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Noida: GFJN-Global Festival of Journalism Noida 2023, organized by the International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry (ICMEI), concluded with a spectacular fashion show. The festival was held under the leadership of Dr. Sandeep Marwah, Festival President, President of ICMEI, and Chancellor of AAFT University of Media and Arts.

The festival was graced by the presence of several distinguished guests, including Thabang Linus Kholumo, Charge d’ Affaires, High Commission of Lesotho, Neeraj A Sharma Hon. Consul General of Palau to India, Yiannakis Makrides Deputy Head of the Mission, High Commission of Cyprus, and renowned writer and poetess Urvashi Agrawal ‘Urvi,’ The event also saw the presentation of the Award of Distinction to the Cyprus film “Olgas Garden.”

The fashion show was a highlight of the festival and showcased the latest trends and designs from some of the most prominent student fashion designers of AAFT. The guests were also presented with a Festival Memento as a token of appreciation for their participation.

In her vote of thanks, Prof. Ritu Lal, Director, AAFT School of Fashion Design, expressed her gratitude to all the guests for their valuable contributions to the festival. She also thanked Dr. Sandeep Marwah for his leadership and vision in making the festival a grand success.

The Global Festival of Journalism Noida 2023 was a celebration of the best in the media and entertainment industry and provided a platform for professionals to showcase their talent and exchange ideas. The festival was a resounding success, and everyone involved is already looking forward to the next edition.

“It is an honor to be here today, addressing such a talented group of individuals. Even though the former member of parliament, I am committed to supporting the arts and creative industries, including the world of cinema said  Braj Mohan Ram, an Indian politician and member of the Bhartiya Janata Party.  Ram was one time MLA and  three times MP- member of the Lok Sabha  from the Palamu Constituency in Jharkhand.

“Cinema is a powerful medium that can entertain, educate, and inspire. It has the ability to bring people together, to share ideas and experiences, and to create a sense of community. As filmmakers, you have the power to make a difference in the world through your art,” suggested Braj Mohan Ram.

“I encourage you to take advantage of the opportunities that are available to you here at AAFT, and to use your skills and creativity to tell meaningful stories that resonate with audiences. It is through your work that you can bring about change, challenge perceptions, and promote positive values,” expressed Dr. Sandeep Marwah founder of Noida Film City and President of Marwah Studios.

Remember that as filmmakers, you have a responsibility to use your platform wisely. Use your voice to bring attention to important issues and to make a positive impact in society. I wish you all the best in your endeavours and look forward to seeing your future successes added Braj Mohan Ram.

Later Students of Cinema were presented with their awards brought to college from different competitions. Dr. Marwah presented Life Membership of International Film and Television Club of AAFT to the distinguished guest.

New Delhi: Empowering women to become entrepreneurs not only benefits the individual, but also benefits society as a whole. Women entrepreneurs bring diversity, creativity, and a unique perspective to the business world,” said S.P. Baghel Union Minister of State for Law and Justice , Government of India in a grand function at Hotel Crown Plaza organised by COWE Confederation of Women Entrepreneurs UP Chapter.

Women empowerment is critical for creating a level playing field and ensuring that women have equal access to opportunities and resources. This can be achieved through initiatives that support education and skill-building, provide access to capital and networking opportunities, and promote gender equality in the workplace added Baghel.

To empower women entrepreneurs, it is essential to break down gender stereotypes and challenge traditional notions of women’s roles in society. We must also address the systemic barriers that women face in accessing funding, mentorship, and support suggested Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios, Patron to COWE and  President of International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry.

By promoting women entrepreneurship and empowering women, we can create a more inclusive and equitable society. It is essential that we recognize and celebrate the achievements of women entrepreneurs and continue to support and invest in their success. Let us work towards a future where women have an equal opportunity to succeed and thrive in the business world expressed Minister while presenting awards to Women Entrepreneurs. Meetu Puri President UP Chapter extended vote of thanks

New Delhi: Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chancellor AAFT University of Media and Arts and Founder of Noida Film City was bestowed upon Gandhi Sewa Ratna Award 2023 by a well-known social organization World Against Corruption People Council at Constitutional Club, New Delhi. Marwah expressed his gratitude for the recognition and emphasized the importance of Gandhian values in today’s world.

Marwah spoke about the role of media in promoting social justice and equality, and highlighted the need for media professionals to uphold the principles of truth, fairness, and impartiality. He also emphasized the importance of education in promoting peace and social harmony, and encouraged greater collaboration between different sectors of society to tackle issues such as poverty, corruption, and environmental degradation.

Marwah also spoke about his own efforts to promote social and cultural initiatives, such as the International Festival of Cellphone Cinema and the Global Festival of Journalism, which aim to promote the values of diversity, inclusiveness, and innovation.

New Delhi: Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chair for Indo Ireland Film and Cultural Forum congratulated the visiting Minister from Ireland Roderic O’ Gorman Minister for Children Equality Integration and Youth, Government of Ireland, and H.E. Bredan Ward Ambassador of Ireland to India on the celebration of St. Patricks Day and Hundred years of Ireland. The event aimed to celebrate Irish culture and heritage, as well as to strengthen diplomatic ties between Ireland and India.

St Patrick’s Day on 17th March is the biggest day in Ireland ‘s cultural calendar and a national holiday with a host of events throughout Ireland and all over the World in celebration of the nation’s patron saint.

The Minister from Ireland Roderic O’ Gorman highlighted the significance of St. Patrick’s Day as a celebration of Irish identity and culture. He spoke about the history of St. Patrick and the role of the Irish diaspora in promoting Irish culture and values around the world.

The Ambassador of Ireland emphasized the importance of diplomatic relations between Ireland and India. He highlighted the shared values and interests of the two countries, such as a commitment to democracy, human rights, and sustainable development. He also spoke about the potential for increased trade and investment between Ireland and India, and encouraged greater collaboration in areas such as education, research, and innovation.

Chief Guest of the day Meenakshi Lekhi Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture of India attended the event and said that Patrick’s Day is a celebration of Irish culture and a reminder of the importance of diplomacy in promoting, understanding, and cooperation, between nations.

New Delhi: High Commission of Rwanda in New Delhi celebrated Commonwealth Day on March 13th, joining the rest of the Commonwealth nations in observing this annual event. This year’s theme was “Delivering a Common Future: Connecting, Innovating, Transforming”, which highlighted the importance of collaboration and innovation in achieving sustainable development goals.

The celebrations were attended by government officials, diplomats, and members of the public, who participated in plantation of trees at MCD School New Friends Colony. A discussions on the role of the Commonwealth in promoting global cooperation and development was conducted at AAFT informed Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chair for Indo Rwanda Film and Cultural Forum.

In her address, High Commissioner of Rwanda to India H.E. Jacqueline Mukangira emphasized the importance of the Commonwealth in fostering dialogue and understanding among nations, as well as its potential to drive economic growth and development. She also highlighted Rwanda’s commitment to promoting gender equality and empowering youth, two key areas of focus for the Commonwealth.

Overall, the Commonwealth Day celebrations  were a testament to the country’s strong ties with the Commonwealth and its commitment to promoting cooperation and sustainable development in the region and beyond. The event was supported by Indo Rwanda Film and Cultural Forum of International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry.

New Delhi: Sandeep Marwah, the President of Marwah Studios and Chancellor of AAFT University of Media and Arts, inaugurated an exhibition of photography under the tittle Reminiscience  at AIFACS art gallery . The event was attended by several renowned photographers and art enthusiasts.

The exhibition showcased a collection of photographs by talented photographers from different parts of the country. The photographs captured different aspects of life, ranging from nature to culture, and conveyed a powerful message through their lenses.

Speaking at the inauguration, Sandeep Marwah appreciated the efforts of the photographers and their ability to capture the essence of life in their pictures. He also stressed the importance of photography as a medium of expression and the need to encourage budding photographers.

“The art of photography has the power to capture moments and convey emotions that words often fail to express. It is a medium that has the ability to connect people from different parts of the world and tell their stories,” said Sandeep Marwah. He further added, “I am delighted to see such a wonderful collection of photographs here today, and I hope this exhibition inspires more people to take up photography as a hobby or a profession.”

The exhibition was organized by Smita  & Tushar of Luna Arts. It provided a platform for talented photographers to showcase their work and connect with art enthusiasts and industry experts.

The participating photographs were Adducchio Gaia from Italy, Anjali Badlani, Ashwini Prasad- Nilay Pandey, Megh Bhavsar, Sarth Parab, Siddharth Rahul Singh Baghel from Maharashtra, Aditya Verdhan from Tamil Nadu, Anusheela Saud from Assam, Mohammad Javed Khan from Chhattisgarh, Mehar Ali-Kerela, Mandita Prakash from Karnataka, Shivani and Garikipati from Anadhra Pradesh

Sidddharth Prakash, Pragati Srivastava,Dhruv Sehta, Tushar Kumar Biswas from  Uttar Pradesh, Mona Singh, Pankaj, Vanshika Sharma, Rustogi from Haryana, Para Mandal, Sandipan Mandal , Sayandeep Ray, Tiyas Som, Katha Haldar from West Bengal, Anuj Medhavi, Aruna Teotia, Deepti Bhatia, Tarunima Sen Chandra, Payal Lamba from  Delhi also displayed their photographs.

New Delhi: Sandeep Marwah, the President of Marwah Studios and Chancellor of AAFT University of Media and Arts, congratulated the renowned film director and AAFT alumnus Luv Ranjan on the success of his latest film Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar starring Ranbir Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor, Boney Kapoor and AAFT Alumna Hasleen Kaur.The film has received widespread critical acclaim and commercial success, cementing his position as one of the most sought-after filmmakers in the industry.

Marwah expressed his delight over the success of the film and congratulated Ranjan for his contribution to the film industry. He emphasized the importance of nurturing creative talent and providing them with the right opportunities and platform to showcase their skills.

Marwah also reminisced about the time when Ranjan was a student at AAFT and expressed his satisfaction over the fact that his institute had played a role in nurturing the talent of a successful filmmaker.

The Chancellor urged Ranjan to continue creating films that inspire and entertain audiences and wished him all the best for his future endeavours.

New Delhi: Thirty-two years back I gave one word to English dictionary that is Film and Cultural Tourism, nobody could understand it. Today every country is talking about Film and Cultural Tourism and to honor my own term we have been able to attract approximately three million people to Noida Film City. We are also associated with seven thousand five hundred cultural events at Marwah Studios,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and Chancellor of AAFT University of Media and Arts while talking to the press at ITC Maurya during Iconic Awards 2023 designed by Jyoti Mayal of Redhat Communications.

The award was presented to Sandeep Marwah by Vinod Kumar Duggal former Governor of Manipur & Mizoram and Arvind Singh Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India in the presence of large audience representing Tourism, Travel & Hospitality Industry and people from different strata of life.

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Adventures are the best way to learn. The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page,” expressed Jyoti Mayal while introducing the awards. “This is an annual feature of Redhat Communications, and we select people from travel, tourism, and Hospitality Industry for this prestigious Iconic Awards for their extra ordinary contribution to nation building,”. She added.

Earlier a panel discussion on tourism took place and some prominent people like  Deepa Gopalan Wadhwa former Indian Ambassador to Japan, Nakul Anand Executive Director ITC Limited, Rupinder Brar Principal Commissioner of     Income Tax Mumbai, Mohammad Sarhan Vice President Emirates, H.E. Nguyen Thanh Hai Ambassador of Vietnam to India, Vir Sanghvi Author and Journalist were the panelists.

Harin Fernando Minister of Tourism & Lands Government of Sri Lanka, H.E. Firat Sunel Ambassador of Turkey to India, H.E. Agis Loizou Ambassador of Cyprus, H.E. Dr. Ashraf Shikhaliyev Ambassador of Azerbaijan, H.E. Wael Mohamed Awad Hamed Ambassador of Egypt, H.E. Sinisa Pavic Ambassador of Serbia, H.E. Akhatov Dilshod Khamidovich Ambassador of Uzbekistan, H.E. G.M. Chipare Ambassador of Zimbabwe, K.L. Ganju Consular General of Comoros, and Ambassador Anil Wadhwa were also present there.

 Rajeev Talwar CEO & Director DLF Developers Ltd, Madhu Jain Fashion Designer, Shazia IIlmi Politician & Journalist, Parineeta Sethi Chief Editor Global Spa India & Middle East & Peaklife, Ashwani Lohani former Chairman Railway Board & CMD Air India, Kapil Kaul CEO & Director CAPA India, Balbir Mayal Principal Advisor Redhat Communications, Naveen Jafa Historian & Dancer, Rituraj Khanna CEO Q Events, and Vishnu Shankar Chef Editor Global Spa & Middle East & Peaklife were the members of jury.

Noida: Sandeep Marwah, President of Marwah Studios and AAFT recently addressed the staff of the Asian Academy of Film and TV (AAFT) to motivate and inspire them. The event took place at the AAFT campus in Noida, India, and was attended by faculty members and administrative staff.

During his speech, Marwah stressed the importance of hard work, dedication, and perseverance in achieving success in the film, media and other creative industry. He shared his own experiences and journey in the field, highlighting the challenges he faced and the lessons he learned along the way.

Marwah also emphasized the need for continuous learning and skill development in the ever-evolving media landscape. He encouraged the staff to embrace new technologies and techniques and to stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends.

The staff of AAFT expressed their gratitude towards Marwah for his insightful and inspiring words, and pledged to work harder towards achieving their goals in the field of film and media. Marwah presented all of them with new book -A Biography of Sandeep Marwah.