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Kent: We are proud to receive our Patron Dr Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios from New Delhi here at Kent in United Kingdom. His visit has added a lot to the strength of the organization and the forth coming International Convention at New Delhi organized by ASSGON,” said Dr. Abdul Dewale Mohammed the president of Africa Asia Scholars Global Network based in United Kingdom.

“It is a great pleasure to meet the members of AASGON who all are keen and are in discussion as to how this convention should be attracting people from all over the World,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah founder of Noida Film City & President of Marwah Studios thanking members for their interest in India.

Later Abdul Dewale Muhammed presented traditional dress from Nigeria to Dr Sandeep Marwah as a token of love and respect to Dr. Marwah will be staying in London for few more days to have second round of discussions.

Marcia, Idris Suleiman, Paul Clark, Jinu Mathew, and Prince Adeol, and were also present during the discussions. Dr. Marwah assured his full help during the convention in New Delhi. He also offered an event to welcome foreign delegates at Marwah Studios.

Noida: “Fashion is the most general term and applies to any way of dressing, behaving, writing, or performing that is favored at any one time or place. the current fashion style often implies a distinctive fashion adopted by people of taste. Fashion has the ability to change and shape lives through its personal connection to us all. We all have to wear clothes and every piece of clothing we buy represents a personal choice – it is this intrinsically human relationship between us and our fashion that makes it political,” said Sandeep Marwah President of AAFT School of Fashion and Design while talking to the new batch of students of 2022.

Sustainable fashion or eco-friendly fashion as we say is the conscious decision of making collections that are focused on greater ecological integrity. We  believe in “timeless” pieces in every sense. Freshness of flowers, the fluidity of nature, and the flow of energies give the universe a movement that defines our lives. Our collection is about the gypsy that’s in each of us & the ever-evolving nature of life. The silhouettes are breezy & the eco liva friendly fabrics make it lightweight & skin-friendly,” said Rina Dhaka while answering the questions by students.

Rina Dhaka is known as a designer for women WHO THINK. She is referred to as the Gautier of East by BBC, as she is known as a fashion crusader whose trademark lies in combining traditional Indian Garments with 20th-century modern fabrics like lycra and jersey.

She has won the “Best Designer ” award at the Miami Fashion Week 2004. She is also the recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Excellence Award  Yuva rattan Award & has also represented India at the Indian Promotions at Galeries Lafayette in Paris and Inters Off in Germany.

 Her work is exhibited across the world at The Louvre, Paris; The Metropolitan Museum, New York; London; Mauritius; South Africa; Dubai; Singapore; Hong Kong & USA.

She retails from her Exclusive Brand Outlet at DLF Emporio apart from Top Design Labels across the world like Anthropology- USA; Indomix – USA; Lodenfrey- Munich; Fine Rhine- Hong Kong and eminent Multi Designer Stores in India. Director Ritu Lal paid vote of thanks and Sandeep Marwah Presented Rina Dhaka with life membership of International Film and Television Club.

New Delhi: We are more than happy to honor Dr Sandeep Marwah founder of Noida Film City, President of Marwah Studios and Chancellor of AAFT University of Media and Arts for promoting tourism to his best at the international level.

Dr Marwah has been chairing large number of organizations and representing now 67 countries of the World in India as far as art, culture and tourism is concerned. He is the managing director of National Federation of Tourism and Transport Cooperatives of India Limited. A well-known tourism school under the banner of AAFT School of Hospitality and Tourism in Noida and full developed department on tourism in AAFT University of Media and Arts at Raipur id working in his guidance.

“Dr Marwah has established a term “Film and Cultural Tourism” 30 years back and to promote the term he has been able to attract more than three million people to Noida Film City. He deserves a much bigger award,” said Rajnish Goenka BJP leader and from Ministry of MSME, Government of India at the 8th India International MSME Startup Expo-Summit 2022 at Pragati Maidan organised by Government of India while presenting the award in a huge function in the presence of many international delegates from all over the World.

“I am thankful to Ministry of MSME for recognising my efforts and honouring me at such a great level,” expressed Dr Sandeep Marwah.

New Delhi: Thirty years ago I gave one term to English Dictionary-Film & Cultural Tourism, nobody could understand the meaning of the term, but today every country is talking about film and cultural tourism. To honour our own term we have been able to attract Three Million people to Noida Film City so far. This is the strength of Indian films, culture and tourism,” said Dr Sandeep Marwah Founder of Noida Film City & President of Marwah Studios at the inauguration of  Media & Entertainment and Tourism Session of 8th India International MSME Startup Expo-Summit 2022 at Pragati Maidan organised by Government of India.

We have trained more than 20,000 young professionals in different fields. We have been able to give start to more than two hundred new companies in films, television and media where most of the young entrepreneurs are earning well for themselves. The whole media and entertainment industry comes under MSME and contributing well to the total GDP of India,” added Marwah.

Rajnish Goenka  Senior Member BJP and in charge for Industries under MSME chaired the program along with Anil Khaitan former President of PHD, Mahesh Gupta former President of PHD, Sharad Kohli Model & TV Personality and many other spoke on the subject.

Dr Sandeep Marwah has been nominated Honorary Managing Director of National Federation of Tourism and Transport Cooperatives of India Limited, National Chairman for M&E Committee of BIS, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Government of India and now on the board of AICTE-Ministry of Education, Government of India.

New Delhi: GCTC- Global Counter Terrorism Council will always remain indebted to its members for their sincere and untiring support to the organisation. Members have contributed to the development of the organisation and helped in fulfilling the aims and objectives of this voluntary association,” said Sandeep Marwah Chancellor of AAFT University and founder executive member of GCTC on the occasion of celebration of 6^th Founder’s Day of GCTC at Haryana Bhawan New Delhi.

“It was six years back when Aditya Tikoo proposed me to be the founder member of the organisation on a cup of tea at Marwah Studios. GCTC has grown very well and created a wonderful niche for itself in all these six years,” Marwah added while addressing the members in the conference.

Global Counter Terrorism Council is a registered non-profit International  Think Tank initiated by public spirited individuals to awaken further issues of national interest and global conscience about terrorism as a threat to humanity, human security etc.

Members belonging to different faculties & background like senior bureaucrats, academicians, officers from the armed forces & paramilitary services, distinguished diplomats, leading researchers, media analysts, parliamentarians, professionals, corporate heads, human rights groups provide support and regularly contribute with the aim to deliberate on the root causes of Global Terrorism and to present effective solutions to the problems faced by society and the government.

Noida: “Learning music, you need lots of devotion. This is an art which comes with practice and then practice makes you perfect. Singing song means you need to have perfect diction, speech, little knowledge of language and command on your voice,” initiated Dr Sandeep Marwah President of AAFT School of Performing Arts at the inauguration of new batch of 2022 of the school introducing Nikita Gandhi a renowned singer from Mumbai.

“Knowledge of music, continuous practice and quality to change with direction, not to be rigid are some more qualities you need to be known in this industry. It is growing industry and digitization has added a lot to the existing business. Create your own channels, social media will tell you how good you are in your art and to be successful you have to be honest to your profession,” said Nikita Gandhi who won the hearts of young students with her appealing voice. She sang her hit numbers and created a beautiful environment at Marwah Studios.

Nikhita Gandhi  is an Indian playback singer  who has worked in Indian films in four different languages. She has worked on Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Bengali, and Kannada film projects.

She sang as the face of Deepika Padukone in Raabta  for the title track “Raabta”.Her song ” Ullu ka Pattha” dual with Arijit Singh from the film Jagga Jasoos is a hit song. She sang for Sachin: A Billion Dreams, Chef, Jab Harry Met Sejal, and Ittefaq. She also sang a Bengali song “Mithe Alo” with Atif Aslam for Cockpit.  Her song “Aao Kabhi Haveli Pe” and “Poster Lagwa Do” also became popular.

London: “We the members of Indo UK Film and Cultural Forum along with the management of  International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on this very sad day,” expressed Dr Sandeep Marwah President of ICMEI and Chair for Indo UK Film and Cultural Forum here in London on learning the sad news of the demise of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

“It is not only a loss to the United Kingdom but to the whole World. She was the greatest example and source of inspiration for millions around the seven continents of the World. The glow from the face of the World washed away,” added Marwah.

Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; 21 April 1926 – 8 September 2022) was Queen of the United Kingdom  and the other Commonwealth realms  from 6 February 1952 until her death in 2022. She was queen regnant  of 32 sovereign states  during her life and served as monarch of 15 of them at the time of her death. Her reign of 70years  and 214 days is the longest of any British monarch  and the longest recorded  of any female head of state in history.

India will observe a day of State mourning on September 11, Sunday as a mark of respect for the death of Queen Elizabeth who died on Thursday at the age of 96 informed Marwah.

Noida: Music is life, it is the best way to relax and enjoy. It takes you to the stage of spirituality. Learning music is like meditation. The scope in music industry is now much larger than before. AAFT has grown bigger with school of performing arts,” said Dr Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and AAFT School of Performing Arts at the inauguration of new session 2022 of the school while addressing the new students.

Chief Guest of the occasion Dhruv Dhalla a renowned music director from Mumbai congratulated the new students for opting Music as their career. “The Music industry is growing day by day, established people need educated and trained musician to work in the industry. Practice makes man perfect. A good school like AAFT changes the destiny of the student. Be attentive in your classes, learn well, there a big scope for honest and hardworking musicians, technicians, lyric writers & composers,” said Dhruv Dhalla.

Dhruv Dhalla is known for his work in feature films like Khosla Ka Ghosla, Oye Lucky Oye!, Dil Kabaddi, Tere Bin Laden, Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande, Bumboo, Sharafat Gaye Tel Lane, Via Kargil, Coffee With D, Signal, Ahaan and many more.

We need not to forget that whole film industry is parallel to events and its management. AAFT School of Advertising PR & Events has done well in these years and I wish new students to learn a lot from the classes as well as the events which take place at the campus. Needless to say, AAFT organizes largest number of events in comparison to any other institution in the World,” said Vikram Tyagi also congratulating students of Digital Marketing.

Later Sandeep Marwah presented life membership of International Film and Television Club of AAFT to the dignities. The event was supported by International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry.

London: I myself and on behalf of Indo UK Film and Cultural Forum extend our heartiest congratulations to Rtn Hon Mary Elizabeth Truss on her being appointed as the Prime Minister of United Kingdom. We wish her a wonderful and powerful tenure as Prime Minister,’ said Dr Sandeep Marwah President of International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry and Chair Indo UK Film and Cultural Forum.

Elizabeth Truss was appointed Prime Minister on 6 September 2022. She was previously Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs from 15 September 2021. She was appointed Minister for Women and Equalities on 10 September 2019. She was elected as the Conservative MP for south west Norfolk in 2010.

Elizabeth studied philosophy, politics and economics at Merton College, Oxford. Elizabeth entered Parliament in 2010. She was appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Education and Childcare in September 2012. Elizabeth served as the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs from July 2014 until July 2016.

Elizabeth was Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice from July 2016 until June 2017. She was Chief Secretary to the Treasury from June 2017 until July 2019. Elizabeth was previously Deputy Director at Reform. She also worked in the energy and telecommunications industry for 10 years as a commercial manager and economics director, and is a qualified management accountant.

Noida: Indo Venezuela Film and Cultural Forum of ICMEI in association with Embassy of Venezuela in India organize two-day Festival of Short Films from Venezuela. Fifteen short films participated in the festival from Venezuela which was inaugurated by H.E. Coromoto Godoy Calderon Ambassador of Venezuela to India at Marwah Studios Film City Noida.

Indo Venezuela Film and Cultural Forum was created way back in 2016 and since then we are trying our best to develop and promote relations between two countries through art and culture. We have always believed that soft power today is the biggest bridge between the two countries and is used to break the ice. This time we have brought the festival of short films from Venezuela, and we have ready smart audience for these kinds of films,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of ICMEI and Chair for Indo Venezuela Film ad Cultural Forum.

This is for the first time we have brought short films from Venezuela to India, I am thankful to Marwah Studios, ICMEI and Sandeep Marwah for their cooperation. We will also participate with full length feature film in forth coming Global Film Festival Noida 2022.We may be producing small number of films but our films are seen all over the World. Like India we also believe in family culture. Our association with Indo Venezuela Film and Cultural Forum is getting stronger day by day,” said H.E. Coromoto Godoy Calderon Ambassador of Venezuela to India.

Let us give more emphasis to new thinking which must be reflected in short films by young Indian film makers. You need nor to be filthy rich to produce and direct short films. It is an idea which plays most important role in short films,” added Deepak Singhal former Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh.

Culture diplomacy has always been rated as the best policy in ministry of external affairs to build up the great relations between two countries. We need to develop stronger relations with countries in Latin America specially Venezuela. I congratulate Dr Sandeep Marwah for working even much more than ICCR- Indian Centre for Cultural Relations, Ministry of External Affairs Government of India as far as cultural events are concerned,” expressed Suresh K Goel former Secretary Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.

Sandeep Marwah is himself producer of largest number of films in the World. He understands the purpose and meaning of these films, the best. I am happy to be here on this powerful event and support making of short films. This is the best way to start your carrier,” explained Ashok Dhingra Film maker from Mumbai.

Fifteen films were screened at Marwah Studios and students from Asian Academy of Film and Television & Asian School of Media Studies participated in the show. Alfredo Caldera Cultural Counsellor of Embassy of Venezuela and Mrs A. Caldera a Ballet Dancer from Caracas was also present on the occasion.

  Shagun Singhal also spoke about short films. Later Sandeep Marwah presented life membership of International Film and Television Club of AAFT to all the dignities.