Indo Bosnia Cultural Forum Launched at 6th Journalism Festival

Indo Bosnia Cultural Forum Launched at 6th Global Festival of Journalism

Noida: International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry created another organization to build and promote relations between two countries India & Bosnia And Herzegovina under the name and banner of Indo Bosnia Cultural Forum.

The remarkable opening of 6^th Global Festival of Journalism was followed by the launching of Indo Bosnia Cultural Forum at Noida Film City where media persons from all over India and abroad were present to see the auspicious launch by the international dignities.

Well known media personality and world record holder Sandeep Marwah was honored and nominated as the Chairperson of this forum as he has been well aware of international relations between two countries. H.E. Sabit Subasic Ambassador of Bosnia And Herzegovina was offered Patronship of the forum.

The event was witnessed by veteran journalist Ved Pratap Vaidik, Dr.Xiaoxian Zhu  from Teesside University UK, Kumar Mohan Editor Complete Cinema from Mumbai and renowned PR Consultant Himanshu Zhunzhunwala.

“There is a need of these kind of organizations which can work people to people of the country and bring them close to each other through arts and cultural events,” said H.E. Sabit Subasic.

“I extend my heartiest congratulations to all present here on this historical moment on the 6^th Global Festival of Journalism on the formation of Indo Bosnia Cultural Forum,” H.E. Michael Aaron N. N. Oquaye Esq (Jnr) High Commissioner of Ghana to India.

           

Sabit Subasic Now Patron to Indo Bosnia Cultural Forum

Sabit Subasic Patron to Indo Bosnia Cultural Forum

Noida: “It is my pleasure to accept the Chair of Indo Bosnia Cultural Forum but the forum needs guidance by the most appropriate person and that person is H.E. Sabit Subasic Ambassador of Bosnia And Herzegovina. We request him to be the Patron of the forum,” said Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios at 6^th Global Festival of Journalism.

“I am keen in developing relations between two countries and culture diplomacy is the best way to proceed,” said Sabit Subasic to the large audience at the launching of forum.

Ambassador Sabit Subasic officially became the Bosnian Ambassador to India in 3rd March 2014. Before coming to India he was a diplomat in Turkey for several years, where he witnessed some of the crucial phases of unique democratic development of the nation.

Earlier he was the Minister/Advisor of the Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Australia. Prior to this he has also held several other positions including Editor of the Municipality Paper of Ilidza, Advisor to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Minister/Counselor/Head of Department of the Department for Planning and Analysis, Head of Department for human rights and acting Head of Department of Planning and Information among others.

Sandeep Marwah Nominated Chair for Indo Bosnia Forum

Sandeep Marwah Honored And Nominated by Bosnia Government

Noida: The 6^th Global Festival of Journalism 2018 brought another title to renowned media personality Sandeep Marwah from Bosnia And Herzegovina as the Chairperson of Indo Bosnia Cultural Forum.

“It is a great pleasure and honor to nominate Sandeep Marwah as the Chairperson of Indo Bosnia Cultural Forum. His experience and networking all over the World will bring more lime light to this relationship,” said H.E. Dr. Sabit Subasic Ambassador of Bosnia And Herzegovina to India while honoring & handing over the chairmanship to Sandeep Marwah.

“I am feeling elevated and charged with my new role of Chairman of Indo Bosnia Cultural Forum. I assure you and to the Government of Bosnia And Herzegovina that I will do justice to this designation,” said Sandeep Marwah while receiving the memento from Ambassador in a jam packed hall full of film, television and media persons from all over India and abroad.

Sandeep Marwah is six times World Record holder in media. He is the founder of Noida Film City, renowned Marwah Studios and Asian Academy of Film And Television. Marwah is the recipient of more than 500 national and international awards. He is an international Media Guru and has trained more than 12000 media professionals from 120 countries of the World.

The event was witnessed by H.E. Michael Aaron N. N. Oquaye Esq (Jnr) High Commissioner of Ghana to India., Veteran Journalist Ved Pratap Vaidik, Dr.Xiaoxian Zhu  from Teesside University UK, Kumar Mohan Editor Complete Cinema from Mumbai and renowned PR Consultant Himanshu Zhunzhunwala.

Grand Opening of 6th Global Festival of Journalism 2018

Inauguration of 6th Global Festival of Journalism

Noida: The sixth edition of the most exclusive journalism festival of the World opened at Noida Film City with great pomp and show. Large number of national and foreign delegates made the journalism festival colorful and vibrant on the first day of the event designed for 12^th to 14^th February, 2018.

“Seven years back we announced 12^th February as the International Day of Journalism, as there was no day marked earlier for the oldest profession on earth. To mark respect to the day we started Global Festival of Journalism every year,” said Sandeep Marwah President of International Journalism Centre and the festival.

“We are thrilled to be the part of the 6^th edition of first ever festival of this kind in the World. Bosnia and Herzegovina and India friendship has taken a new shape today. Media can boost our relationship to bigger platforms,” said H.E. Dr.Sabit Subasic Ambassador of Bosnia And Herzegovina while lighting the ceremonial lamp to inaugurate the festival.

“Marwah studios is the Mecca and Medina of film and media activities. Last time I was here for launching of Indo Ghana Film And Cultural Forum. Global Festival of Journalism has brought India and Ghana once again close to each other. I invite Marwah to Ghana as a state guest to further enhance our ties,” said H.E. Michael Aaron N. N. Oquaye Esq (Jnr) High Commissioner of Ghana to India.

Sandeep Marwah is a popular name in United Kingdom, his involvement has added more by joining hands with Teesside University. Asian Education Group and our University will soon tie up for joint gains,” added Dr.Xiaoxian Zhu Teesside University United Kingdom.

The reaches of 12th February as International Day of Journalism and Global Festival of Journalism have induced many organizations in the World to celebrate this day. I am ready to go to any extend to promote good journalism,” added Dr. Ved Pratap Vaidic veteran journalist of India.

Kumar Mohan Veteran Journalist from Mumbai representing the Indian film industry congratulated all the journalists from all over the World on International Journalism Day. ”International Journalism Centre has created the day and history in the books of journalism,” said Kumar Mohan.Pr Consultant Himanshu Zhunzhunwala was also present there.

The festival organized workshops, seminars, interactions, talks, exhibitions, screening of documentaries, release of posters etc. on the first day along with launching of Indo Bosnia Film And Cultural Forum by the Ambassador of Bosnia.

Later Sandeep Marwah honored the dignities with the life membership of International Journalism Centre of Marwah Studios.

ASMS is Proud of Alumnus Ashok Yadav

ASMS Honors Ashok Yadav For His Feature Film

Noida: AAFT-Asian Academy of Film And Television and ASMS- Asian School of Media Studies have special welcoming cell for the alumni. Every pass out of the institution is the part of  the facilities available in the campus be it a newspaper, radio, television or news agency to high light his or her achievements.

“It is always a great pleasure to see your students growing in the industry step by step. The students of Asian School of Media Studies Department of Cinema have done a wonderful job in feature film ‘Kerry On Kutton’,” said Sandeep Marwah President of ASMS congratulating the director of the film Ashok Yadav.

“I made five films at the cost of the institute, any one missing from the unit, I used to replace my self and learned the best while studying here at Noida. Kerry On Kutton a commercial film is the result of the same,” said Ashok Yadav Director of many short films and feature film Kerry On Kutton.

There are quite some together in this film from ASMS. Sampada Malla, Yash Saini and Shashank Shekhar Singh produce the film. Shivam Chopra, Himanshu Singh, Rishab Yadav and Sunna Wehrmeiier has given music. Cinematography is by Sushan Prrajapati, Editing by Dilip Deo, Costumes by Ajnan Khare and  Songs sung by Nneha Kakkar and Piyush Mishra.

Inauguration of Exhibition of Paintings by Dipak Ghosh

Paintings by Dipak Ghosh

New Delhi: Totally inspired by the eyes, artist Dipak Kumar Ghosh has displayed  a series of attractive portraits of renowned personalities which he has expressed on canvas using pencil and charcoal at IGNCA. The exhibition has been titled "Eyes Says It All" showcases the piercing eyes of eminent personalities like Rabindranath Tagore, Swami Vivekananda, Albert Einstein, Sri Ramakrishna, Mother Teresa, A.P.J Abdul Kalam and more.

"The exhibition was inaugurated by former President Pranab Mukherjee who was in all praise about the exhibition. "An artist should have a creative mind, they feast the mind of the living & that is their study. I wish Mr. Ghosh and associates a grand success for this exhibition," Mukherjee said during the inauguration.

 Dipak Kumar Ghosh said that “every stroke in work of art is important to the  picture and the time and effort that I have invested in each and every portrait and sketch and painting of mine, they are so special to me,”

“Art and culture is the only way to bring in love, peace and unity in the World. Eyes are the best way to express non-verbal communication.  Portraits of known personalities reminds of their vast contribution to the World, I congratulate Dipak for his fascinating works they are not only appealing but expressive too,” said Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios while inaugurating the exhibition as guest of honor.

Apna School Grown Big in Noida

Inauguration of Library at Apna School

Noida: A school planned by Marwah Studios for the underprivileged children 10 years ago, has grown bigger in size, quality and quantity. Now there are 15 branches with almost 1000 students studying in primary classes.

“It is the occasion to celebrate our success as we have grown from one to fifteen in numbers, students have grown from 40 to 1000 and hundreds of students after learning, have joined regular schools in Noida,” said Ritu Sinha Pricipal of the School.

“I am honored to be associated with the Team Apna School. Today we are opening a library and Shishu Sansthan for Shiv Nagari. Slums do not sound comfortable to all of us. Few years back I had to change the name to Shiv Nagari. I am sure the children in these colonies will take full advantage of Library and ladies of Shishu Sansthan,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios.

Many dignities from Noida were present there to participate in this holy event at Shiv Nagari. An entertainment program followed the formal inauguration by the school children.

Convocation of 97th Batch of Trainees of AAFT

97th Convocation of AAFT

Noida: We are proud of our institution. What all we have learned here is going to be the base of our success and future. We salute AAFT for giving us the best, said Student of Post Graduate Diploma in Production Direction and TV Journalism on the day of Convocation of 97^th batch of AAFT.

“Your education is your knowledge, and your knowledge is your confidence. No one who has learned from AAFT can go wrong. You are bound to be successful. Please be remain honest to your profession,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Asian Academy of Film And Television.

I am thrilled to be here, it is one of the most interesting day for me to hand over prestigious diplomas of AAFT to the deserving students. I have gained a new energy,” said Srishti Kaur Miss Universe Teen appreciating the facilities at AAFT.

The Dean of AAFT Prof. V.S.Kanan,  Director ASMS Col. Pradeep Gupta, Dean Acting Satish Anand and Director Radio Noida Sushil Bharti spoke on the occasion. Students from the stream of Production Direction, TV Journalism, Editing, Sound Recording, Camera, Lighting Techniques, Radio Production, Still Photography, Script Writing, Graphics and Animation were given the diplomas.

Sandeep Marwah Honored by Fiji Government

Sandeep Marwah Honored by Fiji Government

Noida: “I am going to carry back home to Fiji the enthusiasm which Sandeep Marwah has showered today during our meet of  IFFCF-Indo Fiji Film And Cultural Forum,” said H.E. Faiyaz Siddiq Koya Minister for Industry, Trade, Tourism, Lands & Mineral Resources Government of Fiji during his official visit to the ICMEI international Headquarters at Noida Film City.

“Sandeep Marwah deserves much appreciation for his untiring contribution towards development and promotion of relations between India and Fiji. May I request Minister to honor him with the memento as a gesture of goodwill from the Government of Fiji,” said H.E. Nilesh Roneel Kumar Charge d' Affaires High Commission of the Republic of Fiji to India.

“I am impressed by the facilities and quantum of film, television, media, art and culture business Marwah has done in all these years. His six World records are enough to represent his works,” added Minister while handing over the award to Marwah in a grand event at Marwah Studios.

“I am touched by the gesture of the Minister and assure you that this organization will prove its point of view very soon,” thanked Marwah.

Fiji Minister Visited ICMEI Headquarters

Federal Minister of Fiji at ICMEI Headquarters

Noida: H.E. Faiyaz Siddiq Koya Minister for Industry, Trade, Tourism, Lands & Mineral Resources Government of Fiji paid an official visit to the ICMEI international Headquarters accompanied by H.E. Nilesh Roneel Kumar Charge d' Affaires High Commission of the Republic of Fiji to India.

H.E. Koya informed the formal gathering that Fiji was an India away from India as the ancestors of present day Fijians had migrated there from India and had kept alive their culture and traditions.

President ICMEI Mr. Sandeep Marwah nominated H.E. Koya as the Patron of the Indo-Fiji Film & Cultural Forum and announced a scholarship for a deserving student from Fiji for pursuing media education at AAFT.

H.E. Koya invited the President ICMEI to visit Fiji in order to promote Fiji as the destination for the shootings of Indian Films. President ICMEI offered co-production for the shooting of a film in Fiji to promote it as a tourist destination and announced a festival of films from Fiji, which shall soon take place under the banner of Indo-Fiji Film and Cultural Forum of ICMEI.

The visit ended with the firm determination to bring about love, peace and Unity through art and culture between the people of Fiji and India. 

ICMEI Will Support Khadi Gramodhyog Sansthan in Reaching People

Meeting on Khadi Promotion at Marwah Studios

Noida: Radio Noida and MSTV can be of great help in propagating Khadi and its products all over the World, as both are world broadcasters. We need to promote Khadi to help villagers and small scale units in India,” said Jainandu of Khadi Gramodyog Sansthan addressing the media persons at Marwah Studios at Noida Film City.

“Our job is to create the awareness for khadi so that more people can use khadi which ultimately will help the small scale industry. Our fashion school has a full chapter on khadi products,” said Sandeep Marwah President of ICMEI and AAFT requesting audience to use khadi products.

“First khadi was ‘Khadi for nation,’ then we tried to make it ‘khadi for fashion,’ and now it has become ‘khadi for transformation.’ Handloom is changing the lives of poor people by empowering them. It is playing a major role in gram uday,” Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi also said during his monthly radio address, Mann ki Baat.

Sandeep Marwah On The Board of PM’s Program of Village Development

Convention on Developed Village Developed Nation

New Delhi: AICTE-All India Council for Technical Education in association with IECSME- Indo European Chamber of Small And Medium Enterprises have jointly launched the program to cover the Prime Minister’s vision of developing the villages of India.

“We have given a name-“Developed Village Developed Nation” to this scheme where 10300 AICET approved colleges will adopt one village and will look after its progress,” said Vijay Tewari President of IECSME in a convention at New Delhi.

“An effort has been made to involve 10300 college to be part and parcel of this scheme. A message has been send across to 3.7 Million Students of these colleges to participate in the progress of villages,” added Anil Dattatraya Sahasrabudhe Chairman of the Council addressing the educationist in the convention.

Sandeep Marwah President of International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry has been taken on the board to propagate and create awareness of this prestigious scheme of Developed Village Developed Nation.

Arjun Ram Meghwal the Union Minister of State in Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation and Parliamentary Affairs in Government of India inaugurated the convention.

Government Is Concerned About Cinema Employees

New Delhi. A powerful delegation of Film Industry led by BN Tiwari - President FWICE- Federation of Western India Cine Employees, comprising of Ashok Dubey- Hon.Gen. Secretary FWICE, Wasim Qureshi-Treasurer FWICE, Sharad Shelar-President CCMAHDA, Gangeshwarlal Shrivastav-Gen. Secretary FSSAMU, Sushant Singh-Gen. Secretary CINTAA- Cinema and Television Actors Association, Peer Zada Saheb-Legal Advisor, Ashok Tyagi-Sec Gen ICMEI and Sandeep Marwah-President ICMEI-International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry attended a joint meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Labour under the Chairmanship of Dr. Kirit Somaiya MP on 18th January at Parliament Annexe to discuss the working conditions of cine employees, their safety, social security etc as per provisions of law.

  It was unanimously resolved that a rule book must be written and brought under the law   for the working conditions and safety of the workers and technicians for the Entire Media and Entertainment Industry including Television and Digital media and it shall inter-alia contain measures for the safety of the cine and television employees including their social security,  safety of women employees  and for humane working conditions for women and  child artistes.

Chief Labour Commissioner of India Jai Kumar Sagar and Dy. Labour Commissioner Govt of Maharashtra Mr. Vilas Buwa along with Mr. Doke - Registrar Trade Union Mumbai and Mr. Aashish Parmar- Representative of the Broadcasters were also present in the meeting along with other senior officers of the Government.

Since most of the cine employees’ work on contract basis, it was decided that the Act shall also contain model contracts and shall bring all the contractual cine employees under the purview of labour and employment laws in force in India.

“This is for the first time that the Government of India has taken an active interest in the welfare of the Cine and Television Employees.  Dr. Kirit Somaiya and The Federation of Western India Cine Employees and its office bearers deserve full credit for this achievement. ICMEI will support the cause,” said Sandeep Marwah President of International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry.

H.E. Nilesh Kumar Patron to Fiji Forum

H.E.Nilesh Roneel Kumar Charge d' Affaires at ICMEI

Noida: Indo Fiji Film And Cultural Forum of International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry honored H.E. Nilesh Roneel Kumar Charge d’ Affaires of Republic of Fiji to India as the Patron to the forum.

“There are so many similarities in the culture of India and Fiji, don’t forget that the Indian who moved to Fiji many years back have preserved that culture even after third generation. We have very strong ties with India and these kind of association will cemented relations in much better way,” said H.E. Nilesh Roneel Kumar while lighting the ceremonial lamp at Asian Academy of Film And Television.

“Our sole purpose is to bring in love, peace and unity in the World through art and culture. Films, television and media is our forte and will use this strong medium to highlight our association. Last time we have announced a scholarship for the deserving student from Fiji to learn the cinema here in India,” said Sandeep Marwah President of AAFT and Chamber.

“We have no hesitation in allotting a monthly program on radio and television talking about our relations with Fiji. Radio Noida, which is a World Radio, can be heard in Fiji also. It is same with our MSTV on line TV station that can be seen in FIJI also added Marwah.

Later Marwah Presented the Patron Ship to H.E. Nilesh Roneel Kumar in a grand function at ICMEI International Head Quarters.

98th Batch of AAFT Inaugurated at Marwah Studios

Inauguration of 98th Batch of AAFT

Noida: The new session of Asian Academy of Film And Television was inaugurated with great pomp and show at the campus of Marwah Studios at Noida Film City.

“Positive thinking will help you to shaken up the universe.  You have to be honest to your work to be a great personality in life. AAFT will provide you the most conducive environment to grow in life and in your respective field,” said Sandeep Marwah introducing the guests of the day.

“The glamorous world of Cinema expects a lot of hard work and acid tests before it gives you name and fame. Never ever get dishearten by the circumstances, as they are momentary. Good training is always been an asset for a filmmaker. It gives you immense confidence to proceed in life,” said Deepak Tijori actor director from Mumbai known for films like Oops, Fareb, Khamosh,Tom Dick And Harry etc.

“One good advice can take you to heights. Sandeep Marwah encouraged me to start my own business that is film making which is now my passion. When you love your profession you can overcome all the hindrances,” added Rahul Mittra Film Producer of films like Sahib Biwi Aur Gangster, Bullet Raja, Revolver Rani etc. and CEO WAVE Cinemas.

“Ten years back I prayed lord to be a guest of honor at Marwah Studios in one of the film functions, today I am here with you. Positive thinking does matter. I have proved that if you love you can get it,” said Rajiv Gupta an actor famous for his roles in Fukrey Returns, Jolly LLB, Hindi Medium, Bullet Raja etc.

The inauguration was followed by question answer session. Later Sandeep Marwah honored the guests with the life membership of International Film And Television Club of AAFT. V.S. Kanan Dean AAFT paid vote of Thanks.