The International Day of Friendship was proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities informed Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and Ambassador of IHRO affiliated to United Nation on the international Friendship Day at Noida Film City.
The Day is also intended to support the goals and objectives of the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace and the International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence for the Children of the World (2001-2010).
To mark the International Day of Friendship the UN encourages governments, international organizations and civil society groups to hold events, activities and initiatives that contribute to the efforts of the international community towards promoting a dialogue among civilizations, solidarity, mutual understanding and reconciliation. The event was supported by WPDRF- World Peace Development And Research Foundation and ICFF- International Children’s Film Forum.
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AAFT Is Proud of Ajay Bahl of ‘B.A.Pass’
‘B.A. Pass’ is a 2013 Hindi Neo noir film, produced and directed by AAFTian Ajay Bahl, and starring Shilpa Shukla, Shadab Kamal, Rajesh Sharma, and Dibyendu Bhattacharya in lead roles. It is distributed by Bharat Shah’s VIP films banner. The film is based on 2009 short story ‘The Railway Aunty’ by Mohan Sikka.
“I remember introducing Ajay Bahl to Santosh Shivam during his 15th batch at AAFT when we were shooting for feature film DILSE at Marwah Studios. He took keen interest in the film” recollected Sandeep Marwah Director of Asian Academy of Film And Television, Noida Film City congratulating Ajay Bahl for his super venture.
At the 2012 Osian’s Cinefan Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema, the won the Best Film Award in the ‘Indian competition’ section, while debutante Shadab Kamal won the Best Actor award. Later at the 2012 Montreal World Film Festival the film was part of the ‘First Films World Competition where it was nominated for the Golden Zenith for the Best First Fiction Feature Film.
In January 2013, at the first South Asian Film Festival held in Paris it won The Prix Du Public (voted best film by the French Audience).
Sandeep Marwah Honored At Musical Evening For Art Promotion
“Five times World Record Holder in Media, founder of Film City Sandeep Marwah is one of the well known art and culture promoters of the nation. He has been encouraging art lovers be a musician, painter, writer, dancer, theatre artist or a film maker from his Marwah Studios from last twenty years” invited Annu Kapoor on stage to handover the award to Sandeep Marwah.
Annu Kapoor was anchoring and hosting a musical evening in the memory of Kishore Kumar and Mohd. Rafi at New Delhi. The Kishore Kumar’s numbers were sung by Prem Bhatia and Mohd. Rafi was sung by Ravindra Singh.
“I am very fond of both the singers and today I am blessed by both the legends of Indian Film Industry in the shape of this appreciation” thanked Marwah to the organizers.
ASMS Will See Many Dignities During The Year-Marwah
“We bring many personalities to ASMS including media persons, socialites, film makers, artists, politicians from all strata of life for interaction with students so that they can grow much faster in life” said Sandeep Marwah introducing guests of the day.
The students of Asian School of Media Studies were addressed by Ashok Jailkhani – an actor, producer, director & writer also former Additional Director General of Doordarshan who shared his 40 years experience in media and television production with the students.
Dr. Charu Verma an educationist from U.K. also attended the session who was representing British accreditation company. She was impressed by the ASMS education and training. She promised to bring British accreditation to ASMS.
The session was followed by question answers. Later Sandeep Marwah presented membership of International Journalism Centre to the guests. Dr. A.K. Srivastava Director ASMS paid vote of thanks.
Develop Sportsmanship to be Successful-Sandeep Marwah
“Sportsmanship means Punctuality, regularity, sincerity, dedication, equality and team spirit. If you have all these qualities you bound to be successful. All that can be develop with the help of regular sports which has become now important for the youth of this country” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and Chairperson of Indian Sports and Cultural Society at PHD Chamber of Commerce on the International Youth Day. PHDCCI in association with Marwah Studios and ISCS organized sports convention-conference and Exhibition under the heading “Sports For All” on 12th August at New Delhi.
Suman Jyoti Khaitan President PHD initiated the talks. Rajeev Gupta Secretary Youth Affairs, Government of India was the chief guest of the day. Cricketer Saba Karim, former Captain of Indian Women Team Anjum Chopra, Satish Girotra Chairperson Sports Committee and Alok B Sriram Vice President PHD also spoke on the occasion.
AAFT the First Institute to Start Education on 3D Film Making
An another feather in the cap of Asian Academy of Film And Television when AAFT became the first institute to provide education and training to its students on the techniques of 3D Film Making.
“We are the first one to call for 3D cameras and provide training to the cinematography students” said HOD Camera Department and Dean AAFT.
“We are proud of AAFTians who all are selected for 3D Film competition by Panasonic Dimensions, Hollywood, California” added Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios.
AAFT won second Award and best edited 3D film in the competition.
State Excellence Award 2013 for Sandeep Marwah
“There are very few people who have achieved to international level and created their own standards in media. Sandeep Marwah is one of them who could create five international records and brought the name of our country to another level’ introduced the organizers inviting Marwah on the stage to receive prestigious State Excellence Award 2013 at Arya Auditorium at New Delhi.
Sandeep Marwah has already been nominated by many agencies including MapsofIndia as the first ten popular and known personalities of the state of Delhi. He is the founder of Film City and the promoter of first professional film studio of North India. Marwah is also the Director of First Private film school of the country-AAFT.
“I am totally energized by this award and promise to do more for the country and especially in the entertainment and media industry” Sandeep Marwah humbly accepted the award. The event was supported by Pooja Movie Creations.
kite Festival at Noida Celebrated with Pomp and Show
‘It has been custom to fly kites during the Independence day week, it expresses our desire to grow much higher in life and to bring our nation to the top” said Sandeep Marwah on the opening of kite festival at Noida organized by Great India Mall.
“Marwah Studios and its radio station Radio Noida are always first to participate in these kind of programs which high lights the social themes” added R.K.Singh Vice President of Marwah Studios. The evening was supported by cultural programs by students of different schools and colleges. Sandeep Marwah was asked to plant the tree on this occasion along with G.C.Saxena IAS Managing Director and CEO of Delhi Tourism & Transport Development Corporation Ltd. and Karan Kumar Modi Co Founder and CEO Mob Savers of Modi Group.
Indian Sports And Cultural Society Released Poster on International Youth Day
Now 19 years in existence, the Indian Sports And Cultural Society (ISCS) has become pro active and opening 28 chapters in all the states of India to promote sports” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and Chairperson of ISCS at PHD Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of International Youth Day.
A poster stating “No Youth Without Sports” was released by Rajeev Gupta Secretary Youth Affairs, Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs , Government of India to support the activities of PHD And ISCS. “ We are ready to give all support to such societies who are keen in developing youth and guiding them to the right path” Rajeev Gupta blessed the organization.
Suman Jyoti Khaitan President PHD initiated the talks. Cricketer Saba Karim, former Captain of Indian Women Team Anjum Chopra, Satish Girotra Chairperson Sports Committee, Alok B Sriram Vice President PHD and B.C. Bose General Secretary ISCS also spoke on the occasion.
Sandeep Marwah On The Board Of IFFD
Renowned media personality and five times World Record Holder Sandeep Marwah has been nominated on the board of Indian Federation for Fashion Development (IFFD).
IFFD provides the opportunity for fashion industry members, both new and old, to create networks that will facilitate action and inspire industry growth. It provides useful and up-to-date information to keep the industry on top of what is happening locally and abroad, to make it more competitive and to encourage a thirst for quality education.
“IFFD provides a marketing platform for all within the industry; from the student who wants to share her talent to the household names we have come to know and love. By increasing local and international awareness of Indian brands and talent we hope to inspire increased demand and brand loyalty” informed Avinash Pathania.
Sandeep Marwah is the President of Marwah Studios and Asian Education Group. He is the founder of film city Noida, producer of more than 2000 short films and head of many international media organizations.