4th Edition of Hindi Cinema Samman Samaroh fixed for 28th November

Mumbai: The biggest and the most prestigious award for the Hindi Cinema was constituted four years back when the management of Global Film Festival Noida decided to create an award to appreciate artists and technicians from Hindi Cinema popularly known as Bollywood all over the World at Vigyan Bhawan.

“The 4^th edition of Hindi Cinema Samman Samaroh to present Hindi Cinema Samman has been fixed for 28^th November this year. Owning to the pandemic the event has been transferred from Vigyan Bhawan to online presentation,” informed Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of the festival.

“We have been inviting and recognizing the efforts of artists and technicians from Hindi Film Industry who all have sincerely contributed to the Hindi Cinema. The award is also meant for foreign governments of different countries who all have supported and promoted Hindi Cinema in their own countries,” added Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chairing the Award committee.

Large preparations are on for three days 13th Global Film Festival Noida 2020 at Marwah Studios, to be organised by International Film And Television Club. The event is supported by International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry and AAFT University of Media And Arts.

Film Workshop by Abhi Sinha For AAFT Actors

Film Workshop By Abhi Sinha From Los Angles

Noida: “AAFT students have been lucky to have renowned international film makers as their faculty. No film school can provide so much of international exposure to their students,” said Raghav Marwah introducing Abhi Sinha from Los Angles.

“Your deep involvement will take you to next level. You have to wait for the right role. Acting is not roadside business. One good film can get you an international coverage. Keep on practicing for the D Day. Enjoy your profession. Keep fit,” were some of the tips were delivered by Abhi Sinha in his workshop which induced the acting students to be more sincere in their profession.

Abhi Sinha has created a wonderful niche for himself and has been a part of many films and TV series like The Cleaner, How I Met Your Mother, Ghost Whisperer, Hank, I Melt With You, Rosewood, Designated Survivors and popular films like In Time, After The Dark,  The Conjuring 2 etc.

Later Dr. Sandeep Marwah President AAFT honored and presented Life Membership of International Film And Television Club of AAFT to Abhi Sinha.

Sandeep Marwah Unfurled The Flag of Indian Cinema at Cyprus

Sandeep Marwah With Film Makers

Nicosia: More than 100 filmmakers from all over the World attended the first Cyprus Film Summit at Filoxenia Conference Centre at Nicosia along with many local filmmakers and professionals.

“It was an excellent time to brief the international audience about the existence of Indo Cyprus Film And Cultural Forum and its activities in India and Cyprus. I am sure it will induce many to start such type of organizations back home and start thinking of Cyprus as an excellent film location for their forth coming films and TV productions,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Indo Cyprus Film And Cultural Forum.

Sandeep Marwah also informed the audience about India as the largest film industry of the World also supported by a very strong media setup of the Republic of India.

Marwah invited filmmakers to India and be a member of ICMEI- International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry. He informed about the 162 scholarships announced by AAFT-Asian Academy of Film And Television and 162 Joint Ventures announced by Marwah Studios for making of short films.

“We are trying our best to bring some known film makers to Cyprus from India to have their shooting of main Hindi Cinema,” added Marwah.

Sridevi Remembered at Marwah Studios With Great Honor

 

Sridevi Remembered at Marwah Studios

 Noida: On 9th March, a prayer ceremony was held at Marwah Studios, Film City, Noida, in remembrance of the legendary actress Sridevi. She has served as the Board of Directors of Marwah Studio and was a kin to Marwah family as well.

Sadly, on 24th Feb. 2018, due to accidental drowning in the bath tub after loosing her consciousness at a hotel in Dubai, she left us towards her heavenly abode. All the members of the Marwah Studio including the Faculty, Staff and the Students gathered to pay homage to the departed soul. A two minute silence was observed followed by a short video showcasing some clips of Sridevi's terrific performances and views for her given by her co-stars like Anil Kapoor, Jitender and Rishi Kapoor.

"Sridevi was an outstanding actress who has made a terrific mark in the history by serving the film industry for  50 long years. Not only I have lost a family member, but film industry has lost one of it's most beautiful and talented gem, I pray that all good things that were in her mind, get accomplished and may the paragonic beauty rest in peace.", said Sandeep Marwah President of Asian Education Group.

He also announced a scholarship by Sridevi's name to be launched and a retrospective of her movies at Marwah Studio in the coming days as a gesture of respect towards her. The lady superstar, the very versatile and talented actress, Padmashree Awardee, who entertained the entire globe for 50 long years, will always be alive in our hearts. Her work has made her eternal.

Mohit Marwah Honored With Hindi Cinema Samman

Mohit Marwah Honored With Hindi Cinema Samman

New Delhi: Renowned actor Mohit Marwah was honored with Hindi Cinema Samman for his extra ordinary performance in feature film Raag Desh in a jam-packed auditorium of Vigyan Bhawan.

Raag Desh is 2017 Indian period drama film directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia and produced by Gurdeep Singh Sappal and RSTV. The film is based on Indian National Army trials, the joint court martial of Indian National Army officers Colonel Prem Sehgal, Colonel Gurbaksh Singh Dhillon, Major Shah Nawaz Khan. Mohit Marwah, Amit Sadh and Kunal Kapoor respectively, have played the lead roles in the film. Rishi Punjabi is the cinematographer of the film. The film was released on July 28, 2017

The award was handed over by Senior actor Jackie Shroff, President of Indian Motion Picture and Television Producers Association President T.P.Agarwal and General Secretary of CINTAA- Cine and Television Artists Association Sushant Singh at Vigyan Bhawan.

“I am lucky to portrait Col. Sehgal In the story who is a very important part of Indian history. This film has taught me the difficulties our seniors have gone through in bringing independence to this country. I salute all Indian forces for supporting this film,” said Mohit Marwah.

Sandeep Marwah Honored on Birthday Anniversary of Dev Anand

Sandeep Marwah Chief Guest at Dev Anand Birth Anniversary Celebration

New Delhi: “A man who has brought films to Delhi in full swing and kept the legacy of Indian Film Industry in North India, The contribution of Sandeep Marwah has no comparison what so ever. Film City, Film business, film tourism and film events at Marwah Studios has added a lot to Indian film industry,” a citation read by KIran Kaur Kamra the president of the organization.

Sandeep Marwah was honored for his contribution to Indian Cinema on the birth anniversary of legend film star Deva Anand in grand function at India Islamic Cultural Centre, New Delhi in the presence of music veterans of Delhi including Amarjeet Singh Kohli and VSK Sood.

“What a pleasure to receive this prestigious award on the birth anniversary of Dev Anand. Music is life and now cannot be separated from our day-to-day life. Entertainment is a parallel line of our routine business. I am here to add on to better and comfortable life,” said Sandeep Marwah thanking every one. Later Sandeep Marwah presented awards to different artist and art promoters of Delhi.

It Is An End Of An Era-Sandeep Marwah

“I cannot forget the giant and huge presence of Shammi Uncle on the opening of Marwah Studios at Noida film City on 10th March 1991, where more than 1000 people were almost running after this great film personality leaving many top stars at side. He had that charm, that aura” said Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios on the demise of veteran actor Shammi Kapoor this morning.

“Its difficult to believe that Shammi Kapoor is no more. A single man who himself was an entertainment industry” Marwah added. Shammi Kapoor started his carrier in Prithvi Theatre with his father Prithiraj Kapoor. He was second to Raj Kapoor and elder to Shashi Kapoor.

Shammi Kapoor signed his first film as a hero with Chand Usmani in “Jeevan Jyoti”with Kardar film company, under the direction of Mahesh Kaul. Shammi Kapoor’s big success came with Tumsa Nahin Dekha which was released in 1957 followed by Dil Deke Dekho, Mujrim, Ujala, Singapore, College Girl, Boy Friend, Basant, Preet Na Jane Reet.

“Shammi Kapoor was one of the best appreciated actors of Indian Film Industry who raised the level of Indian Cinema to higher platform” emphasized Sandeep Marwah. Shammi Kapoor’s super hit films includes Teesri Manzil, Budtameez, Laat Saheb, An Evening In Paris, Tumse Achha Kaun Hai, Jawan Mohabbat, Prince, Brahmachari, Pagla Kahin Ka, Andaaz, Sachai, Pritam, Chote Sarkar, Jaane Anjaane.

Tribute To Mohammad Rafi At AAFT

Glowing tributes were paid to the perennial gold voice of Hindi cinema Mohammad Rafi on his 21st death anniversary at the Asian Academy Of Film and Television. Speaking on this occasion the director Sandeep Marwah said that the present generation of film makers should be grateful because of legacy they have inherited.

Rafi claimed to have recorded 28,000 songs in 11 Indian languages between 1944 and April 1980. Rafi has sung 4,516 Hindi film songs, 112 non-Hindi film songs, and 328 private (non-film) songs. His singing career spanned about 40 years, and his songs ranged from classical numbers to patriotic songs, sad lamentations to highly romantic numbers, qawwalis to ghazals and bhajans, and from slow melancholic tunes to fast and melodious fun filled songs

Dean cinema Ashok Tyagi recalled the contribution of Rafi Sahab in making actors from Dilip Kumar to Amitabh Bachchan by lending his voice. Joint Director R.K.Singh and Dean Om Gupta of Asian School Media studies also spoke about him. The faculty and students of different schools of Marwah Studios were present on this occasion. The event was supported by Asian Academy Of Arts and International Film And Television Club. (www.aaft.com)

Marwah Cricket Club (MCC) Had A Wonderful Beginning

A commitment to the students of Asian Education Group was fulfilled when Sandeep Marwah the President of Marwah Studios announced the inter college match on 28th of May with the launching of MCC ‘Marwah Cricket Club’ at Marwah Studios.

All the three schools Asian Academy of Film And Television, Asian Business School and Asian School of Media Studies created their own teams and a tournament of three matches was designed on that day. The Yellow color to ASMS, Navy blue to AAFT and White to ABS brought a wonderful color combination to the Noida stadium which was full of enthusiasm and feeling of success.

The three teams were lead by their captains Vivek Singh (ABS), Kunal Kalra (AAFT) and Varun Jhamb (ASMS) and further controlled by their team managers Sudhir Ranjan (ABS), Prabhat Shukla (AAFT) and Sushil Bharti for ASMS which all were centrally looked after by MCC Team Manager Mansoor Naqvi. The deans of all the three schools Kalyan Sarkar AAFT, OmGupta ASMS and Latika Sahani ABS played important role in motivating the players to be the part of the tournament. R.K.Singh Jt.Director of ASMS & new school Asian School of Communication looked after the administration of the show.

The match finished with the high tone of sports man ship and each team won one match. The three awards of ‘Man Of The Match’ were handed over to Chirag Mehra (ASMS) Ankit Bhatia (ABS), and Sumit Bhardwaj (AAFT) by Sandeep Marwah. The final selection will take place in due course of time.

AAFT IS Proud Of Alumnus Luv Ranjan Of Pyar Ka Panchnama

“Film is an art and science, to be successful you need to learn both, I am thankful to (AAFT) Asian Academy of Film and Television to put me on the right track” said Luv Ranjan the writer and the director of feature film Pyar Ka Panchnama creating waves all over India.

“Luv Ranjan always been passionate about his work, I am happy that through his hard work he has proved to the World his love for Cinema” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and Director of Asian Academy of Film And Television.

The feature film Pyar Ka panchnama has been released and been liked by people all over India. The film is a Comedy under the banner of Viacom 18 Motion Pictures & Wide Frame Pictures. It is produced by Abhishek Pathak with Star cast including Kartikeya Tiwari, Rayo Bhakhirta, Diveyendu Sharma,Sonalli Sehgal, Nushrat Bharucha, Ishita Sharma,

The Music of the film is on T Series and songs sung by K.K., Vishal Dadlani, Benny Dayal, Mika Singh, Sonu Nigam, Suzanne D’ Mello, Sidharath Coutto, Suraj Jagan, Monali, Earl, Neuman Pinto, Rachel Dsouza.Lyrics by Luv Ranjan, Music By Clinton Cereja, Hitesh Sonik, Ad Boys, Cinematography by Sudhir K Chaudhary, Choreography by Remo D’Souza, Art Direction by Apurwa Sondhi, Edited by Akiv Ali and Sound by Subhash Sahu,

Convocation of 70th Batch of Trainees At AAFT

Training under a real media guru has raised the level of not only the education and training at AAFT but uplifts the altitude of humanity in each and every young film, TV and media aspirant.” said Lalit Bhasin a renowned Supreme Court lawyer and Chief Guest on the convocation of 70th batch of trainees of AAFT at Noida Film City.

“Love and adore all arts be it paintings, sculptures, music, singing, dance, drama or writing in case you want to grow in Cinema which carries all arts into its stream” said Jatin Das a renowned International painter motivating passing out students.

“If two meetings with Sandeep Marwah can convert me from Chartered Accountant to writer, you are lucky to be in this institute and can do wonders in media” articulated Rajiv Soni from the dice of AAFT. Social worker and politician Pawan Verma said, “We at Uttar Pradesh feel proud that AAFT is being operated from this state and is an International seat of learning.

Dr D.M. Mahajan a dermatologist offered his services to all the acting students to rectify their looks for better presentation and Syed Ahmed Ali assured the technical students to join his channel for better prospects.

Prof. Kalyan Sarkar Dean read the report and prof. Mansoor Naqvi Associate Dean proposed vote of thanks. Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios handed over the life membership of International Film And Television Club to all the guest present there.

Marwah Studios Join Hands With Film Company Kodak

We are out and out ready to promote our feature film wing of Marwah studios so that students enrolled in film courses like BSC in Cinema, Msc in Cinema PGD in Cinematography and Bsc in Cinema with Cinematography as specialization can get ample education and training at the first hand in the institute Asian Academy of Film And Television (AAFT) and Asian School of Media Studies (ASMS) informed Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios.

To make things easy and available both the schools AAFT and ASMS have tied up with International renowned film company Kodak for the supply as well as the developing of the films. The Vice President of the Company Mehernoz Maloo said,” I am happy to see the facilities available at Marwah Studios for education and teaching films, we would love to join hands with them”

To promote film education we have requested a renowned Cinematographer and film maker Joao Ponces Carlavos from Portugal, Karl Bardosh from New York University and Ashok Tyagi, David Dhawan, Basu Chatterjee, Pankaj Parashar , Khalid Mohammed and Boney Kapoor to be on the board.

Sandeep Marwah Invited By Japanese Cultural Organization

“It is hard to believe the kind of work Sandeep Marwah has done in these last few years, he is a university in himself” said Arun Bhasin from Osaka, Japan during his visit to Noida Film City, India.

I am going back with an excellent impression of Indian Film , TV and Media Industry as projected by Sandeep Marwah at his studios. Marwah deserves an international appreciation and I am sure our cultural organizations at Japan will feel proud to honor him in Japan for his dedicated services to the Entertainment World.

Arun Bhasin and his wife Harumi Aarti Bhasin associated with number of cultural and social organization in Osaka from last many years. “ I am thankful to Arun for inviting me to Japan and his offer to attend this award function” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios. Marwah has been in media for 25 years and associated with promotion of theatre, films, television, print media, new media, events, music in a big way from Noida film city- his creation since 1986.

British University Invited Sandeep Marwah For Bollywood Chapter

“Who can be better person than Sandeep Marwah who has experienced both sides of film, television and media Industry to express his views with the British students and give them a view about of Indian Film Industry popularly known as Bollywood” said Martin Pout the assistant dean of Teesside University in Middlesbrough, Tees Valley, United Kingdom was here in India to join hands with Internationally known Media School AAFT based in Marwah Studios.

Martin invited Marwah at his convenience to be in UK to contribute more to the Indo British Relations in Entertainment Industry and Education. “ we are always open for developing relations, I would love to be in UK to deliver knowledge about Indian Entertainment Industry as we are always keen to receive film, television and media personalities from British entertainment industry in India” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios who was also guest of honor at British Council for a film festival recently.

IFTRC Will Be Part Of 4th International Festival Of Cellphone Cinema

International Film And Television Research Centre established in 1993 to promote film and television education in India has already served and helped many film and television organizations and film makers now joins hand with 4th International Festival of Cellphone Cinema fixed for 15th -16th January, 2011.

IFTRC will provide all inputs to new and young film makers as how to do the best even in limited resources. “We are consulting all members of IFTRC spread all over the World to promote 4th International Festival of Cellphone Cinema” said Sandeep Marwah President of IFCC and Director of Asian Academy of Film And Television.

International Festival of Cellphone Cinema has three categories where anybody can submit the entry in one or all including still category, Fiction or music video, and news gathering. The last date of submission is 8th January.AAFT will host the event. (www.aaft.com)

IPBF Joins Hand With 4th International Festival Of Cellphone Cinema

International Public Broadcasting Forum, a body to promote film, television and Radio productions join hands with 4th International Festival of Cellphone Cinema scheduled for 3rd week of January 2011 at Noida Film City.

The World Record Holder of producing largest number of short films and festival President Sandeep Marwah appointed Kalyan Sarkar as festival Director who is also Dean of renowned film school Asian Academy of Film And Television established in 1993.

“International Public Broadcasting Forum will look after all the production and editing of films by providing shooting and post production facilities to all those who wants to participate in this festival.” said R.K.Singh Vice President of IPBF.

“The festival will have seminar, workshop, screening of films and networking lunches and dinners. The big bigs of the industry will participate in the festival” said Sandeep Marwah. (www.aaft.com)

4th International Festival of Cellphone Cinema in January 2011

4th International Festival of Cellphone Cinema in January 2011
International Film and Television Club along with Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT) have decided to go ahead with the 4th International festival of Mobile Cinema at Marwah Studios in the third week of January 2010.

The purpose of this two days festival is to unleash the creative spark of the participants by using non traditional means of technology like the Cell Phone and create both motion and still imagery. The festival has slot for seminar, workshop by known film makers followed by Gala networking lunches and dinners

All the entries to be created by using a mobile phone. The entries should be original and not infringe on any copy right law. All works to be either uploaded on batchbuzz.com or the body of work can be sent on CD at the festival office at AAFT, Marwah Studios, Film City, Noida. The last date of registration is 8th-Jan-2011. The video length should be 3 minutes maximum.

The film entries received from various countries will be judged by an international jury in New Delhi and the result for the 9 winner in three categories of the Cell Phone Cinema festival will be announced later. The list of the film entries qualified for the finals, will be disclosed through the Internet.( www.aaft.com)

Sandeep Marwah Honored With ‘Bharat Gaurav Award’

Sandeep Marwah an international media personality, promoter of Noida Film City, President of Marwah Studios with World Records to his credit of producing largest number of short films and recently created another record with QBR Commonwealth Games Delhi, is the teacher and trainer to more than 9000 media persons from 80 countries of the World is honored with ‘Bharat Gaurav Award’.

The National level award constituted by the society presents this award to those who have done extra ordinary work in their field for the human upliftment, self motivators and brought country to world fame with the help of spirituality and honesty.

An award was presented to Sandeep Marwah in a grand function organized during the Global Film Festival Noida 2010 by Acharya Prabhakar Mishra President of World Religious Parliament.

Acharya Satinder secretary General WRP, Dr. Gopal Ji, Chiarperson Global Yog Alliance, M.U.Dua President All India Human Rights Association, R.K.Singh, Joy Shree Arora, Pankaj Parashar, Rittuparna Sengupta, Sharbani Mukerjee, Sangheet Shivan, Sudhir Mishra, Ashok Tyagi, Supran Sen, Yennis Arnnis (Greece), Joao Ponces (Portugal), Zummi (Japan),Khali Mohamed, Dr.Latika Sahani and Dr.OmGupta were present there at the festival.

Mr India Will Be Shown During 3rd Global Film Festival

The film which is directly related to Children Mr India is the entry for screening at 3rd Global Film Festival Noida 2010 from 12th to 14th November at festival venue at Noida Film City.

“Even though the film Mr India has been screened so many times in different channels, the children still have great craze for this film” said Sandeep Marwah President of the festival.” This film has been all time hit of Director Shekhar Kapoor and Producer Boney Kapoor” Marwah added.

I wanted to be at the festival for all three days but I have to be out of India for official work” said Boney Kapoor. “I have realized that the reaction of the Children is same after seeing the movie all these years” said Sridevi who is also out of India at the time of Festival.

Other films which are going to be screened in the festival are Nitobeh (Japan), Blue Umbrella (India), 400 Blows (France), Ivan’s Childhood (Russia), The Bicycle Thief (Italy), Baduk (Iran), Mouchette (France), Kirikou Et La Sorciere (France), Bellisemia (Italy), The Spirit of The Beehive (Spain) and many more.

Oscar Entry Guru Will Participate In 3rd Global Film Festival Noida

“The full length feature film GURU directed by Rajeev Anchal in Malayalam and produced by Harbbei Sidhu supported by Shantigiri Ashram on the theme of Guru inspired by the Karunakar Guru is the part of 3rd Global Film Festival Noida 2010” informed Festival President Sandeep Marwah to the international press.

The film Guru was the OSCAR entry of India selected by the Apex film body of the country Film Federation of India in the year 1997.The film was appreciated by the Oscar Committee but could not be taken into the competition list. The film has bagged many awards in India and abroad

“The performance of super star of South India Mohanlal brought the level of film to par excellence. Director Rajeev Anchal was given an international status with this film” said Sidhu.

The President of Delhi chapter of Shantigiri Ashram A.V. Nair said, “We are happy that film has been selected by Global Film Festival Noida with focus on Children films, this film takes you to our original traditions and culture”