Sandeep Marwah President CEGR Talked about Higher Education

Sandeep Marwah Talking to National Press at Education Conclave

New Delhi: Higher Education sector has witnessed a tremendous increase in the number of Universities/University level Institutions & Colleges since Independence. The number of Universities has increased 50 times from 20 in 1950 to 1050 in 2021,” informed Dr. Sandeep Marwah President CEGR- Centre for Education Growth and Research & Chancellor AAFT University of Media and Arts while addressing the press at 4^th National Education Excellence Conclave at IIC. He is also on the board of AICTE, Ministry of Education, Government of India.

The sector boasts of 54 Central Universities, 416 State Universities, 361 State Private universities, 129 Deemed to be Universities, 159 Institutions of National Importance (established under Acts of Parliament) under MoE. The number of colleges has also registered manifold increase of 100 times with just 500 in 1950 growing to 52627, as on 31st March, 2021

The quantum growth in the Higher Education sector is spear-headed by Universities, which are the highest seats of learning. Approximately 8 million students are in higher education.

In India, “University” means a University established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, a Provincial Act or a State Act and includes any such institution as may, in consultation with the University concerned, be recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in accordance with the regulations made in this regard under the UGC Act, 1956. Every year, millions of students from within the country and abroad, enter these portals mainly for their graduate, post graduate studies while millions leave these portals for the world outside.

Higher Education is the shared responsibility of both the Centre and the States. The coordination and determination of standards in Universities & Colleges is entrusted to the UGC and other statutory regulatory bodies.

The Central Government provides grants to the UGC and establishes Central Universities/Institutions of National Importance in the country. The Central Government is also responsible for declaring an educational institution as “Deemed-to-be University” on the recommendations of the UGC.

At present, the main categories of University/University-level Institutions are :- Central Universities, State Universities, Deemed-to-be Universities and University-level institutions.

4th Education Excellence Conclave Inaugurated by Sandeep Marwah

Sandeep Marwah Inaugurated 4th National Education Excellence Conclave

New Delhi: The fourth National Education Excellence Conclave designed by Integrated Chamber of Commerce and Industry inaugurated by National Chairman BIS Ministry of Consumer Affairs Food and Public Distribution Government of India & Chancellor AAFT University of Media & Arts Dr. Sandeep Marwah at India International Centre in the presence of large number of educationists from all over India.

We all have learned enough from the pandemic and trust me that was just the first phase of big change in education system, we all must be mentally prepared for the phase two which is bringing the new and innovative ways of education in the next few years. The education delivery must be smart and extra ordinary,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah founder of Noida Film City and AAFT.

Indian education is very popular abroad, but before that we must bring lots of literacy back home. Use your extra resources to support the unprivileged and downtrodden people of the society. People who are in education must make a point to support few students every year. The higher education today has 1050 Universities, 84000 stand alone Colleges and around 8 million students,” added Dr. Marwah also President of Centre for Education Growth and Research.

The galaxy of speakers included Prof. K.K. Agarwal Chairman National Board of Accreditation, Dr. Buddha Chandra Shekhar Chief Coordinating Officer AICTE, Dr. Abhilasha Gaur COO Electronics Sector Skill Council of India, Prof. B.V. Ramana Reddy Director NIT Kurukshetra, Dr. Sanjay Chordiya Chairman Suryadatta Group of Institutes and Kamalendu Bali Director General ICCI.

Later awards were presented to different institutions for their contribution to respective fields. Sandeep Marwah was also presented with memento for his involvement in education for thirty years.

The event was supported by CEGR- Centre for Education Growth and Research. The program was coordinated by Manvendra of ICCI and Ravish Roshan of CEGR.

Swara Samrat Festival 10th Edition Inaugurated in New Delhi

10th Edition of Swara Samrat Festival Inaugurated in New Delhi

New Delhi: “Music is life, without music you are incomplete. Music takes you to spirituality and makes a better human being. I extend my heartiest congratulations to Pandit Tejendra Narayan and his complete team on the inauguration of 10^th edition of most successful Indian Classical festival today here in New Delhi. The Swara Samrat Festival has added lot of value to Delhi cultural scene,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios    and International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry while lighting the ceremonial lamp at Shriram Centre for Performing Arts.

“I also appreciate the gesture of Pandit Tejendra Narayan for remembering his guru Padma Bhushan Ustad Ali Akbar Khan on the completion of his 100^th anniversary this year. No creative art especially music can be learned without guru. Indian culture has always given more importance to Guru than the God. I am sure all of us will learn a lot about Indian classical music after the completion of this two-day festival,” added Dr. Sandeep Marwah.

It is our pleasure and honor to present the most upcoming talent of India in Indian Classical Music. It is not only necessary but essential to provide platform to these artists who are of international level and need more exposure in India and abroad,” said Tenendra Narayan Majumdar.

Gandhar Deshpandey Vocal accompanied by Vinay Mishra on Harmonium and Ishaan Ghosh on Table was the first presentation. The second presentation was by Kaushik Mukherjee on Sarod and table played by Debjit Patitundi. Last of the day was Piyush Chauhan and Preeti Sharma a kathak Jugalbandi where Yogesh Gangani and Nishit Ganggani were on tabla, Ashish Gangani on Pakhawaj, Sami Ullah Khan Vocal and Karan Gangwani on Paddhant. The program was coordinated by Classical Vocalist Dr. Mansi Majumdar & awardee Sarod player Indrayudh Majumdar.

The event was witnessed by important dignities like Table Master Pt. Ram Kumar Mishra, Tabla Master Ustad Akram Khan, Sarod Master Pt. Biswajeet, Rai Choudhary, Deputy Secretary Ministry of Culture Abhinav Pratap Singh, Director Ministry of Culture Anish P Ranjan, Kathak Master Pt. Deepak Maharaj , Veteran Classical Dancer Guru Manju Singh Chatterjee and  Kathak Master Abhimanyu Lal were present there.

Sandeep Marwah Honoured with III Life Time Achievement Award

Sandeep Marwah Honoured by International Institute of Influencers -A life Time Achievement Award

New Delhi: We are proud to have Dr. Sandeep Marwah as the Chairman of the Advisory board of International Institute of Influencers. His support throughout this one year of our existence has given us enough confidence to work globally. We have touched more than 50 countries and now we are a very strong association of influencers. We feel honoured in honouring Dr. Sandeep Marwah the Lifetime Achievement Award by III and a title “Global Influencer”,” said Dr. Shama Hussain founder and CEO of International Institute of Influencers in a grand function with international audience at Hotel Shangri-La.

III means, I improve myself intentionally. If everyone is going to improve with a cautious mind, there will be no one weak and dull in our community. The job of the influencer is to motivate, empowered, guide, support, and direct people around him through his influence and without efforts. I am thankful to all the members from different part of the World for this beautiful award and a powerful title of Global Influencer,” thanked Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and Chancellor of AAFT University while receiving the award.

Later Dr. Sandeep Marwah also honoured some of the prominent influencers from India and abroad. Everyone spoke about their journey and the kind of a work they are involved with.

Dr. Sandeep Marwah has created nine World Records in media and education. He is the founder of Noida Film City, Marwah Studios, Asian Academy of Film and Television and Chairing more than 100 national and international organizations. He is associated with 7500 events and churned out 19000 media professionals from 145 countries of the World.

Abbaya Chowdary Kothari, MLA Denduluru, Dr. Kewin Ward from USA, Dr Karim R-Ellis from USA, Dr. Manpreet Manna educationist, Dr. Ajay Rana, Maj. General Sanjay, Dr. Majid Khan, Narendra Kumar Sharma Director Global Chamber of Business Leaders, Jasvir  Singh Shinda VP Punjab  World Book of Records , Ashwani Rai MD Travel Plus, Vidhi Guglani of The Explore, Prof. Tankeshwar Kumar Vice Chancellor Central University of Haryana, Maj. Gen Dr. Rajan Kochhar, Prof. Jagdish Khatri Educationist, Kuldeep K Raina Vice Chancellor Ramaiah University were also present there.

AAFT is the biggest film body of Film Federation of India

Executive Body of Film Federation of India-Apex Body of Cinema Business in India

New Delhi: We had the honor   and privilege to design and start the fourth film city of India but first in North- Noida Film City way back in 1988. It has already been declared as the fastest growing film city of the World with 16 studios, 350 channels being broadcast to 162 countries 24×7, 17000 media professionals working here in 3 sifts of 8 hours each. The cascading effect is that around 150,000 people earn their bread directly and indirectly from this city,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah founder of Noida Film City & President of Marwah Studios while addressing the national executive meet of Film Federation of India-an apex body of Film & TV Business in India.

 Marwah Studios is the first professional film studio of North India and we have churned out 4500 television programs, 5000 training films and been associated with 125 feature films in 9 different languages. My production company has made 3300 short films and given opportunity to 10,000 young film makers to come up in limelight,” added Dr. Marwah.

Our film School Asian Academy of Film and Television now has been rated as the first ten best film schools of the World. We have trained and educated 20,000 media professionals hailing from 145 countries of the World,” expressed Marwah.

Marwah Studios has been hub of film & Television activities. We have touched 7500 events so far including large number of film festivals around the year and been able to attract 3 million people from all over the Globe to Noida Film City under Film Tourism,” emphasized Dr. Marwah.

We are case study in 27 countries of the World and have been nominated by 66 different Governments of the World as their Cultural Ambassador to develop and promote relations through art and culture,” Dr. Marwah thanked the Chair for giving opportunity to speak to the house.

The meeting was Chaired by T.P.Agarwal President of FFI. The body consists of following office bearers including S. Thanu Vice President, C Kalyan Vice President, Nitin N Datar Vice President, N.M. Suresh Vice President, Bajrang Lal Agarwal Vice President, Sakshi Mehra Vice President, S. S. T Subramaniam Vice President, Sushma Shiromanne Vice President, Sabu Cherian Vice President, Meghraj Raje Bhosale Vice President, Ravi Kottarakara Hon. General Secretary, Dharmindra Mehra Hon. General Secretary, Sangram Shirke Hon. Treasurer and Supran Sen as Secretary General of FFI.

Association for Asia Pacific Union Conference on World Peace

Round Table Conference by Association for Asia Pacific Union

New Delhi: A powerful round table conference titled ‘World Peace Threatened by Russia Ukraine Conflict and Developments in Asia Pacific Region’ was organized by Association for Asia Pacific Union for the members of the AAPU at WASME premises.

Vice President Dr. K.K. Sharma welcomed all the guest and members and spoke about the organization and its activities. Initiating the subject President J.S. Saluja mentioned the facts and figures of the war between Russia and Ukraine and also revealed the effects it has left on the World economy especially Asia Pacific Region.

“The Keynote speaker defense expert Wg. Cdr. Praful Bakshi stated that World Peace has been threatened by two major global confrontations: the Ukraine Russia conflict and the dangerous and volatile situation developing in the south China Sea, which has further accentuated by the creation of the Quadrilateral Security arrangements between America, Australia, Japan and India now referred as QUAD.”

Ambassador Dr. S.M. Saiful Hoque from Bangladesh shared his vast experience of his foreign service and especially his posting as Ambassador in Russia and Ukraine. He spoke about the international policies of Russia and their military strength.

Ambassador and former Director General ICCR Dr. Suresh K Goel also expressed in his own words with his deep understanding of the subject, the mind set of people of Russia and Ukraine. He discussed the way politicians behave in these kinds of situations and how their foreign relations work.

Patron to the organization and President Marwah Studios Dr. Sandeep Marwah changed the tune of the conference when he spoke about love, peace and unity through art and culture. He emphasized on culture diplomacy and also informed the house as how Asian Unity Alliance and Association of Asia Pacific Union both have joined hands with 66 governments of the World including many nations from Asia Pacific Region and working together to develop and promote relation between people of India and other nations.

The conference was moderated by EC member Prof. Dr Gurbir S Khera and vote of thanks was presented by General Secretary Sanjay Aggarwal. The event was supported by International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry & World Peace Development and Research Foundation.

Celebrated 29th Anniversary of Asian Academy of Film and TV

Celebrated 29th Anniversary of Asian Academy of Film & TV

Noida: I cannot forget the day when we launched the first batch of AAFT with forty students and four short term courses on 22^nd July 1993 from the premises of Marwah Studios. It was in real the launching of fourth film school of the country but the first in North and first private film school of the Republic of India. AAFT saw light of the day after the great planning and designing of the academy,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah founder and President of AAFT while addressing the members of AAFT.

“We have learned with time. The whole concept of film making has changed in all these 29 years. If any thing which has not changed is the language of cinema that is Emotions. I am thankful to each one & everyone who all have contributed to the growth of AAFT from a boutique institute to the first Film University of the Nation. I am also thankful to almighty and my parents for their blessings,” added Dr. Marwah.

In all these years we could create nine World Records. We have churned out 20,000 media professionals from 145 countries of the World. AAFT has been rated as the first ten best film schools of the World. We have been bestowed upon 1100 awards including 190 international accolades. The credit goes to the complete team of AAFT,” expressed Dr. Sandeep Marwah now also Chancellor of AAFT University of Media and Arts.

The address was followed by the poster launching ceremony to mark the respect to the 29^th anniversary of AAFT by some of the prominent people of the Academy. The event was attended by the management and faculty of AAFT and supported by International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry.

Mohamed Al Ali on the Board of Asian School of Business

Sandeep Marwah with Mohamed Al Ali in Dubai UAE

Dubai: “Dubai has become one of the most important business cities of the World. Every time when I visit Dubai, I find some powerful changes right from infrastructure to business techniques. It was decided to have Mohamed Al Ali of Al Ali Holdings on the board of Asian School of Business as advisor to give better and smarter exposure to the young aspirants looking for an opportunity in UAE,” said DR. Sandeep Marwah President of Asian School of Business during his visit to Dubai recently.

“It is my pleasure to be part of the education system of Asian School of Business. Whatever little I can assist and support I will go out of way to do that,” said Mohamed Al Ali during his meeting with Sandeep Marwah at Hotel Hilton Al Habtoor City, Dubai UAE.

Mohamed Al Ali is the Founder and CEO of group of companies & an advisor of one of the International Investment Enterprise of a Private Royal Family of Dubai. An innovative and passionate businessman, leading one of the fastest nation innovative group of companies in the region. His huge experiences in local & international market collaboratively with the most talented experts team investing in field of Real Estate, Hospitality, Finance & Technology.

Al Ali possesses hands-on experience in international relations. Besides working closely with diplomats VIP’s from the Royal Family of Dubai and dignitaries from other countries, he has also been involved in direct trade with many global partners and successfully structured impregnable business relationships with foreign clientele that added to his insight and expertise.

Sandeep Marwah Visited S P Jain Global School of Management Dubai

Dr. Sandeep Marwah Invited by S P Jain Global School of Management

Dubai: Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Asian Academy of Film and Television visited S P Jain School of Global Management International Academic City Dubai on the invitation of Dr. Christopher Abraham CEO of the management School during his visit to UAE recently.

The two heads of the school exchanged their views on the changing pattern of international education & how to convert education more interesting for the students. Dr Marwah briefed Dr. Christopher about thirty years old institution AAFT and the successful alumni scattered all over the World. He also mentioned his interest in opening the centre at Dubai.

Dr Christopher Abraham offered Dr. Marwah to visit again to chair the Master Class and talking about the establishment of Noida Film City way back in 1993 as a case study for business & management students. Dr. Sandeep Marwah was accompanied by Rudra Dasgupta the Resident Commissioner of International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry UAE

Sandeep Marwah Invited by Brahma Kumaris in UAE

Sandeep Marwah at Raja Yog Centre Dubai

Dubai: It was a pleasant surprise when I was invited by the good office of Brahma Kumaris in Dubai. The network and efforts are worth praising of all the members who have been involved in spreading the good words around the globe. The purpose of the whole exercise is to be good human being and see to it that you don’t hurt any other intentionally,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios during his visit to Brahma Kumaris Centre at Dubai.

“Always Do Your Best, your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse and regret,” added Dr. Marwah.

Dr. Sandeep Marwah paid his respect to the well-known Raja Yoga Centre Dubai and met Jyoti Bhen and other members of the centre. A special prayer was conducted for the World Peace during his visit. He also spoke about World Peace Development and Research Foundation, an association working for World Peace.

Spectacular Performance by Juuhi Babbar at Asian Academy

Performance of Play- With Love Aap Ki Saiyaara

Noida: Ekjute Theatre Group along with writer & director Juuhi Babbar Sonii comes with the play ” With Love, Aap Ki Saiyaara, to Asian Academy of Film and Television Noida Film City. The play is inspired by a character conceived by Nadira Zaheer Babbar.

‘With Love, Aap ki Saiyaara’ is the story of a passionate, urban and undaunted woman. Through the eyes of a modern Indian woman, Saiyaara dares to dream. She dips into her various emotions, explores her own identity, and emerges. This play explores the episode of a modern woman about her dreams and challenges. Written and performed in form of anecdotes. This play works as a bridge between the present and connects with today’s woman.

“What a play, and what a fabulous performance of the artists especially Juuhi Babbar Sonii, She won the hearts of the audience. I congratulate her and her complete team on the completion of 28 shows of this well-conceived project,” appreciated Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of AAFT.

“Theatre to me is the foundation of all aspects pertaining to the crafts of acting & direction. I have grown up with theatre and theatre artists and actors. After 9 years, coming with a new play is an exhilarating decision because theatre is my deepest passion. The play tells us of a modern woman Saiyaara and her various emotions. Her dreams, challenges, and life can be connected to common present urban women.” said Juuhi Babbar Sonii.

Later Dr. Sandeep Marwah honoured Juuhi Babbar Sonii with the life membership International Film and Television Club  of Asian Academy of Film and Television. She was well covered by Radio Noida 107.4Fm and MSTV.

8th Edition of Global Literary Festival Finalized for September 2022

8th Global Literary Festival Noida 2022 Announced

Noida: Words play very important role in every one’s life. What you speak is the representation of what all you have learned so far. Books, education makes you a better person with higher understanding. To add on to the total gamut of education we started Global Literary Festival to bring in best of the brains, literature, culture, art to the students and people of this region,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Asian Academy of Arts while announcing the dates of forthcoming 8^th Global Literary Festival Noida 2022.

Talking to the press Dr. Sandeep Marwah also President of Marwah Studios confirmed the dates     from 1^st to 3^rd September 2022 when large number of events including workshops, seminars, interactions, book releases, Kavi Samelan, Mushayra, Sufi Singing, dance recital, etc. are going to take place in three days.

“We are very lucky that Global Literary Festival has emerged as one of the most happening literary festivals in the country. We have been able to attract people from all over India and abroad during these three days of literary festival during last seven editions,” said Dr. Marwah. 

The event is supported by International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry, AAFT University of Media and Arts, World Peace Development and Research Foundation, International Film and Television Research Centre and Asian Unity Alliance

6th Edition of Sarojni Naidu International Award for Working Women Announced

Dr. Sarojni Naidu International Award for Working Women Announced

Noida: The 6^th Edition of Dr. Sarojni Naidu International Award for Working Women is announced today by the President of Asian Academy of Arts Dr. Sandeep Marwah during press conference while mentioning the dates of forthcoming 8^th Global Festival of Journalism Noida 2022.

Dr. Sarojni Naidu International Award for Working Women was constituted way back in 2015 to honor and appreciate all those Women who have   done commendably well in their respective fields and also supporting the society in different manners.

So far five editions have been successfully completed and around 500 different Women from all parts of India and abroad have been decorated with this award.

Dr. Sarojni Naidu International Award for Working Women is after the name of well-known freedom fighter, poetess and lawyer Dr. Sarojni Naidu. This is one of the most popular and prestigious awards in India for women. The award is supported by large number of social and cultural organizations like International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry, AAFT University of Media and Arts, Asian Unity Alliance, World Peace Development and Research Foundation, etc.

The award ceremony will take place in Noida Film City in the month of September. The last date of submission of the application is 20^th August, 2022. The jury will decide the awards one week before the presentation day.

Sinnthya Macek on the Board of AAFT School of Health and Wellness

Dr. Sandeep Marwah with SDG Expert Sinnthya Macek at Dubai

Dubai: “One of the most important and emerging school of AAFT Education Group is AAFT School of Health and Wellness. We have decided to reach to large number of people in India and abroad to teach the best possible about their own health and health of their family through the different courses launched online and offline at campus,” informed Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios during the meeting of Indo UAE Business and Cultural Forum at Hotel Hilton Al Habtoor.

Present on the occasion Sinnthya Macek a well-known consultant on United Nations Sustainable Development Goals & health and wellness expert agreed to be on the board of AAFT School of Health and Wellness as an honorary advisor. She also confirmed her support to Indo UAE Business and Cultural Forum under International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry.

“I hereby confirm that I would love to be the part of AAFT School of Health and Wellness, World Peace Development & Research Foundation, & Prithvi Yoga Centre. I would also like to be part of other social programs conducted by Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios including the programs on Disability, Save Water, Environment, Education and any other,” said Sinnthya Macek from Slovenia settled in Dubai.

Enterprising and entrepreneurial Sinnthya is an accomplished eco warrior whose work focuses on sustainable development. Armed with a degree in Economics and a master’s degree in Luxury Management from the prestigious International University of Monaco, Sinnthya began her pursuit in Monaco. She is a strong advocate of sustainability and global consciousness. she has dedicated her work mission towards sustainable development. She has made Saving the Environment as her business.

International Journalism Centre Extends Wing to UAE

International Journalism Centre in Asso. with Indo UAE Business and Cultural Forum Meet

Dubai: IJC-International Journalism Centre- a body of journalists created at Marwah Studios to look into the interest of journalists and to spread the word of constructive journalism offered membership to the prominent journalists of UAE informed Rudra Dasgupta Resident Commissioner of ICMEI-International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry.

“It was great pleasure to meet some of the well known and celebrity journalists from UAE during this meeting of International Journalism Centre in association with Indo UAE Business and Cultural Forum while I was in Dubai. It was a wonderful brainstorming session and a process to learn the changing pattern of journalism in UAE,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah expressing to media back home.

Whereas Dr. Marwah informed the journalists about the different activities of International Journalism Centre including Global Journalism Festival and AAFT School of Mass Communication and Journalism.

Abhishek Sengupta  Founder and CEO of MEMc,, Mazhar Farooqi -Senior Editor Khaleej Times, Joydeep Sengupta Convergence Editor Khaleej Times, Kumar Shyam Editor in Chief Headline.ae were some of the journalists express their views during meeting at Hotel Hilton Al Habtoor City.

Sandeep Marwah Invited by Indian Institute of Management Dubai

Dr. Sandeep Marwah of Marwah Studios with Dr. Mahesh Chotrani of IIM

Dubai: “We are looking for people with vast experience in their respective fields and with communication skills so that they can share their story with the students of Indian Institute of Management Dubai. I am impressed by works of Dr. Sandeep Marwah in media and entertainment Industry,” said Dr. Mahesh Chotrani Anisuma Training Institute (Indian Institute of Management Dubai inviting Dr. Marwah for case study class.

The meeting was kept by Indo UAE Business and Cultural Forum of International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry between the President of Marwah Studios Dr. Sandeep Marwah and Managing Director Anisuma Training Institute- IIM Dubai Dr. Mahesh Chotrani at Hotel Hilton Al Habtoor Dubai.

Dr. Mahesh Chotrani is Doctorate and Post-Graduation from a Premium Management Institute – Indian Institute of Management Lucknow and having an industry experience of 25 years. Industry experience specializes in Electronic Retail Industry and Education Industry conducting Management Programs

Dr. Sandeep Marwah already a case study in 27 countries of the World. He is also the case study in UCLA USA and many Indian and foreign Universities.” It will be a great honour to be part of the education at IIM, I will be looking forward for the invitation to visit Dubai once again,” expressed Dr. Marwah.

CMEI Join Hands with Swara Samrat Festival 2022

Swara Samrat Festival 2022 at New Delhi

New Delhi: ICMEI- International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry join hands with a very successful and renowned Indian Classical Annual Program Swara Samarat Festival now to be held at Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts, Mandi House New Delhi on 23^rd and 24^th July at 5.00PM.

“Though music transcends language, culture and time, and though notes are the same, Indian music is unique because it is evolved, sophisticated and melodies are defined. It is essential to promote Indian Classical music to retain it as part of our culture,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President ICMEI and President AAFT School of Performing Arts.

“Music is the universal language of mankind. Where words fail, music speaks,” added Pandit Tejendra Narayan Majumdar inviting every one to the forth coming festival on 23and 24^th of July.

This festival is the brainchild of Sarod  maestro Pandit Tejendra Narayan Majumdar  his vocalist wife, Manasi Majumder and their Sarod player-son Indrayuddh Majumder.

Swara Samrat festival started as a two-day festival of Indian Classical music & dance on 5 & 6 January 2013, featuring some of the greatest living icons of Indian classical music & dance before the large audience each day at  Nazryl Manch Kolkata.

The festival was initially planned as a festival to celebrate the 90th Birth Year of Swara Samrat Ustad Ali Akbar Khan (1922-2009). Bharat Ratna Pandit Ravi Shankar  was informed about the event and had expressed his joy and support. But just a month before this festival, the Sitar icon breathed his last (11 December 2012). After his demise, Shree Ranjani Foundation Trust decided to dedicate this festival to the Sitar legend too. The Majumdars called this festival a dedication to “The Immortal Duo – Swara Samrat Ali Akbar Khan and Bharat Ratna Ravi Shankar

Brendan Ward Patron to Indo Ireland Cultural Forum

H.E. Brendan Ward at the Launching of Indo Ireland Film and Cultural Forum

Noida: “8^th International Yoga Day has brought much more for us today. We are rich by another very important cultural organisation- Indo Ireland Film and Cultural Forum. The credit goes to the Ambassador of Ireland to India H.E. Brendan Ward for creating history as there was no forum of this nature in the country before. We are totally enthusiastic about this forum and would love to present Patronship to H.E. Brendan Ward,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of ICMEI while presenting Patronship to Ambassador.

“Who can be the best guide and mentor to this powerful association other than H.E. Brendan Ward. A man with the vision and deep knowledge about international affairs, a well-travelled and seasoned diplomat added Dr. Marwah.

“I accept this responsibility with great pleasure and honor. Together we can create a wonderful and a beautiful relationship between the two countries for all times to come,” said H.E. Brendan Ward accepting the memento.

Ambassador Brendan Ward is the product of Trinity College Dublin. He entered the Department of Foreign Affairs as a Third Secretary  Headquarters (Political Division)      on 13 May 1985,  As Third Secretary he was posted to Embassy of Ireland Beijing. Headquarters (Economic Division) and then Third Secretary Embassy of Ireland Buenos Aires. As First Secretary he was handling  EUMM Zagreb then posted as First Secretary Embassy of Ireland  Cairo. He was  First Secretary Headquarters (Political Division),  & First Secretary OSCE Vienna and then First Secretary Headquarters (EU Division).

Brendan was appointed Counsellor Headquarters (Strategy & Performance Unit), then Counsellor OSCE Vienna. And again Counsellor Headquarters (Development Cooperation Directorate). He was made Counsellor, Headquarters (Political Division) before he was appointed by the President the  Ambassador of Embassy of Ireland to Ankara. Now  he is Ambassador  Embassy of Ireland India and with additional charge of Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

Sandeep Marwah Chair for Indo Ireland Film and Cultural Forum

Sandeep Marwah Nominated Chair for Indo Ireland Film and Cultural Forum

Noida: “I on behalf of Embassy of Ireland pleased to nominate the renowned film, television and media person Dr. Sandeep Marwah as the Chair for newly constituted Indo Ireland Film and Cultural Forum on this very auspicious 8th International Day of Yoga. I know he will prove to be the best for the promotion of art and culture of two countries Ireland and India,” said H.E. Brendan Ward Ambassador of Ireland to India while presenting the certificate of nomination to Dr. Sandeep Marwah in a grand function at Noida Film City.

I am much obliged to Ambassador Brendan Ward for nominating for this seat. I will use my full energy to keep the light of our friendship bright. We have already designed few events to highlight the relations between the two countries like Presentation of Scholarship, Festival of films from Ireland, Association of Ireland in our all-major international events around the year,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah receiving the certificate of nomination.

A well-planned program was presented to celebrate the International Yoga Day.  A get together was organized after the formal launching of Indo Ireland Film and Cultural Forum at Marwah Studios.

Dr. Sandeep Marwah is seven times World Record Holder in films, television, and media. He is the founder of Noida Film City, Marwah Studios, Asian Academy of Film and Television. He is also the founder Chancellor of AAFT University of Media and Arts. He has been National Chair for Media and Entertainment Committee BIS Ministry of Consumer Affairs Government of India and on the board of AICTE Ministry of Education Government of India Recently he has been nominated as Chief Scout for India.

Indo Ireland Cultural Forum Inaugurated at Marwah Studios

Indo Ireland Film and Cultural Forum Launched at Marwah Studios

Noida: International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry is the only chamber in the World which is totally dedicated to the upliftment of this industry. The purpose is to support the vision of our Prime Minister to have best of the relations possible with every country of the World through Art and Culture. Large number of forums have already been started, today we are lucky to have with us the Ambassador of Ireland to India for the launching of Indo Ireland Film and Cultural Forum,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and ICMEI in the convocation function at Asian Academy of Film and Television.

A poster was launched to mark the opening of The Indo Ireland Film and Cultural Forum by H.E. Brendan Ward Ambassador of Ireland to India in the presence of other dignities and a house full of film, television and media persons.

“It is a great day that we are launching Indo Ireland Film and Cultural Forum on the auspicious International Day of Yoga. Let the friendship of India and Ireland spread like yoga all over the World,” congratulated H.E.Brendad Ward to the team of International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry for taking initiative in organizing such a huge function.

We are more than happy with the presence of Ambassador Brendan Ward. The new forum is another feather in the cap of ICMEI. IIFCF- Indo Ireland Film and Cultural Forum is created to develop and promote best of the relation possible between people of two countries,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah.

Sandeep Marwah Placed in World Book of Records London Third Time

Sandeep Marwah with Dr. Jitendra Maltani

Dubai: The renowned film television and media personality Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios was honoured by The World Book of Records London for his sincere contribution to media and entertainment Industry during his recent visit to Dubai, UAE.

The contribution of Dr. Sandeep Marwah is immense in many different fields of creativity. This time he has been again exclusive in his approach. Dr. Sandeep Marwah has churned out 4500 television programs, has been associated with 125 feature films and 5000 training films from his popular Marwah Studios in last 30 years. We are happy to place him in the World Book of Records London,” said Dr. Jitendra Maltani President World Book of Records Dubai while handing over the certificate of honour to Dr. Marwah in an exclusive function at hotel Hilton Al Habtoor City, Dubai.

I am extremely happy and thankful to the entire family of World Book of Records London for accepting my application and giving me another good status of World Record Holder. The figures sound easy to pronounce but I have given my 30 years to Studios right from the conceiving the project in a most unconditional environments that time to now World Record Holder. During this time, we have learned a lot what life is all about and how it is connected directly to film making,” expressed Dr. Sandeep Marwah.

Dr. Sandeep Marwah is the founder of Noida Film City which was established in 1988. He started Marwah Studios, the first professional film studios of North India in 1991. He is the founder of Asian Academy of Film and Television, the first private film school and  fourth  in the country way back in 1993.

CEGR Invited Leaders of Education to Discuss Priorities in Higher Education

Session on Priorities of Higher Education Conducted by CEGR

New Delhi: CEGR has emerged as one of the most important think tanks in higher education with large number of leaders and institutions as its members who all have decided to pool in intellectual property to bring growth in higher education. Conducting seminars with different subjects    brings new ideas on the table,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Centre for Growth and Research  & Chancellor of AAFT University initiating the talks under the subject Priorities of Higher Education in a webinar.

“Raise the level of education, amend the syllabus, develop better infrastructure, interactive sessions should be part of every subject, moral values and patriotic sessions, general knowledge should be a regular feature, International exposure by way of foreign faculty and foreign trips all is needed to make better and smart educational centres,”said   Suresh Prabhu Six times Member Parliament and former Union Minister in Government of India in the capacity of Chief Guest.

Kunwar Shekhar Vijendra Chancellor Shobhit University, Praveen Thakral Chancellor Oriental University, Er. E.S. Yadav Chancellor IES University, Dr. Harpreet Singh Saluja Chancellor SAM Global University, Hemant Goyal Chancellor Mangalayatan University, Dr. Anupam Chouksey Pro Chancellor LNCT University, Anant Soni Pro Chancellor AKS University, Nishant Bansal Pro Chancellor Geeta University, V.M.Bansal Chairman NDIM, Dr. Sanjay B Chordiya Chairman Suryadatta Group of Institutes, Dr. Avadhesh Kumar Verma Secretary Bhavdiya Group of Institutions, Manish Kothari Founder & MD ISBR Business School, Dr. Arya Patnaik Secretary RIMS, and Hemant Sahal Founder & CEO Collpoll were the participants in the discussion.

Suresh Prabhu Congratulated the President Sandeep Marwah and the Director CEGR Ravish Roshan for organization and conducted brain storming sessions now and then. He also appreciated the role of CEGR in Higher Education. Ravish Roshan presented vote and thanks.

Two Day Film Making Workshop Inaugurated at Marwah Studios

Udaan Workshop at Marwah Studios Noida Film City

Noida: Two-day Film Making Workshop designed by Udaan- a voluntary body of Sanskar Bharti a cultural wing of Rashtriya Swayamsevek Sang was inaugurated by All India Organization Minister Abhijit Gokhale at Marwah Studios, Noida Film City with great pomp and show.

“We need professionals in every field to develop and promote the much-needed Indian trade including film and television productions. The impact of cinema and visual media is very high on the people of country. Before we ask people to change their mind set it is very important to change the mind set of the film and television professionals. What they produce and direct does’ effect. We want film makers to think subjects related to cultural growth, patriotism, humanity so that we can spread better thinking in the community,” said Abhijit Gokhale All India Sanskar Bharati Sangathan Mantri in his opening remarks in the capacity of Chief Guest.

“We are the largest film producing country in the World. The Indian films are accepted and seen in more than 150 countries of the World. I am associated with films education for than 30 years. This is one of the best industries. A good education does matter. Your interest can be converted into your passion. This workshop will tell you how much you need this industry, there is no alternate to hard work,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and Chancellor of AAFT University.

Anupam Bhatnagar President Udaan, Rekha Gupta Social Worker, Kamlesh K Mishra writer Director and Ashok Tyagi Film Director, and renowned actor Anup Trivedi also spoke on the occasion. Students from more than twenty-five colleges of Delhi University were the participants. The two days rigorous workshop will include writing for cinema, cinematography tips, sound and direction for Cinema. The students will also be given an opportunity to be part of Radio Noida and MSTV.