Udit Narayan Shared His Experience with Students of AAFT University

Mumbai: Well-known singer Udit Narayan addressed the students of AAFT University of Media And Arts in a special class on web. The students from all the disciplined were amazed to meet this legendary singer who has been awarded Padma Shree and Padma Bhushan for his untiring work in the field of music.

“Music is life, and I cannot think anything else other than singing. It’s a passion and only those people get success in life who are passionate for their profession. My journey was very difficult, but patience helped me to achieve what I wanted to gain in this music industry,” said Udit Narayan talking to the students of AAFT School of performing arts and other schools.

The awards and appreciations are needed to every artist, but they should bring new blood to your work. I got the opportunity to sing with every music director and for every known hero of the industry. I am thankful to my parents, teachers and everyone one who has supported me in my journey,” said Udit Narayan emotionally.

“Music takes you to spirituality, people who don’t love art, culture, music cannot be considered complete human beings,” said Sandeep Marwah President of AAFT University. Marwah presented to Udit Narayan an award of excellence -Evergreen Icon of Music in Indian Film Industry to honour his visit to AAFT.

Udit Narayan is a renowned Indian Playback Singer who has featured in numerous Bollywood films. He has also made a mark with his singing in varoious other languages including Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Odia, Nepali, etc. He also the recipient of 4 Natonal awards and 5 film fare awards. He has been in singing since 1980 and has sung so far 25000 songs.

Udit Narayan has sung for Amitabh Bachchan, Rajesh Khanna, Amir Khan, Dev Anand, Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Anil Kapoor and many more. His work has been well appreciated in films like Pukar, Dharkhan, Lagan, Devdas Veer Zara and many more.

Hariharan Shared His Experience of Music Industry with AAFT

New Delhi: “We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams.Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent. Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without. The most exciting rhythms seem unexpected and complex, the most beautiful melodies simple and inevitable,” expressed Hariharan while talking to the students of AAFT School of Performing Arts.

“It is necessary for the students to have interaction with the professional from the industry to give them insight of what is actually happening in the World. The level of  education and training goes up and students churn out much intelligent and smart at the end of the day,” added Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chancellor of AAFT University of Media And Arts.

Hariharan is an Indian playback bhajan and ghazal singer from Trivandrum, whose songs have been mainly in Tamil and Hindi. Also, he sang songs in Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi and Bhojpuri films. He is an established  Ghazal singer and one of the pioneers of Indian fusion music. In 2004, he was honoured with the Padma Shree  by the Government of India and is a two-time National Award winner. He is regarded as one of the greatest Indian singers of all time.

Later Sandeep Marwah honoured Hariharan with The Award For Excellence For Impactful Classical & Live Singing in Global Arena on behalf of International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry.

World Music Day Celebrated at AAFT University

World Music Day Celebrated by AAFT University

New Delhi: AAFT School of Performing Arts in association with International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry celebrated World Music Day on web which falls on 21^st June. Neither any outdoor activity nor group of people gathered to create the music this time owing to Pandemic in the World.

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything. Music is a language that doesn’t speak in particular words. It speaks in emotions, and if it’s in the bones, it’s in the bones,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chancellor of the University while talking to the students and professionals about the promotion of music in the country.

“I think music in itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we’re from, everyone loves music. Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without. A painter paints pictures on canvas, but musicians paint their pictures on silence,” added Dr. Sandeep Marwah appreciating the works of AAFT music students.

AAFT School of Performing arts is associated with large number of professional events round the year. Many well-known music directors, singers, musicians and technicians are now part of the AAFT board.

AAFT Celebrated International Dance Day On Line

 

AAFT School of Perforing Arts Celebrated Dance Day On Line

New Delhi:” Probably this is for first time we actually cannot celebrate International Dance Day with a dance recital at Marwah Studios. AAFT School of Performing Arts promise to compensate the show at the right time after the lockdown is over keeping social distancing in mind,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of AAFT School of Performing Arts attending Webinar with group of artist.

The Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute created International Dance Day, partner for the performing arts of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). It was created in 1982.”

This day is celebrated to give value to this art. International Dance Day is wake-up-call for governments, politicians, and institutions, society to realize its potential for economic growth.

“The dance is a poem of which each movement is a word. Dancing is the most moving, the most beautiful of the arts, because it is no mere translation or abstraction from life; it is life itself. The day is celebrated to promote all dance forms throughout the world, to make people aware of the value of all the dance forms and to bring attention to governments, leaders, and get support to enable the dance community to promote their artwork,” added Dr. Marwah congratulating thousands of dancers all over the World who all broadcasting their performances on different social media to entertain people during Covid 19.

Electrifying Show of Canadian Singer Manjeet Uppal at AAFT

Musical Show by Canadian Singer Manjeet Uppal at AAFT

Noida: A powerful and electrifying performance by Manjeet Uppal at the musical show organized by AAFT School of Performing Arts at Marwah Studios Noida Film City mesmerized the young college audience.

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything. After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music,” said Sandeep Marwah President of AAFT University.

Manjeet Uppal is a well Known Singer from Canada. He has established his name in a short period as an actor, director, music composer and a singer.  He is a multi talented person.

Manjeet has done over thousands of shows and specializes in Punjabi, Hindi, Pop, Rock, Ghazals and Sufi folk music. His unique style allows all different genres with a mix of old and new songs

“Music plays an important role in our life. It has the ability to play around with our emotions, being a musician by heart and soul, I have devoted myself to express from my inner self as a stage entertainer and performer and captivates the audience with soulful voice,” said Manjeet Uppal.

Metamorphosis-A Festival of Western Music at Marwah Studios

A Musical Day at Marwah Studios

Noida: AAFT School of Performing Arts organized a full day of Western Music prepared and showcased by the students at Marwah Studios Film City Noida.

“Music is love, and music is a spiritual activity. It is necessary for the student of art to know more about other arts. The respect for other arts makes you a real artist. If we love Indian music we also like western music,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of AAFT University.

“I am pleased to be here in this creative environment. The level of music presentation is no less than any professional singers and musicians. I would love to be back again,” said Dr. Chinni Krishnan Rajkumar a business tycoon from Cheenai.

“I appreciate these kind of programs, they bring lots of energy to the campus and   unity between the students. These programs are part of our long lasting memories,” added Sukesh Anand popular actor from Mumbai.

All the students of AAFT School of Performing Arts were enthusiastic about the affair. Director Dr. Manoj Agarwal conducted the program.

Grand Show of Jassy B at Marwah Studios

Great Grand Evening With Jassy B at Marwah Studios

Noida: More than 2000 students of different streams from Asian Education Group gathered and danced together on the tunes of renowned international singer JASSY B at Marwah Studios Complex and enjoyed the evening which was part of the annual two day cultural program KISSET-2020.

“Jassy B has been a wonderful choice, he is an actor, musician, model and I must say a real entertainer. He has given numerous hits in India and abroad. He has a large following all over the globe especially the Punjabi music listeners,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Asian Education Group.

Jaswinder Singh Bains better known by his stage name Jazzy B is an Indian-Canadian Punjabi playback singer and songwriter. His first album Gugiyan Da Jora was released in 1993. In 2000 Jazzy made his film debut in Shaheed Udham Singh In 2006 he appeared in Sunny Deol's movie Teesri Aankh: The Hidden Camera with Amisha Patel and no looking back.

The show lasted for hours with all his latest and old hit numbers. He attended to the students in the most comfortable way and fulfilled their demands by singing numbers of their choices.

Later Dr. Sandeep Marwah honored the singer by presenting a memento and wished him all the success for all time to come. The show was managed by Asian Business School. Dr. Lalitya Srivastava, Saurab Sharma and Gurdeep Singh Walia Director Asian Education Group were also present there.

Raj Kapoor Will be Remembered For All Time -Sandeep Marwah

Sandeep Marwah Honored at Raj Kapoor Memorial Musical Night

New Delhi: A musical evening was organized by Malhaar Sangeet Kala Kendra and Raj Kapoor Legend Group under the leadership of Rameshwar Kumar  in the memory of Late Raj Kapoor a great film maker of Indian Film Industry to mark respect on his death anniversary at Lajpat Bhawan.

“I knew Raj Sahib from 1982 to 1988, in all these years I learned two things from him and his way of working: one that love your work so much that people will start loving you automatically and second what ever you do that it should be with total devotion and you should be deeply into it,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios addressing and recollecting his interactions with Raj Sahib in the capacity of Chief Guest.

Many singers from all over India presented the show and sang numbers from the feature films of Raj Kapoor. The audience was overwhelmed with the old numbers and perfect live music by DoReme Band.

Raj Kapoor is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential actors and filmmakers in the history of cinema and known as "the greatest showman of Hindi cinema". He received multiple accolades, including 3 National Film Awards and 11 Filmfare Awards in India. The Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award is named after Raj Kapoor. He was a two-time nominee for the Palme d'Or grand prize at the Cannes Film Festival for his films Awaara (1951) and Boot Polish (1954).

Electrifying Show of Sukh E at Asian Education Group

Sandeep Marwah With Pop Singer Sukh E

Noida: The annual program KESSHET of Asian Education Group saw the great presence of   super popular pop singer Sukh E who performed specially for the students of the institution at Asian Business School.

More than 2000 students of AAFT, ASMS, ABS, ASB, ALC  and School of Performing Arts enjoyed the electrifying music of   singer SUKH E in the lawns of Asian Business School. Dance, Music, Drama and Fashion Show brought huge excitement in the campus.

Weare equally excited to enjoy with the students the birant and dynamic music of Sukh E. He is from the top list of singers and his numbers have done extra ordinary well,” said Sandeep Marwah President of the college.

Sukhdeep Singh Dayal  better known by his stage name Sukh-E or Sukh-E Muzical Doctorz is an Indian singer-songwriter and music producer. He debuted his first single "Sniper" featuring Raftaar His 2015 single "Jaguar" featuring Bohemia was written by lyricist Jaani. He also starred and gave his cameo music in Vishoo K's "Chocolaty Girl.

Later Sandeep Marwah Presented Life Membership of International Film And Television Club of Asian Academy of Film And Television to the young star.

Farida Malik of AAFT Now International Star

Farida Malik With Dr. Sandeep Marwah

New Delhi: AAFT School of Performing Arts welcomed alumna Farida Malik who has created a wonderful niche for herself in light music and stage performance.

A long experience in music and stage performances Farida Malik thanked school for grooming her in arts and crafts at Marwah Studios during her stay at Noida. “I am so happy to be back at AAFT, and ready for the show at Marwah Studios very soon,” said Farida planning a show at Noida Film City.

Farida Malik has finished her series of shows at Kathmandu and other cities in Nepal recently. She will be performing in India soon. AAFT has decided to honor Farida for her deep involvement in music.

“After creating name for herself in USA Farida has done well in Nepal, next is India. She must be given a pat on her back for crafting wonderful name for AAFT,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of AAFT.

Sandeep Marwah Released The Music Album of J Khanna

Released Music Album of J Khanna

New Delhi: A musical evening was organized at Triveni Kala Sangam at Mandi House to present and release the music album of upcoming singer J Khanna.

“Music is life, music enhance the spirituality within you. It is technique to heal body, mind and soul. Our culture has been strong enough because we have music for all occasions - right from birth to death,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah while releasing the album of J Khanna along with other dignities on the stage.

“I am happy that I could start a school of performing arts and now in touch with all sorts of music as a daily routine. Even earlier in a film school we have emphasized a lot on music. Films are   nothing without music be a song or back round music,” added Marwah appreciating the songs and compositions in the music album.

Curtain Raiser For Sangam Kala Group at Marwah Studios

Sandeep Marwah Honored For Music Promotion

Noida: The preparations for 26^th September, the D- day for Sangam Kala Group where annual program is organized at Srifort Auditorium, is on and curtain raiser was organized at Marwah Studios.

Seventy Seven stations in 29 states and 7 Union Territories of India will choose 800 finalists for central program at Delhi where 40 top singers will get an opportunity to sing at finals at SriFort Auditorium,” said V.S.K. Sood National President of The organization.

“Marwah Studios is been partner in progress and is associated with the setup now for a long time. The auditions for the state of UP have taken place today and I wish all the singers a very best for all time to come,” said Sandeep Marwah Patron of the organization.

Radio Noida, MSTV and AAFT School of Performing Arts are directly connected to this mega event. Sandeep Marwah motivated the singers and later honored by V.S.K. Sood for his sincere contribution to music.

Life Without Music Is Like Mistake- Sandeep Marwah

A Musical Recital at Urdu Ghar

New Delhi: A musical evening by renowned Ghazal singer Sakheel Ahmed organized by Urdu Ghar and curated by Dr. Mridula Tandon at New Delhi was a great success.

“Life is dull, boring and would have been like a mistake without music. Music makes you spiritual, full of zest and enthusiasm and works like a medicine to mental health,” said Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios speaking to the music lovers in the capacity of chief guest.

Urdu Ghar is one of the oldest organizers in India created by Maulana Azad way back in 1903. A new building was constructed at Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg in Delhi in 1977.

Sandeep Marwah thanked audience for their participation and said that we need to encourage artists to keep our Indian music alive. Marwah also informed people that AAFT also has a School of Performing Arts and giving training in music.

Powerful Lyrics Makes Music Last For Ever- Sandeep Marwah

Sandeep Marwah Inaugurated Ghazal Evening

 

Powerful Lyrics Makes Music Last For Ever- Sandeep Marwah

New Delhi: A Ghazal evening to promote authoritative lyrics was recently organized by organization under the leader ship of Dr, Mridula Satish Tandon at Islamic Cultural Centre for Arts at New Delhi.

Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios, Dr. Seyed E. Hasnain Vice Chancellor of Jamia Hamdard University and Dr. Markandya Ahuja Vice Chancellor of Gurugram University and Padma Bhushan Uma Sharma in the presence of large number of poets, musicians and lyric writers jointly inaugurated the event.

A book, comprising of lyrics by ten different writers, was also released in the august presence of all the writers by Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios and other dignities followed by release of Ghazal Album ‘Soch Ke Moti’ sung by Shakeel Ahmed who later took over the show from the rest of the people reciting poetry.

“Writing, music and other creative arts can get you success and name if you are in love with your creative profession. The passion is the key word for artists and it must drive you also to work hard. A lot of persuasion is needed to come forward and be in the first lists of successful artists,” said Sandeep Marwah expressing in poetry liked by the music lovers in the hall. “Powerful lyrics makes the music last for ever,” added Marwah.

Ustad Aleem Khan, Pratap Somvanshi, Zeeshan Niazi, Aleena Itrat, Laxmi Shankar Bajpai, Mamta Kiran, Rais Siddiqui Ibs, Farhat Shahzad, Nazim Naqvi and Kunwar Ranjeet Chauhan were also present there.

Workshop by Pandit Biswajit Roy Chaudhary at AAFT

Work Shop by Pandit Biswajit Roy at AAFT

Noida: AAFT School of Performing Arts appreciated the deep knowledge of the great music maestro Pandit Roy Chaudhary when he was invited to take the workshop at Noida Film City.

“We are thankful to Pandit Biswajit and his complete team for sharing his experience with the students of performing arts. Students are  amazed with his presentation,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Asian Education Group. Spic Macay supported the event.

“It is my interest to teach students and clear their wrong notions if any regaring music especially classical music,” said Pandit Chaudhary while answering the questions.

Pandit Biswajit Roy Chaudhary was initiated into music by his father Shri Ranajit Roy Chowdhary, a serious Sarod player trained under the Late Ustad Hafiz Ali Khan and others. In 1978, Roy Chowdhury's talents were spotted by the Maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan accepting him as a disciple.

Over the years Biswajit Roy Chowdhary has performed in various locations all over India and has participated regularly in some of the prestigious concerts. These include The Tansen Festival in Gwalior, the Shankar Lal FestivalDelhi, the Harvallabh Sangeet Samaroha in Jalundhar, the Vishnu Digambar Jayanti in Delhi,. He recorded the album "The Sarod Master" for Hot Club Records, produced by guitar player Jon Larsen.

Later Sandeep Marwah honored and Presented the life membership of International Film And Television Club to Panditji.

AAFT Join Hands With Rock School UK

AAFT Join Hands With Rock School of UK

Noida: “Music is a moral law, It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and every thing. Music is the life, learning music is to satisfy your ego,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Asian Education Group while talking to the delegation from United Kingdom.

This delegation was representing Rock School of UK to join hands with AAFT School of Performing Arts. We are impressed by the syllabus, never ever heard of such a powerful Curriculum of a music school,” said Dan Phleps  Operational Manager International of Rock School.

“We are ready to join hands with Rock School so that we can maintain the standard of the education to the highest level,” added Sandeep Marwah of AEG.

Ritesh Khokhar India Country Manager and Arup Gohain Area Manager were part of the delegation.

Sandeep Marwah Appreciated Hungarian Music Recital

Hungarian Court Music at Hungarian Embassy

New Delhi: A Hungarian musical recital was organized at Hungarian Embassy on the visit of visiting Minister from Hungary to develop and promote Indo Hungarian Relations.

“What a pleasure to be part this beautiful evening when the who’s who of art lovers from New Delhi have gathered together to appreciate the Hungarian Music,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and Chair    Indo Hungarian Film Association.

“We have shifted our cultural setup to the Embassy from Janpath Cultural Centre till we make new building within the embassy. Ancient Hungarian music is the pleasing exercise,” said H.E. Gyula Petho Ambassador of Hungary to India.

“It is an important program one because a senior musician from Hungary is here to perform and second I am meeting all the popular and creative people of India under one roof,” said H.E. Istvan Ligyarto Minister for State for Culture And Science Diplomacy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Governtment of Hungary.

Dr. Zoltan Wilheim Director of Hungarian Information and Cultural Centre introduced the senior artists and later paid vote of thanks for being part of the same.

Haydn Barytontrio Budapest concert plays the music from the court of Hungarian Prince Esterházy. The Haydn Barytontrio Budapest was founded by Balázs KAKUK in 1980 with the intention to revive Joseph Haydn's almost 200 compositions for baryton - a stringed musical instrument similar to a bass viol - with additional sympathetic strings - used mainly in 18th century Germany, Austria.and Hungary.

ICMEI Presented Music Evening With Sonu Nigam

Sonu Nigam Musical Show at Srifort by AAFT

New Delhi; A grand show was organized by ICMEI- International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry in association with Sangam Kala Group and AAFT School of Performing Arts to honor some of the most important people associated with music industry at Srifort Auditorium at New Delhi followed by musical evening with Sonu Nigam.

“We are proud to be associated with this powerful music evening which has created a huge buzz in the city. The students of AAFT School of Performing Arts are lucky to be part of this great extravaganza,” said Sandeep Marwah President of International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry & Marwah Studios.

Sonu Nigam often called as the Lord of Chords and The Elvis Presley of India, is an Indian musician, singer, composer, music producer, recordist, music programmer, live performer and actor. He prominently sings in Hindi and Kannada language films.

“He has also sung in Bengali, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Tulu, Assamese, Odia, Nepali, Maithili and various Indian languages. He has also released Indian pop albums and acted in a number of films,” informed VSK Sood National President of Sangam Kala Group.

 “Sonu Nigam has been one of the highest paid Indian singers. He is one of the most versatile singers of bollywood industry. The support of Marwah Studios, ICMEI and AAFT brought the show to Delhi,” added Sood from the stage of Srifort.

Asian School of Performing Arts Will Participate Mozart Festival at Salzburg

Sandeep Marwah Visit to Salzburg

 Salzburg: “I am very happy to note that Mozart University is inviting International Music Schools to its festival for better learning and understanding music,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Asian School of Performing Arts on his visit to Salzburg, Austria.

Music is always in the air in Salzburg, the city of Mozart. The Salzburg Festival, the Mozart Week of the International Mozarteum Foundation, the Easter and Whitsun Festivals as well as the Mozarteum University with its International Summer Academy regularly attract the world’s most renowned artists to Salzburg. Many of them are former prizewinners of the International Mozart Competition.

“Therefore we are already looking forward with great anticipation to inviting many young artists to Salzburg in February 2018 and to discovering new talent. We hope very much that you will enjoy the opportunity to encounter many outstanding young musicians from all over the world.” said the representative of the festival.

The world renowned artists Lukas Hagen string quartet, and Barbara Bonney, voice (2018) will chair the juries:

Mridula Tandon Nominated Co Director Global Literary Festival

Dr. Mridula Tandon Co Director of Global Literary Festival

Noida: Renowned art lover and art presenter Dr. Mridula Tandon has been nominated as the Co Director of one of the biggest literary festival of India Global Literary Festival Noida 2017 edition.

The management and administration under the president ship of renowned international media personality Sandeep Marwah has decided to bring Dr. Mridula Tandon on the board of GLFN 2017. GLFN is supported by Asian Academy of Arts and Asian Academy of Film And Television.

“I am pleased and honored to be now part of GLFN 2017. I have always prayed art as a religion. I leave no stone unturned to add on to the existing literature festival,” said Dr. Mridula Tandon also the president of Sakshi Charitable Institution.

The Secretary General of International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Ashok Tyagi and Director of Festival of Global Literary Festival Noida Sushil Bharti handed over the letter of appointment to Mridula Tandon at Marwah Studios, Film City Noida.

Dr. Mridula’s contribution towards promotion of art and culture is immense. She is an asset to the organization,” said Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios.