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The star of box office super hit ‘Sirf Tum’ Sanjay Kapoor was the chief guest of the function held at the Marwah Studios Complex in the film city to inaugurate the silver session of the Asian Academy of film & Television. Welcoming the film star, Director of the academy Prof. Sandeep Marwah mentioned that the academy has been successfully conducting training in the art & Craft of film making & television production for the last six years and it has been widely acclaimed as the best alternative to the formal film and television schools. A mention was made also of the fact that the pioneering work done by the academy has been commended by All India Achievers Conference. This organisaiton has chosen Prof. Sandeep Marwah for the Achievers of the Millenium award for his significant contribution to the field of film & television training and for emerging as a role model worthy of emulation by others. The other receipient of this award are noted film star Devanand, popular film & television artiste Shekhar Suman, film director Sanjay Khan, former Miss Femina Manpreet Brar, former supercop KPS Gill, famous cricketer Kapil Dev and deputy speaker of Lok Sabha P.M. Sayeed. Addressing the trainees of the silver batch of Asian Academy of Film & Television, Sanjay Kapoor said that hardwork and dedication are the key to success in all areas of filmmaking. He said that systematic training helps develop skills and the necessary self-confidence. He advised the film professionals including the artistes to behave like a normal person and to lead the life like a common-man. He advised the trainees never to feel diffident if success does not come their way and continue to strive for achieving success in their work. He mentioned that successful artistes like Devanand and Raj Kapoor were sources of inspiration to him. Replying to a question he said that film industry is not a big-bad world and it is a wonderful outlet for the creative people. Present on this occasion were stage artiste Sanjay Malik, Bhushan Kandhari of Punjabi Kala Sangam, lyricist Sudhakar Sharmaa and the veteran media personality Om Prakash Katyal.

Television artiste Shekhar Suman of the popular ‘Movers & Shakers’ show and Prof. Sandeep Marwah Director of Asian Academy of Film & Television were honoured with the Achievers of the Millennium award by the Honourable Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Mr. Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi in a glittering function held in the capital. Among the other distinguished personalities on the dais were Honourable Minister for Labour Dr. Satya Narayan Jatiya and Minister of State for Steel & Mines Mr. Ramesh Bais. All India Achievers Conference has been honouring selected few for their notable services to the society and excellence in their chosen field of activity for the last, ten years. This years other award winners include Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha P.M. Sayeed, Former Director General of Police K.P.S. Gill, Bharat Natyam exponent Geeta Chandran, Fashion-Designer Ritu Beri and former Femina Miss India Manpreet Brar. Prof. Sandeep Marwah has been chosen for this award in recognition of this outstanding and pioneering work in the field of film and television education and training. Congratulating the award winners, Mr. Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi called upon every citizen to work hard to build a truly great Indian nation at the dawn of the new millennium. Speaking on the occasion Dr. Jatiya said that staring point for the great achiever is faith in himself and that nothing is impossible for a willing mind. He was of the view that well meaning and talented persons should be given necessary support and encouragement in their work for welfare of the society.

In a rare gesture, the Parliamentary Committee For Education and Science of Finland included a visit to the Noida Film City located film school – Asian Academy of Film & TV – in their Indian itinerary, to get an overview of filmmaking in this country. Briefing the distinguished visitor on the technical, business and artistic angles of Indian filmmaking, director of the academy Prof. Sandeep Marwah offered to persuade the Bollywood film producers to shoot their film in Finland. He pointed out that with a view to promoting filmmaking in the country, three prominent Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry have established Entertainment Committee within their folds. The Chairperson of the Committee of Finnish Parliamentarians Ms. Maija Rask evinced great interest in the facilities for film and television production at Noida Film City and promised to explore the possibility of a joint Indo-Finnish film production. Ms. Jaina Anderson, Ms. Eva Biaudet, Ms. Maija Perho, Mr. Iivo Polvi, Ms. Irja Tulonen, Mr. Matti Saarinen and Ms. Pirkko Peltomo were the other members of the team of Finnish Parliamentarians.

The first and the only Australian filmmaker of Indian origin Satish Rai stated that filmmaking is beyond cinematography, the sound track and acting. It is like creating symphony out of so many instruments put in a particular chord. It is the filmmaker who decides the chord according to his understanding of the audience. He was invited by the International Film & Television Research Centre to share his experience of acting, directing and producing films in Australia, with the students of Asian Academy of Film & TV. Satish Rai is currently in India to shoot a film. Addressing the students of the Academy he said that the film industry in Australia is in a nascent stage and it offers great opportunity for producing films and television programs. He disclosed that he is also looking for a suitable cast in India for his feature film about Indians who had migrated several centuries ago to the Fiji Island, Surinam and Trinidad Tobago etc. Satish Rai extended an invitation through the co-chairman of the Entertainment Committee of PHD Chambers of Commerce & Industry Sandeep Marwah to the Indian filmmakers to shoot their film in Australia. He offered all possible help and support of to the Indian filmmakers in Australia. On this occasion Satish Rai also accepted the life membership of the International Film & Television Research Centre.

The well known cine artist Sanjay Kapoor said that the main purpose of making a film is to entertain the viewers by narrating a visually powerful story. He was addressing the students after formally inaugurating the 2004-05 session of ‘University of Media Arts’ Asian School of Media Studies’ at Noida. Answering questions put to him Sanjay Kapoor said that like for any other human endeavour proper education and systematic training is necessary for filmmaking. Defending the film professionals who may try to induct and promote their kith and kin into the film industry, he said that what really matters in the film industry are one’s own technical competence, hard work and talent and not a god father. Responding to a comment by a member of the audience about his role in his latest film Julie, Sanjay Kapoor said it is the effectiveness of a role rather than anything else what is of significance to an actor. He mentioned that he is currently playing a role in feature film Anjaane, Sanjay Kapoor disclosed he is seriously toying with the idea of producing a feature film himself. On this occasion, veteran journalist Dr. Aziz Burney, well known television producer A.S. Bedi and management guru Raj Diwan also shared their thoughts with the audience. This function was followed by a weeklong retrospective of films starring Sanjay Kapoor.

The renowned Deakin University has identified the First Film University in India – the University of Media Arts – as partner in their teaching programme in the field of arts. This possibility was recently discussed in detail by Prof. Katherine Blashki, Professor of New Media Technologies of this world famous university with Vice Chancellor of University of Media Arts Prof. Sandeep Marwah. She is currently on a visit to India. Later Prof. Katherine Blashki addressed the students of Asian School of Media Studies of University of Media Arts and answered a number of questions relating to about American Cinema. She also offered to conduct a workshop on a subject relating to her area of specialisation for the students of Asian School of Media Studies in the later part of this year. Prof. Katherine Blashki was accompany by the Idian representative of Deakin University Ashini Parikh.

Croatian culture and history expert, research scholar of repute and currently director general of Dubrovnik Summer Festival Dr. Ivica Prelender was recently in India as a distinguished guest of the govt. Beside interacting with several academics and visiting cultural and educational institutions during his short stay in India, he met with the President of Asian School of Media Studies Sandeep Marwah. Addressing the students Dr. Ivica Prlender spoke at length about the cultural scene in his counry and the phenomenal growth of mass media worldwide due to technological advances.

He offered to include well made short films produced by the students of Asian School of Media Studies in the forthcoming Dubrovnik Summer Festival and invited them to actively participate I this festival. Trained and talented Indian film and television professionals are indeed second to none Dr. Ivica Prlender asserted.

Ricky Mirza (Amjad A Mirza) – aims to find out what people think about undoing the Partition. White Blood Red Soil is his debut film that will investigate the causes that led to the painful division of the South Asia. The one-hour feature documentary is being shot in India, Pakistan and the UK. It will contain interviews of economists, politicians and people from various walks of life as well as using vox pops, reconstructions and archival material. White Blood Red Soil will be released in May 2005 at the Cannes Film Festival in France and also in India, Pakistan, UK and the USA.
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Taking note of the worldwide reputation of Asian Academy of Film & TV, the public relations arm of the ministry international affairs – The Indian Council For Cultural Relations – has been sending their guests to Marwah Films & Video Studio located in Noida Film City. Gisela Bonn Awardees 2004 Dorothee Werner. Council’s distinguished guest – recently visited Marwah Studios to discuss with its President Sandeep Marwah, the possibility of selecting short films made by this production house for the film festivals held in Germany from time to time. Dorothee Werner a prolific writer is also dedicated to recording the real life conditions of the Indian people for the benefit of the European audience. Her memorable short film. ‘The Ladies Train from Bombay’ is indeed a masterpiece of documentation.