International Journalism Centre Honoured Journalists

9th Kamal Ke Sipahi Awards at Marwah Studios Film City Noida

Noida: International Journalism Centre in association with Newspapers Association of India designed a very powerful 9^th annual award for the outstanding journalist under the banner “Kalam Ke Sipahi”. Nearly thirty journalists were selected for this award from all over India who all personally came to Noida Film City to collect it.

“Journalism will kill you, but it will keep you alive while you’re at it. A good newspaper, if I am not wrong, is a nation talking to itself. Journalism can never be silent: That is its greatest virtue and its greatest fault. Today we have heroes of journalism whom we are honouring for their sincere contribution towards good journalism,” said Dr Sandeep Marwah President of International Journalism Centre in a grand function at Marwah Studios.

“An ideal journalist should be observant and possess strong analytical skills to assess a situation if there is something more to it. Whether it is about confirming the credibility of sources or assessing an incident, a journalist should know how to weight a situation critically,” said Tirath Singh Rawat former Chief Minister of Uttarakhand and MP Lok Sabha in the capacity of Chief Guest congratulating all the awardees from different parts of the country and abroad.

“Every day is a good day. There is something to learn, care and celebrate.” “Any day above ground is a good day. Before you complain about anything, be thankful for your life and the things that are still going well,” suggested Sadguru Riteshwar Ji Maharaj and asked to learn as how to control your emotions.

“Though it may be interesting or even entertaining, the foremost value of news is as a utility to empower the informed. The purpose of journalism is thus to provide citizens with the information they need to make the best possible decisions about their lives, their communities, their societies, and their governments,” added Ashish Saraf Honorary Consul of The Commonwealth of Bahamas.

Vipin Gaur Secretary General Newspapers Association of India, Dr. Gururaj Nagathan President NAI, Dr Deepak Narwal from London United Kingdom, Brandy Veil from Los Angles United States of America, Dr Serge Dvorianov from Moscow Russia were also present on the stage. The event saw the release of newspaper-The Beacon and AAFT Youtube Chanel by the students of AAFT School of Journalism & Mass Communication.

Later Dr Sandeep Marwah presented life membership of International Journalism Centre to all the dignities. The event was supported by AAFT University, Asian Unity Alliance, International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry and Prithvi Yoga Centre,

Indo Russia Film and Cultural Forum will Promote Relations Through Cinema

ICMEI and IDC Will Soon Launch Short Film in India

Noida: Indo Russia Film and Cultural Forum based in New Delhi India and International Diplomatic Club of Moscow Russia have joined hands to produce a short film to bring stronger friendship between the two creative industries and people of two countries, informed Dr Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and Chair for Indo Russia Film and Cultural Forum while talking to the press at International Headquarters of ICMEI.

“We, at International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry are excited about the new film project where Indian and Russian actors will play the role and it is going to be the joint venture between the two countries. We have already identified the cast and crew and soon going to start the film,” added Dr. Marwah trying to involve the students of Asian Academy of Film and Television along with professionals in the forthcoming film project.

Recently at ICMEI, Indo Russia Film and Cultural Forum has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Smart Civilization Institute to support Russian Creative Bodies in developing relations with Indian arts and crafts organizations.

ICMEI India Signed MOU with Smart Civilization Institute of Russia

ICMEI India and Smart Civilization Institute Russia Signed MOU

Noida: A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the two very responsible organizations ICMEI-International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry of India and Smart Civilization Institute of Russia to develop and promote relation between the people of two countries through the soft power.

“We are very keen in promoting relation between India and Russia. An organization under the name and banner of Indo Russia Film and Cultural Forum has already been doing a great job from last few years. My visit to Moscow and St. Petersburg strengthened our relations. We are also part of the BRICS Forum. This MOU will enhance the activities between India and Russia,” said Dr Sandeep Marwah President of ICMEI and Chair for Indo Russia Film and Cultural Forum.

“ICMEI is a one stop centre. We are happy that Films, Television, Media, Environment, Skill development, Sports, Fashion & Design, Performing Arts, Education, Hospitality and Tourism & Business can be discussed under one single roof. We are planning large number of events with ICMEI soon,” said Marine VOSKANYAN Head of Smart Civilization Institute.

Sergei STOLYAROV, Director for Strategic Development, Moscow International Higher Business School MIRBIS, Kirill KOSTIN, Head of the Project Office, NGO “Smart Civilization”; Analyst of the Department of Strategic Projects, Russian State University for the Humanities. Anna SARAFANOVA, Project Manager, NGO “Smart Civilization”; Analyst of the Department of Strategic Projects, Russian State University for the Humanities and Rajiv Mathur Director ICMEI were the witness to the historical moments of this association

Powerful Russian Delegation Visited Marwah Studios

Russian Delegation at Marwah Studios

Noida: A team of Russians comprising of Educationists, Film Makers, Media Persons, and Social Workers visited Marwah Studios to see for themselves how we are organized at Noida Film City and conducting film, television, media, and education business from the international headquarters of AAFT,” said Dr Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios.

Dr Marwah briefed all the members of this powerful delegation from Russia about the establishment of Noida Film City, Marwah Studios -the first professional studios of North India and AAFT the first private film school of the country and the formation of Indo Russia Film and Cultural Forum.  He offered numerous facilities to the delegates and their organizations under Indo Russia Film and Cultural Forum programs.

The group from Russia consists of Marine VOSKANYAN,Head of the Smart Civilization Institute; Analyst of the Department of Strategic Projects, Russian State University for the Humanities, Yuri FILIPPOV Head of the Department of Strategic Projects of the Russian State University for the Humanities, Sergei STOLYAROV, Director for Strategic Development, Moscow International Higher Business School MIRBIS, Tatiana SHAUMYAN Head of the Center for Indian Studies Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Dr. Roman LUNKIN Deputy Director of the Institute of Europe of the Russian Academy of Sciences & Head of the Center for the Study of Religion and Society Institute of Europe of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Editor in Chief of the journal “Contemporary Europe“.

Kirill KOSTIN, Head of the Project Office, NGO “Smart Civilization”; Analyst of the Department of Strategic Projects, Russian State University for the Humanities.

Artur BOGACHEV, Head of the International Relations Department, NGO “Smart Civilization”; Analyst of the Department of Strategic Projects, Russian State University for the Humanities. Anna SARAFANOVA, Project Manager, NGO “Smart Civilization”; Analyst of the Department of Strategic Projects, Russian State University for the Humanities, Iana ZHEREBTSOVA, Assistant to the Vice Rector for the International Cooperation, Russian State University for the Humanities were also part of the team.

The delegates were accompanied by film Production team including Yekaterina MOSTOVAYA, Media Producer, Vadim PANFILOV, Camera Operator & Director and Vyacheslav KRAVTSOV Camera Operator. Later Dr Sandeep Marwah honoured the delegates and presented them with membership of Indo Russia Film and Cultural Forum. The event was coordinated by Sushil Choudhary founder of Picture Time.

Designer Adrienne Yakimov Roberts on the Board of AAFT School of Fashion & Design

Designer Adrienne Yakimov Roberts on the Board of AAFT

Noida: “We are proud to inform that renowned designer Adrienne Yakimov Roberts is now on the board of AAFT School of Fashion and Design. This has added another feather in the cap of our fashion School,” said Dr Sandeep Marwah President of  AAFT.

“I am impressed by the infrastructure and the syllabus of the institution. It is also very rare when fashion school is the part of film school. We must work together to bring best out of the students,” said Adrienne Yakimov Roberts on his visit to Marwah Studios Film City Noida.

British born and educated, Adrien Roberts studied Fashion Design at Central St. Martin’s.  Menswear area of Fashion was always where Adrien wanted to research and experiment and went on to study the subject at Master’s Level at the Royal College of Art in London.

On moving to Italy, Adrien worked for many menswear brands, before setting up a knitwear label under his own name. The Adrien Parry Roberts collections sold in London, New York, Hong Kong and Tokyo in some of the world’s top stores. It was during this time Adrien began to teach fashion design.

Moving back to the UK became involved in fulltime education at UAL, University of the Arts London, and later taking role of Programme Leader – Fashion Design, Enterprise & Innovation at UCA, University of the Creative Arts.

Group Director of Education at Istituto Marangoni in Milan, London & Paris and was responsible for all the validation process with Manchester Metropolitan University and leading the institution through QAA review.

Currently Director of Education at Accademia Costume & Moda in Rome, Italy responsible for internationalisation and programme and academic development. Responsible for ACM courses at partner schools such as School of Fashion Technology, Pune, India.

Renowned Boxing Player Mike O Brien at Marwah Studios

Renowned Boxing Player Mike O Brien at Marwah Studios

Noida: We have always believed that one man practicing sportsmanship is far better than 50 preaching it. In our language the five S’s of sports training are: stamina, speed, strength, skill, and spirit; but the greatest of these is spirit. We give lots of importance to sports,” said Dr Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios while talking to renowned international boxing player Mike O Brien from Ireland on his visit to Marwah Studios, Film City Noida.

“An athlete cannot run with money in his pockets. He must run with hope in his heart and dreams in his head. Always work hard, never give up, and fight until the end because it’s never really over until the whistle blows,” explained Mike O Brien who was accompanied by Dr Rajeev Kumar and his wife to Marwah Studios.

Dr. Sandeep Marwah informed him about his association with Boxing Federation in India. He also explained about our own annual outdoor sports events like Athleema, Asian Premier League, Marwah Cricket Club,  and other involvement with sports organizations.

Mike O Brien is now the Director at World Style Organization, International Modern Boxing Federation, CEO & founder of WFM World Federation of Elite Martial Arts, Certified Boxing Coach at Ulster Council IABA. Owner/Head Coach & golden gloves kickboxing at fitness academy listowel business park at Manor West Hotel & Leisure Club.

Healing Workshop by Natascha Shah at AAFT

Healing Workshop by Natascha Shah at AAFT

Noida: A powerful workshop was conducted by renowned healer Natascha Shah for the students of AAFT School of Animation, AAFT School of Data Science. And AAFT School of Digital Media in the campus to make them better human beings and alert professionals.

AAFT in association with World Peace Development and Research foundation keep on conducting these kinds of workshops with professionals coming in from different parts of the World. It keeps you fit mentally and physically and spiritually high,” said Dr Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios.

A healer’s power stems not from any special ability, but from maintaining the courage and awareness to embody and express the universal healing power that every human being naturally possesses. Give your all to every experience, feel it breathe it appreciate it, nothing lasts forever, when it’s gone you’ll remember the feeling it once gave you and sometimes that’s enough. The more you try to hoard light, the more you lose it, and the more you share it, the more you have it,” explained Natascha Shah to the students.

Natascha Shah is a certified inner child Healer. Breathwork facilitator, manifestation coach and a crystal worker. She is the founder of the Wellness brand Moonhit and Co and has been taking both individual sessions as well as group workshop since seven years. Natascha has also conducted mindfulness workshop for corporates. Later Natascha was honoured and presented with life membership of International Film and Television Club of Asian Academy of Film and Television

Workshop by Alumna Deepna Kumar at AAFT

Workshop for Acting Students by AAFT Alumna Deepna Kumar

Noida: Acting is the most interesting discipline, but its also hard to crack the nut. You need to know the unwritten rules and regulations of acting career to make it big in the industry. Who can be better than our own alumna Deepna Kumar who has worked in the industry for now ten years and can guide better to current students,” said Dr Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios introducing the guest to the students.

“Acting, in Industry, is ruled by the casting directors. It is necessary to be in touch with these Casting Directors who have ready information of the requirements of different production houses in Mumbai and other cities for the trained actors,” said Deepna Kumar former Casting Director at Yash Chopra Film Production House.

Casting directors sometimes do prefer all those actors who have better knowledge of industry and of different disciplines of film making. Keep yourself always alert and active. Keep on involving yourself into different film and television activities to be seen by known producers & directors,” added Deepna also familiar with film production. It was a very interesting interactive session.

Deepna Kumar is associated with films like Dhoom 3, Dishoom, Kill Dil, P.O.W. Band, Ratri Ke Yatri, Guilty, Kashmakash, Sub Kaushal Mangal, Dhavni Bhanushali & Nikhil D’ Souza: Vaste, Puncch Beat, Ragini MMS, Class of 2017, MTV Warrior High, Chintu Ka Birthday, Bewakoofiy, and many other projects of Hindi Film Industry.

Later Deepna Kumar was honoured and presented with Life Membership of International Film and Television Club of Asian Academy of Film and Television.

Seminar on The Effect of OTT Platform on Reading Habits at 8th GLFN

Seminar on The Effect of OTT Platform on Reading  Habits at 8th GLFN

Noida: “8 years back we started Global Literary Festival Noida, idea is to motivate people to inculcate the habit of reading in their day to day life. A good reading

leads to good writing and good writing leads to good speaking,” said Sandeep Marwah Chancellor of AAFT University and  President of GLFN during the seminar on the second day of 8^th Global Literary Festival Noida 2022.

Initiating the topic, Marwah said, ”From five to fifty five OTT Channels shows the increase in the viewership of new programs and demand for new subjects and ample writing works. Reading has been changed to listening now days,”

Ambassador of Venezuela, H.E Coromoto Godoy Calderon, shared that in her country, youngsters really like to read books and enjoy writing. She said that their President has helped establish public libraries and even giving out books for free to the public to encourage reading and writing. She said that Venezuela supports and encourages people to read, write and be creative. Her Excellency gifted the books she brought from Venezuela to the library of AAFT.

Every medium has its own importance be it a radio, television, cinema or digital. But Books are much more authentic than even google,” said renowned Ad Guru and author  Bharat Dabholkar from Mumbai. Author and Journalist Rajesh Badal said  “The lessons in books as well as the lessons of life both contribute to teaching.” Dr. Lavlin Thadani, a filmmaker and an author elaborated that books lead to enrichment of emotions, sharpening of sensitivity and enhancing the finer feelings of romance. She said selling books can’t be a rat race of money, why can’t it be only love for reading?”.

Former Ambassador of India to Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay, Dr. Amarendra Khatua, shared some key points with the delegates to be successful writers. “Reading books is an intellectual activity and anything in the audio-visual medium, especially films, are seen as a distraction. Books can change your lives and so can the movies, they can inspire and be life changing for a lot of people,” said young author Karmanya Thadani.

A book with the title “Bahke Kadam” written by S.S. Sharma was released by the  dignitaries. A poster highlighting the veteran writer and social reformer Deendayal Upadhyay was released by  the guests to mark respect to the contribution of the legend in the field of writing. Ermia Raescu, an educationist from Romania,  Global Chairman of MSMECCI  Indrajit Ghosh also spoke on the occasion.

Sushil Bharti festival Director Proposed vote of thanks. The event was supported by Writers Association of India, AAFT University, International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry, Asian Unity Alliance.

Seminar on The Future and Prospects of Digital Reading at 8th GLFN

Seminar on The Future and Prospects of Digital Reading at 8^th GLFN

Noida: The second day of the 8th Global Literary Festival, Noida 2022 began with a seminar on “The Future & Prospects of Digital Reading”. Addressing the gathering, Festival President, Dr. Sandeep Marwah said that the journey of Global Literary Festival Noida has been incredible, bringing so many renowned authors, poets, publishers under one roof to inspire and motivate the budding writers. Sharing the idea behind the festival, he stated that it was initiated with only one objective and that is “Entertainment with Growth.”

Writer Mr. Varun Wadhwa said that one should have a motive behind writing as his aim was to be remembered by the people through his books.  He laid stress on the fact that “nobody else can inspire us but our own self, so it necessary to have faith in your own wings”.

Writer Mr. Nitish Bhushan discussed  different eras of transferring knowledge, “Shruti and Smriti which means listening and remembering, Lekhan & Pathan which means writing reading and discussed evolution of the printing press.

During the session, Author Dr. Shalini Narayanan inspired the audience stating that“writing requires a lot of hard work and commitment. Writing a book must be considered as  contribution to Society.  In this age of digital era,  it has become  important to write short stories as the audience is short of time and always in a hurry to grasp maximum information in minimum time.”

Commander V K Jaitely, Former president of IIT Kharagpur and author of the book “We Can, We Can”, conveyed that both e-books and physical books are a medium of sharing knowledge and views. His endless love for books compelled him to come up with the idea of opening a free library in his society.

Executive Director of AAFT, Dr. Ajay Kumar proposed the vote of thanks  The program was anchored by Assistant Professor of AAFT Syed Ziwaquar Ashar. The event was supported by AAFT University, Writers Association of India, Asian Academy of Arts, International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry and World Peace Development and Research Foundation

3rd Suraj Parkash Marwah Sahitya Ratan Awards at 8th Global Literary Festival

3rd Suraj Parkash Marwah Sahitya Ratan Awards Ceremony at Marwah Studios

Noida: The most prestigious Suraj Parkash Marwah Sahitya Ratan Awards were presented to the popular and prominent writers of the country in a grand function at Marwah Studios in the annual  third edition on the first day of 8^th Global Literary Festival Noida 2022 at Noida Film City.

“Feelings and Thinking of a man drive his activities and the quality of work. Think good feel good so that you can act good and convert this earth into heaven,” said Sandeep Marwah Chancellor AAFT University and President of the festival congratulating the awardees present in the auditorium from different parts of the country. He also narrated in short the struggle of Suraj Parkash Marwah during partition days.

On this occasion veteran poet and author Savita Chaddha, talked about the value of relationships in life.  Addressing the gathering renowned writer Dr. Divik Ramesh stated that a student is an integral part of teacher’s life and a teacher is nothing without students.. Senior Politician from BJP Anand Sahu laid stress on the significance of Language, its value and stated that without language there’s no art & culture.

“Winning an award is always a special moment. The greatest award is the appreciation of the people. Man gives you the award but God gives you the reward. An award recognizing your talent is an honour,” said Dr Marwah while announcing the names at the Suraj Parkash Marwah Award Ceremony covering nine renowned authors/poets who were felicitated with the Suraj Parkash Marwah Sahitya Ratan Award and certificate of honour including Dr. V. L. Gaur, Sanskrit and Hindi poet, Dr. Bhuvan Lall author and film maker,  Alka Sinha poetess, Prof. Dr. Shalini Verma Author, Dr. Roopa Singh author,  Dr. Sunita author, Urvashi Agrawal ‘Urvi’ Poetess, Pawan Kumar Poet and Dr Sanjay Inamdar Poet & Novelist.

All the awardees spoke their heart out in the most dignified manner. The event was conducted by Sushil Bharti. The dignitaries also released the news bulletin “Manthan” prepared by the students of Journalism and Mass Communication under guidance of Dr. Nawaz Dean AAFT School of Journalism & Mass Communication.

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

PHOTOTATVA An Exhibition of Still Photography at 8th Global Literary Festival

An Exhibition of Still Photography Inaugurated at 8th Global Literary Festival

Noida: On the occasion of 8th Global Literary Festival Noida 2022- A photography exhibition was put up by the students of AAFT School of Still Photography depicting and highlighting different aspects of life in coloured and black & white pictures.

The exhibition was  inaugurated by HE Moe Kyaw Aung Ambassador of Myanmar to India, Gen. J. J. Singh Former Governor of Arunachal Pradesh and Author, Prem Janmejai Veteran Author,  Acharya Lokesh Muni Founder President of Ahimsa Vishva Bharti, Dr. Heera Lal IAS Additional Mission Director-National Health Mission and Ermia Raaescu Educationist from Romania. The dignities were surprised by the the quality of work presented in the exhibition. Everyone expressed their views on the large number of photographs displayed for three days at the festival.

Aum Nam Suk President of South Korea-India Cultural Society , Dr. Gopal Ji of Global Yog Alliance and  Arti Makkar Bandlish renowned artist were the special guest. The exhibition was well attended by all the delegates of the literature festival from all over India.

“In photography there is a reality so subtle that it becomes more real than reality. Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever and It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah appreciating the hard work of students.

President of South Korea-India Cultural Society Aum Nam Suk, said that “You never take a photograph, you make it.” Associate Dean, School of Still Photography,  Tanushri Srivastava, said that the students tried to portray the photographs that depicts some sort of stories and have deep meanings behind the frame.

The various themes include “Abnormality is Beautiful” by Jai Khatwani (BA III Photography), “Yamuna Floods 2022” by Abhay Pratap (Diploma Student), “5 Elements” by Kapil Parmuval (BA III Photography). Three awarded photographs were exhibited by Atul Yadav – a student of photography department.

The visitors appreciated the collection and conveyed their love towards the collections. Exhibition was supported by Asian Academy of Arts, International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry and World Peace Development and Research Foundation.

Inauguration of Painting Exhibition at 8th Global Literary Festival Noida

Exhibition of Paintings Inaugurated at 8th Global Literary Festival 2022

Noida: Paintings are a form of visual art that captures the expression of ideas and emotions on a two-dimensional surface. Artists use the elements of shape, colors, line, tones, and textures in unique ways to produce paintings that convey sensations of movement, volume, space, and light – traditionally on a flat surface,” expressed Sandeep Marwah at the inauguration of Painting exhibition at 8^th Global Literary Festival Noida 2022.

The exhibition was  inaugurated by HE Moe Kyaw Aung Ambassador of Myanmar to India, Gen. J. J. Singh Former Governor of Arunachal Pradesh and Author, Prem Janmejai Veteran Author,  Acharya Lokesh Muni Founder President of Ahimsa Vishva Bharti, Dr. Heera Lal IAS Additional Mission Director-National Health Mission and Ermia Raaescu Educationist from Romania. Everyone expressed their views on the large number of paintings displayed for three days at the festival.

It was the vast collection of paintings by Marwah Studios of various senior and new artists from all over India and abroad including a collection of paintings by Arti Makkar Bandlish who was present there to explain her work of Art. The exhibition was appreciated by one and all.

The melodies sound of piano was the back ground  music of the exhibition by Ashwin Singh adding to the creative ambience. The event was designed by Asian Academy of Arts and supported by International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry.

Seminar on The New Trends in Fiction Writing at 8th Global Literary Festival Noida

Seminar During 8th Global Literary Festival Noida 2022

Noida: “We have emerged as the second biggest Literary Festival in the country. Large number of events during the festival have attracted writers from all over India and abroad. Every session is a brain storming session, full of knowledge, information and entertainment,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of the festival introducing the speakers of first seminar of the first day of 8^th Global Literary Festival Noida 2022 at Marwah Film City Noida.

The session began with the traditional lamp lighting ceremony by the dignities followed by   the launching of a book “SACH”, written by Dhruvan Ladha, a final year student of Journalism and Mass Communication at AAFT.

Renowned author Dr. Rama Singh, enlightened the students with the new trends in fiction writing. She shared how quality literature awakes the slumbering soul and how stories have always been a part of mankind. She laid stress on the word “Kahani” which is derived from the word “Kehna” and that is what fiction writing is all about. She also said a story is made up of three parts “Anubhav, Anubhuti and Abhivyakti”.

On this occasion, Chancellor of AAFT University and Festival President, Dr. Sandeep Marwah shared a few mantras for the budding writers asking them to work hard and create any piece of writing with in-depth research and passion to be successful in this field. He encouraged the students to read good writers and prioritise the audience for whom they want to write.

Ravindra Kant Tyagi, a renowned author, acknowledged the audience with the contrast between the current and the literature of the earlier times through satire where he talked about writers like Vishnu Prabhakar and Chetan Bhagat. Author Avinash Phushkarana enlightened the audience with the expression of art. He also said that a beautiful presentation of an emotion knits a story and with a responsible pen, it can create wonders.

During the session, the festival director Mr Sushil Bharti briefed the audience about the fest and how it sculpts several writers every year. He also talked about the vision to bring together diverse writers, poets and artists on a single platform to inspire budding writers through this festival.

The seminar was anchored by Assistant Professor  Syed Ziwaquar Ashar and supported by International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry, Writers Association of India, Asian Unity Alliance and World Peace Development and Research Foundation.

Sandeep Marwah Special Invitee at Lesotho National Day

Sandeep Marwah with Charge d’ Affaires on National Day of Lesotho

New Delhi: “I on behalf of International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry and complete fraternity of art and culture of India extend our heartiest congratulations to Bohloeki Tlhaku Morojele Charge d’ Affaires of High Commission of The Kingdom of Lesotho on the National Day. We wish India and Lesotho a very Strong Friendship,” said Sandeep Marwah President of ICMEI and Chair for Indo Lesotho Film and Cultural Forum as a special guest on the National Day at Hotel JP Vasant Continental.

Indo Lesotho was launched way back in 2012 when Mataeli Makhele Principal Secretary Office of the Prime Minister of Lesotho, Government of Lesotho visited Marwah Studios during her visit to Noida Film City in India along with the delegation from Lesotho and Makhatwe E. Mankimane First Secretary High Commission of Lesotho.

Later H.E. Mrs Lineo Irene Mabusuela High Commissioner of the Kingdom of Lesotho  handed over the appreciation certificate to Sandeep Marwah where Mophethe Sekamane Counsellor at High Commission of the Kingdom of Lesotho was also present. It is now five years  the forum is working towards development and promotion of relation between two countries.

Sandeep Marwah Patron to Udayan Care Social Organization

Sandeep Marwah Patron to Udayan Care Social Organization

Noida: “It is a matter of great pride that today we have with us a well-known international media person Dr Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and Chancellor of AAFT University with nine World records to his credit at our centre. We offer him a patronship of Udayan Centre and thank him for his support to the program,” welcomed Kiran Modi the founder of Udayan Care at Greater Noida.

“Nothing is easy, but nothing is impossible. With all qualities of Leadership, you can win the World.” Talking about his own journey of last forty years Dr Sandeep Marwah gave a wonderful explanation of the word-Leadership. Dr Marwah motivated large number of students from different institutions of Noida, joining this beautifully designed skill development program Shalini, who all were there for the induction program.

“Don’t worry when you are not recognized, but strive to be worthy of recognition. Try not to become a man of success but rather try to become a man of value. The leadership instinct you are born with is the backbone. You develop the funny bone and the wishbone that go with it,” expressed Dr Sandeep Marwah.

Later Dr Marwah participated in the induction ceremony and presented awards to deserving students. “Registered in 1994 as a Public Charitable Trust, Udayan Care works to empower vulnerable children, women and youth, in 34 cities across 15 states of India informed Deepak Sharma Hony. Director and Advisory Board Member Udayan Care.

Starting with the establishment of just one small family home (Ghar) for orphaned and abandoned children in Sant Nagar, Delhi in 1996, Udayan Care has spread its work for disadvantaged groups during the last 28 years by establishing more family homes, helping girls’ education, providing vocational training etc. To date, Udayan Care has nurtured over 25,000 young minds. This has been made possible only through the support of like-minded people, donors and partners who believed in Udayan Care’s work and mission.

Sandeep Marwah Inaugurated International Diplomatic Club Delhi Chapter

Sandeep Marwah Inaugurated International Diplomatic Club

New Delhi: India’s first and Delhi Chapter of International Diplomatic Club was inaugurated with great pomp and show by renowned media personality Dr Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and Chancellor of AAFT University at Hotel Leela Palace, Chanakyapuri in the presence of the most prestigious people of the town.

“I am pleased to be part of this esteemed club where the mission is to bring peace to the World. I would love to be the part of those organizations which work towards peace. It been 44 years I have been putting my energy towards bringing love peace and unity through art and culture. I wish everyone a very powerful start and a very bright future,” said Dr Marwah also President of World Peace and Development and Research Foundation.

The International Diplomatic Club is founded by Dr Sergei Dvorianov from Moscow, Russia. Ashish Verma well known lawyer of Supreme court has been nominated as the President Delhi Chapter and Purnima of BRICS Forum is the first member of the executive body of the club. Soon the club will take it’s formal shape.

Sandeep Marwah Honoured by International Diplomatic Club of Russia

Sandeep Marwah Honoured with Global Peace Award by IDC

New Delhi: ‘It is rare to have people like Dr Sandeep Marwah with that stature, who has attained nine World Records in films, television and media and working for Peace from last forty years. His mission and our aims are same. We not only want him to guide us but support us in touching our goals,” said Dr Sergei Dvorianov founder President of International Diplomatic Club while announcing the Global Peace Award for Sandeep Marwah.

Sandeep Marwah, the founder of Noida Film City and founder Chancellor of AAFT University, is representing more than 60 countries as their Cultural Ambassador. His contribution towards peace making is par excellence. Marwah Studios is the family of forty thousand media professionals. He is chairing hundred national and international organizations. He has been able to attract three million people to Noida Film City under Film and Culture Tourism. He has designed and executed seven thousand events with a bye line- Love, Peace, and Unity Through Art and Culture.

The award was presented to Dr Sandeep Marwah by Dr Sergei Dvorlanov along with Ashish Verma supreme court Lawyer & Delhi President for IDC along with Purnima Anand of BRICS Forum in the presence of who’s who of Delhi.

“I am touched by the gesture International Diplomatic Club has extended towards me. I will support this beautiful cause of Peace to my best,” said Marwah.

Sandeep Marwah Inaugurated Painting Exhibition at Habitat Centre

Sandeep Marwah Inaugurated Painting Exhibition of Soumen Dutta

New Delhi: “ Paintings are created with the heart; build with the mind, Painting is just another way of keeping a diary, Every now and then one paints a picture that seems to have opened a door and serves as a stepping stone to other things, A fine work of art – music, dance, painting, story – has the power to silence the chatter in the mind and lift us to another place,” said Sandeep Marwah Chancellor of AAFT University at the inauguration of Painting Exhibition of Soumen Dutta at Habitat Centre.

The exhibition under the title Ananta has some amazing artwork and photographs which capture the secular moorings of the festival rituals and nuances of the biggest social extravaganza of Bengal.

The Artists Sumen Dutta said,”I was fascinated by the idea of the simplistic art of contemporary drawing which has always been concerned with making marks.”

Aruna Vasudev, Shibani Kashyap, Rochika Agarwal, Rima Dutta, Vikram Mittal, Navina Jafa, Shivani Sharma Singh, Anuj Lalwani, Means Malhotra, Anuj Mahajan, Priyanka Dewan and Ankit Nagpal were also attended the inauguration.

Team of Film Dude II at Marwah Studios

Apoorva Arora and Ambrish Verma at Marwah Studios for Interaction

Noida: The best way to learn about industry is to have direct interaction with the professionals, who do share their stories of struggle and success. AAFT has been doing this for long time, we have been able to invite large number of industry professional round the year for the education of our students,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios while addressing the press on the arrival of cast and crew of feature film Dude II.

The well-known actress Apoorva Arora the lead lady of film Dude II also popular for her roles in Bubble Gum, Oh My God!, Dekh Tamasha Dekh, Manjha etc and TV Serials like Gangstars, College Life, Dude, Khatha Meetha etc., along with the popular actor Ambrish Verma known for his roles in Dude, NCR Days, The Great Indian Wedding, Wrong Number etc. answered many questions asked by the students of AAFT during their visit to Marwah Studios Film City Noida.

“You must be honest to your profession. The first preference at any time is to the career is the key to success,” said Apoorva Arora. “Director of the film has the final say, you are just the performer in the film,” added Ambrish Verma.

The event was supported by International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry. Later the management handed over the life membership of  International Film and Television Club of AAFT to the starts of the film.

Sandeep Marwah Inaugurated India Art Festival at Delhi

Sandeep Marwah Inaugurated India Art Festival at New Delhi

New Delhi: “Art is a collaboration between God and the artist, Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life, A work of art which isn’t based on feeling isn’t art at all. Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine, and at last, you create what you will,” said Dr Sandeep Marwah Chancellor of AAFT University at the opening of Indian Art Festival while lighting the ceremonial lamp.

“India Art Festival(IAF), a contemporary art fair founded in 2011 is a biggest Indian Art Fair Network, hosting art fairs at New Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai.  IAF is India’s flagship Art Fair brand, a new model for dialogue and collaborations between art galleries, art dealers, art buyers, artists, interior designer, architects and art connoisseurs who come together every year,” said Rajinder Patil the founder Director of the festival.

This is the 23^rd exhibition in India, 7^th in New Delhi, the exhibition exhibited 4500 works , 450 artists, 50 art galleries and 110 stalls this time at Constitution New Delhi for 4 days.

ICMEI Will Support TGIFF in Dubai

Vevek Paul Founder TGIFF met Sandeep Marwah of ICMEI

Dubai: “I am pleased & honoured to nominate a well-known international media personality Dr Sandeep Marwah the President of Marwah Studios and Chancellor AAFT University of Media and Arts as the Patron to our well-established festival under the name and banner of TGIFF -The Great Indian Film Festival, Dubai,” said Vevek Paul the founder Director of the festival during his meeting with Dr Marwah at Hotel SLS Hotels and Residences, Business Bay Dubai.

Great Indian Film Festival is a touring film festival that aims to bring the different cultures of the world together on a single platform making art and cinema reach to one and all. We make the audience choose their favourite film and help it win the deserving appreciation informed Vevek Paul.

“I am thankful to Vevek Paul for associating me with the festival. This a unique festival and I am sure with my experience of organising festivals from last so many years, I will be able to contribute to the strength & popularity of the festival through International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry,” said Dr Sandeep Marwah also Chair for Indo UAE Business and Cultural Forum & ICMEI.

Sandeep Marwah Submitted New Achievements to World Book of Records London

Sandeep Marwah of Noida Film City with Jitender Maltani of WBR Dubai

Dubai: “I have never work for records or awards, I believe in Karma and support continuous   hard work. It is my good luck that our work has brought us to a stage where we are forced to declare it as international records this time also,” said Dr Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios while explaining to Jitender Maltani President World Book of Records Dubai during their meeting at SLS Hotel & Residences, Business Bay Dubai.

Thirty years back I gave a term to English dictionary that is “Film and Cultural Tourism”. Nobody paid heed to those words but today after thirty years every country is talking about it. To honour our own term, we have been able to attract more than three million people to Noida Film City so far under film and culture tourism from 156 countries,” said Dr Marwah excitedly also founder of Noida Film City.

We have also completed 7500 events at Marwah Studios in all these years including workshops, seminars, symposiums, interactions, festivals, dance and music recitals, painting and photography exhibitions, furniture and jewelry exhibitions, Book, poster, and music releases, press conference and film press shows, fashion week and so many other genres,” added Dr Marwah.

World Peace Foundation Will Open Its Centre in Russia

Sandeep Marwah with Former Member of Parliament of Russia at Dubai

Dubai: Peace remains a goal for introspective individuals around the world. The lifelong search for inner peace challenges us to learn more about ourselves while allowing us to evolve with the season. World Peace Development and Research Foundation is also putting its best to bring love peace and unity through art and culture.

“It was great to see Oksana Walker adviser to the President IFEM and founder of social organization Kitty Rescue along with Gadzhimurad Omarov former Member of Parliament from Russia who were also looking for the partners for the Global Peace. We at WPDRF would love to bring like-minded people on the board,” said Sandeep Marwah President of WPDRF and Chancellor of AAFT University while talking to the press at SLS Hotels and Residence, Dubai Business Bay.

Do not let the behaviour of others destroy your inner peace. India has always been the capital of spirituality and peace. WPDRF through its international headquarters been able to enrol millions of people to its mission of bringing Love Peace and Unity Through Art and Culture.

Though I have already been to India but would love to visit again as soon as possible,” said Gadzimurad Omarov former member of Parliament from Russia staying in Dubai right now. “I am eager to visit India. It is a holy land. I will support my best to the good cause of World Peace,” added Oksana Walker founder of Kitty Rescue Social organization.

World Peace Development Foundation Work from Israel

Grigory Pelman Met Sandeep Marwah of World Peace Foundation

Dubai: Today the most important subject to be discussed all over the World is Peace. WPDRF-World Peace Development and Research Foundation is working hard to bring peace to the World through art and culture.

“We are looking for like-minded people who believe that Love Peace and Unity can be brought to the World through Art and Culture. These people are now going to be the part of World Peace Development and Research Foundation. We are happy Giorgory Pelman, the director of Museum of Fine Arts in Peredelkino Moscow Russia has now joined this mission and shall work both in Russia and Israel- his new home,” informed Dr Sandeep Marwah President of WPDRF here in Dubai inviting him to visit India.

World Peace Development and Research Foundation was created to bring in members from all over the World from different strata of life to bring in Love Peace and Unity to the World through Art and Culture. More than 7500 events have taken place in different parts of the country and abroad to support the mission. More than three million people have visited the international headquarters of WPDRF to extend their cooperation.

Sandeep Marwah Honoured at United Arab Emirates

Sandeep Marwah of Indo UAE Business & Cultural Forum Honoured at Dubai

Dubai: “It is difficult to get people like Sandeep Marwah who are self-made and spiritual, artist and art promoter, innovative and executer. I congratulate Dr. Sandeep Marwah for his exceptional achievements in media and entertainment industry. His contribution is par excellence,” said Dr. MAC- Munir Ahmed Chaudhry CEO Office of His Highness Sheikh Abdulhakim Almaktoum Investments at Dubai while honouring Dr. Sandeep Marwah with the National Emblem & National flag along with a certificate of appreciation on his visit to the good office of His Highness Abdulhakim Almaktoum.

Dr Sandeep Marwah is the founder of Noida Film City, Marwah Studios, Chancellor of AAFT University, and attained 9 World Records in media and entertainment Industry. He is teacher to 20,000 media professionals from 145 countries of the World. He is the promoter of 7500 events and has been able to attract 3 million people so far to Noida Film City. He is the President of large number of organizations including International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry.

“I am so thankful to Dr MAC Munir Ahmed Chaudhry CEO Office of His Highness Sheikh Abdulhakim Almaktoum Investments for honouring me and motivating me to do more in media and entertainment industry,” said Sandeep Marwah Chair for Indo UAE Business and Cultural Forum during his visit to Dubai, UAE.

Jasim A Ahmad Investment Portfolio Advisor, Eng. Hassan Dalati Digital Marketing Engineer of Unlimited Creative Technology, and important people from different segments of life were also present there.

Grand Opening of 8th Global Literary Festival Noida 2022

Grand Opening of 8th Global Literary Festival Noida 2022 at Marwah Studios

Noida: The City of Noida was bubbling with energy and enthusiasm. The excitement of the people could be seen in the well decorated campus of Marwah Studios where people were queuing up to enter the prestigious auditorium to be part of the grand event-The Inauguration of 8^th Global Literature Festival 2022.

“We are institution of Communication-reading, writing, speaking, and listening are our love, passion & profession. Every year we invite like minded people from all over the World and promote literature which is need of the hour. Well learned leads to well written and then in return better literature for the masses.

“We are proud to be part of this international event, I congratulate the organizers for showcasing literature at such a grand scale. Indo Myanmar Film and Cultural Forum and Embassy of Myanmar is here to support to its best,” said H.E. Moe Kyaw Aung Ambassador of Myanmar to India.

“Writing is the best expression. Everyone has his or her own story and the best way to start writing is to start writing your own story,” Said J.J. Singh former Governor of Arunachal Pradesh and Chief of the Army Staff.

“Promotion of literature means promotion of humankind, our traditions, our customs, our way of life. You may be writing a book, but fact is you are also writing history for the next generation,” said Acharya Lokesh Muni.

“Literature is writing that uses artistic expression and form and is considered to have merit or be important. As an artistic term, literature refers to written works, such as novels, short stories, biographies, memories, essays, and poetry.expressed  Heera Lal Senior IAS officer.

“Superfluous writing has no meaning, the depth of life converted into writing becomes many times a learning experience for others. Writing a book is a serious matter,” added Prem Janamejai senior writer of the country.

Educationalist and writer Ermia Raescu from Romania, Katernia Tyurina from Embassy of Russia, Eom Nam Suk from South Korea also shared their experience and spoke on the subject love, peace, and unity through art and culture.

The first day of the festival saw many events one after another to keep the large audience busy with activities of knowledge and intelligence including the book release of J.J. Singh, and Poster release of Ram Manohar Lohia by forum. The event was conducted by Sushil Bharti Festival Director.

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