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Talking note of the excellent international grade media education and training being provided by Asian Academy of Film & TV, the UK’ s 125 year old best known awarding body for professional qualifications city & guilds have approved this academy as one of their coaching and examination centers in India. City & Guilds certificates are accepted throughout the world as evidence of achievement and their qualifications confirm knowledge and skills against internationally recognised standards.

This approval implies that students need not visit the British council for taking city & Guilds exmination and may receive the required help from AAFT in the preparation for the same. The Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh is currently the President of City & Guilds. The Board Of Directors of Asian Academy Of Film & TV have decided to provide Coaching for City & Guilds.Television & Video Production and the Certificate In Media Techniques courses at this stage. Incidentally, Director of Asian Academy of Film & TV Prof. Sandeep Marwah has been appointed to the role of visiting verifier by City & Guilds.

Prof. Sandeep Marwah recently met His Excellency Mr. Alexander M. Kadakin, ambassador of the Russian Federation in India in connection with the proposed festival of Russian films at Asian Academy of Film & TV. His Excellency was pleased to know that Asian Academy of Film & TV routinely makes use of works of great film makers of the world to train the students of cinema.
Prof. Sandeep Marwah gave a detailed account of the training facilities available at Asian Academy of Film & TV and that the academy has trained nationals of 36 countries of the world in the past nine years. His Excellency Mr. Alexander M. Kadakin promised all possible support to Prof. Sandeep Marwah in his work and promised to visit the academy at his earliest convenience.

The ambassador of the Republic of the Sudan in India HE Abdal Mahmood Abdal Haleem Mohammed informed that a cultural delegation from his country will be coming october. His Excellency disclosed that the Indo-Sudanese Cultural Forum will be bringing out a periodical entitled ’ Nile-Ganga’ . A festival of films from Sudan will also be organised in the near future, he added. The ambassador was addressing the students of Asian Academy of Film & TV after holding a review meeting of the Forum with Prof. Sandeep Marwah .

His Excellency also extended his govt’ s invitation to Prof. Sandeep Marwah to visit the Republic of the Sudan. The well known Kathak exponent Ms. Uma Sharma who was also present on this occassion, advised the students to devote themselves whole heartedly to the creative work of their choice and never feel discouraged by setbacks in the professional life. A disciple of renowned Shambhu Maharaj, Ms. Uma Sharma is a Protagonist of the ’ Guru-Shishya parampara’ . Govt of India had awarded padmashree and padma vibhushan to Ms. Uma Sharma in recognition her outstanding contribution to the Kathak dance form. She concluded her address by saying that excellence in any art form could be achieved only through regular and sustained practice namely ’ Sadhana’ . A music album – Shree Ram Katha – produced by Marwah Studios, was also formally released by Ms. Uma Sharma. Mr. Rahul Mittra of the Times of India also addressed the students.

The international organisation for standardisation (ISO) has been advocating adoption of quality management system by various organisations in the world to ensure customer satisfaction by assessing and meeting their requirements. The ISO is of the view that a good organisation must identify and manage its numerous linked activities systematically and properly to deliver the goods. A strong monitoring mechanism has also to be in place for the continuous improvement and sustained growth of the organisation.

Sometime back the representative of the ISO inspected and scrutinised the functioning of Asian Academy of Film & TV with a fine comb and were pleased to find the world class education and training being imparted by it is well structured and properly delivered by highly experienced and talented faculty; and adequate training infrastructure and support facilities are also readily available. They noted with satisfaction that the academy helps develop the talent of budding artists and properly guides them for stepping into the film & television industry. The inspecting team also appreciated that academy’s management believes in continuously striving for improvement and keeping pace with the changing film & television production scene in the wake of technological developments. Asian Academy of Film & TV is committed to adhering to the stringent requirements of the certification which will be ensured by periodic inspections by the representative of the ISO in India. Asian Academy of Film & TV in now the first ever and presently the only ISO 9001:2000 film school in this part of the world.

Acknowledged as celestial nymphs by the art connoisseurs – Nalini and Kamalini – were recently invited by Prof. Sandeep Marwah for a lecture cum demonstrationof the traditional form Kathak. The versatile dancing duo are the disciples of well known Kathak Maestro and the trend setter of temple style of Kathak dancing, guru Jitendra Maharaj of Varanasi gharana. Well versed in allied arts of music and literature the sisters literally mesmerised the students of Asian Academy of Film & TV by their rare artistic qualities of natural expression, grace, sweetness, clarity, perfection, refined sensibilities and subtlety.

Their deep and pure emotiveness, artistry of immaculate footwork, a complete understanding of Kathak dance form and strong stage presence kept the audience spell bound throughout the presentation. Nalini and Kamalini have done India proud by giving scintillating performance of this traditional form in a number of European countries, UK and USA. Later addressing the gathering Nalini said that it is the enlightened alone who can be entertained by true work of art and called upon the students to make an in-depth study of the art form of their choice.

Sanjay Kapoor’s intense and sincere performance in the recently released feature film Shakti – a remake of a Telugu film – has been liked by one and all. Suave, stylish, educated and talented Sanjay Kapoor has acted in a numbers of feature films including Prem, Raja, Sirf Tum, Chuppa Rustom, Koi Mere Dil Se Pooche besides Shakt. Talking about his co-stars in feature film Shakti, Sanjay Kapoor told Asian Academy of Film & TV’s Research Centre that Karishma Kapoor is indeed an epitome of professionalism.
Brother of filmstar Anil Kapoor and the great showman of Indian film industry Boney Kapoor, Sanjay Kapoor said that nobody does anybody a favour in the film industry and one is out there entirely on his own. Emphasising that the actor’s range of performance has to be wide, he said that
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how the actor plays his role is more important than the role itself. On being asked about his forthcoming films, he said that currently he is acting in five films including JP Dutta’s LOC. Sanjay Kapoor concluded by disclosing that he has also accepted a very challenging role in a feature film being produced by Ram Gopal Varma.

Excerpts from the compilation of poems of Dr. Madhup Mohta entitled Samaya Sapna Aur Tum were recited by the well known artiste Annu Kapoor at a function recently organised at Azad Bhawan auditorium to present the prestigious Maithilee Sharan Gupta National Award 2001 to Dr. Madhup Mohta. A diplomat by profession and medical doctor by training, Dr. Madhup Mohta is indeed a creative genius par excellence.

He has effetely used his deep understanding of the human psychology, emotions, and sufferings; philosophical approach to life, sensitivity of heart, brilliance of mind and command over several language to express himself in verses. Talking about his work Dr. Madhup Mohta thanked the special guest director of Asian Academy of Film & TV Prof. Sandeep Marwah for making available photograph of several paintings of the world famous M.E.C. Art Gallery of Khan Market, New Delhi for inclusion in the book. Giving away the award the minster of state for external affairs Mr. Digvijay Singh said that his ministry encourages geniuses in the Indian Foreign Service like Dr. Madhup Mohta, to do creative work. I am indeed proud of this young diplomat, he added. Other dignitaries present on this occasion included former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh Mr. Arjun Singh, member of parliament Ms. Maya Singh and TV anchor Mr. Manoj Raghuvanshi.

History was once again created on the eighth October, 2002 when Mr. GD Akpan, minister counsellor in high commission of Nigeria, formally announced the formation of Indo Nigerian Film Association and appointed Director of Asian Academy of Film & TV as its chairperson. Dr. H. Ekwuazi, Managing Director of Nigeria Film Development Corporation cum Chairperson of National Film Institute of Nigeria his deputy Mr. T. Benibo and Mrs. R. Odey, Executive Director,

National Film Video Censor Board of Nigeria were designated as the founder members of the association. Well known social worker and veteran Journalist Mr. Kamal Bhatia was named as its general secretary. This association will work for furthrer strenghening friendly ties and promote closer co-operation between the film industries of these two countries. Conveying Nigerian High Commission greetings to all and blessing to the Indo-Nigerian Film Association, Mr. GD Akpan said that the philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi had indeed inspired his countrymen to seek freedom by non-violent means. Dr. H. Ekwauzi admitted that for a long time Indian films had a influence on the Nigerian filmmakers. Mr. N. Vasudevan, MD, Kerala state Film Development Corporation who was also present on this memorable occasion, offered all possible help and support to persons trained at Asian Academy of Film & TV should they do their work in kerala state.

Formally launching the international wing of the film production unit of Asian Academy of Film & TV, Noida, the great showman of Indian film industry Boney Kapoor promised full support to Prof. Sandeep Marwah in this venture. Asian Academy of Film & Television in association with International Film & Television Club have decided to produce films for the international film festivals from time to time. AAFT alumni will be associated with the planning and production of these films. A film on Mudfort of Kuchesar – a tiny kingdom some 80 km. from the national capital New Delhi – is the first project to be submitted to the Milano Film Festival,

Festival International De Badalona and Ibda’s 2001 of Dubai. This activity is expected to give tremendous boost to the training opportunities being offered by Asian Academy of Film & Television to the aspirants of a career in the film & television industries.

Rani Mukherjee of Aati Kya Khandala fame recently met with the President of Asian Academy of Film & Television Prof. Sandeep Marwah and discussed professional matters of mutual interest. Born in a film family, her father is a film producer – director and her mother a playback singer. Rani Mukherjee who has a fantastic screen presence proved herself with very first few of the numerous films in she has acted.These include Raja Ki Aayegi Baarat, Ghulam, Hey Ram, Badal, Bichchoo, Nayak, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham.

She admitted that high points in her acting career were indeed too early and added that every role – big or small – is equally important to her. Prof Sandeep Marwah apprised Rani Mukherjee of the growth of the film city of North as well as the training opportunity being offered by Asian Academy of Film & TV located there. She hoped to be able to do her work in Noida film city someday and promised to visit this film school. She loves both singing and dancing. Genial and warm-hearted Rani Mukherjee who has worked with large number of Bollywood filmstars, said that the enjoys working with absolutely first timer film directors with refreshing approach to cinematic expression.