International Sufi Festival is been the conception and creation of Gulshaa Begum after she had a vision to break from the strictures of its confined ties and make it available to as many people as possible.
This altered Ajmer’s creative climate for good and made the festival a platform for talent and new ideas, even broadening its programme to include dance, cinema and more.
The 2012 edition takes place from 4 to 11 Oct from 11 am to 6 pm at Al Ikhlas Gallery & from 5-11th Oct 6 pm onwards at the Jawahar Rang Manch and continues the tradition of making art and culture accessible to the public and artists alike.
The festival began with its preliminary series with the launch of the International Sufi film festival. A project by Divine Abode & Marwah Studio’s towards making cinema more watchable. The Gallery was adorned with rich light and decorations.
The international Sufi film festival, a project by divine abode and Marwah studios was inaugurated by The Dargah Dewan of Ajmer shrine, Syed Zainual Abedin Ali Khan, a descendent of Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishty. While releasing the official poster of the festival that this day was indeed special and the will of Allah. He further congratulated Ms Begum on her attempt to spread the true essence of Humanity. Mahendar Singh Ralawta, Congress President Ajmer inaugurated the Rang – e – Raqs the painting series and the Sufi Literature Festival.
Gulshaa Begum Festival Director and Chairperson Divine Abode said that 33 films would be screened in the coming week of the festival. The Sufi Paintings, 16th century manuscripts, The Islamic Calligraphy, Rumi Illustrations were a special feature at the exhibition.
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5th Global Film Festival Noida 2012 Dedicated To Indian Cinema
The management and organizing committee of 5th Global Film Festival Noida 2012 has decided to dedicate this year festival to the 100 years of Indian Cinema as theme of the festival. The whole country is feeling proud of 100 years of Indian Cinema.
Some special films will be screened for the international audience reaching the venue of 5th GFFN. The other segments remain the same including international cinema, retrospective, documentaries, etc.
The festival will also be decorated by workshops, seminars, exhibitions, entertainment programs, films of social issues, short films corner and gala dinners.
The festival is going to take place from 5th November to 7th November at Marwah Studios at Noida Film City.
IFTC Presents 5th Global Film Festival Noida 2012
International Film And Television Club presents once again an international film festival of a large scale at the Noida Film City under the name and banner of 5th Global Film Festival Noida 2012 from 5th to 7th November 2012.
“International Film And Television Club is a 20 year old organization believes that film festivals are the best way to project the art of cinema” said Sandeep Marwah who is the Chairperson of the organization. “Films are the ambassador of culture of their country” Marwah added.
International Film And Television Club has so far designed 8 international level festivals in the country of India. It started with AAFT Festival Of Short Digital Films, ASMS Short Film Festival, WECARE Film Festival, International Festival of Cellphone Cinema, International Sufi Film Festival, ASC Festival of Films, Children Film Festival and Global Film Festival.
De Mont Fort University Join Hands With Asian Business School
It is very important for Indian students to have exposure of foreign land, not only that they learn new things it also adds on to their confidence” expressed Sandeep Marwah while welcoming the regional manager- Strategic & International Partnership Office Robert Crane of De Mont Fort University from United Kingdom here at Marwah Studios.
The Asian Education Group and De Mont Fort University UK will now work together in both Management courses as well as film and television courses. The meeting resulted into better relations between two institutions by finalizing students exchange program and faculty exchange program to start with.
The meeting was attended by Dean Dr. Lalitya Srivastava of Asian Business School and Ravee Sharma HOD Corporate Resource Cell. Later Sandeep Marwah presented life membership of International Film And Television Club to Robert Crane.
Asian School Of Communication Launches Its News Letter
Asian School of Communication which is the representative and part of University of Central Lancashire the fifth biggest university of United Kingdom launched its news letter on the day of inauguration of the second batch of students.
“Writing is not only necessary but essential for the persons in media may it be print, radio, television, films or new media.” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios. “The language of expression can be any but emotions still remain the same” Marwah added.
“to be a journalist or a film maker your work starts from writing, and a news letter is a wonderful start for the students of ASC to express themselves by writing in it every month” said Robert Beers from University of Central Lancashire while inaugurating the first issue of the news letter prepared by the students.
R.K.Singh head of School, Avinash Singh Director General and Namarta Bagga, Nitin Saxena, Pankaj Rakesh, Lalit Srivastava were also present on the occasion.
Asian School Of Communication Inaugurates New Batch
“Be Focus in life. Plan your work and then work your plan you will be the most successful professionals for ever” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios while introducing the guests to the new batch of Asian School of Communication at the new world class campus in Noida on the inauguration of the second batch.
“Punctuality and regularity will always pay in life” said R.K.Singh Head of School, ASC who mentioned that students can also continue their education in UK in case they can afford.
“media is the most powerful tool in the developing economy like India and carrier in media can bring you in lime light in no time if you are sincere and passionate towards it” said Robert Beers the head of the journalism at UCLAN, UK .in the capacity of chief Guest of the day.
Renowned media person Avinash Singh, Course Leader Namarta Bagga and Dr. Lalitya Srivastava Dean Asian Business School also spoke on the occasion.
Riyasat- The Last Film Of Rajesh Khanna Shot At Marwah Studios
The last feature film of Veteran actor and super star of Indian cinema Rajesh Khanna got completed at Marwah Studios at Noida with 14 days non stop schedule with the full fledged cast and crew.
“we are missing the presence of Rajesh Khanna” said Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios who informed that Rajesh Khanna was the member of International Film And Television Club and Research Centre of Asian Education Group at Noida.
“We will release the film in theatres on Dec 28, a day before his 70th birth anniversary” added director Ashok Tyagi who is also the Joint Director (Cinema) at Asian School Of Media Studies at Noida.
. “Kakaji has left a sealed letter behind him, which he wanted us to read before the release of the film. So we will be opening his last letter either on his birth anniversary, or just before the release,” Ashok Tyagi said.
“The entire nation will hear Kakaji’s voice in the film,” said Tyagi, who had started shooting the film in February and finished it in October,2012.
‘Riyasat’ also features Gauri Kulkarni, Aryan Vaid, Aryeman Ramsay, Viswajeet Pradhan and Raza Murad
BLOOD DONATION CAMP AT MARWAH STUDIOS
Samruddha Jeevan Foundation has more than 1500 blood banks across India. The demand for blood is 1 crore units yearly, but only less than half can be obtained from voluntary blood donors. Samruddha Jeevan Foundation with the support of Live India Channel held a blood donation camp at Marwah Studios on 26th September.
A lot of enthusiasm could be felt amongst the students of AAFT and ASMS and the faculty alike. The whole campus came alive with the discussions about the dire necessity of blood for the needy cross the country. The camp was a real success with a lot of participants.
“We at Marwah Studios would like to continue with this tradition which has a dual purpose of contributing to the society as well as educating the students” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios.“ We really thank the foundation, The Red Cross society and Live India for giving us the opportunity to host this camp” Marwah added.
Dr. Daman Prakash On The Board of WPDRF
Dr Daman Prakash, Consultant of IFFCO Foundation and former Director of ICA Regional Office for Asia-Pacific now on the advisory board of World Peace Development and Research Foundation of Asian Society of Film And Television, India, informed Sandeep Marwah President of the foundation.
“It is now increasingly recognized that the co-operative system in India has the capacity and potentiality to neutralize the adverse effects emerging from the process of globalization. After economic liberalization under the new economic environment, co-operatives at all levels are making efforts to reorient their functions according to the market demands” said Dr. Daman Parkash while accepting the membership of International Film And Television Club.
“The failure of the public sector in several cases is a worrisome trend. Privatization has also failed to make an impact in the rural areas. Therefore there is great hope on the co-operative sector’ added Dr.Daman Prakash.
International Sufi Film Festival 2012 At Ajmer
The Holy City Ajmer is geared up to host International Sufi Film Festival 2012 on the land of Khwaja and The Lord Brahma from 4th October 2012 to 11th October 2012 in Ajmer City of Rajasthan.
The International Sufi Film Festival – Divine abode & Marwah studios as per schedule to screen Films from 5th October to 11th October 2012 at 12 PM as per schedule announced. International Sufi Festival India continues to be a commemorative fiesta to the honor of the Sufi saint Hazrath Khwaja Moinuddin Chishty. The stunning concepts and symbolic messages merging with the soothing music and dance makes it a must visit..
The ancient Sacred city of Ajmer hosts the Isfi Festival annually to commemorate the life and teachings of the great Sufi saint Hazrath Khwaja Moinuddin Chishty . Ms Gulshaa Begum, Chairperson Divine Abode is known for her contributions in the field of Sufi Art & Culture and commitment to serve for the social cause through festivals and Art Exhibitions in Ajmer. Isfi is today Regarded as one of the spectacular event with a strong visual appeal. The Festival is a true crowd puller as thousands of people gather here to be a part of the 7 day event.
The essence of the preachings of khwaja Saab includes the unification of the human soul with the Ultimate through the medium of sufi music. As a result, this mega festival abounds in music and dance performances by the dervishes (ascetic Muslim monk). The harmonious dance and melodious music joins hand to create a sublime atmosphere in the entire air.
.Get ready to be a part of a spiritual journey that is superbly rich in artistic value and touch. This unique concept of attaining the divine with dance is something that needs to be explored and felt. The festival will showcase performers, artists, crafts, fashion, poetry from local areas, other parts of India and abroad. It will enrich the festival with both- traditional and modern arts around the Sufi theme.
Artists from various countries like Egypt, Germany, Pakistan, U.K., Russia and many more are participating in these cultural programmes which will be the highlights of this seven- day spiritual experience.