Suniel Shetty Inaugurated Session 2022 of AAFT University

.                              Suniel Shetty at AAFT University Raipur Chhattisgarh

Raipur : AAFT University, a premier media and arts university in India, proudly hosted its Orientation Program recently at Hotel Marriott in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Students and faculties from all streams  attended the orientation program.

The Chancellor of AAFT University, Dr Sandeep Marwah, interacted with the students, encouraging them to overcome hurdles, work conscientiously and make a name for themselves in their respective fields.

The chief guest at the event was actor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Suniel Shetty  said, “AAFT University aspires to mould students into leaders and innovators of tomorrow. I truly believe in their vision and mission of creating a generation of students who are not conventional rote learners, but who have in them the conviction and courage to carve out a separate niche for themselves. I look forward to a long and happy relationship with AAFT and its students.”

Sandeep Marwah said, “ Suniel Shetty is an embodiment of hard work, diligence and innovative thinking – all the qualities we want to inculcate in our students. He is an ideal role model and will inspire our students to continue to strive forward in their respective fields. We are also extremely grateful to all the speakers who could join us and help us in our endeavour of providing holistic education to our students.”

The orientation program also witnessed multiple sessions by industry experts and eminent scholars like Prof. Sanjeev Parshar, chairperson of communications in IIM Raipur, Dr. Kiranmayee Nayak, the chairperson of CG state women commission, Ishan Mitra, singer and director, Gaurav Birla, the co-founder and CTO of Studio Augmented, and Akhilesh Anand an anchor and editor of ABP news. The purpose of these sessions was to make the students aware of the abundant opportunities in the field, the skills required, and how AAFT can contribute to their skill-based training.

The University recently launched its ed-tech platform – AAFT Online, Co-founded by Mohit Marwah & Akshay Marwah, with the vision to amplify its reach with innovative and advanced-level courses. AAFT Online offers numerous industry-oriented media and creative art courses online like photography, jewellery designing, interior designing, and more. It boasts features like one-to-one mentor sessions and real-world application learning. It has over 60 celebrity speakers as a part of its diploma programs.

With a legacy of 30 years, AAFT aims to prepare its students across different platforms to compete in the global market through innovative skill-building programs and with a high rate of placement and employability.

CEGR President Sandeep Marwah Briefed Education Committee of WPDRF

Sandeep Marwah Addressing Members of World Peace Foundation

New Delhi: India has entered into Educational Exchange Programmes (EEPs)/Memorandum of Understandings or through Joint Statements with 51 countries of the World. Idea is to support the education industry to its best ,” informed Dr. Sandeep Marwah President CEGR- Centre for Education Growth and Research and Chancellor AAFT University of Media and Arts in a conference organised by WPDRF- World Peace Development and Research Foundation at its international headquarters at Noida Film City.

These countries are Mongolia, Armenia, Tanzania, Guyana, Israel, Australia, Myanmar, Hungary, Syria,  Uzbekistan, New Zealand, Thailand, Sri Lanka,  Mexico, Brazil, Afghanistan, Croatia, Ecuador, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, China, Portugal, France, Ethiopia, Vietnam, Oman, South Africa, Norway, Chile, Kuwait, Botswana, Malaysia, Turkmenistan, Canada, Indonesia, Mozambique, Russia, Trinidad & Tobago, Mauritius, Yemen, Qatar, Tajikistan, Burundi, Belarus, Republic of Korea, Germany, Estonia U.S.A., United Kingdom, Czech Republic and Peru added Dr. Marwah.

We have also created these international committees in ICMEI- International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry to pursue further in education. The EEPs or MOUs envisage cooperation through several initiatives like Exchange of scholars, students or researchers, Sharing of information and publications, Organizing joint seminars, workshops & conferences, Working towards mutual recognition of qualifications and Developing institutional linkages informed Dr. Marwah now on the board of AICTE, Ministry of Education, Government of India.

India also has educational cooperation activities with different international organizations and multi-lateral bodies like UNESCO, Commonwealth of Learning, E-9. BRICS, SAARC, India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA), East Asia Summit (EAS), Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN), Indian Ocean Rim-Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC), Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), European Union (EU) etc. 

Sandeep Marwah Honoured on National Day of Gabon

Sandeep Marwah Honoured on Independence Day of Gabon

New Delhi: India and Gabon have enjoyed warm and friendly relations dating back to pre-independence era of Gabon. Gabon has supported India’s candidature at various international forums. Visits from the Gabonese side to India have been regular. I am thankful to all those who have cooperated  and helped us in  building wonderful relations between the two countries,” said Joséphine Patricia NTYAM-EHYA Charge d’ Affaires of Embassy of Gabon to India on the celebration of 62^nd Independence Day of Republic of Gabon at Hotel Maurya Welcome.

"We feel honoured in presenting this appreciation to Dr. Sandeep Marwah of Marwah Studios & International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry for his vast cooperation in building strong relation between people of  Gabon and India. He is also the Chair for a very powerful body Indo Gabon Film and Cultural Forum created way back in 2016,”expressed Joséphine Patricia NTYAM-EHYA inviting Dr. Sandeep Marwah on stage to collect the award.

“I am touched by the gesture of Embassy of Gabon. This has enhanced my spirits to work more towards the promotion of India and Gabon relations. I congratulate Mrs Josephine Patricia NTYAM EHYA and the people of Gabon on 62^nd Independence Day Celebration,” said Dr. Marwah while receiving the award.

Sevala N Mude Joint Secretary Central & West Africa Ministry of External Affairs Government of India was  the Chief Guest. Large number of Ambassadors, High Commissioners, Diplomats, officials from Government, Businessman, representatives of Social organizations, people from all the field of Art and Culture were present there.

The official function was followed by dance recital by renowned Kathak dancer Anuradha Sharma and artists from Gabon Annie Mba especially flown for the event. The program was conducted by Cultural Counsellor Serge Thierry MANDOUKOU OMBEGUE Embassy of Gabon.

Beauty Pageant Brings Sense of Healthy Competition - Sandeep Marwah

Sandeep Marwah Inaugurated Mrs India Queen of Substance 2022

New Delhi: “A Fashion Show is a show for a fashion designer to show off his or her new collection of fashion designs. A Beauty Pageant, on the other hand, is completely different. It is a competition which usually pits female contestants against each other. Beauty Pageant brings sense of healthy Competition,’ said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of AAFT School of Fashion and Design while inaugurating  the 7^th edition of Mrs India- Queen of Substance 2022 at Hotel Welcome.

 The main competition is based on beauty, but will also include aspects of personality, intelligence, talent, and answers to judges' questions. The judges will judge the contestants on this basis and will announce a winner at the end explained Dr. Marwah to the new comers at the beauty pageant.

I must congratulate Rithika Viney and Viney Yadav the founders and promoters of this beauty pageant for the successful presentation where women are participating from all over India and abroad. These kind of events support  talent to come up and adds on to women empowerment added Dr. Marwah. The event was conducted by Aman Verma and supported by ICMEI-International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry.

Chief Scout for India Sandeep Marwah Wished Nation on Independence Day

Chief Scout For India Sandeep Marwah Addressed the Nation

New Delhi: I extend my heartiest congratulations to the people of India on the 75^th Independence Day being celebrated today. The whole country is vibrating with new energy and enthusiasm. It is a very historical moment, and the excitement is beyond measurement,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chief Scout for India addressing to the members of Scout Foundation, the youngest uniformed body of India on 15^th August 2022 at Noida Film City.

“Scout Guide Foundation is working day in day out to serve the nation in best of manner.  The objectives of the association is to organize the various programmes including Camps, Seminars, Rallies among children and youths of the country for their skill development, character building. physical fitness and create the feelings of national integration,” added Dr. Sandeep Marwah.

We have designed  various programmes of rural developments, to maintain communal peace and harmony, to develop the confidence and ensuring fuller Involvement of youths belonging the minority communities in the national efforts and to promote awareness among the youths for the variety, diversity and richness of the Indian Cultural heritage and tradition, informed Dr. Marwah thanking the complete team of Scouts and Guides and specially National Commissioner of Scout Guide Foundation Dr. Vipin Gaur.

Rami Ranger Honoured with Mahatma Gandhi National Award at ICMEI

Lord Rami Ranger at International Headquarters of ICMEI-Noida

Noida: it was an extension of the numerous programs designed by International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry to celebrate the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav on the occasion of 75^th Independence Day of India at Marwah Studios, Film City Noida when Lord Rami Ranger was invited to the International Headquarters to address the members of the Chamber.

“We are proud to have with us a distinguished personality from London-House of Lords of British Parliament-Lord Rami Ranger who is a real case study for the people who want to do something in life. From Nothing To Everything: The Inspiring Autobiography of Struggle & Success of Lord Rami Ranger speaks everything about him,” introduced Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios & ICMEI.

On this very auspicious day We are pleased to honour him with Mahatma Gandhi National Award for promoting Gandhi’s Ideology in the World. I on behalf of Mahatma Gandhi Forum & International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry present this award for his untiring contribution,” added Marwah also Chancellor of AAFT University.

Rami Ranger was nominated for a life peerage and a seat in the House of Lords in Thersea May’s resignation honours.  Ranger is the Chairman of Sun Mark Ltd and Sea Air & Land Forwarding Ltd. He was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of West London  in July 2016. He was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire in the 2005 Birthday Honours for services to business and the Asian community, and made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire  (CBE) in the 2016 New Year Honours  for services to business and community cohesion.

“I am more than happy to receive this  prestigious award on my visit to  New Delhi during the celebrations of 75^th Independence year of India. Nothing can be more powerful and energetic like this. I am thankful to International Media Leader Dr. Marwah for this touching gesture,” said Lord Rami Ranger while accepting the award.

Prominent BJP leader Anand Sahu, Veteran Journalist Kumar Rakesh, a thinker ,writer & public speaker on democracy Jiterndra Kumar Ojha Sushil Bharti of Radio Noida, Haripriya Director Events of Marwah Studios, Rajiv Mathur Director of ICMEI, Viney Kumar Registrar AAFT, Arijit Bhatacharya Director Asian School of Media Studies and there were many more people who  attended the function.

President CEGR Sandeep Marwah Invited by IFTRC

Sandeep Marwah Chancellor AAFT University at IFTRC

New Delhi: “Technical Education plays a vital role in human resource development of the country by creating skilled manpower, enhancing industrial productivity and improving the quality of life of its people,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chancellor of AAFT University and President CEGR- Centre for Education for Growth and Research discussing the role of  research &  technical education in India with the members of IFTRC-International Film and Television Research Centre in a seminar organised to know more about Technical education.

Explaining the role of an important organization like AICTE-The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) Dr. Marwah said  that  AICTE grants approval for starting new technical institutions, for introduction of new courses and for variation in intake capacity in technical institutions.

The AICTE has delegated to the concerned state governments powers to process and grant approval of new institutions, starting new courses and variations in the intake capacity for diploma level technical institutions. It also lays down norms and standards for such institutions. It also ensures quality development of technical education through accreditation of technical institutions or programmes.

In additional to its regulatory role, the AICTE also has a promotional role which it implements through schemes for promoting technical education for women, handicapped and weaker section of the society promoting innovations, faculty, research and development, giving grants to technical institutions.

“The technical institutions under the AICTE include post-graduate, under-graduate and diploma in the whole spectrum of technical education covering engineering/technology, pharmacy, architecture, hotel management and catering technology, management studies computer applications and applied arts and crafts,” added Dr. Marwah who is also on the board of Applied Arts of AICTE

The AICTE has its headquarters in New Delhi and seven regional offices located at Kolkata, Chennai, Kanpur, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Bhopal and Bangalore. A new regional office at Hyderabad has been set up and is to be operational soon.

IWFF Has Emerged as Federation for Women- Sandeep Marwah

Sandeep Marwah Chair IWFF Addressing Women Organization

New Delhi: “Not very long ago we started IWFF-International Women’s Film Forum to support the women in media and entertainment Industry. We found that they are very happy and satisfied and there is lot of job satisfaction to these women. We extended the boundaries to women from all strata of life. Today in a span of ten years IWFF has started working like a federation of Working women,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios and Chair for IWFF while talking to the large number of women at a fashion show -Ms & Mrs Teej Queen of India (Glit & Glamour in The City) organized by Jaiashri Jain at Hotel Radisson Blu.

“Time has come when Indian women must learn the meaning of Atamnirbhar. You must dream big, think big and plan higher platforms for yourself. It has been proved that if you plan big you bound to be on a higher stage. God helps those who help themselves. Be honest to your profession, work hard. We need women to be on the equal status as men in India,” added Dr Marwah motivating the audience of the show.

Jaishri presented the memento to Dr. Marwah as a token of respect and thanked him for his gracious presence. Later Dr. Marwah presented awards to some prominent women for their contribution to society.

President CEGR Sandeep Marwah Addressed ICMEI Education Committee

Sandeep Marwah Chancellor AAFT University and President CEGR

New Delhi: Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chancellor AAFT University and President of CEGR- Centre for Education Growth and Research addressed the members of powerful Education Committee of ICMEI- International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry and briefed about the different organizations of Ministry of Education in Government of India.

Talking to the members Dr. Marwah explained about the University Grants Commission, which is a statutory organization established by an Act of Parliament in 1956 for the coordination, determination and maintenance of standards of university education.

Apart from providing grants to eligible universities and colleges, the Commission also advises the Central and State Governments on the measures which are necessary for the development of Higher Education. It functions from New Delhi as well as its six Regional offices located in Bangalore, Bhopal, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Pune.

Dr. Marwah also talked about The Association of Indian universities (AIU), which is a registered society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 with membership of Indian Universities. It provides a forum for administrators and academicians of member universities to exchange views and discuss matters of common concern.

It acts as a bureau of information exchange in higher education and brings out a number of useful publications, including the “Universities Handbook”, research papers and a weekly journal titled “University News”.

Dr, Marwah thanked Ministry of Education, Government of India for taking him on the Board of Applied Arts in AICTE and Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Government of India for nominating hm as National Chairman for Media and Entertainment Committee in BIS which also has a head Media Education.

ICMEI Presented Indo Iraq Friendly Matches at Marwah Studios

Indo Iraq Cultural Forum Presented Indo Iraq Friendly Matches

Indo Iraq Cultural Forum Presented Friendly Matches

Noida: Indo Iraq Cultural Forum in association Footvolley Association of India organized friendly matches with the team of Iraq on their visit to India under the leadership of Dr. Sandeep Marwah Patron of the organization to bring love peace and unity between the two countries at Marwah studios complex 2 at Noida.

Indo Iraq Film and Cultural Forum was created to develop and promote relation between the people of two countries. Only yesterday we had a cultural program for all the players of India and Iraq to break the ice. I extend my heartiest congratulations to everyone for these friendly matches,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah also Chair for Indo Iraq Film and Cultural Forum.

“Sports and games are the best way to raise the level of friendship. Not only it keeps you fit and healthy but also inculcate sportsmanship within you. Dr. Marwah is the cultural Ambassador of India and his contribution in developing relations with large number of countries cannot be ignored. I congratulate both the teams and wish then wonderful matches,” said Gen J.J. Singh former Chief of the Army Staff.

“We are very excited and charged with new energy by organizing these matches. These matches have brought two countries close to each other,” said Ram Avtar President of Footvolley Association of India.

The twenty-three-member delegation of footvolley from Iraq was under the leadership of president of the organization Safa and Asad. India team was handled by Ram Avtar. The friendly matches covered international games like Footvolley, Student Football, Futnet also called Football Tennis and Teqball at the grounds of Asian Business School.

Dr. Lalitya Srivastava, Saurab Sharma & Gurdeep Singh of Asian Education Group, Nixon Thotan  of GVNN TV from Goa, Arijit Bhatacharya of World Ledership Summit from Kolkata, Narender Sharma Social Worker, Illa Rani Sharma from Uttarakhand, Raman Raghunath from Tamil Nadu, A K Mohammad Ashraf from Kerala and Noel Josef from Maharashtra also joined from their states to be part of this international program. Later all the sportspersons were honored for their participation.

The event was supported by International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry, Asian Unity Alliance and World Peace Development and Research Foundation.

Bring Unity to the Nation- Sandeep Marwah

Dr Sandeep Marwah with Dr Karan Singh at Cultural Program

New Delhi: The only thing which can bring country of India to new heights is the Unity within the people of this country. We all must learn to love the nation, once you love the nation you can do anything for the nation. It is the time to extend your gratitude towards your nation. I also congratulate   everyone on this beautiful celebration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav -the celebration of 75 years of Independence,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and Chancellor of AAFT University while inaugurating the cultural program organized by Nistha NGO under the leadership of Dr. Gopal Ji.

“These cultural programs bring lots of enthusiasm in our life. They teach you how to work together. You forget your cast, creed, religion, region, status and become one for the better performance of your art. I wish all the success to the members of Nishtha organization in their programs. Let us celebrate together the 75^th Independence of the country,” said Ambassador Maharaja Dr. Karan Singh veteran Politician and former Union Minister Government of India.

The event was decorated by Indian classical dancers like Jyoti Srivastava, Meenu Thakur, Anuradha Sharma and Khushbu Shah & group. The colorful performances won the heart of audience as all were touching the colors of independence.

Dr. Gopal Ji welcomed the guests and Dr. Karan Singh and Dr. Sandeep Marwah handed over the awards to the members of the organization. Acharya Satyendra Narayan President Confederation of World Religion and Beg Raj Khatana member Executive Council BJP Delhi also spoke on the occasion. Later Dr. Marwah and Dr. Karan Singh were felicitated by the President of the NGO.

Radio Noida Conducted National Seminar on Radio

Powerful Round Table Conference on Radio at Marwah Studios

New Delhi: The management of Radio Noida 107.4 Mhz conducted a round table conference on the subject ‘Rising Importance of Radio’ on 9^th August 2022 at Marwah Studios Noida Film City. Large number of prominent people from all strata of life attended the same.

“The purpose of the round table conference is to create more awareness about the community radio stations and their application in relation to the people of community,” expressed Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Radio Noida. “It is a matter of great pride for all of us that Radio Noida 107.4Mhz has been nominated and declared as one of the best radio stations of the country,” added Dr. Marwah.

“The conference covered many different segments related to Radio Station and Radio Programming including modalities to run a radio station, the software for the radio, government’s involvement and benefits of community radio, the range for the stations, Promotion of Indian art and culture, involvement of students and people from the society, etc.

Dr. Yogendra Narayan Chancellor and former Secretary General Rajya Sabha Government of India, Emile Mwepesi Deputy Head of the Mission Embassy of Rwanda, Maj. Gen. Rajan Kochar Vice Chairman National Council of News and Broadcasting and Neha Yadav from Bureau of Indian Standards Ministry of Consumer Affairs Govt. of India initiated the discussions on community Radio Stations.

Wg. Cdr. Praful Bakshi, Col. Tyagvir Raghava, Kumar Rakesh Senior Journalist, Dr. Jyoti Srivastava Indian Classical Dancer, Rajni Rao Indian Classical Dancer, Rochika Agarwal Censor Board of Film Certification Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, RJ Naved of Mirchi Radio, Laxmi Bajpai former Deputy Director General Radio AIR Min. of I&B and R.K.Singh former Chief Engineer Doordarshan Ministry of I&B also expressed their views in detail.

The event was supported by International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry, World Peace Development and Research Foundation, Asian Unity Alliance, Radio Raipur, and Radio Mumbai. Sushil Bharti Director Broadcasting Marwah Studios conducted the program. Later Dr. Sandeep Marwah presented memento of the conference to all the dignities present on the occasion.

Raksha Bandhan Promotes Indian Culture-Sandeep Marwah

Celebration of Raksha Bandhan at Marwah Studios by Brahma Kumaris

Noida: Raksha Bandhan pays tribute to the brother-sister bond. It is a traditional Indian customs and part of our culture. We all must preserve our culture as every festival has been designed by our ancestors to bring in love , compassion, unity and oneness in our community,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios on the arrival of sisters from Brahma Kumaris on the occasion of Rakhsha Bandhan.

Raksha Bandhan is a festival in which sisters tie Rakhi on the wrist of their brothers with love and affection. This is a sacred thread that indicates that sisters pray and wish that their brothers are protected from all problems and brothers take the oath of protecting their sisters from any trouble in life.

“These festivals bring lots of enthusiasm in our life. These festive days are wonderful breaks in our routine and tense life. They also give you opportunities to get close to your own family,” added Marwah also Patron to Brahma Kumaris.

The Brahma Kumaris are a spiritual movement that originated in Hyderabad, Sindh, during the 1930s. The Brahma Kumaris movement was founded by Lekhraj Kripalani. The organisation is known for the prominent role that women play in the movement.

112th AAFT Festival of Short Digital Films Inaugurated

112th AAFT Festival of Short Digital Films at Marwah Studios

Noida: That’s the beauty of short films; their strength lies in delivering a message creatively and simply. Short films are the representation of your passion, your education and training, your aesthetic sense and power to tell story,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Asian Academy of Film and Television on the inauguration of 112^th AAFT Festival of Short Digital Films at Marwah Studios, Film City Noida in house full auditorium.

“Let me congratulate the whole team of AAFT for conducting this beautiful festival and breaking our own international record of presenting 112^th edition of festival this time. This is the only festival in the World which has touched 112^th edition and showcasing debut films of the directors,” added Dr. Marwah anxiously waiting for the screening of films.

“It is age of short films. You can deliver the message in just few minutes. It is my privilege to get associated with this festival and AAFT. I am also thankful to Sandeep Marwah for releasing my book ‘Empowering You Beyond Birthing’ which is my second creation. I would love to come back and be a part of AAFT School of Health and Management and interact with the students. My heartiest congratulations to young film makers for an excellent presentation,” said Mahima Bakshi a well-known Maternity Coach and activist.

Film Maker Sadaf Rizvi appreciated the vision of AAFT and the hard work of faculty who have trained these film makers so well that they have been able to deliver a film in such a short period of time. She offered to share her vast knowledge with students in coming batches.

Jitendra Parashar President Mascot & Mentor Film Federation of India, Augustus Lightwriter renowned International Photographer and Alumnus of AAFT, Yogesh Mishra Dean AAFT and Arijit Paul Director School of Cinema also spoke on the occasion.

The program was followed by screening of films and question answer session. Dr. Marwah presented Life Membership of International Film and Television Research Centre & Film Club to the dignities. The event was supported by International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry, Asian Unity Alliance & World Peace Development and Research Foundation.