global Festival Of Films 2009

The well known actor and a performer in feature films like Wanted, Aaloo Chat, Sing Is King, Dhamaal ect. Manoj Pahwa gave acting tips to the students of Asian Academy Of Film And Television and Asian School Of Media Studies on his visit to the 2nd Global Festival of Documentary Films 2009 at Noida Film City.

A special workshop had been planned at Marwah Studios where students had the full privilege to interact and ask questions related to carrier in acting and how to manage the affairs in the Film and TV industry.

“We are happy that this kind of workshop could be planned during Global festival of films, this makes the whole festival more interesting and creative in its nature” said Sandeep Marwah, the president of Marwah Studios, a creative enterprises and the sponsors of Global Festival.

“I am feeling more elevated that I have been given this kind of duty in International event to guide the young group of actors, My relation with Marwah Studios is very long, when I started my carrier at Delhi” said Manoj Pahwa .

Later, the president of the festival Sandeep Marwah honoured Manoj Pahwa with the life membership of International Film And Television Club.

Sandeep Marwah Honored At 33rd Cairo International Film Festival

The renowned Asian Media Personality Sandeep Marwah, the President of Marwah Studios has been honored at 33rd Cairo International Film Festival and has been introduced to the World Cinema and its fraternity as the producer of largest number of short films in the World and President of one of the most successful film schools of the World.


Established since 1976, the Cairo International Film Festival is classified as a category “A” festival as recognized by the FIAPF (International Federation of Film Producer’s Associations) and is undoubtedly the oldest and most important festival in the Middle East and has been an inspiration to several other budding festivals.

This year the CIFF has acknowledged its honored tradition and welcome the new generation of brilliant filmmakers from India by honoring Indian Cinema. The festival is from 10th to 20th November in Cairo and has been attended , by the whos who of cinema World including Salma Hayek, Samuel L. Jackson, Lucy Liu and Tom Berenger, who is also a member on the international jury.

"I am impressed by the wonderful gesture extended by the 33rd International Film Festival by giving so much space to Indian Cinema this time" said Sandeep Marwah. while talking to the International press at Cairo. " I am sure this all will result into better relations between two countries and more business time to come." Marwah added.

IFTRC Promoted Documentation Centre At Global Festival Of Films 2009

Some of the finest documentary films were screened during the day followed by the release of set of seven technical books on film making prepared by the documentation department of International Film And Television Research Centre of Marwah Studios on the first day of 2nd Global festival of Documentary films 2009 at inaugural dinner at Noida Film City.

Basu Chatterjee, Pankaj Parashar, Manoj Pahwa together released the set of books at the glamorous evening supported by the presence of media, film and tv personalities.” I am pleased that the organizers have not forgotten the importance of film and tv education even during this glamorous and happening evening, I endorse the idea of Global Festival of Films” said Basu Chatterjee .”Releasing book is no less than a step towards spirituality, I am elevated by this gesture” said Pankaj Parashar. “I must carry these books and study them I will gain knowledge” said Manoj Pahwa.

The president of the festival Sandeep Marwah spoke about the International Film and TV Research Centre and the festival director Suman Bajaj Kalra paid vote of thanks.

Basu Chatterjee With Media Students At Global Festival Of Films 2009

Basu Chatterjee With Media Students At Global Festival Of Films.2009

“I have always convinced my self with the story, if I am satisfied then only I jump for direction” said the renowned film maker Basu Chatterjee, who has directed more than 50 feature films like Rajangandha, Chitchor, Choti Si Baat, Pasand Apni Apni and TV serials like Rajani, Kakaji and many others while talking to the students of AAFT, ASMS and ABS on the occasion of seminar organized on the first day of 2nd Global Festival Of Documentary Films at Noida Film City.

Commenting on latest trends of bollywood he clearly said to media that there is no formula of successful films. It is the conviction of film makers and his passion which drives him to go for the next venture even if the last film has not done well. “I am too pleased to be here at AAFT for Global Festival Of Documentary Films and will continue to see films at IFFI next week.” Basu added.

I have decided to prepare a library of all the films of Basu Chatterjee which I believe will bring a new thinking in the minds of young film makers, said Sandeep Marwah.

In a jam packed auditorium the president of Marwah Studios and GFF Sandeep Marwah honoured Basu Chatterjee with the life membership of International Film and Television Club.

Great Gala Opening Of 2nd Global Festival Of Documentary Films

The Red Carpet became the centre of attraction on the opening of 2nd Global Festival of Documentary films at Film City Noida organized by International Film And Television Club under the president ship of Sandeep Marwah of Marwah Studios a renowned Media, Film and TV personality of this part of the World.

“I have always believe in promoting young and talented film makers by creating an opportunity for them in this beautiful trade” said Sandeep Marwah to the international press gathered along with film makers, participants, who”s who of entertainment industry, film and TV students from all over the World.

A formal inauguration took place by lighting the lamp by the renowned, veteran writer, producer and Director Basu Chatterjee along with film director Pankaj Parashar, Manoj Pahwa the famous actor ,Tarry Parrish of Ice Academy, U.K, film maker Shekh Nasir with Suman Bajaj Kalra festival Director and President of the festival Sandeep Marwah.

The festival started with the scheduled program of screening films in three theatres for the first hour followed by huge list of films to follow. “Not much festivals in India promoting documentaries, this festival is the real breathing to the documentary film makers and that too at this scale” said Basu Chatterjee. “I believe in the management of IFTC. This time Global has touched the documentaries, other wise there are no supporters other than government.” said Pankaj Parashar. “I have come all the way from UK to support Sandeep for his venture we need promoters and people with innovative ideas” said Terry Parrish.

The festival is supported by Asian Academy of Film and TV, Asian School of Media Studies, Asian Business School, AAFT School of Graphics and Animation, International Film And Television Research Centre, Radio Noida 107.4FM.and others.

Cricket Celebrity Brett Lee At Marwah Studios

The Australian Production Company headed by TV producer Gary Deans along with assistant Melania decided to produce and direct a music video on World renowned Cricket player Brett Lee from Australia during his visit to New Delhi.
Bret Lee is One of the fastest bowlers in the world, Brett Lee holds the capacity to bowl a delivery at 160 kph. The right-arm quickie made his Test debut against India at Melbourne. He intimidated the Indian batters with his fiery pace bowling and ended up with a 5-wicket haul in the first innings.
A song which was jointly recorded in Australia in the voice of Brett Lee himself and Mick, both playing guitars too, spend their day with Sandeep Marwah, president of Marwah Studios, who had designed the whole production for this music video in Delhi in no time.
The indoor shooting with Bret Lee and Mick was recorded at Marwah Studios, Noida Film City and out door was recorded at different places at Maurya Hotel, Qutub Minar, Chandani Chowk, and other crowded places of Delhi. The outdoor was also planned by Sandeep Marwah and his production team.
Brett Lee had a brush with Indian music when he sung a duet with legendary singer Asha Bhonsle in Hindi .Lee has also displayed his acting skills in a Bollywood cricketing flick “Victory” where the pacer is playing himself.

Global Festival Of Documentary Films 2009

Global Festival of Documentary Films 2009

Global Festival of Documentary Films emerges as the most prestigious South Asian Documentary Film Festival as it bags the most awarded and talked about films for participation in the Festival organized by International Film & Television Club of Marwah Studios, a Creative Enterprise.

Eminent film makers like Megan Mylan, Teri McLuhan, A.S. Bedi, Kim Longinotto amongst a long list of internal names enter their films in the festival.Global Festival of Documentary Films is taking place from 20th to 22nd November, ’09 at Marwah Studios Complex, Film City, Noida, U.P.

The Festival venue would be buzzing with the celebrity attendance of film makers and film personalities not only attending the festival but also interacting with the audience and the young film makers during the daily networking sessions open to all film makers, media and film enthusiasts.

Amongst the celebrity attendance would be film makers like Boney Kapoor, Satish Kaushik, N. Chandra, A.S. Bedi, Feroze Abbas Khan, Esmail Shroff, Karl Bardosh, Kurt Inderbitzin etc. The media cell representing the four mediums print, TV, radio and Internet will be covering the Festival throughout the day. Journalist will get special briefing and one-on-one with the directors daily.

“We are proud of being able to bring the most coveted and celebrated films and film makers from across the world to our Festival. The rising excitement and expectation from our Festival is a challenge we are sure to live up to. It is heartening to see the response and enthusiasm” said Sandeep Marwah while addressing queries from the media.

Sandeep Marwah Welcomed The Team Of Oscar Winning Film Smile Pinki

It was a great pleasure to see the enthusiasm of Indians when the Director of Oscar winning film Smile Pinky Ms Megan Mylan along with the charismatic doctor Dr. Subodh Kumar visited Delhi. The president of Marwah Studios Sandeep Marwah welcomed them and informed them about the Global Festival Of Documentary Films where the film has been nominated as one of the best international Documentary by the jury., to be held in the month of November at Noida Film City.
“We are feeling proud to be associated with Marwah Studios and thankful for providing their facilities for this Oscar Winning film” said Megan Mylan, the director of the film Smile Pinki. “I would love to be present and part of Global Festival of Documentary Films 2009” she added. “The shooting arrangements at Marwah Studios are no less than any Hollywood studios” said Dr. Subodh Kumar.
The film is about eight year young girl Pinki Kumari who is living with a severe cleft lip in one of the poorest areas of India. Not allowed to attend school at her native village, and ostracized because of her deformity, Pinki lives a life of quiet desperation as she waits and wonders if she will ever receive the cleft surgery. Her parents could never afford the surgery that she desperately needs. By chance, Pinki's parents meet a social worker one day who is traveling village to village, gathering patients for a hospital that provides free cleft lip surgery to thousands of poor children each year through the The Smile Train program. The surgery was performed by plastic surgeon Dr Subodh Kumar Singh, who along with Pinki attended the 81st Academy Award ceremony

Students Of Asian Business School Now Members Of IFTC

The sixteen years old institution running under the banner of International Film And Television Club headed by Sandeep Marwah the renowned media personality now is open to the students of Asian Business School, Noida informed Latika Sahani the dean of ABS.

The International Film And Television Club had been framed for the promotion of good films and television programs through screenings retrospectives, seminars and symposia and to create interaction and development of contacts between film makers and television professionals both nationally & internationally. It also includes the circulation and exchange of films and television programs at National and International level including film and television professional. The pupose also contains the advancement of Film and Television productions.

A separate wing has been specially organized by Prof. Harshvardhan Vice President IFTC for the students of Asian Business School [ABS].Students can also represent IFTC in the States and Districts for the promotion of film and TV activities in their areas to be supported and finance by the Club.The decision has been jointly taken by Sandeep Marwah and the board of IFTC.

Painting Exhibition By Neema Lal At Marwah Studios

Noida:An exhibition of colorful paintings by Neema lal was jointly inaugurated by Jaganath, the former Secretary of Home Affairs, Government of Uttar Pradesh and Vikas Garg renowned business man and the film producer at Marwah Studios, Film City, Noida.
“Paintings are like poetry which you have to write with colors and it expresses all your emotions on canvas,” said Jaganath while releasing the brochure. Neema Lal has worked with Artists from Denmark for a period of five years before joining Treveni Kala Sangam. "I extend my heartiest congratulation to Neema for opting Marwah Studios for her solo show within Media students, she is very expressive in her work” said Vikas Garg.
“My journey from cotemporary to abstract helped me to make layers in paintings which help to have perspective effects, but this is not sufficient I would like to increase the number of layers to give more 3D effects.” Said Neema Lal while explaining her paintings to the students of Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT) “I want to incorporate in my paintings new trends and recent techniques of other countries along which my own technique to give a much broader and wider look to my creations. The world should know that new chapter has been added in the field of art.” added Neema Lal.
“I am thankful to Neema Lal for accepting my invitation to be part of International Film and Television Club” said Sandeep Marwah while handing over the life membership of IFTC to Neema. "We at AAFT want to promote all sort of Arts be it is films, Paintings, Dance, Drama, Writing or any other" added Marwah.

Noida Gets Its First Radio Station

NEW DELHI: The Asian School of Media Studies owned by Marwah Studios head Sandeep Marwah, based in the film city Noida has been given permission to establish, maintain and operate a Community Radio Station. With this, the number of CRs will increase to 59 in the country.
The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has signed a Grant of Permission Agreement with the School and the Letter of Intent had been issued to the organization after recommendations of the Inter Ministerial Committee and seeking requisite clearances from various Ministries. The Community Radio Station is expected to be operational within three months as per the agreement.
The School has been interacting with not-for-profit organizations in Noida devoted to the welfare of underprivileged section of the local community. The underprivileged section of the society comprises of migrant labour working in the factories, business houses and petty shops as well as domestic help and rickshaw pullers etc. The School intends to lend valuable support to such organizations in their effort to help the deprived section of the society through radio broadcasts. CRS, will help the people in learning about pollution control in their surroundings, literacy programme in their area, general health and hygiene, health care of seniors and elders and traditional health tips.
The Ministry encourages setting up of the Community Radio Stations as CRS promises to provide an opportunity to the local communities to express themselves, and empower women. The main aim of starting the CRS is to provide different and useful information to the people in nearby villages.
Although community radios were allowed since April 2005, the Central Government in December 2006 had liberalized the Policy on Community Radio by bringing in the civil society and voluntary organizations, agricultural universities, ICAR institutions, Krishi Vigyan Kendras etc under its ambit. The policy was liberalized to allow greater participation by the civil society on issues of development and social change. Earlier, only educational institutions were permitted to launch community radio channels.
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Belarus And India Will Exchange Art And Culture

The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus in India H.E.Oleg Laptenok visited Marwah Studios, a hub centre for Arts and Cultural promotion to discuss in detail the ways and means to promote Belarus films, art and culture in India and vice versa with the renowned International personality Sandeep Marwah, president of Marwah Studios Creative Enterprises.“We are keen in creating awareness about the culture, art, and cinema of Belarus in India and vice versa’ said H.E.Oleg Laptenok, Ambassador of Belarus in India. “We want people in this country should know the beauty, the locations, the tourism, and the films of our country. ”he added.“We are ready to get into student exchange, faculty exchange, affiliations and articulations with film and TV schools, would love to hold exhibition of Belarus Arts and paintings, interactive sessions with personalities from Belarus, and festival of students films and Belarus films in India” said Sandeep Marwah.The cultural policy of the Republic of Belarus is aimed at guaranteeing cultural rights both to the entire society and to every individual, and at political, economic and spiritual renewal of the country. To help achieve these goals there has been worked out the State Programme “Functioning and Development of Culture of the Republic of Belarus up Similar programmes have been adopted in all the administrative regions of the republic and in the city of Minsk. Identified are the priority avenues of the cultural policy, elaborated are the regional programmes informed by Maya Rusetskaya, the first secretary in the Embassy of Belarus in New Delhi.

Asian School Of Media Studies ASMS Celebrates 2009 Convocation

The atmosphere was charged with emotion and excitement as the black caps were flung in the air amongst cheers at the Convocation at Asian School of Media Studies, one of the most prestigious and popular media colleges of the country. The students of Graduate and Masters studies of ASMS had gathered at the convocation to receive their Diplomas in their chosen stream of specialization. The Diplomas were awarded to the students from the Department of Cinema, Electronic Media, Mass Media and Multimedia. In his Convocation address given in his signatory poetic manner Prof. Sandeep Marwah, Director ASMS, said “No success can be achieved without a spirit of sacrifice. Life teaches you at every step and it is for you to learn from it and boldly face all kinds of circumstances and consequences”. The packed house of students was charged with emotions at these words. There was a sense of loss at leaving the college they had been so proud of.“We at ASMS give an all-round training and education to our students to secure their future. This includes ethical and professional practices coupled with good conduct beThe atmosphere was charged with emotion and excitement as the black caps were flung in the air amongst cheers at the Convocation at Asian School of Media Studies, one of the most prestigious and popular media colleges of the country. The students of Graduate and Masters studies of ASMS had gathered at the convocation to receive their Diplomas in their chosen stream of specialization. The Diplomas were awarded to the students from the Department of Cinema, Electronic Media, Mass Media and Multimedia. In his Convocation address given in his signatory poetic manner Prof. Sandeep Marwah, Director ASMS, said “No success can be achieved without a spirit of sacrifice. Life teaches you at every step and it is for you to learn from it and boldly face all kinds of circumstances and consequences”. The packed house of students was charged with emotions at these words. There was a sense of loss at leaving the college they had been so proud of.“We at ASMS give an all-round training and education to our students to secure their future. This includes ethical and professional practices coupled with good conduct befitting good citizens” said Suman Bajaj Kalra, Dean ASMS. In renowned film and TV actress Joyoshree Arora’s words “Students must first be good human beings to be good professionals to reach the top.” Added Kalyan Sarkar, Dean AAFT, “the seat at the top will always beckon you if you live by this norm”“You can win the world with emotions and good communication” was the valuable advice given by Latika Sahni, Dean, Asian Business School. Mr. R.K. Singh, former Engineer in Chief of Doordarshan advised “Never forget your alma mater, however big you may grow”Others who spoke on the occasion were Rahul Sehgal, Sudesh Sharma, Kavita Koli and Om Prakash, the respective Department Heads. The convocation ceremony ended with mirth and joy and a series of photographs capturing the last fleeting moments of this emotional gathering fitting good citizens” said Suman Bajaj Kalra, Dean ASMS. In renowned film and TV actress Joyoshree Arora’s words “Students must first be good human beings to be good professionals to reach the top.” Added Kalyan Sarkar, Dean AAFT, “the seat at the top will always beckon you if you live by this norm”“You can win the world with emotions and good communication” was the valuable advice given by Latika Sahni, Dean, Asian Business School. Mr. R.K. Singh, former Engineer in Chief of Doordarshan advised “Never forget your alma mater, however big you may grow”Others who spoke on the occasion were Rahul Sehgal, Sudesh Sharma, Kavita Koli and Om Prakash, the respective Department Heads. The convocation ceremony ended with mirth and joy and a series of photographs capturing the last fleeting moments of this emotional gathering

Nazuk Sa Modd Written By Esmayeel Shroff

After a gap of few years the renowned writer director Esmayeel Shroff has written another suspence for the industry under the banner of R.K.Enterprises a film with love story titled NAZUK SA MODD. Esmayeel Shroff has earlier directed some of the finest films like Tarkieb, Majdhar, God and Gun, Zid, Nishcaiy, Police Public, Surya, Love86, Jhutha Sach, Dil Akhir Dil Hai, Ahista Ahista, Thodisi Bewafaii, Bulundi and many others.
This venture of Esmayeel Shroff will be directed by Adeep Tondon, who has been a cinematographer for number of prestigious projects like Saransh, Thikana, Censor, Grah Parvesh earlier. The film is co-produced by Vikas Garg in association with Marwah Studios, Noida. Raghav Marwah is the executive producer.
The film has been planned to shoot in Delhi and Noida. A thirty days schedule will begin in few days. “I am going to be in Delhi during the shoot and would like to see the film should move in the right direction as per my story” said Esmayeel Shroff while leaving Mumbai for Delhi. “Our associate Sandeep Marwah of Marwah Studios is taking care of all the shooting facilities in Delhi.” Shroff added.

Nazuk Sa Modd By Adeep Tondon

After spending number of years in the industry Adeep Tondon the renownedCinematographer (Censor, Thikhana, Grah Parvesh, Saransh fame) has decided to go ahead with the direction of the feature film “Nazuk Sa Modd” This is his debut as far as direction is concerned.
The film is going to be produced by R.K.Enterprises in association with Marwah Studios, Noida film City .The most of the shooting has been planned in Delhi and Noida by Adeep Tondon. The story, script and screenplay is written by Esmayeel Shroff who has given number of hits like Thodisi Bewafai, Ahista Ahista, Police Public etc.
One month schedule has been planned in Delhi where already Anil Kapoor’s film ‘Ayesha’ staring Sonam kapoor is in full swing. The production facilities for the complete film is to be taken care by Marwah Studios. “I am thankful to Adeep Tondon for adjusting students from Asian Academy Of Film And Television ( AAFT) in this film” said Sandeep Marwah, president of Marwah Studios. The film is Co-Produced by Vikas Garg.

Sandeep Marwah Honored With State Award By Jharkhand Government

Sandeep Marwah, the Director of Asian Academy Of Film And Television, the premier film and TV education Centre in India in private sector has been honored with ‘Sewa Rattan’ by H.E. K. Sankaranarayana the Governor of Jharkhand State at the glittering function at Morhabadi Grounds, Ranchi,.in the presence of H.E.Rameshwar Thakur , the Governor of Madya Pradesh and all the dignities of the state.

Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT) has so far trained more than 7000 students hailing from 28states, 5 union territory and 70 countries of the World. “This is the only institution in the World which is giving Film and TV education blended with Indian Culture, Humanity and Gandhi Teachings” said Sandeep Marwah who is also the founder of Noida Film City. “I am thankful to the state Government for honoring me which has not only motivated me to do a better job but also adds on more responsibility on my shoulders to create a better society,” added Sandeep Marwah.

Others who got the Sewa Rattan award were Feroz Abbas Khan, the renowned stage and film personality who has recently been announced National Award for his film ‘Gandhi My Father’ and Nafisa Ali Sodhi the well known actor, social worker and activist running NGO for aids victims.

The event was organized by Jainandu Chairman of State Khadi and Village Industries Board on the occasion of 5th year of its existence to promote Mahatama Gandhi’s vision of Khadi and handicrafts.Rahul Mittra , D.J. Narain were also present on the occasion.

AAFT Is The Part Of Gandhi My Father

Director of feature film Gandhi My Father Feroz Abbas Khan was at AAFT Asian Academy Of Film And Television to pay his gratitude to the institution for the untiring help extended by the students of the institution during the making of the film which has bagged 3 National Awards in recent announcement by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. “I am so thankful to Sandeep Marwah, the director of the institution for referring me the students of AAFT for my film when I was at Marwah Studios at the time of making of my first film venture” said Feroz Abbas Khan.

Feroz Abbas Khan was talking to the students of 64th batch at Noida Film City. referred the name of many students specially Gurmeet Singh who has been with him as First AD, Ridhima Pandey as Costume in charge and Pratikh Sapra as AD in feature film Gandhi My Father. “ I am impressed by the quality of education, the institute is imparting at AAFT as I need no more proof than the honest, hardworking and intelligent students who have worked with me.” added Feroz.

“I am so thankful to Anil Kapoor the producer of the film Ganhi My Father and the Director Feroz Abbas Khan for showing so much of confidence in the institution and I assure that this confidence will remain the same for ever ”said Sandeep Marwah, the president of AAFT .Later Marwah presented life membership of International Film and Television Club to Feroz Abbas Khan.

Sandeep Marwah Invited The Team Of Feature Film Baabarr

The cast and crew of the bollywood film Baabarr recently visted film city for promoting thier movie. Sandeep Marwah president of Marwah Studios and founder of Film City while introducing the team of feature film BAABARR to the National Press said,“It is my pleasure to look after the prominent people of the industry when they are at my Film City at Noida and also help them in promoting their film through our family of 8000 media professionals scattered all over India and 70 countries of the World.”
“Baabarr is a very different story of a child who commits crime, we have shot at the actual locations and I am more than satisfied by the performance of my team wheather acting or the technical side’ said Ashu Trikha the Director of the film who has already given films like Alag, Sheesha and Deewanapan“I am sure you will fall in love with my character, I am performing as police in this film, I am so thankful to the cinema audience who all have accepted me in different roles and Characters, this is what I have always thought of.” said Om Puri the veteran Actor of Indian Film Industry who has worked in more than 200 films. “ Training for the medium is must, it helps you in under standing yourself, the technical part of Cinema” added Om Puri while answering the questions from the press.The leading lady who entered into the hall bit late became the centre of attraction all of a sudden. The gorgeous, good looking and talented Urvashi Sharma attracted one and all with her charms. The over loaded auditorium gave her a very warm welcome.Sushant Singh was quite humorous and brought laughter many times answering to the questions.” I may be talking too much, replying too much, promoting the film too much but I have a small role in the film” later Sandeep Marwah presented life membership of International Film And Television Club to Urvashi Sharma and Ashu Trikha.

Sandeep Marwah Invited The Team Of Feature Film Wanted

The cast and crew of the most awaited feature film WANTED visited the biggest film school of the country to interact with the film, TV and Media students at Noida Film City. “I am proud to be associated with Asian Academy Of Film And Television,” said Boney Kapoor the producer of film Wanted “I have always planned at least one schedule of all my films at Marwah Studios” he added.

“I am already a member of the council of AAFT, for me its like coming home” said Sajid khan of Sajid Wajid fame, the music directors of the film who were accompanied by the Director Prabhudeva the renowned Dance Director who did not directed any of the dances rather passed on the job to Vaibhavi Merchant.”I wanted to concentrate on direction this time for my debut in Bollywood, no doubt Dancing is my first love” Prabhu added. He is now the most wanted director.

“The film is the copy of a Telgu Film POKRI but has been changed to suit the image of Salman Khan and the taste of the audience” informed Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and founder of Noida Film City while handling the bubbling young crowd of AAFT and ASMS.” We believe in students interaction with the industry “ Marwah added.

The super star of the Indian Film Industry Salman Khan was passing electric attraction, and the young audience could not control the excitement of being with this International star for the evening that he not only entertained but gave his magical and mesmerizing performance on stage.” I am playing the role of Radhey , a hardcore gangster, a sharp shooter who falls in love with young and pretty Jhanvi played by Ayesha Takia Azmi.” said Salman Khan who has also sung a song in the film.

“The film is a combination of all good music, dances, comedy, emotions, its an action movie which will see Salman in ultimate action hero” said Prabhudeva. The film is presented by Surinder Kapoor, Executive producer Arjun Kapoor, First AD Raghav Marwah, also have Mahesh Manjrekar Aseem Merchant.

Team Of Feature Film Wanted Will Visit AAFT

The complete team of feature film Wanted made it a point to visit the third biggest film school of the world AAFT Asian Academy Of Film And Television at Marwah Studios, Film City Noida.
Boney Kapoor, who is also the part of Media Education at AAFT said,” I always make it a point to involve the students of this institution in all my films. I am happy this time also the young students have done well.” Prabhudeva highlighted Raghav Marwah an aaftian who has been the First Assistant to him in this huge film and said ,” I am happy with the efforts of the students of this institution.” The president of Marwah Studios Sandeep Marwah informed that Salman Khan, Ayesha Takia, Prabhudeva, Boney Kapoor, all will be there at Marwah Studios.” I am happy that the team of WANTED opted to be at AAFT.I am sure the reach of their visit can be heard all over the World, I wish them a grand success of the film.” Marwah added.

The film is presented by Surinder Kapoor, Produced by Boney Kapoor, Executive Producer Arjun Kapoor, Directed by Prabhudeva, Music by Sajid Wajid, Starring Salman Khan, Ayesha Takia, Mahesh Manjrekar, Aseem Merchant and others.

Team Of Feature Film Mohandas At Marwah Studios

After being part of the creative team in super hit films like Satya, Jhankar Beats and Masti, cinematographer Mazhar Kamran is now ready to release his directorial debut titled’ Mohan Das’ informed Sandeep Marwah, President of Marwah Studios while welcoming the team of feature film Mohandas at AAFT and ASMS at Noida Film City. Talking to the students of Asian Academy Of Film And Television and Asian School Of Media Studies the Director of the film Mazhar Kamran declared that “unlike its resemblance to the name Mohan Das Karam Chand Gandhi, the film is a black comedy and derives zero similarity from the patriot.
The film is made on a small scale with talented actors like Sonali Kulkarni, Nakul Vaid, Sushant Singh, Sharbani Mukherjee, Sameer Dharmadhikari, Uttam Haldar, Aditya Shrivastav, Akhilendra Mishra and Govind Namdeo who all were present there to interact with the media students.
Sandeep Marwah also informed that the film is made under the banner of Vertika Films Pvt Ltd. and is produced by Abha Sonakia.
Sonali Kulkarni disclosed and said “The plot of Mohan Das revolves around a man who is lost in his own country” Sharbani Mukerjee added,”. The problems faced by a common man are dealt with open satire in the film.” Replying to the questions of students of Asian Business School the Director informed that the Screenplay of the film is by Uday Prakash, Music is by Vivek Priyadarshan and Lyrics by VK Sonakia and Yash Malviya, Cinematography is by Mazhar Kamran himself, Editor is Suresh Pai and Art Director is Jayant Deshmukh.

Rahul Roy Shared His Experience With AAFT Students

“Film Making is the most expensive expression, an actors has to be fully trained for their job and film Schools can groom them to the best” said Rahul Roy the leading actor of 32 films including Aashiqui, Junoon, Gumrah, Pehla Nasha, Naseeb, Achanak and many more from the platform of Marwah Studios to the young and new aspirants of Film and Television trade.” India is the largest film producing country in the World, you are bound to get work in the industry” Rahul motivated the students of AAFT, ASMS and Asian Business School.

“We sell three billion tickets of Cinema Halls in one year, which is largest in the World even more than Hollywood, USA” added Sandeep Marwah introducing the Media Education System of Marwah Studios.” Our teaching, training and education system is no less than IITs and IIMs of India”explained Marwah.

Rahul Roy later took the workshop of Acting students of short term and one year course of Asian Academy Of Film And Television and answered many questions to clear their doubts. Rahul Roy also accepted the membership of International Film And Television Club.

Dignities who spoke on the occasion were Prof. Satish Anand Dean Acting, Prof. Ashok Tyagi Dean Cinema, Prof. Latika Sahani Dean ABS, Prof. Suman Bajaj Kalra Dean of Studies Asian School Of Media Studies and Prof. Harshvardhan Course Director of the Education Group.

Sanjay Suri Invited By Asian School Of Media Studies

The popular and the talented actor of feature films Sorry Bhai, My Brother Nikhil, Filhal, Dhoop, Bas Ek Pal, Sanjay Suri expressed the importance of emotions in Cinema in the Master class of Marwah Studios where the large gathering of Film, TV and Media Management students of Asian Academy Of film And Television, Asian School Of Media Studies and Asian Business School were engrossed in listing to his statements.” Emotion is the language of Cinema” said Sanjay.” Education and training do help an actor to get familiar with the techniques of Acting” he added.

“Films need lots of passion, and hard work. This is one business where you cannot take things for granted.” said Onir the renowned Writer, Editor and Director of feature films Bas Ek Pal, Sorry Bhai and My Brother Nikhil who offered the students to be the producer of his next film by buying the shares of the project.
“We at Marwah Studios feel that interaction with the industry is not only necessary but essential” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios while introducing the guest from Munbai. “We are happy that two talented and experts from the industry are going to be the members of our family” Later Marwah presented them the membership of International Film And Television Club. Others who spoke at the event were Suman Bajaj Kalra Dean ASMS, Latika Sawhney Dean ABS and president of All India Cable Association Roop Sharma

We Need To Know More In Journalism Santosh Bhartiya

A full day workshop on the ethics of journalism and how to be a good journalist took place at Marwah Studios organized by the International Film And Television Research Centre in association with Asian School Of Media Studies and Asian Academy Of Film And TV for the working journalist of different News papers and TV channels.

“Be honest to your profession, journalism needs lots of passion, running a news paper is like a prayer” said Dr Bhisham Narayan Singh, former Union Minister, Government Of India and Former Governer of 7 states of India while inaugurating National Workshop on Journalism. “Honesty pay in life, it is always tough way to success” he added.

“It is important to pursue with the stories till it reaches to its end” said veteran journalist Santosh Bhartiya who has made his position from a reporter to member of Rajya Sabha. “Never afraid from the strong influences, believe in investigation,” Santosh added.

“Education and training is must for every profession including journalism” said Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios. Command on language, research on the subject, preparation and home work about the person are some of the tips given by Marwah with some interesting examples.
The known film director Gurbir S Garewal spoke about film Journalism and the slip outs in film journalism. Other speakers who spoke on TV Journalism were Dean ASMS prof. Suman Bajaj Kalra and Dean AAFT Prof Kalyan Sarkar .The workshop became more interesting with the large set of question answers at the end of the session.

63rd Festival Of Short Digital Films At AAFT

“It’s a great pleasure to see the creative product of young film makers .The film schools are nursery for film technicians”, said Vijay Goel, Chief Guest and former Union Minister, Government Of India while inaugurating the 63rd Festival of Short digital Films at Asian Academy Of Film And Television, Marwah Studios, Film City Noida. The festival is organized by International Film And Television Club [IFTC] and has 15 best films made by the students in the last batch of AAFT produced by Marwah Films And Video Production, a production house under the leadership of Sandeep Marwah.

“I had the opportunity to be in different countries of the World, but the kind of Film and TV education AAFT is providing in India, it is commendable.” Said Krishna V. Rajan, an IFS and former Ambassador to Nepal and Chairman of Universal Peace Federation [India Chapter].

“I am proud that I could create an International Record with the students of AAFT, and could produce 1500 short films with the young film makers of 70 countries of the World.” informed Sandeep Marwah, President of Marwah Studios.

The other speakers who spoke on the occasion were Vinod Zusti, a TV producer Director, Arun Kumar of International Sports Entertainment Ltd, Anoop Bhandari Editor Models and Trend, Kalyan Sarkar Dean AAFT. Later Sandeep Marwah presented Academy Award to Rajesh Bajaj the alumnae of AAFT from 6th Batch for his sincere contribution to Film and TV Industry. Rajesh Bajaj has been the director of more than 150 advertisement films, writer director of known film ‘Hari Puttar’,and now working in Hollywood with Oscar winning actor Helly Berry as writer/Director.
Others who were present there Gurbir Garewal,Kannan,Lalit Kumar,Satish Anand,Adil Rana,Mansoor Naqvi,Bharat Barikh,Prabhat,Abhinav Bajpai,Kamana,Seema Gupta,Viney Kumar,etc.

Heart Care Foundation Of India Joins Hand With AAFT

The Heart Care Foundation Of India, a social organization has joined hands with Asian Academy Of Film And Television, the premier film, TV and media school of India to create awareness on the subject of GOOD HEALTH.

The President of the organization Dr.K.K. Agarwal who is the leading Cardiologist of the country conducted his press conference at Marwah Studios and expressed this wonderful association with International repute film school. “First it was MTNL, then BSNL and now AAFT with family of 8000 media professionals we will be able to grow faster with the slogan of GOOD HEALTH” said Dr.Agarwal.

“We will leave no stone unturned to make the coming Health Mela and Dil Ka Darbar to be the most successful venture of HCFI” said Sandeep Marwah, President of AAFT and Marwah Studios.” Health is Wealth and most of the media persons do neglect their health while achieving their huge targets, we need to remind them the importance of good health and these kind of Events are the best way.” added Marwah.

The 16th MTNL Perfect Health Mela will be from 3rd to 12th oct,09 and BSNL Dil Ka Darbar health checkup on 6th sept,09 at MAMC auditorium in Delhi.

We Care Film Festival At Marwah Studios

Asian Academy Of Film And Television along with the social organization Brotherhood organized “Look Back We Care Film Festival” an event of films on Disability at Marwah Studios, Film City, Noida. The collection of films on different issues of disabilities were projected to the large crowd, film and television students of AAFT,ASMS and ABS with an idea to evoke emotions towards people who are sometimes ignored by the community and society for no rhyme or reasons.
“We have joined hands with Brotherhood only to promote the idea of creating awareness towards disability” said Sandeep Marwah, President Marwah Studios. “We at brotherhood have pledged to promote our disable brothers and sisters to come forward in life and become independent” said Satish Kapoor, the Director of the Festival .The festival is supported by the information Centre of United Nation, National Trust, Shivkala Motion Pictures and International Film And Television Club.
“We have to look back into Hindi feature films like Black, Dosti, Tare Zameen pain, Koshish where a huge information is highlighted on disability” said Sameer Sen Chief Guest of the day and renowned music director who has given music to 150 feature films like Jalwa ,Arjun Pandit, Anari No 1, Achanak, Salakhen, Kartavaya etc. B.B.Choudhary IPS, Sanjeev Sachdeva, Rajeev Chandran of United Nation Information Centre, R.K.Singh former Engineer in Chief, Doordarshan, Raghaveddhiraa of Mangolore Port Trust ,Sharad Dutt of Channel P7 were the other speakers of the day. The program was followed by screening of 15 selected short films on Disability.

R N Lakhotia Released Book At Marwah Studios

The world record holder of Income Tax Books R N Lakhotia released the first copy of a motivational book “BELIEF” written by Tariq Marghoob from the platform of AAFT Asian Academy Of Film And Television.” Believe in your self and believe in God make belief, be honest to yourself. ”said R .N. Lakhotia to the audience present in the auditorium of Marwah Studios. Giving many examples from his own life Lakhotia won the hearts of all.

“My purpose of writing book is to pass on the fresh energy to youngster who all should be motivated to hard and honest work” said Tariq Marghoob, the writer of book Belief.
“I am always ready to get associated with works which ends up motivating youngster and lead them to build better India” added Sandeep Marwah, President of Marwah Studios.

On the same occasion a new issue of quarterly magazine Nature and Wealth edited by Kamal Bhatia was also released by Dr.Sanjeev Wadhawan CEO of Biolife Care Remedies Pvt. Limited. Others who were present there included Kalyan Sarkar, Kannan, Satish Anand, Mansoor Naqvi, Lalit Kumar, Seema Gupta,

Entertainer Number One-David Dhawan

“In this tense system of our daily routine, we all need entertainment and there is no other source better than watching feature films, which is easily available and is economical” said David Dhawan the renowned film Director of popular films like Biwi Number One, Partner, Mujhse Shadi Karogi, Ankhe, Raja Babu, Coolie Number One and many more while talking to the students of Asian School Of Media Studies, Asian Academy Of Film And TV and Asian Business School in the Master Class at Marwah Studios, Film City Noida.

Davin Dhawan was greeted by the president of Marwah Studios Sandeep Marwah who introduced him to the excited, charged and large gathering of students, Media Persons and film makers present to listen to David’s experience of Indian Film Industry. ”Who can tell us better than David about Film Industry who has dealt with every actor, producer, music director, artist and technicians in his 42 feature films” said Sandeep Marwah.

His classmate, Film Director and Dean Cinema, Asian School Of Media Studies Ashok Tyagi, recollected their days of struggle in Mumbai when they were looking for their first major projects. “This is one industry where first you have to deserve then you have to desire.” said Ashok Tyagi. “Film Business requires deep interest, sincere efforts and continuous persuasion to get success, and David is the real example of the same.” added Ashok Tyagi.

The HOD Cinema ASMS Rahul Sehgal could not resist mentioning that “David Dhawan has today created a separate School Of Thought in Indian Film Industry. He has promoted Comedy Genre which is most difficult to present.” Other noted personalities who spoke on the occasion were Suman Bajaj Kalra Dean Of Studies ASMS, Kalyan Sarkar Dean AAFT,

Later Sandeep Marwah the founder of Asian Education Society honored David Dhawan with ACADEMY AWARD and presented him with the life membership of International Film And Television Research Centre. The event was followed by the question answer session by the students of Cinema.

Media Is The Important Part Of Society-Naqvi

Narrating the consequences where by erasing one word from the speech or an interview the whole meaning can be changed, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi the former State Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Government Of India and now the Vice President of Bhartiya Janata Party expressed that, “media persons have to be more responsible in this age of growing media activities”. He emphasized the need of proper training for younger generation while inaugurating the 64th batch of Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT) at Marwah Studios, Film City, Noida.

“The women of this nation has to come out openly and have to fight for her rights, media, film and television is the correct place for them,” said Mrs Suman Krishan Kant a renowned social worker of the country and wife of late Vice President Of India Shri Krishan Kant.

“Consumer is the most powerful part of all the businesses”, said Bejon Mishra who is the president of Federation of Consumer Societies in India called “VOICE.” He cautioned all the young film, TV and Media Students to get into the business keeping in mind the ultimate satisfaction of the consumer should be the targets of their all programs.

“We emphasized and amalgamate the Indian traditions and Culture into our syllabus as we believe that our culture has a very strong footings and can produce not only a better media person but a good human being from Asian Academy Of Film And Television (AAFT).” Said Sandeep Marwah the President of Marwah Studios and founder of Noida film City.

The other speakers who spoke on the occasion were Jiten Hazarika renowned painter and cousin of Bhupen Hazarika the recipient of Dada Sahib Phalke Award.Suresh Sharma the veteran Journalist and editor of Sandya Times of Times Of India Group. Later Chief Guest Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi presented “Academy Award” to Ranjan Arneja of 31st batch of Acting who has recently completed 900 episodes of ACP ARJUN on India TV and gained publicity through many other radio and TV programs .Marwah presented membership of International Film And Television Research Centre to the Guests.

Indian Scholarship For Media Courses

The Governing Council Of Marwah Studios running four institutions under the name and banner of Asian Academy Of Film And Television, Asian School Of Media Studies, Asian Business School and AAFT School Of Graphics And Animation, has decided to launch for the first time a scholarship for the deserving candidates who may not be able to pay for their courses otherwise.

“The decision was taken on the 79th birth anniversary of the founder late shri Suraj Parkash Marwah on 15th june,2009” said Sandeep Marwah, President of Marwah Studios “.This scholarship is decided to help those candidates who deserve to be in Media but may not be in a position to pay for their courses.” added Marwah. The institution (AAFT) is running 37 courses right now and application will be valid for most expensive short term courses of three months which are popular world wide. The institutions are attracting students from 70 countries of the World and have created many International Records in 16 years of Media Training.

Asian Academy of Film And Television (AAFT) with its Alumni of 7000 students is the third biggest film school in the World and has been rated as the first Ten Best Film Schools Of the World. AAFT is based in film city of North India at the Green City Noida. The institute is surrounded by the most popular media houses of India and International Channels. The students can apply for scholarship along with their bio data profile/ resume to “Suraj Parkash Scholarship”, Marwah Studios Scholarship Program, FC 14/15, Sector 16A, film City, Noida- 201301,UP,India.

Nagendra Karri, the Indian born film maker who owns Eternal Mind Production LLC in New York was recently at Asian Academy of Film And Television to meet the President Sandeep Marwah whom he first met at 62nd Cannes Film Festival.
Nagendra went through the whole campus of Marwah Studios and met the students who all were busy with their own productions. ”I am Keen to partner with Marwah Studios for my next venture called “Mobster” which will be shot in multi locales including India, said Karri while releasing the new publications of International Film And Television Research Centre of AAFT.
“We have publication Department where we publish books and journals related to film, Television and Media.” said Sandeep Marwah. “Our International Film and Television Research Center is the first research Centre of the country” added Marwah. Later Marwah presented a set of books to the guest of the day.
Marwah informed that Nagendra Karri has announced this new film after the successful debut screening of his first Directorial Venture “Where are you Sophia?” a suspenseful psychological thriller at the recently concluded Cannes Film festival. Karri, who directed, produced and wrote the film at the age of 26, has masters in computer science and electronics and a background in theater. Karri is quite keen in giving opportunity to the Acting and Technical students of AAFT and ASMS in his forth coming film.

UCLAN and Asian School Of Media Studies Will Promote Journalism

Asian School of Media Studies, Noida along with University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK together have decided to promote students of journalism of their schools, by signing a joint student exchange program. ”I would like to invite students from UCLAN to come and see for them selves how journalism is taught and learned in India. Delhi is the hub centre for Cultural as well as political activities.” said Sandeep Marwah, the President of Marwah Group of Creative Enterprises.A delegation consisting of Head of School of journalism Mike Ward and Francois Nel the Diector Journalism Leaders Programme along with S.Parmeshwaram the national representative of the University visited Asian School Of Media Studies in Noida Film City .”We are impressed by the well designed syllabus and huge supporting infrastructure of ASMS which shAsian School of Media Studies, Noida along with University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK together have decided to promote students of journalism of their schools, by signing a joint student exchange program. ”I would like to invite students from UCLAN to come and see for them selves how journalism is taught and learned in India. Delhi is the hub centre for Cultural as well as political activities.” said Sandeep Marwah, the President of Marwah Group of Creative Enterprises.A delegation consisting of Head of School of journalism Mike Ward and Francois Nel the Diector Journalism Leaders Programme along with S.Parmeshwaram the national representative of the University visited Asian School Of Media Studies in Noida Film City .”We are impressed by the well designed syllabus and huge supporting infrastructure of ASMS which shows the seriousness of the education of the school. They are no less than any International University.” said Mike Ward.‘’We are well equipped with Print Lab, Multimedia Lab, Editing Lab, Radio Station, A Channel, Studios, Complete Shooting Equipments, and anything to everything for the promotion of Journalism Course..” added Suman Bajaj Karla Dean ASMS. A twin certification program, UGC approved Degree is provided to the Journalism Student. The undergraduate and post graduate courses are popular all over India.“I am ready to bear the cost of training for the students from UK to prove how well the courses are designed in ASMS.” informed Marwah. The scholarship has been announced for this first group of UCLAN students by Marwah Studios.ows the seriousness of the education of the school. They are no less than any International University.” said Mike Ward.‘’We are well equipped with Print Lab, Multimedia Lab, Editing Lab, Radio Station, A Channel, Studios, Complete Shooting Equipments, and anything to everything for the promotion of Journalism Course..” added Suman Bajaj Karla Dean ASMS. A twin certification program, UGC approved Degree is provided to the Journalism Student. The undergraduate and post graduate courses are popular all over India.“I am ready to bear the cost of training for the students from UK to prove how well the courses are designed in ASMS.” informed Marwah. The scholarship has been announced for this first group of UCLAN students by Marwah Studios.

German Model Will Be Guest Of Honour At Marwah Studios

62nd Cannes Film Festival was the platform for Sandeep Marwah of Marwah Studios to invite German Super Model Claudia Celisa to India .The Indian Pavilion which was the centre of attraction for many activities brought many film makers and film personalities close to each other.

Claudia Ciesla is a German model, actress and singer of Polish descent. Ciesla started modeling at the age of 15 working for shows involved in fashion and dancing. In May 2006 she was selected by Bild as the Football/Soccer Worldcup Girl 2006, and during the World Cup 2006 she was featured on the front page of a total of seven publications of that newspaper.”I am honoured to be part of Marwah Studios, especially the film and TV education which has always impressed me I would love to cast in one of their films.” said Claudia.

In 2007 and again in 2008 she was appearing on the German Internet soap opera Beach House, playing the part of Daisy Vandenburg. In 2008 Claudia Ciesla was in Austria chosen for the Snow Queen 2008. Ciesla is acting in a Bollywood film Karma along with leads Carlucci Weyant, Alma Saraci, and DJ Perry as part of an international film crew to be filmed in India .
In July 2008 Ciesla played the role of CLAUDIA in the new Italian TV-Sitcom "Outsiders in Palermo" shooted in Palermo/Italy.In Aug. 2008 Claudia played the female lead in the German-Indian Film "Ki Jana Pardes" In Aug/Sept Claudia acted in Calcutta, in the role of a German journalist for the Film Directed by "Arin Paul together with award winning film star Soumitra Chatterjee and sang the title song of this movie. During 2009, she will participate as an actress at the next Uwe Boll movie "Silent Night in Algona"
“I am happy Claudia has accepted our invitation to be in India once again,” said Sandeep Marwah. “She will be the guest of honour for our some very important event this year, added Marwah.

Claudia Ciesla Invited By Sandeep Marwah To India

62nd Cannes Film Festival was the platform for Sandeep Marwah of Marwah Studios to invite German Super Model Claudia Celisa to India .The Indian Pavilion which was the centre of attraction for many activities brought many film makers and film personalities close to each other.

Claudia Ciesla is a German model, actress and singer of Polish descent. Ciesla started modeling at the age of 15 working for shows involved in fashion and dancing. In May 2006 she was selected by Bild as the Football/Soccer Worldcup Girl 2006, and during the World Cup 2006 she was featured on the front page of a total of seven publications of that newspaper.”I am honoured to be part of Marwah Studios, especially the film and TV education which has always impressed me I would love to cast in one of their films.” said Claudia.

In 2007 and again in 2008 she was appearing on the German Internet soap opera Beach House, playing the part of Daisy Vandenburg. In 2008 Claudia Ciesla was in Austria chosen for the Snow Queen 2008. Ciesla is acting in a Bollywood film Karma along with leads Carlucci Weyant, Alma Saraci, and DJ Perry as part of an international film crew to be filmed in India .
In July 2008 Ciesla played the role of CLAUDIA in the new Italian TV-Sitcom "Outsiders in Palermo" shooted in Palermo/Italy.In Aug. 2008 Claudia played the female lead in the German-Indian Film "Ki Jana Pardes" In Aug/Sept Claudia acted in Calcutta, in the role of a German journalist for the Film Directed by "Arin Paul together with award winning film star Soumitra Chatterjee and sang the title song of this movie. During 2009, she will participate as an actress at the next Uwe Boll movie "Silent Night in Algona"
“I am happy Claudia has accepted our invitation to be in India once again,” said Sandeep Marwah. “She will be the guest of honour for our some very important event this year, added Marwah.

Marwah Studios And Open Pictures Together In Cannes

Zackary M.Newmark, an American Director now settled in Spain and working on his next project is Opted by Sandeep Marwah of Marwah studios, India for the direction of new documentary which shall be shot in India, informed Zackary Newmark to the press in 62nd Cannes Film Festival.

“I am very keen to know what an American Film Director thinks about India from Documentary point of view. That is only possible when he is going to make a film in India.” said Sandeep Marwah of Marwah Studios, who was looking for the foreign director for Indian subject.” I am impressed by the Oscar Winning Film Slum Dog Millionaire and feel much more can be done on this subject to reopen the eyes of Indians and rest of the World to come forward to help the community.” Added Marwah while narrating to the World Press at 62nd Cannes Film Festival.

“I am packing my bags to go to India to study my subject, I have read a lot but now I want to experience India.” Said Zack Newmark .”I am honoured that a media group like Marwah Studios have trusted me for their next project.”

It was a rare opportunity for Open Source Picture of Zack Newmark to join hands with Sandeep Marwah of Marwah Studios at 62nd Cannes Film Festival where Eight Oscar Winning Film Slum Dog Millionaire was discussed many times with American and Indian Film Makers.

Admission Opens For 2009 At Asian School Of Media Studies

Asian School Of Media Studies (ASMS) , the first film College of India invites application in undergraduate and post Graduate courses in Cinema, Mass Communication, Multimedia, Computer Application and Electronic Media. All the courses are TWIN Certification programs. The students get UGC approved Degree and an industry approved Diploma from Asian School Of Media Studies which is acceptable in most of the countries of the World.

ASMS is the sister institution of AAFT, Asian Academy Of Film And Television and based in the fully equipped and professional Marwah Studios Complex. All the courses have ample practical Training and Education to prepare student for higher Education and for the Industry. Most of the students are working today in their chosen field.

Every student gets an opportunity to Write, Shoot, Direct and Edit his own productions. These productions are shown all over the World in different festivals, Competitions, TV Channels, Cable Networks, and become the part of Library of Marwah Films And Video Productions.
ASMS Asian School Of Media Studies is growing strength by strength under the leadership of World renowned Sandeep Marwah who is the recipient of many National and International Awards. ASMS is backed and supported by the Indian Entertainment Industry. Some of the prominent film, TV, and Media personalities are associated with this internationally known so called film university. Students from 70 countries have already enrolled in last 16 years. More details can be seen from www.aaft.com

India Will Join Hands With Georgia In Film Business

62nd Cannes Film Festival has proved a wonderful platform for Indian Film Maker Sandeep Marwah to announce a joint ventures with the film makers of Georgia when he was invited by the Minister of Cultural, Monuments Protection and sports of Georgia Nicholas Rurua to Georgia to look for himself the growing demand of film and TV business in their country.

Sandeep Marwah the president of Marwah Studios and Director of First private film school of India, Asian Academy Of Film And TV (AAFT) offered student exchange, faculty exchange programs along with the joint ventures to produce short film with the film and TV students of Georgian film School when he was representing India in the meeting of International delegates held by the Georgian Minister Nicholas Rurua at 62nd Cannes Film Festival at Majestic Hotel. Marwah offered scholarship to the students of Georgia to come to India to learn about Indian Film Industry to strengthen the relation between two countries.

“It is very necessary to take initiative to invite important film makers from Georgia to India to develop new relationship between two countries. Films are the best way to exchange culture.” said Sandeep Marwah, who is the World record holder of producing largest number of short films.

“We are very keen to join hands with Indian Film Industry, which is largest in the World and exchange programs and education with Marwah Studios is the right start.” Added Nicholas Rurua.
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The meeting was also attended by Konstantin chlaidze the General Director of Georgian National Film Centre, David Vashadze the manager Research and Development, Georgian National Film Centre, Guka Rcheulishvili, the film maker from Georgia and many others including Archll Menagarishvili , Dy Director , Georgian Films.

Marwah Studios Marked Its Presence At 62nd Cannes Film Festival

Marwah Studios, the promoters of Noida Film City of North India and the first private film School of India, Asian Academy Of Film And Television marked its presence at 62nd Cannes Film Festival, the biggest film festival and film networking platform of the world.
“I am proud to be associated with 62nd Cannes Film Festival through India Pavilion of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India handled by the oldest Chamber of India ASSOCHAM.” said Sandeep Marwah the president of Marwah Studios.”Our film Coffee House was one the twenty films screened at India Pavilion and Four Short films directed by students of AAFT were also shown. It has given me great initiative to work for better cinema.” added Marwah.
“I am happy that this time the students of Asian Academy Of Film And TV have visited this Great Gala Show to learn more about Cannes Festival.” informed Sandeep Marwah.

Sandeep Marwah has planned a full length feature film as coproduction under the banner of Marwah Studios with American film Director Karl Bardosh which will go on the floor at the end of this year .The news was announced at the inauguration of India Pavilion at 62nd Cannes Film festival.

.The event of the opening of India Pavilion was attended by Abhishek Bachan, Sushma Singh, Secretary of Information and Broadcasting, V.B. Pyarelal, Jt. Sec, Min.of I&B. S. M. Khan Director of Film Festival of India, Sandeep Marwah, Subhash Ghai, Manisha Koirala, Deepti Naval, Sujata Dev, and a large number of film personalities around the World.

Exhibition Of Paintings At Marwah Studios

Budding artists from all over the country gathered at Marwah Studios for the inauguration of an exhibition on painting, drawing and sculpture by noted Sri Lankan Film, TV and Stage actor Wilson Gunaratne. The students of AAFT Asian Academt Of Film And Television, ASMS Asian School Of Media Studies and ABS Asian Business School were present there.
Wilson Gunaratne, in his inaugural speech, said “The paintings are the first form of art and everything follows - Visual art or any other form of art needs a lot of concentration, involvement and emotions to express. Sandeep Marwah of Marwah Studios is the source of my inspiration to start new stage play where I am playing thirteen different characters, earlier I played nine characters in the same play.” Informed Wilson during exhibition. Wilson Gunerate is the only artist in Sri Lanka who has performed nine characters so far in the single play on stage.
The President of Marwah Studios Sandeep Marwah said ”such shows not only motivate the participating Artist but also encourage the students of Cinema, Films and Television to think beyond their subject.” Marwah presented Wilson with the life membership of International Film And Television Research Center.
Those who exhibit their creations include Amit Srivastava, Ashis Kushwaha, Bhanu Prakash, Chiranjib Ghosh, Devasis Mukherjee, Dinesh Singh, Dipanjali Das, Giridhari Sahu, Kangkan Berman, Krisna Seal, Manoj Shau, Mithilesh Gupta, Nivedita Mukharjee, NY Chanu, Pramod Kashyap, Ram Dongre, Samiran Mujumder, Sankar Sarkar, Santosh Sahni, Satya P Guta, Shailender Shau, Sudipta Adhya, Sukanta Biswas, Sushmita Adhya and Tathgat Das.

Film Workshop At AAFT By American Film Maker

The American Center, New Delhi and AAFT Asian Academy Of Film And Television, Noida together organized a film workshop at Marwah Studios by renowned American documentary film maker and writer from New York City Sadia Shepard on the making of her documentary. Sadia was accompanied by the senior officer from American Center Diane Brandt who introduced the lady to the large gathering of media students from different discipline of film making.

Sadia Shepard left New York for Bombay on a Fulbright Scholarship, her goal to try to understand the history and future of the tiny Indian Jewish community that her grandmother was born into and left to marry her Muslim grand father. Sadia spent nearly two years recording her experiences in film ,video and writing, which became the basis of her first book,” The Girl From Foreign: A Search For Shipwrecked Ancestors, Forgotten Histoties And A Sense Of Home”.
Sadia spoke about her book and then there was screening of the film “ In Search Of The Bene Israel” followed by the question answer session. The workshop finished with vote of thanks by Dean Kalyan Sarkar and Sandeep Marwah the president of Marwah Studios also the chairperson of Entertainment Committee of Indo American Chamber of Commerce presented life membership of International Film And Television Club to Sadia Shepard and Diane Brandt

Film Coffee House Is For Every One

The feature film Coffee House presented by Shivkala Motion Pictures and Marwah Studios in association with GTV International is the story of a common man .What we go through every day in our lives, can be seen in beautiful bided story of Coffee House.

The film is produced by Mahin and Asit Mittal, Sandeep Marwah, Girish Batra, Sandeep Gupta and Kishan Kumar .”The impact of feature film is the largest on masses, it can really pass on the message to the nation, and this is one of those films” said Sandeep Marwah..”Gurbir Garewal has done a fabulous job by projecting reality in the film.” said Mahim Mittal who has also written the songs for the film.

“This is my first feature film and it is releasing at the time when my countrymen need right advice for the nation”, said Sakshi Tanwar. ”Well my role in Coffee House is what I was looking for a long time, I remember I was totally involved with my character when I was shooting for this film” .said Ashutosh Rana.

.The film is written and directed by President Award Winner Gurbir Garewal who has written and directed number of super hit TV serials. The cast includes Ashutosh Rana and Sakshi Tanwar jointly for the first time. Music by Javed Kumar, Dances by Longiness Fernandes, Cinematography by Sabestian AKN, Lyrics by Mahim Mittal, Backround Music by Sanjay Chakarvarty, Sound by Avneet Garewal, Editing by Omkar Nath Bhakri and Rerecording by Deepan Chatterjee.

The other artist includes Paintal, Aman Dhariwal, Neha Mishra, Hemant Pandey, Harsh Chaya, Vinod Nagpal, Javed Khan, and S.M.Zaheer. The film Director has also given opportunity to many trained artist from AAFT Asian Academy Of Film And Television , NOIDA in various roles.

Sandeep Marwah in Cannes Committee of Indian Pavilion

The Ministry Of Information And Broadcasting, Government Of India in association with ASSOCHAM is going ahead with the preparation for showcasing the changing face of the Indian Film and Cinema at the 62nd Film Festival at Cannes ,France by setting up the Official Indian Pavilion at the Village International from 13th May to 24th May 2009 .The committee has been formed to promote Pavilion of Indian Film Industry , the largest film producing Country in the World .The members are Sandeep Marwah of world renowned Marwah Studios who is also the Director of Asian Academy Of Film And Television with 70 representations in the different countries of the world, Sushma Singh Secretary Ministry of Information and Broadcasting ,V.B.Pyarelal, Joint Secretary , Ministry Of Information And Broadcasting, Dilip Modi, Vice President ASSOCHAM, Sujata Dev, Chairperson Entertainment Committee, T.P.Agarwal President IMPPA ,Jitendra Jain President Film Federation Of India FFI, Ratan Jain President AMPTPP, Sajjan Jindal President ASSOCHAM, K.Rajagopal President South India Chamber Of Commerce, Manmohan Shetty President Film And TV Producers Guild Of India, L. Suresh President South India Film Exporters Association, D. S .Rawat Secretary General ASSOCHAM, Annuradha Prasad BAG Films, Amit Dev Director Times Broadband and Ajay Sharma Director ASSOCHAM..”We understand that Indian Pavilion is going to be the great opportunity for an individual or any film organization to showcase their achievements therefore invite whole Indian Film industry to come and participate in a big way”said Sandeep Marwah,the founder of Noida Film City

Marwah Studios Will Host Global Festival Of Documentary Films

The enthusiastic staff and members of Marwah Studios took no time in deciding to host the next Global Festival Of Documentary Films to be held in July, 09.” Which place can be better than the Noida Film City and specially Marwah Studios which is the hub centre for film and tv persons and surrounded by the best film companies of the industry” said Sandeep Marwah, the Owner of Marwah Films And Video Studios.

Documentary Film Festival is going to be different as entries are invited from all over the World and there is three different categories of 10 minutes, 20 minutes and 30 minutes .The members of International Film And Television Club have assured the prize of 5000 US Dollars for the best documentaries. A special cell has been created at Marwah Studios to provide complete infrastructure to the festival and specialized people have been appointed to look after the planning and execution of the project.

Viney Kumar, manager of the studios said ,”We have ample space and facilities to present Global Festival Of Documentary Films .We have full confidence in our President Sandeep Marwah who has wide experience of these kind of activities.”

Anil Kapoor Brought Marwah Studios To World Fame

With the winning of the Golden Globes Award on the 66th Award ceremony in USA to the film SLUMDOD MILLIONAIRE where Super Hero Of Indian Cinema Anil Kapoor has performed an important role and was on the stage to receive the four awards given to this film not only brought India to the World fame but also brought Marwah Studios and Asian Academy Of Film And Television to the World Recognition.
Anil Kapoor the performer in more than 100 films of Indian Film Industry is on the Board of Directors of Internationaly known Marwah Studios and AAFT Asian Academy Of Film And TV ,the institution already attracting students from more than 70 countries of the World .The International President of the Society Sandeep Marwah received the messages of congratulations from all over the world . Marwah Studios, the family of 6000 media professionals and its embassies and in 70 countries celebrating the success in a big way. The huge banners and posters at the campus at Noida Film City added to the whole excitement..The institution under the leadership of Sandeep Marwah has decided to honour Anil Kapoor and others with the ACADEMY AWARD of the Institution in their next visit to New Delhi.The film is produced by Christian Colson and Directed by Danny Boyle Co Director Lovleen Tandan, Screen Play by Simon Beaufoy on the Novel of Vikas Swarup, So far the film has bagged 4 golden Globe Awards,26 other awards and is in 23 nomination with actors like Dev patel, Saurab Shukla, Rajendranath Zusti , Irfan khan and Others, Music by A.R. Rehman and Cinemotography by Anthony Dod Mantle

Asian Academy Honored Hollywood Star Michael J Fox

“I am very excited to meet the young Indian Actors at Asian Academy Of Film And TV and so well they have preformed”, said Michael J Fox expressing his views after admiring the performance of acting students of the biggest film school of this part of the World. “I am thankful to Sandeep Mawah, the president of the school for entertaining me and the unit of ABC.” who are shooting a documentary on Michel J Fox and his visit to Asian Academy Film And Television AAFT in India.
“I have learned with every performance and every award is the source of inspiration for me to look forward.” added Michael J Fox while addressing the students at Marwah Studios .Michael has been in nomination for Golden Globe Awards for ten times and has received four times. He has been nominated ten times for Emmy Awards and also received four of then. He has received two times Screen Guilds Award for his Acting .His all time hit films” Back to The Future I, II and III” ,The American President, The Frighteners brought him many laurels .Michael F Fox has been rated as best actor for his performance in television serials like Spin City, Family Ties, Boston Legal, Tied With Bill Cosby, ect.The whole campus of Asian Academy Of Film And TV was bubbling with excitement on the arrival of this giant Actor from Hollywood who talked about positive energy and hard work with the all acting students .Sandeep Marwah the President of Marwah Studios and founder of Noida Film City extended his heartiest thanks to Michael J Fox by presenting him the Life Membership and Patron ship of International Film And Television Club