AAFT Celebrated International Dance Day On Line

 

AAFT School of Perforing Arts Celebrated Dance Day On Line

New Delhi:” Probably this is for first time we actually cannot celebrate International Dance Day with a dance recital at Marwah Studios. AAFT School of Performing Arts promise to compensate the show at the right time after the lockdown is over keeping social distancing in mind,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of AAFT School of Performing Arts attending Webinar with group of artist.

The Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute created International Dance Day, partner for the performing arts of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). It was created in 1982.”

This day is celebrated to give value to this art. International Dance Day is wake-up-call for governments, politicians, and institutions, society to realize its potential for economic growth.

“The dance is a poem of which each movement is a word. Dancing is the most moving, the most beautiful of the arts, because it is no mere translation or abstraction from life; it is life itself. The day is celebrated to promote all dance forms throughout the world, to make people aware of the value of all the dance forms and to bring attention to governments, leaders, and get support to enable the dance community to promote their artwork,” added Dr. Marwah congratulating thousands of dancers all over the World who all broadcasting their performances on different social media to entertain people during Covid 19.

World Day of Safety And Health Propagated by Marwah Studios

World Day of Safety And Health Observed at Marwah Studios

New Delhi: “Recognizing the great challenge that governments, employers, workers and whole societies are facing worldwide to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Day for Safety and Health at Work will focus on addressing the outbreak of infectious diseases at work, in particular, on the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of World Peace Development And Research Foundation and Patron to IFUNA while addressing the staff of Marwah Studios on Webinar to remind the importance of the day 28^th April.

Concern is growing over the continuing rise in COVID-19 infections in some parts of the world and the ability to sustain declining rates in others. Governments, employers, workers and their organizations face enormous challenges as they try to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and protect safety and health at work. Beyond the immediate crisis, there are also concerns about resuming activity in a manner that sustains progress made in suppressing transmission

“The World Day for Safety and Health at Work will aim to stimulate national tripartite dialogue on safety and health at work,” added Dr. Marwah. The ILO is using this day to raise awareness on the adoption of safe practices in workplaces and the role that occupational safety and health (OSH) services play

Karl Bardosh On Film Making at AAFT University Webinar

Karl Bardosh Live At AAFT Webinar Spoke on Cinema

Miami: Well-known film maker and educator Prof. Karl Bardosh talked to the students of Cinema at AAFT University during lockdown owing to the Covid 19. Large number of students attended this interesting Webinar.

“My Association with AAFT is long. AAFT has emerged as one of the best film Schools of the World. The process of film making starts from an idea and finishes at the release of the film,” Prof. Karl initiated his 90 minutes lecture covering many aspects of filmmaking.

Prof. Karl Bardosh of New York University has been an award-winning director, producer, writer, editor of features, shorts, television series and documentaries. Throughout these 30 years Prof. Bardosh has been a trendsetting pioneer in many areas of film and television:

Prof. Karl Bardosh also talked about the 13^th edition of International Festival of Cellphone Cinema and persuaded students to must participate to reach till Cannes. He also appreciated the short films and mobile films directed by the students of AAFT, which were also awarded at Cannes last year.

Prof. Karl explained his association with Hollywood, Bollywood and Hungarian Cinema. He also informed about his book, ‘The Complete Idiot's Guide to Digital Video’ which is available at Amazon. Later he answered many questions asked by the young cinema students.

Master Class by Chetan Bhagat at AAFT University

Chetan Bhagat For Master Class at AAFT University Webinar

New Delhi: Chetan Bhagat is an Indian author and columnist, known for his English novels about young middle-class Indians took the mater class at AAFT University to motivate the students during lock down owing to Corona Virus.

“We need to be strong and must learn how to cope up with the situation. The new India is in your hands and we need young, enthusiastic, dynamic and powerful leaders out of you to control the great India which is emerging as super power,” said Chetan Bhagat with great zest and positive energy.

Bhagat was included in Time magazine's list of World's 100 Most Influential People in 2010. He has been a well known writer and given some of the most beautiful books like Five Point Someone, One Night @ the Call Centre, The 3 Mistakes of My Life, 2 States, Revolution 2020, Half Girlfriend, One Indian Girl and The Girl in The Room as fiction and What Young India Wants, Making India Awesome, India Positive in non fiction category.

Later he answered many questions put up by the students concerning the art of writing, his involvement with cinema and his lookout towards covid 19 lockout.

International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace Observed at WPDRF

 

International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace

New Delhi: “We have believed that progress and prosperity can only rise in the country when there is enough peace in the state. It all starts from your ownself, then to community, expand to nation and ultimately to the different countries of the World. We need to have tolerance and sense of cooperation for establishment of Peace,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of World Peace Development And Research Foundation at the Webinar arranged for the members.

The COVID-19 pandemic is a tragic reminder of how deeply connected we are. The virus knows no borders and is a quintessential global challenge.  Combatting it requires us to work together as one human family.- At this key moment for international cooperation, and in this 75th anniversary year of the United Nations, let us strive as one to realize the founders’ vision of a healthy, equitable, peaceful and more sustainable future for all,” said António Guterres Secretary General United Nations in his note.

“We have practiced and now advising to every person who is in our contact     nationally or internally that love, peace and unity can be attained better through art and culture,” added Dr. Marwah.

The event was supported by IFUNA-Indian Federation of United Nation Associations,  ICMEI- International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry and AAFT University.

Powerful Jury For 13th International Festival of Cellphone Cinema

Jury For 13th International Festival of Cellphone Cinema

Mumbai: 13^th International Festival of Cellphone Cinema has been announced for all those who love short films and ready to shoot stills and movie on their mobile phones, submission of entries to be closed on 15^th May, the date has been extended owing to lock down.

This time, well known actor director Satish Kaushik, film director Raju Parsekar and director of short films Vevek Paul along with Prof. Karl Bardosh and Sandeep Marwah are going to be on the jury to announce and distribute number of gifts received from DETEL.

“It is a very interesting festival and I am looking anxiously for the people especially from film and media students to submit their entries. You never know some time you get a unique idea from these films to actually produce a full length feature film and participant gets his due credit,” said Satish Kaushik appreciating the concept of cellphone cinema.

The entries can be in four categories namely Still Photos taken by mobile, Movies made by mobile and can be in three different categories that is- News Gathering, -Music Video and -Fiction. All these movies should not be more than 3 minutes in duration.

The stills and movies can be uploaded directly to filmclub@aaft.com with details as asked for. More information can be gathered from website www.ifcpc.com or telephone 8586978492 informed Sandeep Marwah President of the festival.

Arpita Mehta Shared Her Experience With AAFT School of Fashion And Design

Mumbai: A special master class of renowned fashion designer Arpita Mehta was organized by AAFT University for the students of AAFT School of Fashion And Design during lockdown owing to Covid 19.

“I had great interest in fashion from very beginning. I have been actually adorning distinctive styles worn by my mother and my grandmother. In order to pursue my passion, I went on to achieve my degree in Apparel Manufacture and Dress Design from the prestigious SNDT University, Mumbai,” informed Arpita Mehta.

Designer Arpita Mehta charted her journey in the world of fashion in 2009, and has since become a new-age force to be reckoned with. The label’s minimalist yet fashion-forward fare brings about a seamless blend of ethnic and contemporary designs that enhances the feminine silhouette. Arpita Mehta's name has consequently become synonymous with her signature aesthetic of hand-embroidered mirror work ensembles in trendy cuts and eclectic colour palettes.

Arpita expressed her love for fashion and gave some wonderful tips to the young fashion designers. She also answered many questions by giving examples from her own life. Ritu Lal Director SOFD conducted the session.

Today, Arpita’s illustrious clientele include industrialists, fashion industry stalwarts and celebrities like Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif, Sonam Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Alia Bhatt, to name a few.

Read Books Suggested by Sandeep Marwah On World Book Day

World Book Day Celebrated at ICMEI on Line

New Delhi: “ when all the schools around the country are closed and people are not supposed to leave home, the power of books should be leveraged to fight isolation, reinforce ties between people, expand our horizons, while stimulating our minds and creativity,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of AAFT University while talking to students on line on World Book Day. 

“Books are a uniquely portable magic. That’s the thing about books, they let you travel without moving your feet. These authors, writers, and thinkers know that magical worlds await in between two covers and a spine. I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library. When I have a little money, I buy books,” added Sandeep Marwah.

Through reading and the celebration of World Book and Copyright Day, 23 April, we can open ourselves to others despite distance, and we can travel thanks to imagination. All these days UNESCO will share quotes, poems and messages to symbolize the power of books and encourage reading as much as possible. By creating a sense of community through the shared readings and the shared knowledge, readers around the world can connect and mutually help curb loneliness. 

In such circumstances, we invite students, teachers and readers from around the world as well as the book industry and library services to testify and express their love for reading. We encourage you to share this positive message with others- ‘Stay At Home read books and celebrate World Book Day.

AAFT Alumnus Arjun Kapoor Motivated Students During Lockdown

Arjun Kapoor at AAFT University Webinar

Mumbai: Arjun kapoor appeared on screen to address the webinar organized for the current 2500 students of AAFT University to motivate the students during lockdown because of the pandemic covid 19 when all of them learning their courses on line safely at home.

AAFT is one of the few institutions, which has already started the education for the students on line without wasting even single working day said Albeena Director AAFT conducting the program.

“Ups and downs are part of life, in this case of Covid 19 heath has become more important than few classes of education and training at AAFT. We can definitely later coverup the syllabus but cannot take chance of our health and life which every student has to understand for sure,” said Arjun Kapoor initiated his talk.

Arjun spoke about his films, his tough and good time in the industry, the effect of Covid 19 on Indian Film Industry. He also narrated the commercial aspect of film making and motivated students to get involved deeply when they are at home.

“It is the right time to see films of your choice and you can grasp many new things from Indian and foreign cinema which is available on net. Probably we don’t get time when we are in our routine work. See some of the best dramas on different ott platforms, which are actually out of this world,” Arjun added.

“This is also the best time to revise all that you have been taught in the class rooms. Lets be practical in approach and support government and institution to do their best because no body can think better than your institution about your carrier,” expressed Arjun Kapoor.

Arjun, after completing his course in editing from AAFT joined Nikhil Advani  as assistant director for film Kal Ho Na Ho & Salam E Ishque,  Associate Producer with Aneez Bazmi in No Entry $ with Prabhu Deva in Wanted.

He started his acting carrier with Ishquezade with Habib Faizal followed by Auranzeb with AAFTian Atul Sabarwal, Gunday, 2 States, Tevar, Ki& Ka, Half Girlfriend, Mubarkan, Namaste England, India Most Wanted and Panipat are the major big budget films where his performance has been very well appreciated by the national and international audience.

13th International Festival of Cellphone Cinema Launched On Line

13th International Festival of Cellphone Cinema

New Delhi:  The most popular and the first ever mobile festival in the World –International Festival of Cellphone Cinema 2020 launched its 13^th edition on line during the lock down because of the pandemic Covid 19.

“We are pleased to announce the 13^th edition of our admired festival International Festival of Cellphone Cinema today. The 15^th May is the last date of        receiving entries of films made from mobile phone,” said Sandeep Marwah President o the festival.

There are four categories where you can participate. They are 1st submission of still photographs, 2nd News Gathering, 3rd a music video and 4^th  a fiction.  Films should not be more than 3 minutes of duration. These films can be uploaded on filmclub@aaft.com or can be sent via Whatsapp to no +918586978492. You can visit the website www.ifcpc.com for further details.

This time well-known film personalities like film actor and director Satish Kaushik, Film Director Raju Parsekar and Director of short films Vivek Paul are going to be the members of jury. The festival is open to any and everyone of any age. Prof. Karl Bardosh of Tisch School of Arts, New York University is the advisor to the festival from New York.

The festival is designed and promoted by International Film And Television Club and supported by Asian Academy of Film And Television as well as International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry.

ICMEI Celebrated International Mother Day On Line

International Mother Earth Day Celebrated

New Delhi: Marwah Studios in association with World Peace Development And Research Foundation celebrated International Mother Day to pay gratitude to Mother Earth for all that we have enjoyed in life ,supported by International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry. The event was on line.

“In this sensitive time of Corona Virus, sitting back home, it is the right time to extend our heart felt thanks to Mother Earth who has provided us all that what we need to live comfortably. The human race has misused and wasted many  resources which earth has provided us naturally,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios.

“We must act decisively to protect our planet from both the coronavirus and the existential threat of climate disruption,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres in his remarks.

Many people may not know that -One new infectious disease emerges in humans every 4 months. 75% of these emerging diseases come from animals. A healthy ecosystem helps to protect us from these diseases. Biological diversity makes it difficult for pathogens to spread rapidly.

It is estimated that around one million animal and plant species are now threatened with extinction.  If we fight climate change and biodiversity loss turning to sustainable models will help not just nature, but human health

“Let’s remind more than ever in this International Mother Earth Day that we need a shift to a more sustainable economy that works for both people and the planet. Let’s promote harmony with nature and the Earth,” added Dr. Marwah

NFTC Hopes For The Best For Tourism Industry- Sandeep Marwah

Sandeep Marwah Spoke On Tourism During Pandemic

New Delhi: The scale of interruption caused by COVID-19 to global tourism is shown in a report on travel limitations from National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited that almost all global destinations have enforced restrictions on travel since January 2020, including complete bans on all travel as they work to contain the pandemic.

“According to research carried out by UNWTO, as of 6 April, 96% of all worldwide destinations have introduced travel restrictions in response to the pandemic. Around 90 destinations have completely or partially closed their borders to tourists, while a further 44 are closed to certain tourists depending on country of origin,” informed Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of   ICMEI and Managing Director of National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited.

Governments have put public health first and introduced full or partial restrictions on travel. With tourism suspended, the benefits the sector brings are under threat: millions of jobs could be lost, and progress made in the fields of equality and sustainable economic growth could be rolled back.

“Sure We Are Going to Win- By Staying Home Today, We Can Travel Tomorrow”.  A quote by Tourism bigwigs, summarizes this message of harmony and hope, through which the NFTC calls for shared responsibility among travellers and the tourism sector around the world to deal with the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic,” added Sandeep Marwah also Chair for AAFT School of Hospitality And Tourism.

Chief Scout For India Sandeep Marwah Appreciated The Role of Uniformed Forces In Pandemic

Chief Scout For India Appreciated The Role of Police in Pandemic

New Delhi: “I extend my heartiest thanks and appreciation to all the Police forces and Para military forces right now involved in maintaining not only the discipline in the country but any thing and every thing they have been asked to do,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chief Scout For India saluting all the uniformed forces.

War is not only a matter of equipment, artillery, group troops or air force, it is largely a matter of spirit or morale. Patriotism demands of us persistent sacrifice and that is what our forces has shown all these days of  Covid 19 attack.

“We cannot continue to rely on our forces in order to achieve our current objective of winning the war with Covid 19 that we have set, we got to have a powerful disciplined civilians who believe in Government orders and the request and suggestion of uniformed forces,” added Marwah requesting all the Indian to please stay at home, and stay safe.

Our police officers and their complete teams put their lives on the line for us every single day. They have got a tough job to do to maintain public and hold accountable those who break the law.

World Heritage Day Celebrated On Line at ICMEI

World Heritage Day Celebrated at ICMEI

New Delhi: The International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry has always believed that the World can be brought on the same platform through art and culture-therefore a very common phrase Dr. Sandeep Marwah President ICMEI keeps on repeating that “Love Peace and Unity Can be Possible through Art and Culture, therefore it is also important to keep our heritage safe & alive,”

Dr. Sandeep Marwah was on line with members of different countries from the art and culture fraternity celebrating World Heritage Day 2020.

Every year 18^th April is celebrated as ‘International Day for Monuments and Sites’ or ‘World Heritage Day’ This day is to raise public awareness on importance of diversity of cultural heritage and preserving these heritage for the generations ahead and the efforts required to protect and conserve it.

“Ancient monuments & sites are an asset to us that help us understand our history and the root of our culture for generations to come. The theme of World Heritage Day 2020 is "Shared Culture’, ‘Shared heritage’ and ‘Shared responsibility",” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah also Patron to IFUNA- Indian Federation of United Nation Organizations and President World Peace Development And Research Foundation.

 In the time of global crises where the whole world is fighting with COVID-19 pandemic, the theme plays an important role. Due to COVID-19 outbreak, the Chamber has decided to celebrate World Heritage Day via Internet. The theme focuses on global unity with the current worldwide health crisis.

Chief Scout For India Sandeep Marwah Salute Babasaheb Ambedkar on His 129th Birth Anniversary

Chief Scout For India Salute Baba Ambedkar

 New Delhi: “I like The Religion That Teaches Liberty Equality And Fraternity,” “Life Should Be Great Rather Than Long,” “A Great Man Is Different From Eminent One In That He Is Ready To Be The Servant Of The Society,” Cultivation of Mind Should Be The Ultimate Aim of Human Existence,” I salute to the great Indian,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chief Scout For India and repeated the quotes said by Baba on the Birth Anniversary of Babasaheb Ambadker while talking to the large number of leaders of Scout and Guide in India on line.

Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar also known as Babasaheb Ambedkar, was an Indian jurist, economist, politician and social reformer who inspired the Dalit Buddhist movement and campaigned against social discrimination towards the untouchables. He was independent India's first law and justice minister, the major architect of the Constitution of India.

“The text prepared by Ambedkar provided constitutional guarantees and protections for a wide range of civil liberties for individual citizens, including freedom of religion, the abolition of untouchability, and the outlawing of all forms of discrimination.

Ambedkar argued for extensive economic and social rights for women, and won the Assembly's support for introducing a system of reservations of jobs in the civil services, schools and colleges for members of scheduled castes and scheduled tribes and Other Backward Class, a system akin to affirmative action,” informed Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chief Scout For India on webinar conducted to celebrate his Jyanti .

Asian Academy of Arts Completes Ten Years

Asian Academy of Arts Celebrates Ten Years at Marwah Studios

New Delhi: The most active cultural promotional organizations like Asian Academy of Arts have come down to halt. No events, no interactions, no shows, no dramas, music and dance recitals. Covid 19 the Corona virus has changed the whole scene. National Lockout will not permit anyone to move to any entertainment centre neither it is safe to be there. Social distancing is the key word today and what will happen after lockout is another question in the mind.

Asian Academy of Arts has completed ten years from the date of its inception way back in 2010 when Miss Universe 2010 Ximena Navarrete from Mexico at Marwah Studios, inaugurated this Art promotion organization in a grand function.

“The purpose of the body is to develop and promote all sort of fine arts and performing arts including Writing & Literature, Music & Singing, Dance & Choreography, Painting and Sculpture and Drama. We are lucky that in all these ten years we have not only touched but excel in all these arts,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Asian Academy of Arts.

Promotion of arts is a rule at Marwah Studios. Every major event must have a special space for these art forms be it a Global Festival of Journalism, Global Fashion Week, Global Film Festival, International Festival of Cellphone Cinema, AAFT Festival of Short Films or any other.

Two major festivals Global Literary Festival and International Sufi Festival are directly under Asian Academy of Arts. Delhi Art Festival, Jashan E Hind are two more high profiled festivals where Asian Academy of Arts is partners with.

Asian Academy of Arts has created 196 international and 37 National committees and developed a wonderful relations with more than 50 countries of the World and keep on inviting people from these countries to have dance recitals, music recitals, dramas, painting and sculpture exhibitions, talks and workshops at the campus of Marwah Studios and around Delhi.

“We are associated with more than 5000 events, 600 different art and culture organizations and supporting them in fulfilling their and our dreams including All India Fine And Crafts Society, Indira Gandhi National Centre For Arts, National School of Drama, Hindi Sahitya Academy, Rabindra Bhawan, Spicmacay and Modern Art Gallery. We make 120 events round the year to promote art and culture from India and abroad,” added Dr. Sandeep Marwah.

Dr. Sandeep Marwah has been honored many times on National and International platforms for being one of the prominent art promoters from India. He has been titled as Global Cultural Minister many times. Now he is also the President of AAFT School of Performing Arts a degree college of higher education in art Forms.

New and innovative ways have to be devised soon to reach to the people with Indian and foreign art and culture. We are on the job, team is working and soon we will be back with big drums Marwah condensed with new enthusiasm.

IJC Is Proud of Journalists For Their Role In Pandemic

Journalists During Pandemic Covid 19

New Delhi: IJC- International Journalism Centre extends heartiest thanks to all the Journalists in India and all other countries of the World, who all have contributed immensely to the coverage of Covid -19 putting their lives to risk. It shows their sincere efforts and love & dedication towards Journalism- Three Cheers,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of IJC

International Journalism Centre was created in the year 2007 when few known journalists from different countries decided to promote positive and constructive journalism in the World under the leadership of media guru Sandeep Marwah at Marwah Studios.

Few aims and objectives were placed on order including to start a community radio station, a community television station, a news paper to give news on art and culture, to enroll journalist associations as its members, to look into the interest   and needs of journalists and good journalism. It also aims to educate & promote young aspirants in the profession of journalism.

Later it was decided to have the most exclusive Festival of Journalism to talk to the World about journalistic activities- and Global Festival of Journalism Noida was established in 2013

“The biggest contribution of International Journalism Centre is to declare 12^th February as the International Day of Journalism. Though it started in a very simple way but now the whole world has started celebrating this date as the auspicious International Day of Journalism,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of IJC.

IJC also started supporting media education in AAFT- Asian Academy of Film And Television as well as ASMS- Asian School of Media since its inception, now the biggest school of journalism in India.

IJC backed up the first radio Station of Noida city- Radio Noida 107.4FM and now its been 11 years radio is now a World radio. A television station called MSTV was also launched from Marwah Studios at the same time.

International Journalism Centre is been busy in conducting workshops, seminars discussions and talks on the various current affairs and subjects of national & international interest.