Category: AAFT News

New Delhi: More than 25 young and senior artists join together to present a powerful group-painting exhibition at All India Fine Arts Cultural Society hall at New Delhi.

“The appropriate tittle SPARSHA for exhibition has enhanced the show. Sparsha means- a touch. It is the series of touches- canvas with colors, colors with brush, brush with hand and hand with heart and mind which leads to expression of feelings and thinking on canvas” said Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studio while inaugurating the exhibition.

A collection of Drawings, Paintings, Graphics, Ceramics and new media by Alok K.V., Anil Kanive, Anjali Manakkad, Anjana Pradeep, Chidananda Y.N., Chitranjan Gupta, Deba Mitra Chakrabarty, Jai Prskash S.B., K.G. Lingadevru, Krishna Rajendra Kumar, Lokesha R., Mallikarjun C Bagodi and Mukta Guta were displayed.

Nikhil Ranjan Pal, Nikhila A, Parineeta Bujor Baruah, Raghu Neware, Rakhshita, Shubha A Hebbar, Studio 6, Sumit Kumar Thakur, Tulasi Prasad, V.B. Biradar, Vinodprabha R Siddaiah and Virendra Kumar also presented their works.

Pramjeet Singh Eminent Artist Secretary AIFACS and Sunit Chopra renowned Art Critic also spoke on the occasion. Sandeep Marwah invited all the artists to repeat the exhibition at Noida Film City. The exhibition curated by Virendra Kumar. The exhibition will remain open till 11th August 2015.

Noida: The celebrations took place at the international head quarters of International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry at Noida when French director was signed for short film under Indo- French Cultural Forum of ICMEI.

“I was looking for a platform to join hands for making of short film in India when Sandeep Marwah noticed my talent and grant me the facilities to direct one film under ICMEI” said Moane Elyane Maria Rosello film director from France.

“We want to provide a wonderful platform to our guest directors from abroad. Asian Academy of Film And Television and Marwah Studio will support to the production of film at Delhi/Noida,” said Sandeep Marwah President ICMEI & AAFT.

The film will be part of the 162 short films announced by Sandeep Marwah during his visit to London recently. The making of films together leads to the development of wonderful relations between two countries through art and culture.

Varanasi: The Regional Meeting of Indo American Chamber of Commerce took place at Varanasi hosted by Arun Kumar Agarwal Chairman IACC Varanasi Branch at Hotel Radisson.

“ Sandeep Marwah Chairman for Media And Entertainment Committee IACC and member Executive Council has been honored at Kanbar Institute of Film And Television, Tisch School of Arts at New York by Prof. Karl Bardosh for his pioneer work in Mobile Cinema” announced Dr. Lalit Bhasin President North India Council & veteran Lawyer Supreme Court of India.

“We appreciate Sandeep Marwah for his vast contribution in developing Indo US relationship for last so many years” added Ranjana Khana Secretary General IACC.

“It is nice to know about Marwah’s activities and it must be appreciated,” said Chad R. Norberg Trade & Technology Unit Chief, Embassy of the United States of America. “We congratulate Sandeep for his continuous efforts in media and entertainment industry” expressed Tyrena Holley Commercial officer Embassy of the United States of America.

Noida: “ Multimedia has taken over not only all the mediums of media, but its intervention in all other businesses is now unavoidable. Animation has emerged as a new industry all over he World. It is high time to make people aware of its qualifications” said Sandeep Marwah President of ICMEI and Marwah Studio signing an arrangement with Soumendu Sinha for forthcoming Animation Festival.

“We have designed this animation festival at Hotel Meridian in October. Many international and national companies have started finalizing their participation. We want it to be very exclusive. With ICMEI coming in we have upgraded the standard of the festival “ said Soumendu Sinha Director of the festival.

Javed Jaffari renowned film artist has been nominated as the brand Ambassador of IIACFF-2015.

Babbitta Saxena Chairperson for International And National Event Committee of ICMEI assured full support to the festival in the coming weeks. Marwah Studio and AAFT will be partners in progress with India International Animation And Cartoon Film Festival.

Noida: “This is going to be the first venture between India and Afghanistan when two film setups of these countries going to make a film together. I am the lucky to be part of this prestigious production,” said Sajia Shojaei Film maker from Afghanistan.

“We have announced and committed to making of 162 international films to be directed by film makers of different countries. Ample work has been done in that line. A new addition is a film from Afghanistan,” said Sandeep Marwah President of ICMEI and Marwah Studio confirming the project.

All facilities will be provided by the chamber to the film maker from abroad and we will go out of way to highlight these projects as it leads to Love, Peace and Unity through Art and Culture” added Ashok Tyagi Secretary General of ICMEI.

Present on the occasion Ambassador Dr. Beni Prasad Agarwal appreciated the efforts of Sandeep Marwah and International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry.

Noida: “Life is not bed of roses. To fulfill your passion you have to sacrifice many things in life. Don’t think it was easy for even Bhat Family” said Pooja Bhat emotionally at Asian Academy of Film And television in a master class of 88th Batch.

Pooja Bhat shared her vast experience in film industry right from film Daddy to her most award winning film Tamana. She shared her personal moments and grudges of life with the media students.

“Continuous efforts and honesty towards your profession can take you to heights” added Rahul Mittra producer of Sahib Bewi Aur Gangster and now CEO of Waves Cinema.

“Explore yourself in a film school, learn what qualities you possess so that they can be your asset in the industry” said Kaustav Narayan Niyogi an add maker, lyrics writer and director of feature film Cabaret.

The formal function was followed by the question answer session. Sandeep Marwah later honored the dignities with the life membership of International Film And Television Club of AAFT.

New Delhi: “Never before this kind of amalgamation of media and sports has taken place when Sandeep Marwah of Marwah Studio covered Queen’s Baton Relay of 19th Commonwealth games at New Delhi” citiation read by S.S.Dogra Senior Vice President of India Sports Sang at Talkatro Stadium with almost 4000 sports person attending national seminar on sports.

“10000 pictures, 1000 hours of filming, 102 short films and 102 radio programs for daily broadcast in 102 days by covering 28 states, 5 union territories, 300 events, 900 cities, 20000 Km created a World Record for Sandeep Marwah. The opening film of CWG for 3 minutes was also produced and directed by Marwah Studio. Sandeep Marwah also ran with the Queen’s Baton on Jaipur –Delhi Road” added Dogra.

The President of India Sports Sang Sunil Gupta in the presence of Shyam Jaju Senior Vice President of Bhartiya Janata Party handed over the prestigious National Award of National Sports Federation to Marwah.

“The country is proud of you and we look forward for your regular and deep participation in sports” said Sunil Gupta congratulating Marwah.

“ Passionate sports person do not wait for others to motivate them, people like Sandeep Marwah are motivational factor for many sports enthusiastics, youngsters must learn from them” added Shyam Jaju addressing large gathering at Talkatra Stadium.

“I am indebted to India Sports Sang for recognizing my efforts and sincerity towards sports. Sports are essential ingredient in education. A good health means healthy nation.” Sandeep Marwah addressed the sports persons.

“We are already promoting sports through events like Asian Premier Leauge by ASMS, Ethleema by ABS and MCC by AAFT and Indian Sports and Cultural Society where I am the Chairperson” Marwah added.

New Delhi: AMRITA – A SUBLIME STORY is a play directed by the legendary Director, M.S. Sathyu of ‘Garam Hawa’ fame, and was staged at the India Habitat Centre. It was a real experimental play, the story of the late Amrita Pritam, a literary genius of India who passed away a decade ago.

“I am proud of Lovlin for her excellence in presenting Amrita Pritam on stage. She brought Amrita back to life” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studio appreciating the efforts of AAFT alumni Lovlin who stole the show.

“This kind of presentation needs tremendous efforts and deep understanding of the medium, Lovlin did it” said L.K.Advani Former Deputy Prime Minister of India congratulating the whole team including producer K.K.Kohli.

“I have never met Amrita Pritam, but after seeing this play I know a lot about this great personality” added H.K.Dua a veteran journalist and a writer.

“Working under the internationally acclaimed director MS Sathyu was nothing short of a pleasure, since I had worked with him as his leading lady in Sookha and Barra, Sathyu gave me all the freedom to interpret Amrita in my own spontaneous style.” expressed Lovlin thanking the large audience on that day.

“The UN estimates that the number of unemployed youth globally reached 74.5 million, the majority of whom live in developing countries. One in five youths, or 125 million, are working but live in extreme poverty. The issue of youth unemployment is a major concern for both industrialized and developing countries.

“Skills development is a primary means of enabling young people to make a smooth transition to work. In December 2014, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring 15th July as World Youth Skills Day” informed Sandeep Marwah Ambassador of IHRO affiliated to United Nations.

“The goal is to achieve better socio-economic conditions for today’s youth as a means of addressing the challenges of unemployment and under employment” added Marwah in a meet organized by Skill Development Committee of International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry.

“Skills development reduces poverty and better equips young people to find decent jobs. It triggers a process of empowerment and self-esteem that benefits everyone.” Message read by Akshay Marwah sent by Ban Ki Moon Secretary General of United Nations.

Noida: “What an excitement that whole World is celebrating World Yoga Day and our Indian traditions and culture are spreading all over the globe in no time” said Sandeep Marwah President of International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry on the World Yoga Day at Noida.

More than 2000 people gathered at Noida Stadium to be part of the Yoga workshop from 18th to 20th June to prepare for World Yoga Day on 21st of June organized by Art of Living of SriSri Ravishankarji

“We are proud of our ancient art of living – yoga brings in good health for body, mind and soul” said Dr. Mahesh Sharma Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation and Culture, Government of India in the capacity of Chief Guest of the function.

“This has turned out to be an excellent physical awareness by the whole World and credit goes to India” added Vimla Batham Member of the Legislative Assembly from Noida.