International Day of Commemoration In Memory of Victims of the Holocaust Observed at Marwah Studios

“Inspired by the theme “Liberty, Life and the Legacy of the Holocaust Survivors”, the 2015 observance of the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust coincides with the two milestone events: the 70th anniversary of the Second World War’s end and the founding of the United Nations” informed Sandeep Marwah Ambassador of International Human Rights Organization affiliated to United Nations in a humble function at Marwah Studios, Film City Noida.

The Organization’s establishment seven decades ago in 1945 reflects how deeply it was shaped by the experience of the Holocaust. Both the  Charter of the United Nations and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights enshrine the principles of human rights for all peoples around the world.

This year’s events include the annual ceremony, exhibits, a film screening, discussions and a special exhibit that recognizes the work of the Holocaust and the United Nations Outreach Programme since its creation 10 years ago by the United Nations General Assembly.

Obama’s Visit Has Strengthen Our Relations With America-Sandeep Marwah

New Delhi, 27^th Jan 2015: First it was Prime Ministers Narendra Modi ‘s visit to USA and now President Barack Obama’s visit to India has strengthen and cemented the relations between the two countries for economic growth” said Sandeep Marwah Chairperson Media And Entertainment Committee of Indo American Chamber of Commerce at a meeting in New Delhi.

The leaders of both the countries have decided to ease out the formalities in business so that more can be import and export including services. Announcement of large investment by US government and to encourage private parties to come forward was also the main motto of the discussions.

“I Believe and trust that the media business between two countries will also take some new shape and many large media and entertainment business houses will exchange their expertize in the field of print, radio, television, cinema, new media events and education” added Sandeep Marwah.

AAFT Will Launch School of Hospitality Soon

“The Prime Minister of India has declared tourism as the priority sector. This decision will immediately increase the demand of hotels and manpower to work in this industry. AAFT has decided to enter into another school to cater to hospitality Industry,” said Sandeep Marwah President of AAFT.

The hospitality industry is a broad category of fields within the service industry that includes lodging, event planning, theme parks, transportation, cruise line, and additional fields within the tourism industry.

Hotel management includes Hotel & Restaurant management, Hospital Administration and Catering, Hotel and Tourism Associations, Airline Catering and Cabin Services, Club management, Guest Houses amongst others. Expansion of global travel industry and aviation industry is expected to boost hotel industry in next couple of years.

Hotel management like any other sector is subject to the state of national economy and global economy. When the economy is doing well jobs come a lot in the sector. Currently there are more than 2.40 million people working in hotel, catering and allied industry in India and the number is going to increase in next couple of years.

National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited powers the institute.

AAFT Celebrated National Youth Day

“It was decided to open the new batch of Asian Academy of Film And Television on 12^th February which is the National Youh Day and also the Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekanand” said Sandeep Marwah President of AAFT addressing the young media persons enrolled in the 86^th batch of the institution.

“We have to learn from the sayings of Swami Vivekanand. Who is Helping You, don’t forget them. who is loving you, don’t hate them who is believing you, Don’t cheat them. Anything that makes you weak physically, intellectually and spiritually, reject as poison. Fill the brain with high thoughts, highest ideals place them day and night before you and out of that will come great work” added Marwah in his speech while motivating the young crowd of AAFT.

All the faculty members of AAFT attended the meeting. It was a good holy start. Students were also briefed with the activities of World Peace Development And Research Foundation.

Boney Kapoor On The Board of ICMEI

Boney Kapoor has been nominated on the Governing Council of International Chamber of media And Entertainment Committee the first ever Chamber to look into the needs of this industry.

Chamber will play an important role in bridging the gap between industry and government. Chamber has created 162 international committees 80 national committee and is opening offices in 100 countries of the World.

We are feeling strong that the former President of Film Federation of India Boney Kapoor is on the board of CMEI. His experience will help us in bringing better results” said Sandeep Marwah President ICMEI.

“I will get another chance to serve the industry as a part of ICMEI” added Boney Kapoor who has given some of the finest films to the Nation and has been rated as first class entertainer.

Indo Mexican Relationships can be broaden with Art And Culture

“We are proud that Mexican girl Ximena Navarrate has attained a tittle of Miss Universe 2010 and also she is the recipient of Post Graduate Diploma from AAFT Noida and now World Ambassador of Asian Academy of Film And Television” informed Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studio and Chairperson ICMEI during his meeting with the Ambassador of Mexico H.E. Jaime Nualart    at New Delhi.

“I understand the importance of Art And Culture and believe that it can bring two countries close to each other. We have ample scope to develop the relations between two countries through cinema and other atrs” said H.E. Jaime Nualart Ambassador of Mexico in India.

The secretary General Ashok Tyagi handed over a prospectus of ICMEI to Ambassador.

Indo Polish Film Association Honors Ambassador As Patron

“It is our pride to bring first Polish award-GATE OF FREEDOM Award to India when Sandeep Marwah was honored at Gdansk Film Festival for his five World Records and later invited to be on the International jury” informed Ashok Tyagi Secretary General of ICMEI to H.E. Tomasz Łukaszuk The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Poland

The Indo Polish Film Association was inaugurated during the visit of H. E. Rafal Jurkowlaniec the Hon’ able Marshall of Lower Silesia to Noida Film City and Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios was nominated as the Chairperson of the organization to develop and promote business between two countries.

“We feel honored now H.E. Tomasz Łukaszuk The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Poland in India is the Patron of this organization to take the media and entertainment business further” said Sandeep Marwah also President of International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry.

“I am impressed by the working of ICMEI and together we can bring two countries close to each other through art and culture” blessed H.E. Tomasz Ambassador of Poland accepting the membership.

AAFT Scholarship to Cameroon Student Announced by ICMEI

“We feel honored in announcing scholarship of Asian Academy of Film And Television to the student of Cameroon to be selected by the Government of Cameroon” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry in a small function at Noida Film City.

The Suraj Parkash Marwah scholarship includes a course fee for any three months practical course along with the boarding and lodging for three months for the student. The announcement was made during the international meet of ICMEI.

“While acknowledging the said letter on behalf of the Cameroon government and the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and the Family, I appreciate the humanitarian action taken by the ICME that enable a Cameroonian Student to come for a three months specialization courses at AAFT” said Nico Tella representative of Government of Cameroon in India. The gesture was well appreciated by Dr. Rishi Raj Singh Director NIESBUD, Ministry of Micro, Small And Medium Enterprises, Government of India.

ICMEI Join Hands With Country of Mauritius

“We have extended our cooperation to the country of Mauritius in the field of film, television and media. The people of Mauritius have loved Indian cinema and television programs,” said Sandeep Marwah President ICMEI and Marwah Studios inviting Ambassador of Mauritius to be part of Chamber.

Secretary General of the International Chamber of Media & Entertainment Industry (ICMEI) Ashok Tyagi visited His Excellency Joyker Nayeck, the High Commissioner of Mauritius to brief him about the chamber.

“I appreciate the efforts of ICMEI to work towards better relations between the two countries India and Mauritius” said H.E. Joyker Nayeck.

ICMEI also informed the Second Secretary Embassy of Mauritius Prema Appadu about the activities of Chamber.

ICMEI Will Work With Sultanate of Oman

“We may not have a film industry but would try in developing one in our country. We would love to join hands with International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry” said H.E. Hamed Saif Ali Rawahi during the visit of ICMEI delegation at Embassy of Sultanate of Oman at New Delhi.

“We invite you to our campus to see for yourself how we are organized” Ashok Tyagi Secretary General of ICMEI invited the Ambassador of Sultanate of Oman to Noida Film City.

“We are trying to explore all the countries of the World for developing relations with India in the different areas of media and entertainment industry” said Sandeep Marwah President of ICMEI.

Indo Oman Media And Entertainment Association will soon be created to work on the related subject. Later ICMEI honored Ambassador with life membership of International Film And Television Club.

8th International Festival of Cellphone Cinema Supported by ICMEI

The most unique and colorful 8^th International Festival of Cellphone Cinema is powered by International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry informed Sandeep Marwah President of the festival.

The 162 international committees and 80 national committees of ICMEI now joined hands with the festival and will support to its best.

8^th IFCPC has invited entries from all over the World in different categories to be uploaded on the website www.ifcpc.com  to save time and the additional expenditure.

The festival this time expecting large entries in all the categories and a special board of filmmakers has been created to select the best out of them for final round. The awards worth one lac will be distributed after the announcement of winners.

ICMEI Join Hands With Democratic Republic of The Congo

A high-powered delegation of ICMEI- International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry visited the Ambassador of Democratic Republic of The Congo to discuss the business of film, television, media and education.

“We are keen in developing relations with India in the entertainment and media field. Our country may not have large media industry but we can grow with the help of India” said H.E. Francois Balumuene Ambassador of  The Democratic Republic of The Congo in India.

“ICMEI is looking for new avenues to participate with countries in Africa and bring them on the board of Chamber. Democratic Republic of The Congo is the second biggest in Africa and 11^th biggest in the World in size” said Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios and Chairperson ICMEI.

Book on Amitabh Bachchan Released by Sandeep Marwah

“Amitabh Bachchan is a legendary figure. His following is tremendous. His work has been appreciated by one and all. He has a grand presentation on big screen and people love him for his acting” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios releasing a poetry book on Amitabh Bachchan written by Subodh Kumar at Constitutional Club at New Delhi.

“Ample has been written on Amitabh and enough can be added on this personality. I congratulate Subodh for his efforts to add another poetry book to the large collection of books on Amitabh” said Rashmi Singh Executive Director, National Mission for Empowerment of Women at Ministry of WCD, Government of India present on the occasion.

The veteran writer Prof Ajit Kumar shared his days with Bachchan family and blessed Subodh to keep the writing work on. “Amitabh is son of my Guruji Harivansh Rai Bchchan, I know him since he was in college days and he has great love for literature too” Ajit remarked.

IACC Will Create Its New Image- Sandeep Marwah

“Indo American Chamber of Commerce is the oldest and the closest chamber to India America Trade. The only need is to uplift its presence in India in a much bigger way than what it is today” said Sandeep Marwah Chairperson of Media And Entertainment Committee of IACC and member of the National Executive Council.

Sandeep Marwah was attending the National meeting of the executive committee of IACC at Hotel Hyatt New Delhi. The 22 members of the committee from Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Varanasi, Pune, Goa, were assembled to take some national decisions of the chamber.

Asoke Laha President of the Chamber requested all the VIP members to put some efforts to generate new goodwill and prestige to the chamber by serving the industry through smart programs and events. Dr Lalit Bhasin President North Council were also present there.

86th Batch of AAFT Inaugurated by Ambassador of Serbia

“We are very old friends with India and our friendship will last forever as citizens of both the countries are loving and of peaceful nature” said H.E. Vladimir Maric Ambassador of Republic of Serbia in India on the inauguration of 86^th batch of Asian Academy of Film And Television.

“Media And Entertainment is the best way to bring in relation ship close to each other. Under International Chamber of Media And Entertainment we are working on the Global Cooperation through art and culture” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and Chairperson of ICMEI.

“There is no alternative to hard work, and when your passion becomes your profession than you are the luckiest person,” added Bhupinder Singh the former Chairperson of State Trading Corporation of India. Renowned sitar Player Pandit Prateek  Choudhary and Kamal Gill the Executive Editor and Managing Director of Gill India Communications Pvt Ltd. Also spoke on the occasion.

Secretary General of ICMEI Ashok Tyagi thanked the Ambassador for accepting the proposal of opening Indo Serbia Committee. Prof Kalyan Sarkar Dean AAFT paid vote of thanks. Later Sandeep Marwah presented the life membership of IFTC & IFTRC to the guests. Deputy Chief of the Mission Dusan Vukic accompanied the Ambassador.

Art And Culture Can Bring Back Love And Affection- Sandeep Marwah

“Art and culture can bring back love and affection between two countries India and Pakistan for sure. It makes you spiritual and more human.” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and ICMEI while talking to the High Commissioner of Pakistan in India.

Sandeep Marwah was representing the International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry the only of its kind in the World to bring the country of Pakistan on the board of ICMEI where the key purpose is to bring Global Cooperation through Art And Culture.

“We are open to all cultural activities between two counties including Cinema. Converting ancestral house of Dilip Kumar into museum is an another gesture to pay gratitude to film star of Indian Film Industry” said H.E. Abdul Basit  High Commissioner, High Commission of Pakistan in India.

Marwah invited H.E. Abdul Basit to ICMEI for a talk on Peace and Unity. Ashok Tyagi Secretary General of ICMEI accompanied Marwah. Manzoor Ali Memon Press Attache, High Commissioner of Pakistan was also present there.

First Poster of 8th IFCPC Released at Marwah Studio

Noida 15^th Jan, 2015: “The 8^th festival of Cellphone Cinema speaks for itself the demand and fun in celebrating these kind of unique film festivals in the world,” said Gulshan Grover renowned cine artist while releasing the first poster of the festival at Marwah Studios, Film City Noida.

“8^th International Festival of Cellphone Cinema has been fixed for 29^th and 30^th of January where short films upto three minutes shot by mobile phones have been invited from all over the World” informed Sandeep Marwah President of the Festival.

“It is a wonderful opportunity for the young film makers to project their ideas in such a economical way” added Rahul Mittra film producer from Mumbai.

“I am ready to provide music to these short mobile films. It is a challenge to give music to three minutes films” expressed a well-known singer and composer Vipen Aneja.

Ashok Tyagi Secretary General ICMEI and Kalyan Sarkar Dean AAFT answered all the queries of young filmmakers.

Develop Concentration on Your Training- Gulshan Grover

“You need to be punctual, regular, sincere and dedicated at the time of your education and training program. Treat it as your first priority. Learn the best out of AAFT, this time will never come back” said Gulshan Grover renowned actor from Bollywood at an interaction program at Noida Film City.

Gulshan Grover is the only actor from India who has worked in more than 450 films which includes 25 films of Hollywood. “Gulshan is the most versatile actor who has created a wonderful niche for himself. His every character in the film is different from the other” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios.

“I appreciate the efforts of this institution, which has produced largest number of celebrities in India. The media education at AAFT can never go wrong as it includes industry based training” said Rahul Mittra film produced of Sahib Biwi or Gangster.

Vipin Aneja known singer from Mumbai impressed the large audience of media students with his singing capabilities. The session ended with question answer session. Later the guest released a poster of 8th Festival of Cellphone Cinema. Marwah presented the life membership of WPDRF to the guest.

Social Media Is Essential For Business Growth- Sandeep Marwah

“The more people you know the more business you are going to generate, Social media has started playing a wonderful role in developing business” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studio and chairperson of the seminar designed by NIESBUD, Ministry of Micro Small And Medium Enterprises highlighting prime Minister’s Make In India Program.

A seminar to mark Golden Jubilee of ITEC, The National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development, a premier organization of Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India organized a training program to promote entrepreneurship. More than 20 countries participated in this international convention.

Achmad Mukafi Niam of Islamic Institute of Nahdlatul Jakarta Indonesia, Rajani C. Senior Advisory Solution Consultants Tectura, Yukta Mathur Content Analytics and Gaurav Bajpai Writer and founder of PR Agency were the other speakers who all gave their point of views on the subject. Dr. Rishi Raj Singh of Neisbud devised the seminar.

Raj Babbar Attended Special Show of Film Tever

A special show of feature film Tever was screened at Director’s Cut at New Delhi for the VIPS and Raj Babbar was the special invitee of the show from the star cast of feature film TEVER.

“The film has given a new young angry man to the industry- Arjun Kapoor is marvelous. His performance is commendable” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios.

“Boney has left no stone unturned in making a movie Tever as wholes um entertainment. I know him from the days of Hum Panch when he created five star arrangements on the barren lands of Melkote” added Raj Babbar who is playing the role of Arjun’s father in the film.

A word of appreciation came from all the important guests of the evening.

Manoj Bajpai Well Appreciated For Feature Film Tever

Manoj Bajpai is a versatile actor, like other films he is again quite different this “time in feature film Tever. The performance of Manoj Bajpai leaves a very good impact of his performing art,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios.

“I have given my best. The role was so powerful that I enjoyed my every bit of it,” said Manoj Bajpai during his visit to Delhi.

Manoj Bajpai has been known for his roles as dacoit Maan Singh in Bandit Queen, Raghavan in Aks, Bhiku Mahatre in Satya, Rasheed in Pinjar and Sardar Khan in Gangs of Wasseypur His work has been recognized by several Filmfare awards as well as multiple National Film Awards

Dr Mahesh Sharma Appreciated Determinations of Sandeep Marwah

New Delhi 7th January, 2015: “Bringing Noida to an international fame and earning Laurels for India, Sandeep Marwah has done a commendable job. I appreciate his strong determination to develop film, television and media business in this part of the World” said Dr. Mahesh Sharma Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Culture, Tourism and Minister of State for Ministry of Civil Aviation Government of India.

Sandeep Marwah briefed Minister with the huge agenda planned by different media and cultural organizations during the year 2015. “ICMEI- International Chamber of Media And Entertainment has an aim to bring in International Integration through Art And Culture with 162 international committees framed recently” informed Sandeep Marwah President of the Chamber and Asian Education Group.

“Sandeep Marwah is a national asset and he is an inspiration and idle for many” added Dr. Mahesh Sharma encouraging the team of ICMEI and AAFT.

Mundgod Is A Place To Visit –Sandeep Marwah of NFTC

Mundgod 6^th January, 2015: Mundgod, The Mini Tibet of India is called Doeguling Tibetan Settlement. Dharamshala could be the little Lhasa in India but Mundgod is the mini Tibet in Exile, although place does not have the head quarters of His Highness, the Honorable Dalai Lama, the political and spiritual leader of the Tibetans informed Sandeep Marwah Managing Director of  NFTC-National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited.

“Mundgod was a non-descript panchayat town in the State of Karnataka in India. Today it is the repository of Tibetan life and culture. It showcases the life style and ambitions of the Tibetan refugees and reflects the gradual transformation of a traditional society into modernity” said Marwah who was at Mundgod to receive his International Award from Prime Minister of Tibet during international convention.

The Government of Karnataka gave 4,000 acres of mostly forested land in Mundgod, near Hubli. There are four other Tibetan settlements in Karnataka. It all started in Mundgod in 1966. Today, it is the largest concentration of Tibetan refugees in the world, exceeding thirteen thousand persons. More than 40000 people visited last week on the visit of H.H. The 14^th Dalai Lama.

Hubli Has Its Own Charm-Sandeep Marwah of NFTC

Hubli 5^th Jan, 2015: Hubli is an agglomerating city in the state of Karnataka where it is the fastest growing city after the capital, Bangalore and the business hub Mangalore. It is also known as "Chota Mumbai" informed Sandeep Marwah Managing Director of National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited who recently visited the city.

 Hubli-Dharwad region is emerging as small and medium industries hub with more than a lakh small and medium industries Major companies/industries present in Hubli are Tata Motors, Telcon, Tata Marcopolo,  Kirloskar Group,  Spicer India, JMT Auto,  Apex Auto, Hindustan Petroleum etc.

Hubli-Dharwad is the cultural, educational and music capital of Karnataka. It enjoys the rare distinction of having produced some of the most well-known Hindustani music exponents like Mallikarjun Mansur, Bhimsen Joshi, Gangubai Hangal and Basavaraj Rajguru.

A visit to the Siddharoodha Math is recommended to all tourists in Hubli-Dharwad. It has been visited by several past luminaries like Lokamanya Gangadhar Tilak in 1929, Mahatma Gandhi in 1924.

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