International Youth Day Observed at AAFT

Noida: On 17 December 1999,the United Nations General Assembly endorsed the recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth that 12 August be declared International Youth Day.

“We have to put the youth energy to its best use. The Clean India subject of ours has been adopted by our honorable Prime Minister and has been declared as a National Campaign. Now we want to start LIGHT INDIA and we want to start with youth energy to light up all the villages of India” said Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studio, Ambassador of IHRO affiliated to United Nations and World Peace Development And Research Foundation.

“The theme of International Youth Day, 12 August 2015, is “Youth Civic Engagement.” The engagement and participation of youth is essential to achieve sustainable human development. Yet often the opportunities for youth to engage politically, economically and socially are low or non-existent” added Marwah while addressing the students of Asian Education Group at AAFT Campus.

“In this landmark year, as leaders prepare to adopt a bold new vision for sustainable development, the engagement of youth is more valuable than ever. At this critical moment in history, I call on young people to demand and foster the dramatic progress so urgently needed in our world.” message of Ban Ki Moon read by Prof. Harshvardhan Vice President International Film And Research Centre of AAFT.

Pride Of Nation Award For Sandeep Marwah

New Delhi: “There are many people in India who have done extra ordinary well for themselves and to bring national records. There are few who have brought laurels to India and created a wonderful name for our country, Sandeep Marwah is one of them” citation read by Mena Sarna Chief organizer of Bhavishya Art And Cultural Society.

Sandeep Marwah was honored with PRIDE OF NATION Award for creating five International Records in Media And Entertainment Industry. His Social commitment is also more than what one can aspect from an individual.

Father of Mobile Cinema, Founder of Noida Film City Sandeep Marwah is the Director of Asian Academy of Film And Television, Marwah Studio and related more than 30 organizations which are indulge in uplifting society, Peace, Love and Unity, has put him on the highest platform. He is also contender for Noble Prize.

The award was handed over to Marwah in a grand function at New Delhi. Some of the prominent people of city like R.K.Sinha member Rajya Sabha, Dr. K.K.Agarwal of Indian Medical Association, Pt. Deepak Dubey renowned astrologer, Guru Jitendra Maharaj kathak exponent, Nalini Kamlini renowned classical dancers and Dr. Anoop Srivastava commissioner custom And excise were present there.

“I love my country and I get immense pleasure when I work for the people of this nation. I am indebted to the organization for honoring me on the occasion of 69th Independence day.” Said Sandeep Marwah emotionally.

Tourism Is Key to Success- Dr. Mahesh Sharma

New Delhi: “Time has come when Indian tourists should realize that India in itself has enormous tourist destinations which they can explore even before moving out of India” guided Dr. Mahesh Sharma Minister of State with Independent Charge of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation to the bigwigs of Hotel and Tourism Industry on the occasion of 9th Annual Today’s Traveller Award function at Taj Palace.

“We are trying to bring best coordination between the culture, tourism and civil aviation ministry to provide best conveniences and facilities to Indian and foreign tourist” Minister added while releasing the Today’s Traveller coffee table book.

“We are inducing Indian nationals to believe in internal tourism and come “forward with suggestions to improve on the tourism in India” added Sandeep Marwah Managing Director of National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited.

Some of the prominent people including Gen. K.M. Seth former Governor of Chhattisgarh, V.K.Duggal Former Governor of Manipur, Sohan Singh Thandal Tourism Minister of Punjab, Subhash Goyal President IATO, and Bhupinder Bhalla Jt. Secretary Ministry of Commerce were present there at the award function.

Later Dr. Mahesh Sharma handed over the prestigious Today’s Traveller Awards to the selected people of the industry for their untiring contribution to the industry. Kamal and Kewal Gill hosted the event.

Festival Of Films From Iceland at Marwah Studio

Noida: A powerful festival of films from Iceland was inaugurated by the Ambassador of Iceland H.E. Thorir Ibsen at a grand function at Marwah Studio Noida Film City.

“Films are the representatives of culture of any country. These films will project Iceland in the most pleasing manner. I invite film makers to come forward and record the natural beauty of Iceland in their films” said H.E. Thorir Ibsen in his inaugural speech.

“We are successful in proceeding further with International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry and reached to a new destination today by joining hands in organizing a film festival. I am sure the next step will be bigger than this,” added Ambassador of Iceland.

“You don’t need tickets and passport to be part of festival. This is a golden opportunity to study Iceland through their films and learn about the country and its culture” said Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studio and ICMEI.

“This is the first time that the dedicated festival of Iceland films has taken place in India. ICMEI will keep on bringing these kind of events for the industry” said Ashok Tyagi Secretary General of ICMEI.

Present on the occasion a filmmaker from Bhutan Karma Tsehering appreciated the efforts of Asian Academy of Film And Television and Asian School of Media Studies in accepting these kind of value additions which generally are not available to students of other institutions.

The festival will showcase four major feature films including PARIS, METALHEAD, OF HORSES AND MEN and DEEP. The feature film DEEP was the inaugural film. The formal function was followed by question answers. The other officers accompanied ambassador from the Embassy of Iceland.

Later Sandeep Marwah honored H.E. Thorir Ibsen with the life membership of International Film And Television research Centre of AAFT.

Great India Award For Sandeep Marwah

Gurgoan: Manavta Foundation an association of people involved in different kind of social works based in Gurgoan honored Sandeep Marwah with Great India Award for his untiring contribution towards upliftment of downtrodden of the community.

“We are honored to recognize the social activities of Sandeep Marwah who has been chairing many organizations through which he is contributing to the society” said Sangeeta Gupta founder Manavta Foundation.

“There is no religion bigger than humanity, and humanity teaches us to be kind and helpful. I am only following the religion of Humanity blindly” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studio while accepting the award.

Film and TV Artist Amit Srivastava, Renowned Painter Aarti Makker , Chairperson IIFT Ratan Deep Lal , President All India Yadav Mahasabha Sandeep Yadav, Popular Writer Sobha Joshi and Editor Political Times Dr. shokin Verma were the other recipients of award.

IIACFF- Animation Film Festival Fixed For October

Noida: The animation industry is growing at the rate of 15 percent every year. There is hardly an industry, which is not taking the support of animation in different presentations and programs.

“India is still the most cost effective destination to produce animated films and its allied works. We are emerging as one of the biggest animation servicing industry,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studio in a key address to the National Press while launching the new festival India International Animation And Cartoon Film Festival.

“The idea is to create large awareness in the country about the usage of graphics and animation and to promote business related to animation through this festival now fixed from 1st to 5th October, 2015” said Somendu Sinha Director Festival.

We are also promoting and adding to the propaganda of our government of Skill Development. Learning the art of animation and cartoon will develop ample skill development,” added Marwah who is also running Asian School of Animation.

Ankush Nandi Vice President IIACFF and Rajni Basumantary Actor/Director also spoke on the occasion. The Festival has attracted many foreign stalls and participants from abroad.

Sandeep Marwah Inaugurated Lounge at Delhi

New Delhi: Delhi is emerging as one of the most happening cities of the World. Not only politics, films, theatre, art exhibitions, fashion shows but clubs and lounges are also adding a lot to new kind of events to the city.

Recently a new lounge –The U Turn has been inaugurated by well-known media personality Sandeep Marwah at Hauz Khas. “It is the requirement of rising population of Delhi that you need more restaurants, clubs, hotels and lounges too where people can spend some time with friends and music” said Sandeep Marwah Managing Director of National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited.

“New avenues can lead to better employment to people especially who are educated and looking for employment in the cities. Thanks to malls and new markets which has added a lot to new jobs” added Sandeep Marwah who is also the President of International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry.

International Day of World’s Indigenous Peoples Celebrated at AAFT

Noida: “On this International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, I call on the international community to ensure that they are not left behind. To create a better, more equitable future, let us commit to do more to improve the health and well-being of indigenous peoples. ” message of Secretary General of United Nations Ban Ki Moon read by Prof. Harshvardhan Vice President International Film And Television Research Centre.

“This year’s theme puts a spotlight on the issue of indigenous peoples’ access to health care services, as improving indigenous peoples’ health remains a critical challenge for indigenous peoples,Member States and the United Nations” added Sandeep Marwah Ambassador of IHRO affiliated to United Nations and President World Peace Development And Research Foundation.

An event was organized early morning with the media students of Asian Education Group at Marwah Studio at Noida Film City. The members of faculty and administration of Marwah Studio also attended the event.

International Day of Friendship Celebrated at AAFT

Noida: the UN General Assembly with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities proclaimed The International Day of Friendship in 2011.

“The resolution places particular emphasis on involving young people, as future leaders, in community activities that include different cultures and promote international understanding and respect for diversity” said Sandeep Marwah Ambassador of International Human Rights Organization affiliated to United Nations and President of World Peace Development And Research Foundation.

.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.

Sri Lankan Delegation at Marwah Studio

Noida: “We are here to look into the facilities available for film and television training. We are impressed the way this world-class film and media school is functioning. It is hard to believe so many qualifications and value editions under one single roof” expressed Prof Emritus Jayantha Kalubowila Director General The Human Right Organization of Sri Lanka on his visit to Marwah Studio at Noida Film City.

“We are impressed by the enthusiasm the whole campus is carrying. It runs from Sandeep Marwah to each and every student of this organization” added Philip Mathew Director Foreign Affairs Sri Lanka while talking to the students in a master class.

“We would like to invite Sandeep Marwah to Colombo to bring the same kind of energy in our country after his successful ventures to Nigeria, Senegal and Bhutan” said WRR Samantha Rajapaksa District – Director Sri Lanka.

Susmita Shekhar President of My Anchor Foundation coordinated the delegation. Later Marwah honored Kalubowila with life membership of International Film And Television Club of AAFT.