Author: AAFT

Noida: The second day of the 8th Global Literary Festival, Noida 2022 began with a seminar on “The Future & Prospects of Digital Reading”. Addressing the gathering, Festival President, Dr. Sandeep Marwah said that the journey of Global Literary Festival Noida has been incredible, bringing so many renowned authors, poets, publishers under one roof to inspire and motivate the budding writers. Sharing the idea behind the festival, he stated that it was initiated with only one objective and that is “Entertainment with Growth.”

Writer Mr. Varun Wadhwa said that one should have a motive behind writing as his aim was to be remembered by the people through his books.  He laid stress on the fact that “nobody else can inspire us but our own self, so it necessary to have faith in your own wings”.

Writer Mr. Nitish Bhushan discussed  different eras of transferring knowledge, “Shruti and Smriti which means listening and remembering, Lekhan & Pathan which means writing reading and discussed evolution of the printing press.

During the session, Author Dr. Shalini Narayanan inspired the audience stating that“writing requires a lot of hard work and commitment. Writing a book must be considered as  contribution to Society.  In this age of digital era,  it has become  important to write short stories as the audience is short of time and always in a hurry to grasp maximum information in minimum time.”

Commander V K Jaitely, Former president of IIT Kharagpur and author of the book “We Can, We Can”, conveyed that both e-books and physical books are a medium of sharing knowledge and views. His endless love for books compelled him to come up with the idea of opening a free library in his society.

Executive Director of AAFT, Dr. Ajay Kumar proposed the vote of thanks  The program was anchored by Assistant Professor of AAFT Syed Ziwaquar Ashar. The event was supported by AAFT University, Writers Association of India, Asian Academy of Arts, International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry and World Peace Development and Research Foundation

Noida: The most prestigious Suraj Parkash Marwah Sahitya Ratan Awards were presented to the popular and prominent writers of the country in a grand function at Marwah Studios in the annual  third edition on the first day of 8^th Global Literary Festival Noida 2022 at Noida Film City.

“Feelings and Thinking of a man drive his activities and the quality of work. Think good feel good so that you can act good and convert this earth into heaven,” said Sandeep Marwah Chancellor AAFT University and President of the festival congratulating the awardees present in the auditorium from different parts of the country. He also narrated in short the struggle of Suraj Parkash Marwah during partition days.

On this occasion veteran poet and author Savita Chaddha, talked about the value of relationships in life.  Addressing the gathering renowned writer Dr. Divik Ramesh stated that a student is an integral part of teacher’s life and a teacher is nothing without students.. Senior Politician from BJP Anand Sahu laid stress on the significance of Language, its value and stated that without language there’s no art & culture.

“Winning an award is always a special moment. The greatest award is the appreciation of the people. Man gives you the award but God gives you the reward. An award recognizing your talent is an honour,” said Dr Marwah while announcing the names at the Suraj Parkash Marwah Award Ceremony covering nine renowned authors/poets who were felicitated with the Suraj Parkash Marwah Sahitya Ratan Award and certificate of honour including Dr. V. L. Gaur, Sanskrit and Hindi poet, Dr. Bhuvan Lall author and film maker,  Alka Sinha poetess, Prof. Dr. Shalini Verma Author, Dr. Roopa Singh author,  Dr. Sunita author, Urvashi Agrawal ‘Urvi’ Poetess, Pawan Kumar Poet and Dr Sanjay Inamdar Poet & Novelist.

All the awardees spoke their heart out in the most dignified manner. The event was conducted by Sushil Bharti. The dignitaries also released the news bulletin “Manthan” prepared by the students of Journalism and Mass Communication under guidance of Dr. Nawaz Dean AAFT School of Journalism & Mass Communication.

The event was supported by Asian Academy of Arts, International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry, Asian Unity Alliance, World Peace Development and Research Foundation and AAFT University of Media and Arts.

Noida: On the occasion of 8th Global Literary Festival Noida 2022- A photography exhibition was put up by the students of AAFT School of Still Photography depicting and highlighting different aspects of life in coloured and black & white pictures.

The exhibition was  inaugurated by HE Moe Kyaw Aung Ambassador of Myanmar to India, Gen. J. J. Singh Former Governor of Arunachal Pradesh and Author, Prem Janmejai Veteran Author,  Acharya Lokesh Muni Founder President of Ahimsa Vishva Bharti, Dr. Heera Lal IAS Additional Mission Director-National Health Mission and Ermia Raaescu Educationist from Romania. The dignities were surprised by the the quality of work presented in the exhibition. Everyone expressed their views on the large number of photographs displayed for three days at the festival.

Aum Nam Suk President of South Korea-India Cultural Society , Dr. Gopal Ji of Global Yog Alliance and  Arti Makkar Bandlish renowned artist were the special guest. The exhibition was well attended by all the delegates of the literature festival from all over India.

“In photography there is a reality so subtle that it becomes more real than reality. Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever and It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah appreciating the hard work of students.

President of South Korea-India Cultural Society Aum Nam Suk, said that “You never take a photograph, you make it.” Associate Dean, School of Still Photography,  Tanushri Srivastava, said that the students tried to portray the photographs that depicts some sort of stories and have deep meanings behind the frame.

The various themes include “Abnormality is Beautiful” by Jai Khatwani (BA III Photography), “Yamuna Floods 2022” by Abhay Pratap (Diploma Student), “5 Elements” by Kapil Parmuval (BA III Photography). Three awarded photographs were exhibited by Atul Yadav – a student of photography department.

The visitors appreciated the collection and conveyed their love towards the collections. Exhibition was supported by Asian Academy of Arts, International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry and World Peace Development and Research Foundation.

Noida: Paintings are a form of visual art that captures the expression of ideas and emotions on a two-dimensional surface. Artists use the elements of shape, colors, line, tones, and textures in unique ways to produce paintings that convey sensations of movement, volume, space, and light – traditionally on a flat surface,” expressed Sandeep Marwah at the inauguration of Painting exhibition at 8^th Global Literary Festival Noida 2022.

The exhibition was  inaugurated by HE Moe Kyaw Aung Ambassador of Myanmar to India, Gen. J. J. Singh Former Governor of Arunachal Pradesh and Author, Prem Janmejai Veteran Author,  Acharya Lokesh Muni Founder President of Ahimsa Vishva Bharti, Dr. Heera Lal IAS Additional Mission Director-National Health Mission and Ermia Raaescu Educationist from Romania. Everyone expressed their views on the large number of paintings displayed for three days at the festival.

It was the vast collection of paintings by Marwah Studios of various senior and new artists from all over India and abroad including a collection of paintings by Arti Makkar Bandlish who was present there to explain her work of Art. The exhibition was appreciated by one and all.

The melodies sound of piano was the back ground  music of the exhibition by Ashwin Singh adding to the creative ambience. The event was designed by Asian Academy of Arts and supported by International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry.

New Delhi: India’s first and Delhi Chapter of International Diplomatic Club was inaugurated with great pomp and show by renowned media personality Dr Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and Chancellor of AAFT University at Hotel Leela Palace, Chanakyapuri in the presence of the most prestigious people of the town.

“I am pleased to be part of this esteemed club where the mission is to bring peace to the World. I would love to be the part of those organizations which work towards peace. It been 44 years I have been putting my energy towards bringing love peace and unity through art and culture. I wish everyone a very powerful start and a very bright future,” said Dr Marwah also President of World Peace and Development and Research Foundation.

The International Diplomatic Club is founded by Dr Sergei Dvorianov from Moscow, Russia. Ashish Verma well known lawyer of Supreme court has been nominated as the President Delhi Chapter and Purnima of BRICS Forum is the first member of the executive body of the club. Soon the club will take it’s formal shape.

Noida: The best way to learn about industry is to have direct interaction with the professionals, who do share their stories of struggle and success. AAFT has been doing this for long time, we have been able to invite large number of industry professional round the year for the education of our students,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios while addressing the press on the arrival of cast and crew of feature film Dude II.

The well-known actress Apoorva Arora the lead lady of film Dude II also popular for her roles in Bubble Gum, Oh My God!, Dekh Tamasha Dekh, Manjha etc and TV Serials like Gangstars, College Life, Dude, Khatha Meetha etc., along with the popular actor Ambrish Verma known for his roles in Dude, NCR Days, The Great Indian Wedding, Wrong Number etc. answered many questions asked by the students of AAFT during their visit to Marwah Studios Film City Noida.

“You must be honest to your profession. The first preference at any time is to the career is the key to success,” said Apoorva Arora. “Director of the film has the final say, you are just the performer in the film,” added Ambrish Verma.

The event was supported by International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry. Later the management handed over the life membership of  International Film and Television Club of AAFT to the starts of the film.

New Delhi: “ Paintings are created with the heart; build with the mind, Painting is just another way of keeping a diary, Every now and then one paints a picture that seems to have opened a door and serves as a stepping stone to other things, A fine work of art – music, dance, painting, story – has the power to silence the chatter in the mind and lift us to another place,” said Sandeep Marwah Chancellor of AAFT University at the inauguration of Painting Exhibition of Soumen Dutta at Habitat Centre.

The exhibition under the title Ananta has some amazing artwork and photographs which capture the secular moorings of the festival rituals and nuances of the biggest social extravaganza of Bengal.

The Artists Sumen Dutta said,”I was fascinated by the idea of the simplistic art of contemporary drawing which has always been concerned with making marks.”

Aruna Vasudev, Shibani Kashyap, Rochika Agarwal, Rima Dutta, Vikram Mittal, Navina Jafa, Shivani Sharma Singh, Anuj Lalwani, Means Malhotra, Anuj Mahajan, Priyanka Dewan and Ankit Nagpal were also attended the inauguration.

Noida: A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the two very responsible organizations ICMEI-International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry of India and Smart Civilization Institute of Russia to develop and promote relation between the people of two countries through the soft power.

“We are very keen in promoting relation between India and Russia. An organization under the name and banner of Indo Russia Film and Cultural Forum has already been doing a great job from last few years. My visit to Moscow and St. Petersburg strengthened our relations. We are also part of the BRICS Forum. This MOU will enhance the activities between India and Russia,” said Dr Sandeep Marwah President of ICMEI and Chair for Indo Russia Film and Cultural Forum.

“ICMEI is a one stop centre. We are happy that Films, Television, Media, Environment, Skill development, Sports, Fashion & Design, Performing Arts, Education, Hospitality and Tourism & Business can be discussed under one single roof. We are planning large number of events with ICMEI soon,” said Marine VOSKANYAN Head of Smart Civilization Institute.

Sergei STOLYAROV, Director for Strategic Development, Moscow International Higher Business School MIRBIS, Kirill KOSTIN, Head of the Project Office, NGO “Smart Civilization”; Analyst of the Department of Strategic Projects, Russian State University for the Humanities. Anna SARAFANOVA, Project Manager, NGO “Smart Civilization”; Analyst of the Department of Strategic Projects, Russian State University for the Humanities and Rajiv Mathur Director ICMEI were the witness to the historical moments of this association

Noida: The City of Noida was bubbling with energy and enthusiasm. The excitement of the people could be seen in the well decorated campus of Marwah Studios where people were queuing up to enter the prestigious auditorium to be part of the grand event-The Inauguration of 8^th Global Literature Festival 2022.

“We are institution of Communication-reading, writing, speaking, and listening are our love, passion & profession. Every year we invite like minded people from all over the World and promote literature which is need of the hour. Well learned leads to well written and then in return better literature for the masses.

“We are proud to be part of this international event, I congratulate the organizers for showcasing literature at such a grand scale. Indo Myanmar Film and Cultural Forum and Embassy of Myanmar is here to support to its best,” said H.E. Moe Kyaw Aung Ambassador of Myanmar to India.

“Writing is the best expression. Everyone has his or her own story and the best way to start writing is to start writing your own story,” Said J.J. Singh former Governor of Arunachal Pradesh and Chief of the Army Staff.

“Promotion of literature means promotion of humankind, our traditions, our customs, our way of life. You may be writing a book, but fact is you are also writing history for the next generation,” said Acharya Lokesh Muni.

“Literature is writing that uses artistic expression and form and is considered to have merit or be important. As an artistic term, literature refers to written works, such as novels, short stories, biographies, memories, essays, and poetry.expressed  Heera Lal Senior IAS officer.

“Superfluous writing has no meaning, the depth of life converted into writing becomes many times a learning experience for others. Writing a book is a serious matter,” added Prem Janamejai senior writer of the country.

Educationalist and writer Ermia Raescu from Romania, Katernia Tyurina from Embassy of Russia, Eom Nam Suk from South Korea also shared their experience and spoke on the subject love, peace, and unity through art and culture.

The first day of the festival saw many events one after another to keep the large audience busy with activities of knowledge and intelligence including the book release of J.J. Singh, and Poster release of Ram Manohar Lohia by forum. The event was conducted by Sushil Bharti Festival Director.

The event was designed by Asian Academy of Arts, supported by International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry, AAFT University, World Peace Development and Research Foundation and Asian Unity Alliance.

New Delhi: International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry as per its commitment in Indo Trinidad & Tobago Film and Cultural Forum, declared a full scholarship of short-term course of Asian Academy of Film and Television and has been handed over to the H.E. Roger Gopaul High Commissioner of Trinidad and Tobago to India at the High Commission in New Delhi.

We are more than happy to present this scholarship to the deserving student from Trinidad and Tobago to learn any subject out of the prevailing courses running with institution AAFT. The student will also be eligible for boarding and lodging facility which is the part of the scholarship,” informed Dr Sandeep Marwah President ICMEI and Marwah Studios.

“We here accept the scholarship with grace and respect and thank ICMEI-International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry and AAFT -Asian Academy of Film and Television for this beautiful gesture by presenting scholarship. Soon we will invite some deserving student to come and study in India,” said H.E. Dr Roger Gopaul High Commissioner of Trinidad and Tobago to India. The event took place at the High Commission in New Delhi. Rajiv Mathur of Indo Trinidad & Tobago Film and Cultural Forum was also present there