World Press Freedom Day Celebrated at Marwah Studios by International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry
Noida, India: The International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry, in association with the International Journalism Centre and AAFT School of Journalism, proudly celebrated World Press Freedom Day on 3rd May at Marwah Studios, Film City Noida.
The event served as a significant platform to highlight the importance of free, fair, and fearless journalism in shaping a progressive and democratic society. Eminent media professionals, academicians, and students came together to reflect on the evolving role of journalism in today’s fast-changing global landscape.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President of the International Journalism Centre, emphasized the vital responsibility of the media in safeguarding truth and upholding democratic values. He stated that a free press is the backbone of any strong nation and plays a crucial role in ensuring transparency, accountability, and informed citizenry.
The celebration reinforced the commitment of the organizing institutions toward nurturing ethical journalism and empowering future media professionals with the values of integrity, courage, and responsibility.
The program concluded with a collective pledge to continue supporting press freedom and strengthening the role of media as a pillar of democracy.
Biography on Sandeep Marwah Released During 11th Global Festival of Journalism
Noida: Sandeep Marwah is a renowned Indian film producer, director, and media personality. He is the founder of the Noida Film City, the fastest growing film and television production center, and the Marwah Studios, a leading creative house in India.
Marwah began his career as a theatre artist and went on to produce over ,3500 short films. He has been associated with several feature films and television programs. He is the recipient of numerous national and international awards for his contribution to the film industry.
Apart from his work in the entertainment industry, Marwah is also actively involved in social causes and has been appointed as the Global Cultural Ambassador by many different nations. He has also been recognized for his contribution to the field of education and was conferred with the honorary doctorate by several universities.
Marwah’s life and achievements have been documented in various biographical works, including the recently released biography titled “Sandeep Marwah: Ek Prerna,” which provides an in-depth insight into his journey in the film industry and his contribution to society written by Mamta Soni.
Lord Rami Ranger, Member of House of Lords, United Kingdom, HE Ashraf Shikhaliyev, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to India, and HE Muhamed Cengic, Ambassador of Bosnia & Herzegovina released the book during second day of 11th Global Festival of Journalism 2023 at Marwah Studios.
Ramnath Rajesh, Sr. Journalist, Prem Bhardwaj, “Gyanbhiksu”, Renowned Author, Avinash Raj, CEO, Mitwa TV, Kumar Mohan, Renowned Film Journalist, Saeed Ansari, Editor & Anchor, Aaj Tak, Sushil Bharti of Radio Noida and MSTV and large number of media and social personalities were present on the occasion.
Round Table on Television in New Millennium at 11th Global Festival of Journalism
Noida: Media is vital for spreading information, shaping public opinion, and providing a platform for diverse voices and perspectives. Television is the important segment of the same. Television has come a long way since its inception, and the new millennium has brought about significant changes to the medium. Today we are here to discuss television in this round table,” initiated Dr. Sandeep Marwah founder of Noida Film City and President Marwah Studios in the opening session of the discussion.
“ The transition from analog to digital broadcasting has completely changed the way television is transmitted and received. Digital signals provide better picture and sound quality, as well as increased channel capacity and interactivity,” said Lord Rami Ranger of House of Lords, British Parliament, while lighting the ceremonial lamp.
“The rise of streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime has revolutionized the way people consume television. Streaming services offer a wide variety of content, including original programming, and allow viewers to watch shows on their own schedule,” said H.E. Muhamed Cengic, Ambassador of Bosnia & Herzegovina to India.
“The introduction of smart TVs has transformed the viewing experience by combining the traditional TV with internet connectivity, allowing viewers to access streaming services, browse the web, and even control their smart homes from their TV screens,” added H.E. Ashraf Shikhaliyev, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to India.
The new millennium saw the rise of reality television, with shows like Survivor and Big Brother becoming popular worldwide. This genre has since evolved to include a wide range of formats, from dating shows to talent competitions,” expressed Avinash Raj, CEO, Mitwa TV.
“Social media has had a profound impact on television, providing viewers with a platform to share their opinions and engage with their favourite shows and stars. Networks and producers have also embraced social media as a way to promote their shows and interact with their audiences,” narrated Ramnath Rajesh, senior journalist.
“ The advent of high-definition television has brought about a significant improvement in picture quality, with many networks and streaming services now offering content in 4K resolution.,“ extended Kumar Mohan, renowned film journalist from Mumbai.
“The availability of entire seasons of shows on streaming services has led to the phenomenon of binge-watching, where viewers watch multiple episodes or even entire seasons in one sitting,” spoke Prem Bhardwaj, Gyanbhiksu, renowned author.
“The ability to record shows and watch them later has become commonplace, with digital video recorders and on-demand services allowing viewers to watch shows at their convenience,” condensed Sushil Bharti of Radio Noida. Later Dr. Sandeep Marwah presented Life Membership of International Journalism Centre to all the dignitaries.
Noida: Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics together has been given a new segment in Media & Entertainment Industry as AVGC Sector. Government of India has also created a AVGC promotion Task force. It is necessary to bring this information to the table,” said Dr, Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios initiating the seminar on AVGC on the first ay of 11th Global Festival of Journalism Noida 2023 and inviting H E Choe Hui Chol Ambassador of DPR Korea to India to inaugurate the session.
“The Global AVGC industry amounts to 800 billion US Dollars, and the Indian AVGC sector is brimming with the potential to bag upto 5 percent of the global share that is 40 billion US Dollars, given that it has an annual growth rate of over 25 to 30 percent,” said Abed Elrazeg Jazer Media advisor Embassy of Palestine.
“Not only does the sector contributes significantly to the economy but it also creates an abundance of employment opportunities for several skilled sectors, with over 160,000 jobs that it could provide yearly, informed P.K.Bajaj founder Mayapuri Magazine sharing his vast experience in Animation.
Karnataka was the first Indian state to announce an AVGC policy in 2012. The policy was initiated to promote the state as a lucrative outsourcing destination and attract venture capital funding in the AVGC sector informed Supriya Suri who has been organizing Animation Festival every year.
AVGC Task Force was constituted under the Chairmanship of Secretary, Ministry of I & B, Shri Apurva Chandra, to help realize the full potential of the AVGC sector in India, with key stakeholders from the Industry and the Government.,” added Charuvi Agarwal Animator, Film maker and Immersive artist also Co-Chair for PHD AVGC Committee.
India is emerging as a primary destination for high-end, skill-based activities in the AVGC sector. As per the experts within the Media and Entertainment (M&E) Industry, the AVGC sector can witness a growth of 14-16 per cent in the next decade said Maj. Mohommed Ali Shah actor and Motivational speaker
The Government of Karnataka has opened a Centre of Excellence that will provide State of the art facilities that will give the AVGC industry in Bengaluru and Karnataka a holistic technological boost. It will house a highly equipped AVGC post production lab providing the industry with resources to generate high quality content. The CoE will also have a finishing school that will train & provide highly skilled technicians to the companies in Karnataka, thus facilitating employment opportunities condensed Prof. Dr Suresh Chandra Nayak renowned academician.
Dr. Ajay Kumar presented vote of thanks. The seminar was organised by International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry, AAFT School of Animation in association with International Journalism Centre and Asian Unity Alliance supported by World Peace Development and Research Foundation.
Noida: We are feeling proud to launch the poster of Shaheed Bhagat Singh who was a committed, multi-lingual journalist. He frequently produced politically charged and socially-rooted writings on several pressing contemporary issues. He mostly wrote in three languages: Punjabi, Urdu, and Hindi and, occasionally, in English,” informed Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of 11th Global Festival of Journalism Noida 2023 while addressing the large audience at Marwah Studios.
Bhagat Singh was a trained journalist who started young. He began his journalistic journey working as an apprentice with well-known media organisations of his time, like Pratap and Vir Arjun. Significantly, he honed his journalistic craft under the editorship of Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi, a pioneer of radical journalism in India and a solid Gandhian political activist.
In his short, creative and meaningful journalistic career – which coincided with and ran parallel to his revolutionary political life – Singh, in varying capacities, was associated with more than a dozen prestigious newspapers and magazines that were published from different parts of the country. These included Kirti, Pratap, Maharathi, Vir Arjun, Matwala, Prabha, Akali, Chand, Bande Mataram, among others.
Alfredo Caldera Charge d’ Affaires of Embassy of Venezuela, Dr. Abbas Naseri Tahiri senior journalist from Iran, Heikki Ratna President Finland Chamber of Commerce, Zena Chung Global Goodwill Ambassador from Seoul, South Korea, Narendra Gupta film journalist from Mumbai. Kumar Rakesh senior journalist, Sunil Dang former member of Prasar Bharti and editor in chief of The Day After Magazine, renowned actor Varun Suri, journalist & anchor Nida Ahmed, and Ajay Kumar Festival Director were also present there.
The event was supported by World Peace Development and Research Foundation, Asian Unity Alliance, International Film and Television Research Centre, International Public Broadcasting Forum, and AAFT University.
Inauguration of 11th Global Festival of Journalism Noida at Marwah Studios
Noida: “We are honored to declare 12th February as the International Day of Journalism, and to mark respect to this day we started Global Festival of Journalism eleven years back. Now not only in India but many foreign countries have already started celebrating 12th February as International Day of Journalism. We are overwhelmed with the success of the decision taken by International Journalism Centre,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chancellor of AAFT University and President Global Festival of Journalism Noida on the formal inauguration of 11th edition of Global festival of Journalism Noida 2023 at Marwah Studios, Noida Film City.
“Never ever seen a festival of that stature anywhere in the World talking about journalism. I congratulate International Journalism Centre and International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry for keeping this festival on the top for so many years,” said Alfredo Caldera Charge D’ Affaires of Embassy of Venezuela in India.
“The whole world has gathered at Marwah Studios. We are pleased to be part of it. India and Iran share wonderful relations and We can bring love Peace and Unity through journalism also,” said Dr. Abbas Naseri Tahiri Senior Journalist from Islamic Republic of Iran.
“ICMEI is an exclusive chamber, and it has proved to the World its worth. Global Festival of Journalism is one of the best ways to bring World closer to each other,” added Heikki Ratna President Finland Chamber of Commerce.
“I was waiting for this day from a very long time. My excitement and enthusiasm cannot be expressed in words. I am learning here every minute,” expressed Zena Chung Global Goodwill Ambassador from Seoul, South Korea.
“I have a lot to speak about Marwah Studios and its promoter Sandeep Marwah. No one could do what Dr. Marwah has proved to the World. I am proud to be part of this show,” submit Narendra Gupta Film Journalist from Mumbai.
“Dr. Sandeep Marwah is entitled for the highest award of the country for his contribution to media and entertainment industry. This festival is another feather in the cap,” condensed Kumar Rakesh senior Journalist.
“No educational setup can be compared with the quality of education AAFT has been providing from last thirty years. The alumni are the real proof of the same. I wish the complete team a very bright future,” said Sunil Dang former member of Prasar Bharti and editor in Chief of The Day After Magazine.
Renowned actor Varun Suri, journalist & anchor Nida Ahmed, AAFT Executive Director Ajay Kumar also spoke on the occasion. A poster to remember Bhagat Singh was also released from the stage. Later Sandeep Marwah presented memento to all the dignities. The event was supported by World Peace Development and Research Foundation & Asian Unity Alliance.
Radio Mumbai Launched on International Day of Journalism
Mumbai: It was exact a year back when we launched Radio Raipur on the World Radio Day during the 9th Global Festival of Journalism Noida 2021. The success of Radio Noida and then Radio Raipur induced us to start third Radio Station after the name Radio Mumbai- The city of Dreams. I extend my heartiest thanks to our listeners and the complete team of Radio Mumbai for their untiring efforts to present radio on its due date,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chancellor of AAFT University of Media and Arts pressing the the start button of www.radiomumbai.fm to inaugurate the station on 12th February, the International Day of Journalism.
Radio is the most intimate and socially personal medium in the world.TV gives everyone an image but radio gives birth to million images in a million brains.I congratulate the staff of Marwah Studios and AAFT University for starting a new Radio Station from the hub of cinema and many creative activities – Mumbai,” expressed H. E. Dr. Ali Chegeni, Ambassador of Iran to India.
Bharathi Pradhan Journalist and Film Critic from Mumbai, Laxmi Shankar Bajpai Retd. DG AIR, R K Singh Retd. Engineer in Chief Door darshan, Poonam Sharma sr. Journalist, Vinod Agnihotri Consulting Editor Amar Ujala Group, Kamlesh Bhartiya Sr. Journalist, Kumar Rakesh sr. Journalist, Ankisha Mishra Professor AAFT University and Ashok Tyagi Secretary General ICMEI also spoke on the occasion. Sushil Bharti Radio Director conducted the program.
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