100 years of Indian Cinema- Star Galaxy At Pune

To mark the centenary year of Indian movies, a 5-day cultural festival is being organised at Pune's Vasantrao Bagul Garden, Sahakarnagar. This event is organised by Pune Navratra Mahotsav Trust President and PMC corporator Shri Aba Bagul which will be inaugurated on Sunday 29, April at 5:30 pm at the hands of Hon'ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Prithvirajji Chavan. The inauguration day will witness a galaxy of celebrities from the Indian film industry. Veteran cinestars like Waheeda Rehman, Asha Parekh, Sulochana Didi, Zeenat Aman, Prem Chopra, Asrani, Vishwajeet, Rati Agnihotri, Parikshit Sahni, Sudha Chandran, Tinu Anand, Shammi, Shailendra Singh, Viju Khote, Shobha Khote and Jai Borate will gather together at this opening day to salute the memories of the founder of Indian films Late Dadasaheb Phalke. Renowned international artist Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma and Sandeep Marwah, President of Asian Society of Film and Television, New Delhi will also make his first public appearance in Pune on this occasion. Smt. Madhuritai Phalke, daughter-in-law of Late Dadasaheb Phalke, Smt. Meena Munge, the heroine of the movies of Late Dadasaheb Phalke of that time will also be felicitated on this occasion. The next generation felicitation includes Anil Damle - the grandson of Vishnupant Damle of Prabhat Film Company, Arshad Fattelal - the grandson of Saheb Mama Fattelal of Prabhat Film Company, Vijaymala Mistri - daughter of Baburao Painter, Raju Naushad – son of great music director Naushad, Mustaffa Sajaad Husain – son of music director Sajaad Husain, Shaheed Raffi – son of legendary singer Mohd. Raffi, Baby Shakuntala, Dynanada Naik – daughter of Venkatesh Madgulkar, Shridhar Madgulkar – son of GA DI MA, Meena Fatarpekar – granddaughter of Saraswatibai Rane, Vandana Khandekar – daughter of Jyotsana Bhole, Kishore Sarpotdar – grandson of Nanasaheb Sarpotdar, Suhas Bhole – son of Keshavrao Bhole and Mohan Karve - age 87 years who performed as a child artist in the Marathi film 'Bhakta Prahllad' in 1933. To mark this event a gigantic balloon of 20x20 ft. will be placed on 200ft. height at Vasantrao Bagul Garden. This mega event, its programmes and participation of eminent film personalities will keep Pune once again on the forefront of the film industry in India, said Aba Bagul, organiser of this festival.

Sandeep Marwah Invited By The Minister Of Nepal

“A list of events and participations has been handed over to Raj Kishor Yadav, Minister of Information and Communications, Government of Nepal to promote film, television and media activities between India and Nepal in the next few months” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios, who was there at Kathmandu on the invitation of I & C Minister of Nepal. It will all start with the festival of Nepali Films at New Delhi. This is going to be the first ever film festival of Nepali films in India at Noida Film City. We have requested the minister of Information and communication to be the chief guest of the event added Marwah. The festival will be followed by the announcement of the two seats for scholarship for short term courses in (acting & Presentation) and (Still Photography & journalism) at Asian Academy Of Film And Television, Noida for which the minister will decide the two deserving candidates from Nepal. A festival of films on disability WECARE will also be planned at Kathmandu in short period of time for which the films have already been decided.

Noida To Nepal- Integration Through Media Activities-Sandeep Marwah

“To honor the 100 years of Indian Cinema, We are here to built up and develop the relation between two countries India and Nepal through Film, Television and Media. We are ready to adjust and accommodate the suggestions provided by the film, television and media persons of this country for the betterment of the joint programs of entertainment industry” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and Chairperson of Entertainment and Media committee of PHD Chamber of Commerce, a 107 year old organization to support the industry. “We are planning to have two film festivals in Kathmandu, related to ‘Short Digital Films’ and other one ‘WECARE’ a festival of the films on Disability” added Marwah who is also the founder of Film City Noida and Director of Asian Academy Of Film And Television, a Premier film school of the India. We want to offer the facilities of Noida Film City to all the film makers of Nepal at a much economical rates and want to use the locations of Nepal for our productions. A study tour is being planned by AAFT Asian Academy Of Film And Television for its students to visit the locations of this area. We want the film associations which are looking more facilities from Ministry of Information and Broadcasting; Government of India, can join PHD Chamber of Commerce for better say. We want Nepali Film Association to come forward in helping us in organizing Festival Of Nepali Films in India. AAFT can offer its facilities to all those film makers who want to make short films on the subject of Disability and Children’s issue under International Children’s Film Forum at no cost. We are also looking for joint ventures with Nepali film makers for a full length feature films.

Sandeep Marwah Nominated Patron To Uttarakhand Film Association

An association of around 400 film persons in the state of Uttarakhand nominated an International Media Person Sandeep Marwah, the President of Marwah Studios and Founder of Film City Noida as its Chief Patron to guide them better towards their goals. Sandeep Marwah who is five times World record holder, producer of 1800 short films and teacher to 9000 media professionals accepted this honor during his visit to Dehradun. “I am flattered to be associated with this film maker’s young organization and assure you that better days are ahead” said Marwah here at Hotel Madhuban, Rajpur Road, Dehradun in a small get together of film makers. We are privileged to have Sandeep Marwah on our board. We are confident that under his leadership and direction we can rise to any heights” said S.P.Negi President of UFA. Anuj P Joshi, a renowned film maker of Uttarakhand extended his thanks to Sandeep Marwah for accepting the Patron ship.

Hungarian Film Festival At Asian School Of Communication

“It was immense pleasure to join hands with the great institution Asian Education Group at Marwah Studios which is no less than a University, where all can learn including the organizing capacity and International integration” expressed Tibor Kovacs, the Director of Hungarian Information and Cultural Centre in India on the closing ceremony of three days film festival of Hungarian films at Asian School Of Communication. “What a pleasure to see the training facilities and supported by such festivals, Marwah University is indeed an international seat of learning” articulated Conann Fitzpatrick media professional and professor from Ulster University, North Ireland. “While studying international Cinema you just cannot ignore Hungarian Cinema which has its own style and culture” uttered Ajay Sharma a film maker and newly elected President of GRAFTII. “We believe in discipline and cinema is no way away from it” added Brigadier Yogi Raj Tyagi now Secretary of Old Students Association of Mayo College Ajmer. I am happy that films could create a great tourism between two countries” said Orsi Jarmy of Balassi Institute, Hungry. Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios presided over the function and narrated experience of his visit to Hungry as Jury Member. R.K.Singh of Asian School of Communication and Kalyan Sarkar of AAFT also spoke on the occasion. Some of the finest films were shown during the festival including White Palms directed by Szabolcs Hajdu, The investigator by Attila Gigor, The Last Report On Anna by Maria Meszaros, Merry Go Round by Zoltain Fabri, Konyee by Gabor Rohonyi and Made In Hungaria by Gergely Fonyo.

Dehradun Can Be Part Of Delhi Media Activities-Sandeep Marwah

“We are here to look into the problems and requirements of film, television and media persons who want to make their suggestions for the betterment of this industry “said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and Chairperson of Entertainment and Media committee of PHD Chamber of Commerce, a 107 year old organization to support the industry. “We are planning to have two festivals in Dehradun related to Short Digital Films and other one WECARE which is related to films on Disability” added Marwah who is also the founder of Film City Noida and Director of Asian Academy Of Film And Television, a Premier film school of the country. We want to offer the facilities of Noida Film City to all the film makers of this city at a much economical rates and want to use the locations of Uttrakhand for our productions. A study tour is being planned by AAFT for its students to visit the locations of this area. We want the film associations which are looking more facilities from Ministry of Information And Broadcasting can join PHD Chamber for better say. AAFT can offer its facilities to all those film makers who want to make short films on the subject of Disability and Children’s issue under International Children’s Film Forum.

Food Is The Indication Of Culture- Kapil Sibal

You can win the person by offering good food. Food represents the culture of the society “said Kabil Sibal Union Minister for Human Development Resources & Communication and Information Technology, Government of India on the release of two books by Chef Devender Kumar at New Delhi. Two books namenly ‘Four Seasons Salads’ and ‘Soups’ written by Chef Deveder Kumar published by Shubhi Publications making Devender as writer of four books by now. “It has always been my passion to experiment with the variety of salads and preparation of soups, I have given simple recipes to my reader so that they can also do the same” said Devender in his introductory speech. ‘I have traveled all over the World and I always keep in mind to taste the local food. It gives you a feel of the real culture of that place. The cooking of the food for sure changes the real taste of food’ added Kapil Sibal who himself is a wonderful cook. Present on the occasion Dr S.Y.Quraishi the Chief Election Commissioner of India appreciated the way these two books have been presented and covering huge variety for self preparation. “I am sure these books will be the most fruitful to film, television and media persons as we need to look fit and smart in this industry and all diet programs actually start with Soups and Salads” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios.

World Peace Development And Research Foundation Is The Beginning

“In this tense environment man is only looking for peace. If there is no peace there is no pleasure in life” said Swami Rajiv Ramdass Ji Maharaj while accepting the membership of World Peace Development and Research Foundation of Asian Society of Film and Television. Sandeep Marwah the President of the organization has created this international organization to bring in the chapter of peace into the minds of million media persons working in all the mediums of media either it is Print, Television, Cinema, Radio, Events, or New Media. The foundation is supported by International Film And Television Club, International Film And Television Research Centre, International Public broadcasting Forum, International Children’s Forum and many other National and International Organization. “I know it is just the beginning, foundation will do wonders under the leadership of Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios.” Swami added.

Hungarian Film Festival At Asian School Of Communication

The Students, faculty and Management of Asian School Of Communication in association with the Hungarial information and cultural centre is going to organize three days festival of Hungarian films at their campus at Marwah Studios Complex II at Noida. “It is so important to have international events like this to develop the management skills into the media students” said R.K.Singh Additional Director of ASC. “We believe in overall development of the personality of our student, an international exposure is must for the student” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios. Three days film festival has been planned where best of Hungarian films will be shown to film, TV and media students. The festival will be presented bt International Film And Television Club and supported by International Public Broadcasting Forum, International Film And Television Research Centre.

2nd April 2012 Platinum Batch of AAFT Started With Enthusiasm

Excitement, energy, enthusiasm, thrill, liveliness are the words which may be little short to explain the environment at Asian Academy Of Film And Television at Marwah Studios at Noida Film City on the launching of 75th Batch of AAFT. “After successful convocation of 74 batches of trainees, 19 years of education, 9000 media professionals, 10000 members of family, 4 media schools for the industry, 170 international and national awards, 5 world records, 400 faculty members and deep involvement of 50,000 hours we are launching our Platinum Batch. We Are 75 now” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and founder of many media organizations in the World. AAFT is the best and providing education in real environment. The institute is supported by film, television and media industry. Many State and Central Government Ministries and Agencies are part of the education system. AAFT is one of the finest seats of learning in the World. AAFT has brought laurels and pride to India in the field of media and entertainment.

Asian News Journal Now Regular Feature-Marwah

The journalism department of Asian Education Group running Diploma and Degree courses under AAFT Asian Academy Of Film And Television, ASMS Asian School Of Media Studies and ASC Asian School of Communication will now publish Asian News Journal on regular basis. Asian Education Group has the biggest setup of journalism in the country which includes one and all facilities under one roof. The School has been the recipient of National Media Award for the best and the biggest School of Journalism this year. “Motivated by two national level awards we have decided to publish Asian News Journal on regular basis. The journal will consist some of the best well researched articles by the students of journalism” said Sandeep Marwah renowned media person and President of Marwah Studios. The release of Asian News Journal this time will be the part of Platinum Jubilee Batch Celebration of AAFT.(www.aaft.com)

PHD Chamber Promotes International Relations in a Big Way

Annual get together of PHD Chamber of Commerce in their own campus attracted many Ambassadors, High Commissioners and Diplomats of different countries with the motive to develop international relations with the members of the Chamber. The President of PHD Sandip Somany and Secretary General Sushma Shekher welcomed the guest. “Wales has wonderful relations with PHD and we would love to take more advantage of this oldest Chamber of the country” said Sandeep Marwah Cultural Ambassador of Wales in India Champion of Wales. “It is nice to know the Chambers working in so many different fields” said Dr Sead Audic, Ambassador Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina. “We would love to know more about PHD activities” said Tong Duc Huan, Councellor Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. “We would love to develop bigger relations with PHD” said Serhii V Salduhin, head Trade and Economics, Embassy of Ukraine.