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.