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GWALIOR, 20 September 2010: The Queen’s Baton 2010 on its journey across the Country, reached the historical cities of Jhansi and Gwalior with multimedia team of Marwah Studios amidst throngs of people present for its welcome.

The Queen’s Baton Relay 2010 Delhi was flagged at Jhansi. The relay went on crisscrossing the town, culminating at the Jhansi Fort. The fort was built in the year 1613 by Raja Bir Singh Deo of Orchha. It gained prominence in the 19th century as major landmark during the First War of Independence in 1857. The enormous fort is built on a hilltop called ‘Bangra’ and was the residence of Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi, the legendary freedom fighter and worrier.

Despite rains, the morale of the people present at the event reached its pinnacle. The baton continued its journey to Gwalior passing through the town of Datia. Ruled by Bundela Rajputs before independence, Datia was amongst the prosperous princely states of India. On reaching Gwalior, the baton was received by sportsmen like Mr.Ankit Sharma, Athletics; Mr. Jaidev Sharma, Karate; Mr. Shivendra Singh Choudhary, Hockey and Mr. Anurag Thakur, Tennis amongst other dignitaries.The coverage by the multimedia team is in full swing.

“Gwalior is one of the most popular destinations in Madhya Pradesh and was ruled by the iconic Scindia dynasty. Gwalior fort, which first Mughal emperor Babur described as jewel among all the forts in India, alone attracts thousands of tourists every year” informed Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios. The reception of the baton was followed by traditional folk dance presented by a young group of boys “Barida Lok Nirtiya”.

Earlier on Saturday, the baton reached Shivpuri where it was received by renowned Table Tennis player Mr. Sunil Jain. Ganesh Vandana and Bharatnatayam were performed to mark a splendid welcome to the baton.

New Delhi 19th Sept:“We all are proud at Asian Academy of Film And Television for Ahran Chaudhary our student of Acting for bringing laurels to AAFT by winning the best model title of renowned competition of Gladrags” said Sandeep Marwah, President of Marwah Studios and Director of AAFT.

“My days at Marwah Studios not only taught me the ways and means to grow in acting but also motivated to work hard and pursue my carrier’ said Ahran Chaudhary who shifted to Mumbai after his training at Noida Film City.

“It is not only necessary but essential to go for education and training in Film and Television so that you can gain confidence and learn all that in shortest period of time” added Ahran while talking to the media persons.

Asian School of Performing Arts an acting school of AAFT is running short term as well as one year course in Acting. The education and training in acting is supported by large number of short films for the students produced by Marwah Films and Video Production.

INDORE, 17 September 2010: Queen’s Baton Relay 2010 Delhi was given a warm reception on its arrival to Indore with Multimedia Team of Marwah Studios. The baton was received by international wrestler Mr. Pappu Yadav among others at the city’s Lantern Square.

Large number of people lined up on the relay route to catch a glimpse of the Queen’s Baton 2010 Delhi while it passed through important landmarks of the city.

Earlier on Wednesday the baton was given a traditional welcome on its arrival in Madhya Pradesh with artists performing tribal dance at the border village called Kund. Arjun Awardee Mr.G.L. Yadav (Sailing) and Ms. Madhu Yadav (Hockey) were present at the occasion to receive the baton along with other dignitaries.

Later, the baton reached Ratlam, travelling across Sarvan, Sailana and Dhamnod, where the relay commenced from Nehru Stadium, circumambulating the area around the stadium. It was followed by an evening of cultural extravaganza.

‘The Queen’s Baton Relay of Commonwealth Games 2010 has brought once again the whole country together. It has proved to be a wonderful element of National Integration” said Sandeep Marwah, President of Marwah Studios Enterprises.

AHMEDABAD, 15 September 2010: The Queen’s Baton Relay 2010 Delhi on its journey across the country reached Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad on Tuesday along with the multimedia team of Marwah Studios This was one of the residences of Father of The Nation Mahatma Gandhi. This ashram is now a national monument due to its significance in the Indian independence movement.

The relay was flagged off from the historical Ashram. Tejas Bakre, Gujarat’s Chess Grandmaster led the relay. Junior Indian Tennis Federation players Vaidik Munshaw and Yagnesh Sharma also became the proud Batonbearers.

Refering to the newly created Mahatma Gandhi Forum at Noida Film City Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios said,” the timing of our team of Multimedia Coverage at Ahmedabad and launching of Mahatma Gandhi Forum here in Noida almost same. I am proud of my students who have covered whole India along with Queen’s Baton Relay”

Earlier in the day, the baton was received at Vadodara by Lajja Goswami, Shooter and member of the Indian Rifle Shooting Team for XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi.

On Monday, the baton travelled through the state visiting cities like Vapi, Nalsari, Surat and Vadodara.

The baton received a traditional welcome at the state border with children dressed in conventional attires dancing to the local tunes. From here on the baton was carried on in an open jeep to Vapi where a cultural programme was organised in its honour. The atmosphere was exuberant with crowds cheering and beating drums.

Reaching Surat, the baton was taken for a relay. Excitement among the people reached it pinnacle during the relay engulfed them by the spirit of the Games.

MUMBAI: The Queen’s Baton 2010 Delhi arrived with Marwah Studios Multimedia Team in the commercial capital of the country Mumbai amid cultural extravaganza and a grand welcome by the Western Naval Command at INS Viraat.
Many International athletes were present at this occasion including hockey Olympian – MM Somaya, former national table tennis champion – Kamlesh Mehta, chess Grandmaster – Praveen Thipsay, his wife – Bhagyashree Thipsay, Arjuna Awardee – Adil Sumariwala, former badminton players – Pradeep Gandhe and Gauri Ghate and national level basketball player – Surbhi Mudgal.
Hockey Olympian MM Somaya said, “I was honoured to be a part of the Queen’s Baton Relay. It is a big thing for us sportspersons. It was a proud moment indeed.”
At the legendary Gateway of India Maharashtra Chief Minister, Mr. Ashok Chavan participated in the relay. He received the baton which arrived by aboat from Karanje naval jetty in Uran, Navy Mumbai, to the Gateway of India in south Mumbai.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Chavan expressed the hope that the Games would spread a spirit of sportsmanship among the people and popularise sports among the masses.
Besides the Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Chhagan Bhujbal, Sports Minister Mr. Suresh Shetty, Union Minister for IT Mr. Gurudas Kamat and other sports officials and members of the State Olympic Association were present on the occasion.
Earlier the Indian Navy gave the baton a majestic welcome. As many as 1,400 naval sailors and 400 navy children school students welcomed the baton by waving the Tricolour. Lezhim, Maharashtra’s traditional synchronised dance form was performed by a cultural troupe of students.
The baton was first taken to the submarine, INS Sindhuvijay, and then to INS Viraat where it was handed over to Vice-Admiral Sanjeev Bhasin, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Region.
“We are proud to get this unique opportunity. The Queen’s Baton 2010 Delhi carries forward a five-decade-old tradition and symbolises the unity and diversity of the Commonwealth countries,” Vice-Admiral Bhasin said.

The baton, carrying the Queen’s message on an 18-carat gold leaf, was then handed over by Vice-Admiral Bhasin to Shaurya Chakra Award winner Commander Dilip Dhonde, the first Indian to circumnavigate the world solo. Near the Gateway, the baton was welcomed by two Chetak helicopters which showered petals and two jet cannons which formed an arch, as the baton cruised forward to the Gateway.
“All these precious moments were recrded by our team at Mumbai” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and head of Multimedia Team