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New Delhi: Today we all are celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of Father of Indian Cinema Dhundiraj Govind Phalke popularly known as Dada Saheb Phalke who was born 1870 in Bombay, and was an Indian director, producer screenwriter, editor and distributor. He produced the first full length feature film Raja Harish Chandra in 1913.

“Though we really wanted to create a big event but now because of Covid 19 the celebrations have been reduced to a webinar. I am happy more than hundred people participated on this very auspicious day of Dada Saheb Phalke Birth Anniversary,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chancellor AAFT University and President International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry.

“No one is perfect but certainly we can complement each other with inspiration- the inspiration of our experience, success stories, kind and healing words,” said Sandeep Marwah assuring the audience that soon a seat in the university will be created to honour, every year, a film maker of who has contributed a lot to the cinema, after the name of Dada Saheb Phalke.

New Delhi: ICMEI- International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry in association with AAFT University presented today a webinar where more than 100 journalists participated from all over India to discuss the role of journalists in covid 19.

“We have thanked many times   the doctors, nurses, hospital staff, police forces, para military forces , safai Karamcharies but forgotten to salute journalist who are covering this pandemic every minute by taking risk of their life. This webinar is here to salute and extend the gratitude to every journalist involved with the reporting of Covid 19,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President ICMEI and Marwah Studios initiating the webinar.

“Our sole purpose is to make young journalist realized that no profession is easy and every hard work putting in your work will definitely be appreciated, the scale can be different,” added Dr. Sushil Bharti Broadcasting Director of Marwah Studios.

“No doubt that reporting is a tough job , but it is also important to recognize the participation of all those who are working behind the scene. The risk is equal to all- health wise as well as responsibility wise,” said Ravi Parashar Senior Journalists, been active in journalism for 30 years and has played his innings in Navbharat times, TVI, Zee News, Aaj Tak and Sahara TV. He has written more than thousand articles..

“People actually forget that the role of journalists is very difficult on the location itself. What and how he has to report, depends upon his balanced observations, unbiased decisions and human emotions which are working together at the same time,” added Anil Pandey been in journalism for twenty years and has worked for Jansatta, Star News, The Sunday Indian, and has been known as social activist.

“A Photograph is equal to thousand words, probably every one knows but how to make that picture speak is an art and it comes with experience. One picture can change the perception of any detailed writeup,” added Mohammad Safeeq Senior Photo Journalist for 30 years now specialized in sports coverage. He is one of the most well travelled photojournalist to cover games all over the World.

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.

New Delhi: “Recognizing the great challenge that governments, employers, workers and whole societies are facing worldwide to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Day for Safety and Health at Work will focus on addressing the outbreak of infectious diseases at work, in particular, on the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of World Peace Development And Research Foundation and Patron to IFUNA while addressing the officers of Marwah Studios on Webinar to remind the importance of the day 28^th April.

Concern is growing over the continuing rise in COVID-19 infections in some parts of the world and the ability to sustain declining rates in others. Governments, employers, workers and their organizations face enormous challenges as they try to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and protect safety and health at work. Beyond the immediate crisis, there are also concerns about resuming activity in a manner that sustains progress made in suppressing transmission

“The World Day for Safety and Health at Work will aim to stimulate national tripartite dialogue on safety and health at work,” added Dr. Marwah. The ILO is using this day to raise awareness on the adoption of safe practices in workplaces and the role that occupational safety and health (OSH) services play

Miami: Well-known film maker and educator Prof. Karl Bardosh talked to the students of Cinema at AAFT University during lockdown owing to the Covid 19. Large number of students attended this interesting Webinar.

“My Association with AAFT is long. AAFT has emerged as one of the best film Schools of the World. The process of film making starts from an idea and finishes at the release of the film,” Prof. Karl initiated his 90 minutes lecture covering many aspects of filmmaking.

Prof. Karl Bardosh of New York University has been an award-winning director, producer, writer, editor of features, shorts, television series and documentaries. Throughout these 30 years Prof. Bardosh has been a trendsetting pioneer in many areas of film and television:

Prof. Karl Bardosh also talked about the 13^th edition of International Festival of Cellphone Cinema and persuaded students to must participate to reach till Cannes. He also appreciated the short films and mobile films directed by the students of AAFT, which were also awarded at Cannes last year.

Prof. Karl explained his association with Hollywood, Bollywood and Hungarian Cinema. He also informed about his book, ‘The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Digital Video’ which is available at Amazon. Later he answered many questions asked by the young cinema students.

New Delhi: Chetan Bhagat is an Indian author and columnist, known for his English novels about young middle-class Indians took the master class at AAFT University to motivate the students during lock down owing to Corona Virus.

“We need to be strong and must learn how to cope up with the situation. The new India is in your hands and we need young, enthusiastic, dynamic and powerful leaders out of you to control the great India which is emerging as super power,” said Chetan Bhagat with great zest and positive energy.

Bhagat was included in Time magazine’s list of World’s 100 Most Influential People in 2010. He has been a well known writer and given some of the most beautiful books like Five Point Someone, One Night @ the Call Centre, The 3 Mistakes of My Life, 2 States, Revolution 2020, Half Girlfriend, One Indian Girl and The Girl in The Room as fiction and What Young India Wants, Making India Awesome, India Positive in non fiction category.

Later he answered many questions put up by the students concerning the art of writing, his involvement with cinema and his lookout towards covid 19 lockdown.

New Delhi: “We have believed that progress and prosperity can only rise in the country when there is enough peace in the state. It all starts from your ownself, then to community, expand to nation and ultimately to the different countries of the World. We need to have tolerance and sense of cooperation for establishment of Peace,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of World Peace Development And Research Foundation at the Webinar arranged for the members.

The COVID-19 pandemic is a tragic reminder of how deeply connected we are. The virus knows no borders and is a quintessential global challenge.  Combatting it requires us to work together as one human family.- At this key moment for international cooperation, and in this 75th anniversary year of the United Nations, let us strive as one to realize the founders’ vision of a healthy, equitable, peaceful and more sustainable future for all,” said António Guterres Secretary General United Nations in his note.

“We have practiced and now advising to every person who is in our contact     nationally or internally that love, peace and unity can be attained better through art and culture,” added Dr. Marwah.

The event was supported by IFUNA-Indian Federation of United Nation Associations, ICMEI- International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry and AAFT University.

Mumbai: 13^th International Festival of Cellphone Cinema has been announced for all those who love short films and ready to shoot stills and movie on their mobile phones, submission of entries to be closed on 15^th May, the date has been extended owing to lock down.

This time, well known actor director Satish Kaushik, film director Raju Parsekar and director of short films Vevek Paul along with Prof. Karl Bardosh and Sandeep Marwah are going to be on the jury to announce and distribute number of gifts received from DETEL.

“It is a very interesting festival and I am looking anxiously for the people especially from film and media students to submit their entries. You never know some time you get a unique idea from these films to actually produce a full length feature film and participant gets his due credit,” said Satish Kaushik appreciating the concept of cellphone cinema.

The entries can be in four categories namely Still Photos taken by mobile, Movies made by mobile and can be in three different categories that is- News Gathering, -Music Video and -Fiction. All these movies should not be more than 3 minutes in duration.

The stills and movies can be uploaded directly to filmclub@aaft.com with details as asked for. More information can be gathered from website www.ifcpc.com or telephone 8586978492 informed Sandeep Marwah President of the festival.

Mumbai: A special master class of renowned fashion designer Arpita Mehta was organized by AAFT University for the students of AAFT School of Fashion And Design during lock down owing to Covid 19.

“I had great interest in fashion from very beginning. I have been actually adorning distinctive styles worn by my mother and my grandmother. In order to pursue my passion, I went on to achieve my degree in Apparel Manufacture and Dress Design from the prestigious SNDT University, Mumbai,” informed Arpita Mehta.

Designer Arpita Mehta charted her journey in the world of fashion in 2009, and has since become a new-age force to be reckoned with. The label’s minimalist yet fashion-forward fare brings about a seamless blend of ethnic and contemporary designs that enhances the feminine silhouette. Arpita Mehta’s name has consequently become synonymous with her signature aesthetic of hand-embroidered mirror work ensembles in trendy cuts and eclectic colour palettes.

Arpita expressed her love for fashion and gave some wonderful tips to the young fashion designers. She also answered many questions by giving examples from her own life. Ritu Lal Director SOFD conducted the session.

Today, Arpita’s illustrious clientele include industrialists, fashion industry stalwarts and celebrities like Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif, Sonam Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Alia Bhatt, to name a few.

New Delhi: “ when all the schools around the country are closed and people are not supposed to leave home, the power of books should be leveraged to fight isolation, reinforce ties between people, expand our horizons, while stimulating our minds and creativity,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of AAFT University while talking to students on line on World Book Day.

“Books are a uniquely portable magic. That’s the thing about books, they let you travel without moving your feet. These authors, writers, and thinkers know that magical worlds await in between two covers and a spine. I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library. When I have a little money, I buy books,” added Sandeep Marwah.

Through reading and the celebration of World Book and Copyright Day, 23 April, we can open ourselves to others despite distance, and we can travel thanks to imagination. All these days UNESCO will share quotes, poems and messages to symbolize the power of books and encourage reading as much as possible. By creating a sense of community through the shared readings and the shared knowledge, readers around the world can connect and mutually help curb loneliness.

In such circumstances, we invite students, teachers and readers from around the world as well as the book industry and library services to testify and express their love for reading. We encourage you to share this positive message with others- ‘Stay At Home read books and celebrate World Book Day.