Multimedia Team Of Marwah Studios With QBR CWG At Daman And Diu

DAMAN, 13 September 2010: The Queens Baton Relay 2010 Delhi entered the Union territory of Daman and Diu with Multimedia Team of Marwah Studios with great fanfare. Cheering school children greeted the baton. Traditional Garba dancers of Daman, the city of twin forts, performed the colourful dance.

On its route, the relay passed through the streets and markets of the town where people gathered to witness the event. At Moti Daman, the traditional Daman ‘Machch‘dance was performed as part of the function.

Earlier in the day, the baton was received by Member of Parliament from Daman and Diu Mr. Lalubhai Patel and other Government officials.

The baton then left for Silvassa, capital of the Union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. At Silvassa, the reception and the assemblage was phenomenal. The city avenues were full of cheering crowds, young and old. In an effort to conserve our environment, a tree plantation was held at Swami Narayan School.

The convoy then proceeded to Shaheed Chowk where the relay began. Traditional dancers and performers also lined up on the route. After the relay, the convoy reached Silvassa Stadium. Here a cultural programme was organised for the welcome of the baton. The programme was a combination of lively music and dance and a stupendous performance by Shera

“We are in touch with our multimedia team all the time and Radio Noida also projecting this movement of Baton everyday” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios.

Print Media Still Holds Large Share-Sandeep Marwah

“What ever said and done print media still holds the large share of 22% in the total pie as medium of media in India” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios highlighting the print media and Journalism courses of Asian Education Group on the inauguration of new print media lab at Marwah Studios.

The Indian print media industry has grown at a healthy rate of 10.2 percent over the last five year and is projected to grow by 7.4 percent over the period 2009-2014 and is projected to reach an estimated Rs 230.5 billion in 2014 from the present estimate of Rs 161.5 billion in 2009. Newspaper will continue to have a major share in the print market .Expansion in regional papers will be the key factor of growth now informed Marwah.

We have our own ‘Asian News Journal’, ‘Asian News Letter’, a magazine ‘Pranam’, daily news bulletin ‘Student’s Voice’, a portal ‘batchbuzz.com’ and a news agency under the banner of ‘Asian News Agency’. Our students get ample opportunity to be part of specially designed Seminars, Workshops on print media and journalism. We take special care to call renowned people from the industry for interactions and faculty from abroad is also drawn for better exposure.” said Prof. R.K.Singh Dean Asian School of Media Studies.

The most well designed degree courses for undergraduates and Masters, Post Graduate Diplomas and short term courses are running under the same roof of Asian Academy of Film and Television and Asian School of Media Studies. The print media Dean Dr. Om Gupta has a wide experience in the field for 40 years supported by powerful faculty selected from all over India and abroad.

Shakespeare Society At Marwah Studios Moves Further

The high level meeting at Marwah Studios decided that it is now going to support Shakespeare Society created at the campus with the objective to highlight the works of Shakespeare, the moral values, the ethics and the ideology to the present World and generation far ahead. This Society is framed also with the objective- for the literary and spiritual awakening among the students and upholds the human values in them.

“We are very pleased by the response we have received from the students and the faculty members. We have planned a section of Shakespeare books, dramas and films in the library” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and Chairperson of the Shakespeare Society. “We have now included Shakespeare dramas into our curriculum of one year acting program” Marwah added.

“I feel very strong when Dr. Ravindra Kurup Phd in Shakespeare and writer of many books including ‘Shakespeare And The Magical Vision’, ‘Ideology In Shakespeare’, ‘Shakespeare The Man’, ‘The Relevance Of Tragedy In Shakespeare’s Play’ has consented to be the secretary of the organization.” Sandeep Marwah informed.

“I will put my best into this organization to bring it to the International level’ said Dr Ravindra. Kurup who was very excited to promote Shakespeare in India now.

Marwah Studios Multimedia Team At Pune With QBR CWG

PUNE: Organising Committee Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi Chairman Mr. Suresh Kalmadi, MP, led the welcome of the Queen’s Baton 2010 Delhi in his home town at a grand ceremony at the Bharati Vidyapeeth here on Thursday afternoon. A large crowd, feasting on music and dance, and a float advocating the message of sport greeted the baton.

The baton was then taken on an open jeep through the streets of Pune through Saras Bagh, Tilak Chowk, FC Road and Fergussan College. Fire dancers, sword fighters and sports lovers lined up the roads, cheering the baton and the batonbearers. The convoy reached Balewadi Sports Complex at 18:00 hours where the relay concluded.

The Pune Municipal Corporation hosted a reception where Maharashtra Minister of State for Home Mr. Ramesh Bagwe, PMC Leader of Opposition Aba Bagul, former India cricket captain Chandu Borde, hockey star Ajit Lakra, wrestling ace Harishchandra Birajdar, Davis Cup star Gaurav Natekar and others were present.

Seven-time National tennis champion Natekar said it was truly a memorable evening for him as it brought back memories of big events. The Baton finished the day at the Balewadi Sports Complex.

Earlier, Shivaji University Vice Chancellor Mr. MM Salunkhe flagged off the baton’s journey from Kolhapur. It was welcomed in Sangli with much fanfare, children waving the Tricolour. This was followed by another ceremony at Watha on the border of Satara district. A short relay was organised in Karad, including local officials, sportspeople and a large group of NCC cadets.

In Satara, a 5km relay followed the welcome. The people were excited and children had lined up along the streets, showering flowers and playing musical instruments. The relay concluded at the Satara Stadium from where the baton headed for Pune. En route, there were ceremonies at Gaurishankar Knowledge House, Vailatalenka and Shiral where the baton was garlanded by local officials and received by people with flowers and music.

“The multimedia team of Marwah Studios left no event uncovered for the organizing committee of Commonwealth Games’ said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios..

Apna School Promoted By Sandeep Marwah On International Literacy Day

“Education is the answer to all the problems in India, once you are educated then you know how to solve and resolve all your and community’s problems and worries” said Sandeep Marwah president of Marwah Studios and educationist while releasing the Asian News Journal at Noida Film City on the International Literacy Day.

September 8 was proclaimed International Literacy Day by UNESCO in 1965. . Its aim is to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies. On International Literacy Day, UNESCO reminds the international community of the status of literacy and adult learning globally. Many events take place around the world.

“The management and the Media schools of Marwah Studios take it as privilege to adapt the slums of sector 14,15and 16 of Noida so that the children staying in these colonies can be provided the basic education to start with” added Sandeep Marwah who has sanctioned a separate fund for unprivileged children.

Asian Academy of Film And Television, International Children’s Film Forum and Radio Noida will be supporting the cause of education. .A separate program to educate people on soft skills has also been launched.

Sandeep Marwah Sandeep Marwah Sandeep Marwah

sandeep Marwah is a well known stage, film and telvision personality. Producer and director of the films, renowned film educator and a world record holder of "Producer of largest number of short films".


Personal life
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• Son of Suraj Parkash Marwah and Sheela Marwah
• Lives with wife Reena and two sons Mohit Marwah & Akshay Marwah.
• Reena is the daughter of Surinder Kapoor and sister of Bollywood actors Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor and producer Boney Kapoor
• Brother of Deepak Marwah & Atul Marwah

Noida Film City
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Sandeep Marwah established the Noida Film City in 1987. He is also the spokes-person of film city. America's former first lady, Laura Bush, the most important people from politics, from the field of films, art and culture and all strata of life visited Noida Film City.Today Film City Noida is the fastest growing film city in the World.

Marwah Films & Video Studios
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Marwah owns the Marwah Films & Video Studios complex.The Studio was inaugurated on 10 March 1991. Through his work there, he has been associated with the production of over 3,500 TV programs for over 70 TV Channels and 100 feature films. Marwah Studios has been the birth place of many Channels in India including ZEE TV, Sahara, ETV, Pragya, Mahua, NDTV etc.

Marwah Films And Video Productions
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Sandeep Marwah has established himself as the only producer in the world to produce 1800 short films under the banner of Marwah Films And Video Productions and has given an opportunity to young and talented film makers of over 80 countries of the World. MFVP has a reature film wing also where films like Coffee House, Arial, Nazuk Sa Mordh, I AM etc are produced.

Asian Academy of Film & Television
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Sandeep Marwah is the leader of the first private film school- Asian Academy of Film & Television,which offers short-term & long term courses and was founded in 1993.AAFT has churned out approx. 9000 media professional hailing from 28 states of India and 81 countries of the World.. Sandeep Marwah has produced over 4,000 training films during the past 18 years.It is the first ISO certified film school in the world, backed and supported by Indian Film Industry.All the courses are subsidised for the students.Most of the courses are 75 percent practical.

Asian School Of Media Studies
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The first film Degree College of India promoted by Sandeep Marwah running Masters and Undergraduate courses in Cinema, Mass Communication,Electronic Media and Multi Media.This is the 7th year of this school with hundred percent placement record.The College is affiliated to many Foreign Universities.

Asian Business School
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In view of the growing demand for management personnel in the corporate world Sandeep Marwah established Asian Business School with an objective of providing GROWTH WITH EDUCATION. ABS one of the leading B-school in the country offers full time UGC recognised management programs,with dual specialisation and intensive interface.

Radio NOIDA 107.4FM
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The first Radio Station of Film City Noida approved by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Ministry of Home Affairs,Government Of India. The Radio covers all community requirements.The Radio Station is targeting two million population of Noida and Delhi and presently operating for 14 hours a day.

International Children's Film Forum
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International Children’s Film Forum (ICFF) is the first ever Forum of its kind in the private sector of India. ICFF has been established by Sandeep Marwah, President of Marwah Studios to support the govt. funded Children’s Film Society of India’s noble task of producing, distributing and exhibiting film for children. This Forum believes that moving picture could play significant role in shaping the mind, body and character of younger children.

Asian School Of Performing Arts
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A separate school has been created by the management of AAFT to emphasis on the art of Acting.World class facilities have been provided to the institute. The most important part of the centre is that every student gets an opportunity to work in films.An institute with 100 percent placement.Every student gets an opportunity to work in films. Students can also join Le Statsburg Acting School in New York.

Asian School Of Graphics And Animation
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The School of Graphics & Animation has been created at Asian Academy of Film & Television and its centre of higher media studies - Asian School of Media Studies - to offer education and training opportunities in new media studies. What distinguishes this centre of learning from similar other centres are the 18 year long first hand experience of imparting education an training in traditional media, ready availability of infrastructure and equipment for making media products and the location in the fasting growing Noida Film City.
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Social Life
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Chief Patron of YES(YOUNG ENERGETIC SOCIETY),a youth movement and a new effort by the youth of modern India , to fight the emergency of global poverty and corruption and to uplifting the life of poor people in the neighborhood villages and helping the fuel of our country” THE YOUTH” to what they have to offer .Also associated with PRAYATN a society to promote disabled children, APNA SCHOOL a centre for the unprivileged children and many more organizations he is associate with.

International Public Broadcasting Forum
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IPBF is an Indian private sector initiative to support democratically elected government’s Public Broadcasting Service. International Public Broadcasting Forum would Create awareness of the need for non – commercial broadcasting for transforming the society for the better.Lend all possible support to the producers of radio and television programmes for Public Service Broadcasting, in their work. Organize debates, seminars, symposia and workshops on issues relating to the Public Service Broadcasting.Promote audience research for ascertaining their taste and need.Conduct short term and long term training courses on production of radio and television programmes.Facilitate exchange of non-commercial radio and television programmes and their producers across the world.

International Film And Television Research Centre
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IFTRC has been promoted by Sandeep Marwah with the following ideas.Advancement of Film & Television productions, Raising of professional standards of film making and television production, Creating awareness of the rights and responsibilities of film and television, Constant review of professional codes and ethics set by the professional and regulatory bodies for film makers and television producers, Emphasizing the need for raising the standards of film and television training, Arranging scholarships, awards and organising travel for purpose of research in the field of Film & television production,Facilitating attachment to film and television production houses for the purpose of research, Conducting short term and long term training courses on media research, Establishing databank and clearing-house of information on film & television, Organising debates, seminars, symposia and workshop on various subjects relating to film and television.Publishing papers, reports and book relating to the research on film and television as well as the "Journal of Media Research.

International Film And Television Club
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Sandeep Marwah is of the view that the film and television professional need to be supposed in their work by the connoisseurs of film and television arts.With this in view, International Film & Television Club was established with the following aims Promotion of good films and television programs through screenings retrospectives, seminars and symposia. Interaction and development of contacts between film makers and television professionals both nationally & internationally. Circulation and exchange of films and television programs at National and International level. International exchange of films and television professionals. Advancement of Film and Television productions. Since India is always been the leader on peace and ancient spiritual country and the largest film producing country in the world, therefore IFTC has now decided to promote the 5th biggest film festival of India,Global Festival Of Films On Peace And Spirituality.Global Festival of Films this time focused on the Documentary Films.

Marwah's Leadership Positions
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• National Chairman, International Film & Television Research Center
• National President,International Film & TV Club
• Chairman, Media and Entertainment Committee, PHD Chamber of Commerce And Industries
• Chairman, Media and Entertainment Committee, Indo American Chamber of Commerce
• President, Asian Society Of Film And Television
• President, Society For Media Arts
• Ambassador of Peace, Universal Peace Federation
• Cultural Ambassador Of Wales in India
• Chairman, Indo Wales Creative Forum
• Chairman, Indo Israel Cultural Forum
• Chairman, Indo Sudan Cultural Forum
• Chairman, Indo Nigeria Film Association
• Chairman, Indo Peru Film & Cultural Forum
• Committee Member Entertainment Committee, ASSOCHAM
• Chairman, International Business And Management Club
• Spokesperson of Noida Film City NFC
• Member, Advisory Board,Birla Institute Of Technology
• Founder Member,Santhigiri Ashram,Delhi Branch
• Chairman, International Children's Film Forum
• Chairman, International Public Broadcasting Forum
• Media Partner, Queen's Baton Relay-Commonwealth Games 2010
• Chairperson, Shakespear's Society
• Chaiperson, Mahatma Gandhi Forum
* Chairman, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Forum

Film Festivals
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• Festival Director,Global Festival Of Films On Peace And Spirituality 2007
• Jury Member, Apsara Awards
• Jury Member, Shoot4life Budapest Film festival
• Chief Advisor, India International Women Film Festival
• Director,International Festival Of Mobile Cinema
• President,Global Festival Of Documentary Films 2009
• Member Organising Committee, Indian Pavalion Cannes Film Festival,Min of I&B
• Jury Member, National Awards, Min. of Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India
• President, WECARE FILMFEST on Disability
• Jury Member, Festival International Du Films D'Amour, Mons, Belgium
• Associate, Asian Women Film Festival, IAWRT
• Advisor, Paravasi Film Festival
* President, AAFT Festival of Short Digital Films
* President, ASMS Short Film Festival

Patron
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• Patron, Broadcasters Club Of India
• Patron, All Journalist Association
• Patron, Global Yog Alliance
• Patron, Indo Turkmenistan Cultural Forun
• Patron, Goonj-A voluntary Organisation for PEACE
• Patron, Noida Professional Photographer's Association
• Patron, Savitri Vikas Samiti
• Patron, World Religious Parliament
• Patron, Prayatn, Children's Society.
• Patron, Motion Picture Association Of Bhutan
* Patron, Photographers Association of Noida

Speaker
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• At Focus 2nd Global Summit on Entertainment & Media
• At Focus 3rd Global Summit on Entertainment & Media
* At Focus 4th Global Summit on Entertainment & Media
• At 6th Indo US Economic Summit
• At 33rd Cairo International Film Festival
• At National Seminar on Community Radio, Delhi.
• At National Seminar on Print Media, Delhi.
• At National Seminar On Sustainable Development, Delhi.
• At National Seminar on Marketing and Changing Patern of Consumer Behavior
• At National Seminar on Opportunities and Challenges of Multi Media
• At National seminar on cinema with Changing Trends

Education
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• Sardar Patel Vidyalaya, New Delhi
• B.Com Bhagat Singh College, Delhi University, New Delhi (1978)
• M.Com Delhi University, New Delhi (1980)
• Mktg.Mgmt,IMM
• Admt.Law,Delhi University
• MBA,Oxfod Business College,Oxford

Music
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• Trained by Uma Shankar Chandola and Ustad Vilayat Hussain Sagar
• Founding Member of Mehak Aur Ghazal music group.
* Presenter to many Artist and relesed number of CDs through his music co.

Theatre
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Sandeep Marwah was attracted to the theatre which had a strong presence in Delhi during the heyday of the renowned theatre personality B.V. Karant. He had learned by doing and practiced almost all aspects of the stage-craft including acting. Plays & Direction
• Andher Nagree Chaupat Raja (Mrs. Meena William )
• Bhaya Ka Devta(Nadira Babbar
• Dial M for Murder NSD-(Umesh Gupta)
• Meha Ujjallee(Nadira Babbar)
• Rustom Sohraab(Nadira Babbar)
• Baqi Itihaas(Sandeep Marwah)
• Ek Se Bad Kar Ek(Sandeep Marwah)
• Hum Do Hamare Do(Sandeep Marwah)
• Chhayya Nut (Rathi Barthlomiya)
• Jasma Oddan(Nadira Babbar)
• Ghalib(Nadira Babbar)
• Oh Mere Sapane(Sandeep Marwah)
Sandeep Marwah was associated with the production of close to one hundred stage shows. Together with Raj Babbar, Nadira Zaheer Babbar, Anupam Kher, Pankaj Kapoor, Neena Gupta, Dolly Kapoor, Vijay Kashyap, and some others in group called 'HUM' Sandeep Marwah formed his own theatre group and named it as Diamond's Club.

Full Length Feature Film
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* Arial
• Coffee House
• Naazuk Saa Modd
• Buta Shoe Ka Dhamal(Animation Film)
• I AM

Producer & Director
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• TV Serials Yog Chaya : 13 Episodes
• Chitrakar : 13 Episodes
• Talk Show Teen Canteen : 21 Episodes
• Roshni : 6 Episode

Tele Films
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• Sahi Kaha Tumne
• Prashan
• Aaghaat
• Nimantran

Short Films
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• World Record Holder of producing lagest number of short films.
• Produced approximately 1800 short films of 5 to 55 minutes duration for International Film Festivals,Television Channels,cable networks,Competitions.

Awards
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Sandeep Marwah has been bestowed upon 135 awards and appreciations which includes 5 international and 12 national level and 5 state level awards and rest from social, cultural, political, film, television, Media, Arts and journalist organisations.

2010
• Queen's Baton Relay XIX Commonwealth Games 2010
• Noida Professional Phographers Association Award
• Honoured At MONS International Festival of Love Films,Belgium
• World Media Foundation Award
• BCS Ratna Award
• Rajiv Gandhi Global Award
• Noida Branch of Central Regional Council of The Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of India.

2009
• State Award SEWA RATTAN, Government of Jharkhand
• Honored At 33rd Cairo International Film Festival
• Gian Deep Award
• Param Shree Award 2009
• Savitri Vikas Samiti-Saaz Aur Awaz 2009
• Help Age India
• Health Universe Foundation 2009

2003
• Bharat Vikas Parishad
• Shakuntalam Awards
• Delhi Cine Gores
• MTNL Award

2002
• National Award for the Preservation of Nature
• Dainik Pralayankar
• Shaheed Bhagat Singh National Award
• All India Anti Terrorist Front National Award
• Delhi Cine Goers Council Award
• New Ad & Face Award
• Dynamic Achievers Award
• Greater Noida Award
• Rose Bell Award
• Harayana Maitri Sangh Award
• UPJA Gaurav Samman Award

2001
• Harmony Award
• Global Fashion Award
• Delhi Darbar Times Noble Award
• Yuva Jagriti Award
• Giant International's Gaurav Samman Award
• Abhi Tak Appreciation Award
• Children Valley School Appreciation Award
• Ad Mark Agencies Appreciation Award
• Rashtriya Udyog Rattan Award
• Management Excellence Award
• Trinetra Arts Award
• Shiva Institute of Management Award

2000
• Millennium Indian Star
• Popular Director Award
• Jewel of India Award
• Management Excellence Award
• Rashtriya Shiromani Award
• Rashtriya Shiromani Palque
• Poorvanchal Vikas Parishad Award
• North India Folk Art Society Award
• Delhi Darbar Times Noble Award

1999
• Shaheed Bhagat Singh College Award
• Jan Kalyan Award
• Healthcare Foundation of India Award
• Delhi Cine Goers Award
• Legend Sur Sadhna Award
• Noida Vikas Shree
• Laggan Kala Upbban Award
• Film Media Award
• Management Studies Promotion
• Institute Excellence Award

1998
• Noida Uddayyami Parishad Award

1997
• Rashtirya Ekta Award
• Dr. Radha Krishan National Award For Education
• Hind Gaurav Award
• Rajdhani Rattan Award
• Talent Promoters Award
• Kala Darpan Awar

1996
• Rashtriya Gaurav Award

1995
• Lord Mahaveeran Award
• Lions Club Award

1994
• Rose Award For Media Education
• National Media Award
• Rashtriya Gaurav Award

1993
• AAFT Student Award

1990
• Sakha Award For Media Promotion

1982
• Rotract Club Award

1975
• Best Student Director Award Delhi University
• Best Student Actor Award Delhi University
• Mehal Aur Ghazal Award For Promotion of Art
• Chetan Award For Promotion of Media Education
• National Media Award
• Noida Shiromani Puruskar
• Achievers of the Millennium For Films & TV Training
• Bhartiya Kala Mandir Award
• National Institute of Fashion Design Advisory Board Award
• Noida Award
• Sir Sayeed National Award

External links
• Marwah Studios (www.marwahstudios.com)
• Asian Academy of Film & Television (www.aaft.com)
• Asian Business School (www.abs.edu.in)
• Sandeep Marwah (www.sandeepmarwah.com)
• International Film And Television Club (www.iftc.org.in)
• Marwah Studio Celebrates Egyptian Cinema
• Asian News Agency (www.asiannewsagency.com)
• Batch Buzz (www.batchbuzz.com)
• Radio Noida 107.4FM (www.radionoida.fm)
• Asian School Of Graphics And Animation (www.asga.edu.in)
* Asian School of Performing Arts (www.aspa.edu.in)
* Asian School of Media Studies (www.asms.edu.in)

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Marwah Studios Multimedia Team At Mangalore With QBR CWG

Mangalore:6th Sept. The Queen’s Baton of Commonwealth Games entered Dakshina Kannada district via Gundya, Nellyadi on September 5, Sunday.
Prabhakar Sharma, Additional DC, on behalf of the DK District Administration received the the baton from Wing Commander V.N.Singh, the relay commander.
District in-charge minister Krishna J Palemar, SP Dr Subrahmanyeshwara Rao, DK Zilla Panchayat President Santhosh Bhandary, Zilla Panchayat CEO Shivashankar, Former Mayor Shankar Bhat, ASP Amith Singh, Navin Shetty and others held the baton before handing it over to Ganapathy Nayak, Silver Medallist at the Srilankan Sports Meet held in Colombo in 1970.
The relay later proceeded to Town Hall through Bejai Church Road, Lalbhag, PVS Circle, Ambedkar Circle, and Hampankatta. Wing Commander also handed over the memento to assistant commissioner Prabhulinga Kavalakatti, Zilla Panchayath CEO Shivashankar and Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh.
Various cultural programmes like cultural dance by team Sanathana Natyalaya, Taleemu by Rudranjaneya team of Kaup, Kangeelu dance, Dudi Kunitha and Tiger dance by Bajilakeri Kamalaksha were held.
“We are excited that 72 days history has been recorded by the multi media team of Marwah studios till now.” said Sandeep Marwah, President of Marwah Studios and partners with Commonwealth Games for Queen’s Baton Relay international coverage.