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The former Chief Minister of Delhi and a sitting member of lok Sabha Madan Lal Khurana visited Asian Academy of Film & Television to familiarise himself with the working of the institute.The distinguished visitor took keen interest in the training opportunity offered by the institute and gave valuable suggestions about training related matters to prof.Sandeep Marwah. Mr Khurana was greatly impressed by the excellent work being done by the institute in the field of media education and training and in lending support to the film and television industries.
Sandeep Marwah & former Chief Minister of Delhi and a sitting member of lok Sabha Madan Lal Khurana
He lamented that film & TV Institute of India,once a premier film school has fallen on bad days and remarked that Asian Academy of Film & TV has indeed succeeded where others have failed.

Addressing the students of Asian Academy of Film & Television,the director of the forthcoming star studded wholesome family entertainer Bharat Bhagya Vidhata,Osho Raja said it is his earnest desire that film & television industry, should thrive in the national capital region. Welcoming this creative genius who has been into film making for three decades after graduating from Film & TV institute of India, the director AAFT Prof. Sandeep Marwah promised full support to him in realising his dream .
Sandeep Marwah & Bharat Bhagya Vidhata,Osho Raja
Osho Raja disclosed that this feature film will be shot in and around Delhi and that history of some sort will be created when its Muhurat shot is taken at Delhi in the near future.He said that Shatrughan Sinha and Jaya Prada both Raja Sabha members – have agreed to play the lead role in this film.He pointed out that it is the responsibility of the film maker to avoid stupidity,bad taste,distortion of facts and false education in his work.osho Raja advised the students to always to strive for excellence and to set high standard of their work.

The creative genius Muzaffar Ali was overwhelmed when he was given standing ovation by the students of Asian Academy of Film & TV on the mention of his outstanding film Umrao Jan. Conceding that film is a difficult medium to understand and to control , he disapproved the practice of investing astronomical sums on the production of films. Describing the current media scene as extremely good he said that film & television software market belongs to the artistes.

He advised the students to be above all a good human being for producing good films and television programmes.Describing the Film Censor Board as a Policeman trying to control chaotic traffic, he told them that freedom for expression also has its limits. He admitted that the dictates of market forces and rank commercialisation have resulted in production of irrelevant films.He urged the students to use the power of this medium for spreading the message of mutual respect love and honesty.Muzaffar Ali said trained and competent Indian professional should now target overseas markets.Earlier welcoming the distiguished guest at the inaugural of the thirtieth session of the academy its Director Prof. Sandeep Marwah mentioned that academy has now crossed the frontiers of Asian and it now attracts students from other continents as well.Noida a decade back,mentioned that he is happy to find the Film City of North is doing well despite the fear expressed by many to the contrary.

Delivering valedictory address to the students of the twenty-ninth batch of Asian Academy of Film & TV,veteran Mass communication expert and formerly Chairman of Indian Institute of Mass communication Mr. P. Murari, said that the massive explosion of the media and globalisation of economy have provided unprecedented opportunity to talented and dedicated professional. He added that direct to home telecasts in KU band will further revolutionalise television viewing.

Pointing out that human resource is the prime mover in any endeavour,he urged the film & television professionals to harness the power of the media only for the good of the mankind.He advised them to protect their credibility while practising television journalism.Mr. P. Murari said that he is happy to note the enviable reputation being enjoyed by the academy in the field of media education and training. Earlier welcoming the distinguished guests, the Director prof. Sandeep Marwah recalled the active role played by Mr . P. Murari in helping the govt,to declare film making as an industry two years ago .He hoped that this step will help break the underworld-industry nexus.Prof. Sandeep Marwah also mentioned that AAFT is now known internationally.Later addressing the gathering the Executive Director of Jalandhar based Management and Industrial Development Institute Dr H.K. Singh advised the students that beside acquiring skills for doing their work they should also learn to lead a clean life.He emphasised the importance of enjoying Academy Art Awards were also presented on this occasion to forty seven artists who has participated in the Exibition of Paintings organised jointly by AAFT,MEC.Art Gallery and Taj Artist Group at Marwah Studios in the recent past.

Well known theatre, film and television artist Gil Alon said that art and drama are integrated into the development of a child right from the elementary school stage in Israel. He was addressing a gathering of film and television professionals at Marwah Studios on an invitation from Sandeep Marwah. Gil Alon mentioned that there are 10 Drama School and close to 2500 plays are staged annually in his country with a population which is almost sixty five percent that of New Delhi. Theatre in Israel enjoys the support of the govt., he added. Gil Alon was of the view that Israelis are creative by nature. An actor must follow the dictate of his heart and be himself while performing on the stage or facing the camera. Gil Alon was accompanied by President of Indo-Israel Friendship Association A.C. Peter and a senior diplomat from the Embassy of Israel in Delhi, Ms. Michal Weiler-Tal among others.

One of the most successful non resident Indians in the United Kingdom Dr. Dharam Bir Lall was made the life member of the International Film & Television Research Centre an affiliate of the first Film University of India, University of Media Arts , during his visit to Noida Film City. Dr. Dharam Bir Lall migrated to London in 1958 and worked diligently to become the leading light of East London business community. He was awarded an Honrary Doctorate in Business Administration from the University of East London. He chaired the Newham Chamber of Commerce in 2002. He also carries the title of Lord Lall of Woodlands- the country of Essex in UK. Speaking on this occasion Vice Chancellor designate of University of Media Arts Prof. Sandeep Marwah said that D B Lall is indeed a source of inspiration to one and all and he has amply proved that Indians are indeed second to none.

Asian Academy of Film & TV recently played host to the talented and beautiful actress Raveena Tandon.Congratulating the students on joining this World renowned institute for learning the art and craft of film making, she welcomed them to the exciting world of cinema. Answering questions put to her by the students she said that systematic training is necessary for all including the gifted persons for making a mark in the field of performing arts.
She pointed out that even the best of the raw diamond needs cutting and polishing before use.Asked about her preference for acting in commercial or art films,Raveena Tandon said that she does not believe in categorising the films in this manner.She said that there are only good films and bad films and obviously her prefence is for acting in the good ones . Formally launching academy’ s new course in Film Fashion & Costume Designing,Raveena Tandon hoped that it would fulfil the longstanding need of training in this area of specialisation.Raveena Tandon also agreed to be on the Board of Asian Academy of Film & Television and promised all possible support of Prof. Sandeep Marwah is his work . The thirty first session of the academy will commence on 3rd April 2001.’

The ambassador of Israel in India, His Excellency David Aphek formally inaugurated the first ever festival of Israeli Student Films at Asian Academy of Film & Television.Welcoming the ambassador and Mr. Akiva Tevet, Head of the Film Department at Camera Obscura School of Art , Prof. Sandeep Marwah thanked them for arranging the screening of the films exclusively for the students of AAFT and said this event has great educational value for the would be film makers.Addressing the students His Excellency David Aphek who had personally supervised the relief provided by his country to the victims of the earthquake at Bhuj, was visibly moved when he asked all present to observe silence as a mark of respect to the departed souls.Continuing with his address, the ambassador said it was indeed difficult for him to switch his mind from disaster to film art.He, however, felt that the human suffering in Gujrat will surely provide subject matter for films.His Excellency David Aphek was of provides the right kind of environment to the film makers for their work. Mr.Akiva Tevet who had come from Israel to interact with the students of AAFT, said that today’ s film makers emerge from film schools and are better educated than their predecessors. He was of the view that film school is the place to discover and to nurture one’ s artistic potential. Mr. Akiva Tevet said the some of the makers of films brought by him are extremely talented and they posses the necessary potential to earn recognition in the film world.the screening of films followed the formal inauguration of the festival.