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Acting Workshop By Manoj Pahwa At Global Festival Of Films

Monday, November 30th, 2009

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The well known actor and a performer in feature films like Wanted, Aaloo Chat, Sing Is King, Dhamaal ect. Manoj Pahwa gave acting tips to the students of Asian Academy Of Film And Television and Asian School Of Media Studies on his visit to the 2nd Global Festival of Documentary Films 2009 at Noida Film City.

A special workshop has been planned at Marwah Studios where students had the full privilege to interact and ask questions related to carrier in acting and how to manage the affairs in the Film and TV industry.

“We are happy that this kind of workshop could be planned during Global festival of films, this makes the whole festival more interesting and creative in its nature” said Sandeep Marwah, the president of Marwah Studios, a creative enterprises and the sponsors of Global Festival.

“I am feeling more elevated that I have been given this kind of duty in International event to guide the young group of actors, My relation with Marwah Studios is very long, when I started my carrier at Delhi” said Manoj Pahwa .

Later, the president of the festival Sandeep Marwah honoured Manoj Pahwa with the life membership of International Film And Television Club.

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Rare Films Shown At 2nd Global Festival of Documentary Films 2009

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

International Film And Television Club {IFTC} a wing of Marwah Studios- a creative enterprises organized 2nd Global Festival Of Documentary Films from 20th to 22nd November 2009. This three days festival showcased some of the most outstanding, critically acclaimed and awarded films across the World.

The list of films included THE GARDEN directed by Scott Hamilton Kennedy, SUPER MAN OF MALEGAON directed by Ahmed Khan, WE ARE TOGETHER directed by Paul Taylor, FOR LOVE OF WATER directed by Irena Salina, MORALITY TV AUR LOVING JIHAD-EK MANOHAR KAHANI directed by Paromita Vohra, SMILE PINKY directed by Megan Mylan, WORK IN PROGRESS directed by Krishnendu Bose, ANDHERI directed by Sushrut Jain, TEXTURE OF OUR SOUL directed by Deepak Gera, FLOATING LAMP OF THE SHADOW VALLEY directed by Rajesh S.Jala, BEGINNING FILMMAKING directed by Rosenblatt, THE FORGOTTEN WOMAN directed by Dilip Mehta, HARISHCHANDRACHI FACTOR directed by Paresh Mokashi and ROUGH AUNTIES directed by Kim Longinotto.

The second segment was for short films. More than 90 films have been received from 27 countries in the competition. Three best films have been awarded with Rs 50000/- prize.”We had footfall of more than 3000 people in three days which has not only made the event successful but encouraged us to start preparing for the festval for 2010.” said Sandeep Marwah, Festival President.”I am thankful to my all teams of AAFT,ASMS,ABS and AAFT School of Graphics and Animation for their sincere efforts.” added Marwah.

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Sajid Wajid Khan Brand Ambassador Of RADIO NOIDA 107.4FM

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

It was the third and the final day of 2nd Global Festival of Documentary Films 2009 at Marwah Studios where ample films had already been displayed for the documentary film makers, media, film and TV students, a huge international gathering was anxiously waiting for the .formal closing when a range of stars were brought to the stage to launch Radio Noida 107.4FM“It may be the closing ceremony of Global festival of films 2009 but it’s the beginning of Non stop Radio Programs at our radio station RADIO NOIDA 107.4FM” said Sandeep Marwah, the President of Marwah Group of Creative Enterprises.

“I am happy that I am once again part of this new venture at Marwah Studios” said Sanjay Kapoor. I congratulate the whole team of Global Festival for their honest and hard work towards the promotion of our entertainment industry” he added “I have never seen this kind of International huge event at any film school, I admire the energy being generated at this campus” said Rahul Roy. “I feel this is the Golden Palace of Entertainment where every aspect of media is exchanged with the film, TV and Media students .This festival is the judicial mix of professionals and new comers of this trade” narrated Rrajat Barjatya of Rajshri.com.” I am coming back very soon, I have loved this place” said Prinyanka the charming and attractive leading girl of many movies.” I feel I have gathered more than what I could give to this festival” said Karl Bardosh the renowned film director and professor of Tisch School of Arts, New York university.

“We are now the brand ambassadors of Radio Noida 107.4FM” said Sajid Wajid khan, and sang on many tunes for Radio Noida. More than 600 participants present there converted the gala dinner into a musical show that evening. The Radio Noida was inaugurated with the live coverage of the whole event .Later Mohit Marwah, Akshay Marwah and Raghav Marwah creative directors of Marwah Studios and Suman Bajaj Kalra the festival Director paid vote of thanks to all the departments of Asian Academy of film and TV, Asian School of Media Studies, Asian Business School, AAFT School of Graphic and Animation, IFTC, IFTRC involved with the festival.

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IFTRC Promoted Documentation Centre At 2nd Global Festival Of Films 2009

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

Some of the finest documentary films were screened during the day followed by the release of set of seven technical books on film making prepared by the documentation department of International Film And Television Research Centre of Marwah Studios on the first day of 2nd Global festival of Documentary films 2009 at inaugural dinner at Noida Film City.

Basu Chatterjee, Pankaj Parashar, Manoj Pahwa together released the set of books at the glamorous evening supported by the presence of media, film and tv personalities.” I am pleased that the organizers have not forgotten the importance of film and tv education even during this glamorous and happening evening, I endorse the idea of Global Festival of Films” said Basu Chatterjee .”Releasing book is no less than a step towards spirituality, I am elevated by this gesture” said Pankaj Parashar. “I must carry these books and study them I will gain knowledge” said Manoj Pahwa.

The president of the festival Sandeep Marwah spoke about the International Film and TV Research Centre and the festival director Suman Bajaj Kalra paid vote of thanks.

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Great Gala Opening oF 2nd Global Festival Of Documentary Films

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

The Red Carpet became the centre of attraction on the opening of 2nd Global Festival of Documentary films at Film City Noida organized by International Film And Television Club under the president ship of Sandeep Marwah of Marwah Studios a renowned Media, Film and TV personality of this part of the World.

“I have always believe in promoting young and talented film makers by creating an opportunity for them in this beautiful trade” said Sandeep Marwah to the international press gathered along with film makers, participants, who”s who of entertainment industry, film and TV students from all over the World.

A formal inauguration took place by lighting the lamp by the renowned, veteran writer, producer and Director Basu Chatterjee along with film director Pankaj Parashar, Manoj Pahwa the famous actor ,Tarry Parrish of Ice Academy, U.K, film maker Shekh Nasir with Suman Bajaj Kalra festival Director and President of the festival Sandeep Marwah.

The festival started with the scheduled program of screening films in three theatres for the first hour followed by huge list of films to follow. “Not much festivals in India promoting documentaries, this festival is the real breathing to the documentary film makers and that too at this scale” said Basu Chatterjee. “I believe in the management of IFTC. This time Global has touched the documentaries, other wise there are no supporters other than government.” said Pankaj Parashar. “I have come all the way from UK to support Sandeep for his venture we need promoters and people with innovative ideas” said Terry Parrish.

The festival is supported by Asian Academy of Film and TV, Asian School of Media Studies, Asian Business School, AAFT School of Graphics and Animation, International Film And Television Research Centre, Radio Noida 107.4FM.and others.

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Sandeep Marwah Honored At 33rd Cairo International Film Festival

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

The renowned Asian Media Personality Sandeep Marwah, the President of Marwah Studios has been honored at 33rd Cairo International Film Festival and has been introduced to the World Cinema and its fraternity as the producer of largest number of short films in the World and President of one of the most successful film schools of the World.

Established since 1976, the Cairo International Film Festival is classified as a category “A” festival as recognized by the FIAPF (International Federation of Film Producer’s Associations) and is undoubtedly the oldest and most important festival in the Middle East and has been an inspiration to several other budding festivals.

This year the CIFF has acknowledged its honored tradition and welcome the new generation of brilliant filmmakers from India by honoring Indian Cinema. The festival is from 10th to 20th November in Cairo and has been attended , by the whos who of cinema World including Salma Hayek, Samuel L. Jackson, Lucy Liu and Tom Berenger, who is also a member on the international jury.

“I am impressed by the wonderful gesture extended by the 33rd International Film Festival by giving so much space to Indian Cinema this time” said Sandeep Marwah while talking to the International press at Cairo. ” I am sure this all will result into better relations between two countries and more business time to come.” Marwah added.

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Convocation at Asian Business School

Friday, November 13th, 2009


On 31st October 2009, the Asian Business School, Noida hosted the Convocation Ceremony for the batch 2009. The ceremony marked the ending of an epoch as the students ere prepared to enter the corporate world.

Te morning was marked with excited faces of the students who come to celebrate the occasion. The function began with the welcome speech of Mr. Sandeep Marwah, Director ABS.

He welcomed the guests Mr. M.S. Kapur Former Chairman and Managing Director, Vijaya Bank, Mukesh Tyagi, Renowned Film Artist & Industrialist, Anoop Murari, Director, AJM Financial Services Pvt. Ltd., Ajay Poddar Managing Director, JCI International Ltd. & Synergy Environics Ltd., S.S. Soin General Secretary World Wide Friendship Association.

This was followed by the ceremony of lighting the lamp and Garlanding of the Lord Ganesha by our esteemed guests.

The stage was commanded by Prof. Sandeep Marwah who reminded the students to hold the head high and be proud to be alumni of Asian Business School. His speech was extremely motivating and inspiring. Dean Mrs. Latika Sahni also welcomes the guests, giving the brief growth and achievement of ABS. She also gave few words of wisdom the passing out students Mr. M.S. Kapur & Mr. Ajay Poddar emphasized on self and explained the importance of determination, dedication and hard work. Mr. S.S. Soin proceeded by undergoing the importance of being passionate. This Was followed by awarding the diplomas by the guests. The ceremony ended in Europhia with the students tossing their convocation hats. This was followed by the farewell party by the juniors.

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Documentary Movement Should be Supported – S M KHAN

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

The Director in the Govt. of India’s Film Festivals Directorate
S M Khan said that documentary film makers deserve all possible help and support in their work. He was formally releasing the first poster of the Global Festival of Documentary Films being organized by Marwah Films & Video Studio from the 20th to 22nd November 2009. Giving details of this event Sandeep Marwah remarked that documentaries play a vital role in educating and informing the masses for making the society healthy, happy and balanced one. In his address S M Khan mentioned that a special section for the short and documentary films has been earmarked in the film festivals being organized by his directorate and many other festivals

He invited the students of Asian Academy of Film & Television, Asian School of Media Studies and Asian Business School to work as volunteers in the forth coming International Film Festival to be held in Goa. He also informed that the Films Division of Govt. of India will be holding their next Festival of Documentary Films in the month of February next year. The life membership of International Film & Television Club was given away to S M Khan on this occasion.

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Films are Powerful Connector Among Culturally Different People – AMBASSADOR OF TAIWAN

Friday, November 6th, 2009

The Ambassador of Taiwan His Excellency Mr. Wenchyi Ong said that beside its unifying force a good film can easily strike a chord in the viewer. He was formally inaugurating the festival of films from Taiwan at Asian Academy of Film & Television. Family value, respect for the elderly, belief in democracy and diversity, working as a team and attaching importance to spiritual life are the dominant commonalities between the people of Taiwan and India he added. In his introductory remarks Prof. Sandeep Marwah said that watching films from Taiwan would indeed be a refreshing experience for the students. The Ambassador disclosed that he has invited the well known Taiwanese Director Ang Lee to make his next film in India and hoped that collaboration with Indian film producers will lead to making great films to tell the world remarkable stories of both India and Taiwan. The Ambassador of Taiwan accepted the life membership of International Film & Television Club on this occasion. Later he spoke to Noida people through Radio Noida 107.4 FM.

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ATELIER’S 3rd YOUTH THEATRE WEEK-(Nov 15 – 21, 2009) - Asia’s Biggest Youth Theatre Week is here!

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

After the huge success of AYTW 2007, 2008, Atelier Theatre this year brings, Atelier’s 3rd Youth Theatre Week 2009; scheduled for Nov 15 – 21, 2009 across venues in Delhi. The festival will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Smt. Shiela Dixit, on the 15th Nov, followed by a play performance.

Celebrating the tremendous growth of theatre lovers, of which we take partial blame of, we are geared up for yet another edition of AYTW, with a lot of adaptation. This year we got an enormous response from theatre groups from Delhi, Mumbai, Himachal, Rajasthan, Jammu, Assam and Manipur. The University of Delhi segment has shown the same excitement as the last two years. The total number of entries we received this time has crossed 80, including college teams.

This year we have five days for campus theatre with two days exclusively in the University of Delhi, along with performances by famous professional groups. All in all bringing professionals and youth closer to each other.
The added attraction this year is the special guests who will talk to college participants after the campus performances. Eminent personalities from the world of theatre and movies, Saurabh Shukla, Viany Pathak, Piyush Mishra have confirmed their presence. Famous actor Gul Panag is also expected to join the audience. We are also expecting a large number of professionals from various walks of life from across the nation to join the youth in this fiesta.aytw_logo_2009

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