Author: AAFT

New Delhi: “We are more than happy to honor Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and Chair for Indo Armenia Film and Cultural Forum for his untiring contribution towards building relation between India and Armenia through art and culture,” said H.E. Youri Babakhanyan Ambassador of Armenia to India while presenting Certificate of Appreciation to Dr. Marwah in a small ceremony at Embassy of Armenia.

Indo Armenia Film and Cultural Forum was formed in 2019 to develop and promote relation between the people of two countries through soft power including films, television, media, hospitality & tourism, fashion & design, education, Performing arts, fine arts etc.

Indo Armenia Film and Cultural Forum has been part of every activity of International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry since then including Global Film Festival, Global Festival of Journalism, Global Literary Festival, Global Fashion Week etc.

“I am so touched by the gesture of H.E. Youri Babakhanyan Ambassador of Armenia to India. This has motivated me to think more innovative as far relations are concerned with Armenia,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah while accepting the Memento.

New Delhi: “We are ready to start action for the promotion of our relations with Mongolia through art and culture under the leadership of H.E. Ganbold Dambajavyn Ambassador of Mongolia to India. His vision and ideas will support our mission,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry while presenting the Patron ship of Indo Mongolia Film and Cultural Forum to the Ambassador in a small ceremony at Embassy of Mongolia.

“Indo Mongolia Film and Cultural Forum has done well in last four years, it needs to be highlight more in the coming years. Together we will achieve the targets,” said H.E. Ganbold Dambajavyn Ambassador of Mongolia to India while accepting the Patronship of the forum.

Indo Mongolia Film and Cultural Forum soon will be arranging a festival of films from Mongolia, a cultural program and a Road Show on tourism in the coming weeks informed Rajiv Mathur Director ICMEI.

New Delhi: “We appreciate the deep interest of Sandeep Marwah in developing relations between India and Mongolia. His sincere efforts need appreciation. I congratulate him for his involvement with people of Mongolia,” said H.E. Ganbold Dambajavyn Ambassador of Mongolia to India while presenting certificate of appreciation to Dr. Sandeep Marwah in a small ceremony at Embassy of Mongolia.

Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of International Chamber of Media and Entertainment industry in association with Embassy of Mongolia in India created Indo Mongolia Film and Cultural Forum in December 2017 to develop and promote relation between the two countries through art and culture.

“I am thankful to H.E. Ganbold Dambajavyn Ambassador of Mongolia to India for honoring me today. Exactly four years back we started Indo Mongolia Film and Cultural Forum, which has grown big in these four years. There are many new ideas which we will execute under the leadership of Ambassador,” thanked Dr. Sandeep Marwah accepting the honor.

Noida:” It is very important to be in touch with the former students of AAFT, they have created a wonderful niece for themselves in the industry. We are confident that education and training at AAFT is most suitable to the industry needs. It is the time for them to give it back to the young aspirants here at AAFT,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chancellor of AAFT University on the completion of two-day education and Training program by former students organised by AAA- AAFT Alumni Association at Marwah Studios.

The education and training program under the title UDBHAV was divided into four sessions in two days to coverup the large number of current students informed Yogesh K Mishra dean AAFT.  The former students spoke about their experiences at AAFT and right into the industry. They also discussed their struggle period, first job, industry norms, unwritten laws of industry, workloads, and the respect & pleasure they have been enjoying now at every stage added Akaknsha Singh President of AAFT Alumni Association.

The former students of AAFT-Asian Academy of Film & Television and Asian School of Media Studies were present there for the workshop including Shivang Mathur, Kanchan Arora, Arti Agravat, Priyadarshini Sharma, Aasim Qamar, Saurab Shreyans, Abha Maryada, Vineet Kumar, Jay Rajesh Arya, Augustus Light Writer, Anjali Rana, Yash Gupta, Akshay Suri, Nadiya Jindal, and Veshesh Percussionist and Harpreet Singh who all share their own real stories of life.

Peru Film MATAINDIOS Appreciated at 14^th Global Film Festival Noida

Noida: One of the popular films- ‘Mataindios’ from the land of Peru was the special entry to the festival which was formally inaugurated by H.E. Carlos Polo Ambassador of Peru to India on the first day of Festival with house full show.

“I on behalf of the 14^th Global Film Festival Noida 2021 welcome the Peruvian Film to the festival and our heartiest thanks to the Ambassador for formally inaugurating the screening of the film,” said Sushil Bharti Co-Director of the festival.

The film is directed by Oscar Sanchez Saldana, written by Robert Julca Motta & Oscar Sanchez Saldana, Staring Nataly Aures, Glecerio Reynoso, Carlos Solano and others.

“The Peruvian cinema has grown bigger in last few years. Some of the best films have been produced and have done well commercially within the country itself. It is a great honor to be part of this international festival and talking about Peru culture through films,” said H.E. Carlos Polo Ambassador of Peru to India.

Later Dr. Sandeep Marwah Presented Patronship & honoured H.E. Carlos polo Ambassador of Peru with Hindi Cinema Samman for promoting Hindi Cinema in his country.” We are connected to Peru now for a long time. Indo Peru Film and Cultural Forum has been involved in large number of activities to promote relation between India and Peru,” Dr. Sandeep Marwah thanked Fabio Subia Second Secretary and In charge Culture for taking special interest in the festival.

New Delhi: Pandemic must have been the worst phase of our life but it has taught us many new things. We are better human beings at least. It has also brought  huge change in the thinking of educators, the pattern of education has gone for revolution. Chalk and talk is over, something more is required to make education more interesting. You have to bring back the enthusiasm and energy back to the class room by using innovative ideas,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Founder & Chancellor AAFT University in the Education Summit designed by ObserveNow in association with Credenc and Cuma at Hotel Shangrila.

“Every day we must see the development of the child, teachers, teaching patterns, Syllabus, and our ways of dealing. Education must lead to development of strong determination in students under the disciplined environment,” added Dr. Marwah.

Special address by Naveen Mittal Commissioner Higher Education Government of Telangana, Dr Pankaj Mittal Secretary General Association of Indian Universities and  Mayank Batheja Co-Founder Credenc .was arranged in the Summit.

Dr. Madhu Chitkara Po Chancellor Chitkara University, Manish Kothar Founder & MD ISBR Business School, Joutishman Dutta Managing Trustee Assam Down Town University, Abhay Gupta Founder & CEO Luxury Connect Business School also expressed their views. Taniya Tikoo Editor-in-Chief  ObserveNow moderated the program.Later Dr. Marwah was honoured for being a vibrant speaker.

New Delhi: “It is essential for me to speak in Hindi when all pandits of Hindi of India are here on the single stage for this powerful event. Let me congratulate Dr. Vivek Gautam for organizing such an interesting program where you can taste everything of literature like book release, poetry session, speeches, awards that is also in the specified time,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chancellor AAFT University while inaugurating the literary program UDbhav, as Chief Guest at India International Centre.

Remembering the great Gen. Rawat and tragic death of eleven soldiers Dr. Marwah extended his Homage by reciting a poetry. “Udbhav means revolution, and every event brings change to the society that is for sure. I extend my congratulations to young Poet Komal for her two releases today Pagdandiya and Pancham Swar, I am confident that these poetries will become popular soon. I am happy these prominent writers and poets today are being awarded for their contribution to Hindi literature,” added Dr. Marwah.

Ashok Pandey was honored for his extra ordinary contribution to international level. Shailender Shail, Dr Ashish Kandway, Shiv Sachdeva, Dr. Ajay Bhanbhi, Dr. Anand Pandey, Seema Gupta, Chander Shekhar Ashri, Dr. Veena Mittal, Dr. Rakesh Pandey, Shrdha Pandey, Abha Choudhary, Shobhna Mittal also recite their poetries.

Noida: The premier show of film “For Unto Us” produced by International Youth Fellowship of South Korea directed by Samuel Fischer was screened here at Asian Academy of Film and Television at Noida Film City for the students of Cinema.

“We have always believed in the sincere education at AAFT, that is the reason the management has decided to have Premier show of our film FOR UNTO US for India at AAFT. It is the story on Jesus This is a film adaptation of the highly acclaimed Christmas Cantata concert by Gracia. The film has costed three hundred thousand dollars” informed Paul Song Director India for International Youth Fellowship.

The film is being released at the right time of Christmas; the effect of the film has to be powerful. It does not matter what language you have expressed yourself in Cinema, the real language of Cinema is Emotions,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chancellor of AAFT University formally inaugurated the cinema.

The different roles have been played by actors Garry Vinson Anderson, Hyemi Choi, Gracias Choir, Andrew S Cortez, Douglas DoNascimento, Antonio Garcia Jr., Derell E Jones, Paul Lee. Music is by Hyemi Choi, Dawoon Jeong, Baekhap Kim, Soobin Park and Daehyun Yoon. The Cinematography is by Samuel Fischer and the film edited by Kenji Ito.

The screening was followed by question answers session with the cinema students. Later Dr. Marwah honoured Paul Song with the life membership of World Peace Development and Research Foundation of Marwah Studios. The event was planned by Indo South Korea Film and Cultural Forum and International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry.

Noida: “It is the right place and right audience to discuss the works of Legend film maker Raj Kapoor who always believed in delivering social message to the viewers at the end of the film. Who can be better narrator than Rahul Rawail, who has worked with Raj Sahib for many films,” introduced Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios during the 14^th Global Film Festival Noida 2021 when special session was carved out for the book- The Master At Work written by Rahul Rawail.

“Watching Raj Kapoor on set was like watching an orchestra conductor. I am the privileged one who has been assistant to Raj Sahib. I have learned the ways from my master and expressed my observations, events, happenings into this book,” said Rahul Rawail addressing houseful auditorium of  professionals and students from  films, television and media  Fraternity.

The book also examines how the lessons he learnt under the tutelage of Raj Kapoor carried Rahul Rawail through directing his own blockbuster films including Love Story, Betaab, Arjun and Dacait.

Raj Kapoor: The Master at Work offers unique insights into what it took for Raj Kapoor to be an exceptional filmmaker, with his understanding of human emotions, virtues of music and the art of visual storytelling. Within these pages, one sees behind the enigma who lived and breathed cinema, in his before-seen role as a teacher, mentor, parent and guru.

Later Sandeep Marwah, Ashok Tyagi, Payal Ghosh, Garima Bhandari, Dr. Mohammed Ali Rabbani Cultural Counsellor of Embassy of Iran, H.E. Roman Masarik Charge d’ Affaires of Czech Republic, H.E. Muhamed Maliki Ambassador of Morocco, H.E. Lamin Singhateh Deputy Head of the Mission Embassy of Gambia, Mahima Bakshi, and Aryan Singh spoke about Raj Kapoor.

New Delhi: “What a wonderful concept of bridging the communication gap between NRI’s, PIO’s and among Influential Citizens of India. The main aim of the society is to Connect Influential Indians Worldwide,” appreciated Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chancellor of AAFT University and National President Media and Entertainment Committee of BIS, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Government of India while lighting the ceremonial lamp at the 5th Edition of annual flagship event -Promising Indian Conclave & Awards  at Multipurpose Hall of India International Centre.

Two important initiatives are being launched by Promising Indian Society namely “DigiGaon Job Factory”, to empower women via a digital platform wherein they can be self-sufficient intrapreneurs and able to sustain themselves through generating jobs for the unemployed. The other was “Indian Verandah” which aims to bring forward and showcase the lost art and crafts of India,” informed Prerna Singh, the Founder President of the organisation.

The conclave was well attended by several dignitaries including Dr. BBL Madhukar chairman Fore School of Management, Zameerudin Shah Ex VC Aligarh Muslim University,  Abhay Gupta CEO Luxury Connect, Amit Pandey CEO at Pin Cap, Satya N Gupta Chairman Bluetown ,Arvind Kumar DG (SPTI) . Later Dr. Marwah presented the awards to prominent people of the Society.