Author: AAFT

New Delhi: “Brand is the sum total of how someone perceives a particular organization. Brand is just a perception, and perception will match reality over time. A brand is a voice, and a product is a souvenir,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and Chancellor AAFT University of Media and Arts at the international convention SOURCEX on Branding India organised by Federation of Indian Exporters Organization, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India at Hotel Leela, Anand Vihar, Delhi.

“A brand for a company is like a reputation for a person. You earn reputation by trying to do hard things well. our brand is a story unfolding across all customer touchpoints. Of all the things that your company owns, brands are far and away the most important and the toughest,” added Dr. Marwah giving examples from his life and narrating how he has build-up the brand of AAFT which could attract students from 145 countries of the World to Marwah Studios, Film City Noida.

The opening remarks were delivered by Dr. A .Sakthivel President FIEO. Mariya of Negotiations X5 Group Russia, Mohammed Sherin Brand Manager Lulu Group UAE, Dr. Rohit Mehtani Consultant IIFT, Vikas Bagaria Founder Pee Safe and Rahul Jain Director Nilkamal also spoke on the occasion. Earlier the convention was inaugurated by Anupriya Patel, Honourable Minister of State, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. Session was anchored by Vishvaditya of FIEO,  conducted by Dr. Ajay Sahai Director General & CEO FIEO, and Khalid Khan Vice President FIEO presented the vote of thanks.

One Hundred Twenty Indian manufacturers participated to present their products to the International buyers from different parts of the World, attending the convention.

New Delhi: “Poetry is the best way to express yourself, it reaches to the heart in the fastest way. I leave no stone unturned to reach to the inauguration and release of the book because I consider it a spiritual activity, it is also like a giving birth to a new baby,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and Chancellor AAFT University of Media and Arts at te book release function of RJ Rekha at India International Centre.

“I extend my heartiest congratulations to Rekha for bring 70 poetries under one cover and can also understand her enthusiasm which will definitely prove her to write another book soon,” added Dr. Marwah accepting the copy of the book titled ‘Mujhse Kehte To’.

 Film Star Rakesh Bedi, Former Director General AIR & Poet Laxmi Narayan Bajpai, Writer Poet Suresh Neerav, Journalist Writer Vijay Lokpalli, Writer Poet Dr. Vivek Gautam, AIR Program Head M.S. Rawat, and Program Executive AIR Pramod Kumar were also present there.

It is one of the best days of my life where I have been appreciated by one and all. It has taken me much time to prepare this book, but I am sure I will be able to bring my next book much faster. I cannot express my happiness and enthusiasm in words and would like to thank each one who all have come to the occasion to bless me,” said RJ Rekha.

Noida: The emotional documentary “Children’s Dream and Mother’s Happiness” presented by the Korean director begged Award of Distinction during the 11^th Global Festival of Journalism Noida 2023 in a grand function when film was also screened for the large audience in the presence of H.E. Choe Hui Choi Ambassador of Democratic Republic of Korea to India at Marwah Studios.

“A documentary film is a great way of helping people understand because, somehow, when one is able to see the people involved, it lends a certain immediacy and understanding that is hard to get on the page. We are thankful to the authorities for providing slot for our documentary ‘Children’s Dream and Mother’s Happiness’ in a prestigious festival and also for the award of Distinction which has been bestowed upon this film,” said H.E. Choe Hui Choi Ambassador of DPR Korea to India.

“Doing a documentary is about discovering being open learning and following curiosity. Documentaries have always inspired me in narrative film making,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of President of International Journalism Centre.

The memento was presented to Ambassador by Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of 11^th Global Festival of Journalism Noida. Dr. Marwah congratulated Ambassador and the film maker for his unique presentation. Dr. Ajay Kumar Executive Director AAFT presented vote of thanks. The event was supported by Asia Unity Alliance and World Peace Development and Research Foundation.

Noida: Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics together has been given a new segment in Media & Entertainment Industry as AVGC Sector. Government of India has also created a AVGC promotion Task force. It is necessary to bring this information to the table,” said Dr, Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios initiating the seminar on AVGC on the first ay of 11^th Global Festival of Journalism Noida 2023 and inviting H E Choe Hui Chol Ambassador of DPR Korea to India to inaugurate the session.

“The Global AVGC industry amounts to 800 billion US Dollars, and the Indian AVGC sector is brimming with the potential to bag upto 5 percent of the global share that is 40 billion US Dollars, given that it has an annual growth rate of over 25 to 30 percent,” said Abed Elrazeg Jazer Media advisor Embassy of Palestine.

“Not only does the sector contributes significantly to the economy but it also creates an abundance of employment opportunities for several skilled sectors, with over 160,000 jobs that it could provide yearly, informed P.K.Bajaj founder Mayapuri Magazine sharing his vast experience in Animation.

Karnataka was the first Indian state to announce an AVGC policy in 2012. The policy was initiated to promote the state as a lucrative outsourcing destination and attract venture capital funding in the AVGC sector informed Supriya Suri who has been organizing Animation Festival every year.

AVGC Task Force was constituted under the Chairmanship of Secretary, Ministry of I & B, Shri Apurva Chandra, to help realize the full potential of the AVGC sector in India, with key stakeholders from the Industry and the Government.,” added Charuvi Agarwal Animator, Film maker and Immersive artist also Co-Chair for PHD AVGC Committee.

India is emerging as a primary destination for high-end, skill-based activities in the AVGC sector. As per the experts within the Media and Entertainment (M&E) Industry, the AVGC sector can witness a growth of 14-16 per cent in the next decade said Maj. Mohommed Ali Shah actor and Motivational speaker

The Government of Karnataka has opened a Centre of Excellence that will provide State of the art facilities that will give the AVGC industry in Bengaluru and Karnataka a holistic technological boost. It will house a highly equipped AVGC post production lab providing the industry with resources to generate high quality content. The CoE will also have a finishing school that will train & provide highly skilled technicians to the companies in Karnataka, thus facilitating employment opportunities condensed Prof. Dr Suresh Chandra Nayak renowned academician.

Dr. Ajay Kumar presented vote of thanks. The seminar was organised by International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry,  AAFT School of Animation in association with International Journalism Centre and Asian Unity Alliance supported by World Peace Development and Research Foundation.

Noida: “Without music, life would be a mistake. Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent.. Music is what tells us that the human race is greater than we realize. Where words fail, music speaks. Music is the language of the spirit,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of International Journalism Centre introducing Star Singer D. J. Narain on the closing function of first day of 11^th Global Festival of Journalism at Marwah Studios Film City Noida.

The audience was totally charged with energy and eager to move with the music of the popular singer on stage D.J. Narain who impressed the people with his new compositions in rock music.

D J Narain is a music composer, performer, rock band singer, theatre director , publisher, academician, and sports  management expert. Dharmendra Jai Narain is perhaps the only bureaucrat in India to have actually been a real life rock star as one of the lead singers of one of India most loved Pop Rock Group of 90s and the first decade of this century. Aryans with musical hits like Ankhon Main Tera Hi Chehra, Yeh Hawa Kehta Hai Kya, Dekha Teri Ankhon Ko, Hai Dil, and Kehta Hai Dil Yahi Bar Bar etc he has more than 3.4 Crores hits on his songs on you tube.

Having performed in more than 800 concerts including mega ones like National Games, Cine Awards, MTV, Channel V. Narain has published more than 60 songs till now and worked with all the music companies of the nation. The event was attended by many senior and young journalist from all over India and abroad. The event was supported by World Peace Development and Research Foundation.

Noida:” It is now 32 years we have been celebrating Holi at Marwah Studios. We have believed that the festival of Holi brings lots of spirituality, love, and affection to all of us. We should forget our own personal identifications including cast, creed, religion, region, color, status, language, and get into single culture of loving and supporting each other,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios addressing the complete staff and management, faculty, and administration of all the departments of Marwah Studios & AAFT on Holi at Noida Film City.

Time has come when people must appreciate and recognize our efforts in the single direction of bringing love, peace and unity through art and culture. We have touched 156 countries, 3 million footfall, and 7500 events, 30,000 students, and 9 World Records. We have been honored more than 1100 times which includes 190 international awards and accolades from abroad.

“The journey has just begun. There is lot to be done. Let us put our best to every department and work hard to raise the level and standards of our contribution towards nation building,” expressed Dr. Sandeep Marwah.

New Delhi: Series of programs have been designed to develop and promote   the relation between India and Afghanistan especially through art and culture. Today we are here to celebrate International Women’s Day and Holi together with important people from many other countries,” said Charu Das founder of C D Foundation in a well-organized event at Hotel Eros New Delhi.

“International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry has been friendly to all those organizations who all believe that love, peace, and unity can be brought to the World through art and Culture. Soft power is the best way to have friendship with any and every country. We are here to support the vision of our prime Minister to have best of the relations possible with every nation of the World,” expressed Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of ICMEI congratulating and explaining the importance of International Women’s Day and the most auspicious day of Holi.

“We are thankful to the organizers for high lighting India Afghanistan Relations. We are open to new ideas and interactions. Afghanistan has ample to offer in arts and culture. We cannot ignore the support we have been getting from India from last so many years. We can plan more events like this to bring awareness to people,” said H.E. Farid Mamundzay Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to India addressing the gathering in the capacity of Chief Guest.

Wang Yuhua Minister Councilor, Embassy of China, Dr. Amarendra Khatua former Secretary Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India and Dr. Maroof Khan also spoke on the occasion.

Xu Ning Cultural Attaché Embassy of China, Mohammad Javad Hosseini Researcher from Embassy of Iran, Anna Marat, Natalia Majcher, and Aneta Swiecicka from Polish Institute, Embassy of Poland, Charlotte Arnor Embassy of Sweden, Nelia Safronova Embassy of Ukraine, Steven Antonio Ramirez Cuellar Embassy of El Salvador along with many other people from business, art & culture fraternity were also present there.

New Delhi: “We all are here to develop and promote relations between India and Afghanistan. Many organizations are working in India in association with Afghanistan but very few have contributed extra ordinary to its growth and upliftment. ICMEI is one of them,” said Presenter from C D Foundation in a grand function organised by Charu Das to celebrate International Women’s Day and Holi together with Embassy of Afghanistan at Hotel Eros, Nehru Place, New Delhi.

The Memento was presented to Dr. Sandeep Marwah President International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry by H.E. Farid Mamundzay Ambassador of Embassy of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to India. “I congratulate you for your continuous efforts to bring the people of two countries together through art and culture,” said Ambassador while handing over the award.

“I am always thankful to the Embassy for their cooperation and participation. The Indo Afghanistan Film and Cultural Forum has been able to create a wonderful position for itself,” thanked Dr. Marwah also Chair for Indo Afghanistan Film and Cultural Forum.

Wang Yuhua Minister Councilor and Xu Ning Cultural Attaché Embassy of China, Mohammad Javad Hosseini Researcher from Embassy of Iran, Anna Marat, Natalia Majcher, and Aneta Swiecicka from Polish Institute, Embassy of Poland, Charlotte Arnor Embassy of Sweden, Nelia Safronova Embassy of Ukraine, Steven Antonio Ramirez Cuellar Embassy of ElSalvador along with Dr. Amarendra Khatua former Secretary Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India were also present there.

New Delhi: The Karnataka Team of Newspapers Association of India consisting of Dr. Gururaj Nagathan editor of Peramed along with senior journalists K. Puttaswamy and Somaiya Maleyur honoured Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios for his sincere contribution to media during their visit to New Delhi recently.

“We are thankful to International Media Guru Dr. Sandeep Marwah for declaring 12^th February as International Day of Journalism. We all have been celebrating all over Karnataka and other parts of the country and also foreign nations, this auspicious day now from last 11 years. We are sure soon the whole international fraternity of journalism will realize the importance of the day,” said Dr. Gururaj Nagathan presenting memento to Dr. Marwah.

Nine times World Record Holder Dr. Sandeep Marwah is the founder of Noida Film City, Marwah Studios, President of  International Journalism Centre, he is also the President of one of the biggest schools of Journalism-AAFT School of Journalism & Mass Communication, he is the founder president of one of the most exclusive Global Festival of Journalism Noida and teacher to 20,000 media professionals from all over the World.

“I am humbled with the honour and have no word to thank my friends from South India representing State of Karnataka. We can only grow with the cooperation and support of all the members. I also thank Vipin Gaur Secretary General of Newspapers Association of India for his continuous efforts to bring love, peace and unity through journalism.

New Delhi: “What a pleasure to be present on the opening of Indian Premier of Oscar nominated Swedish Film “Triangle of Sadness” at one of the best theatres of the country. I am feeling charged with new energy today. I congratulate H.E. Jan Thesleff Ambassador of Sweden to India and his complete team from Embassy of Sweden on this occasion and thank him for giving me this opportunity to do the honors,” said Dr, Sandeep Marwah founder of Noida Film City, President of Marwah Studios at the grand event at Director’s Cut, PVR Cinema, Ambience Mall, New Delhi.

“I am recollecting my involvement with Oscars twelve years back when a short film “Smile Pinky” brought first Oscar to India where we had provided opening and closing titles and the graphics and animation part of the film. I wish feature film  Triangle of Sadness may bestowed upon all the awards,” added Dr. Marwah also Chancellor of AAFT University of Media and Arts.

“I propose H.E. to formally inaugurate Indo Sweden Film and Cultural Forum at International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry to develop and Promote relations between the two creative Industries of India and Sweden,” expressed Marwah.

Triangle of Sadness is a 2022 satirical black comedy film written and directed by Ruben Östlund in his English-language feature film debut. The film stars Harris Dickinson, Charlbi Dean, Dolly de Leon, Zlatko Burić, Henrik Dorsin, Vicki Berlin, and Woody Harrelson.  The story is about Carl and Yaya, a couple of influencers, are invited to a luxury cruise ship alongside a group of out of touch wealthy people. The situation takes an unexpected turn when a brutal storm hits the ship narrated by H.E. Jan Thesleff Ambassador of Sweden to India while addressing to the jam packed hall.