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Speaking at the function held at Asian Academy of Film & Television to formally release the documentary ‘The Chord of Friendship’ produced and directed by Gulshan Dang. The former member of parliament, follower of Mahatma Gandhi & Vinoba Bhave and the President of Indo-Turkmenistan Forum, Ms. Nirmala Deshpande asked the students to make use of the power of films to bring the people of the world closer together and for spreading the message of peaceful co-existence. She mentioned that Indian films and film stars are extremely popular in Turkmenistan. Describing Gulshan Dang – an alumnus of AAFT – as a talented and promising filmmaker, Prof. Sandeep Marwah said that his latest documentary film is indeed a piece of professional work. In her brief address the cultural counselor, Embassy of Turkmenistan, Dr. Tchinar Rustamova recalled 800 years old relations between India and her country. She mentioned that the renowned poet Abdur Rahim Khankhana was the son of great Turkmen statesman, warrior and mentor of mughul emperor Akbar – Bairam Khan. She diseclosed that Gulshan Dang’s documentary has been supported by Indo-Turkmenistan Forum as part of the ongoing celebration of the 50th anniversary of Bairam Khan. She thanked the government and people of India for allowing her country to access the Indian archives for valuable historical facts about Turkmenistan. Sharing his thoughts with the students, the former Indian Ambassador to Turkmenistan Dr. Virendra Verma said that love is god’s gift to mankind and that the spirit of mutual love and respect has to be inculcated. He advised the students to be honest, truthful, hardworking and to avoid attempting short cuts to success. Dr. Sharma mentioned that Gulshan Dang’s documentary is indeed the proof of effectiveness of the education and training being imparted at AAFT.

The Australian documentary film producer – director of Indian Origin Mr. Satish Rai who is in India in connection with the shooting of a documentary film on Indians settled overseas was in Asian Academy of Film & Television. He was in the Noida Film City after completing his work in Gorakhpur and Ghaziabad districts. Ms.Asha Singh a senator from Fiji Island who is playing an important role in documentary ,accompained the producer – director.While welcoming the guests ,the director of
Sandeep Marwah & Australian documentary film producer – director of Indian Origin Mr. Satish Rai
AAFT,Sandeep Marwah asked the students to keep the international viewers in mind while making films in the time to come .Describing the film language as universal,Ms. Asha Singh said that Indian movies are extremely popular even amongst those of her countrymen who do not understand Hindi.Answering complex questions relating to Film making ,the versatile film maker from Australia said that the story is all important to a film.He mentioned that only 20-25 films are produced annually in his country. Mr. Satish Rai was hopeful that Indian films will soon become popular in Australia too. Both Ms.Asha Singh and Mr. Satish Rai accepted the membership of the International Film & television Research Centre and Promised to extend their patronage to Asian Academy of Film & Television.

A 111-minute record-breaking episode of CID on Sony has it all and more.The feat gained it entry into the Limca Book of Records, an acknowledgment by the Guinness Book of world records and an entry into the Berlin film festival; the film was shot in DV cam that enables it for theatre release as well. It is now officially the longest ever single shoot in fiction in TV or film format.

The former Chief Minister of Delhi and a sitting member of lok Sabha Madan Lal Khurana visited Asian Academy of Film & Television to familiarise himself with the working of the institute.The distinguished visitor took keen interest in the training opportunity offered by the institute and gave valuable suggestions about training related matters to prof.Sandeep Marwah. Mr Khurana was greatly impressed by the excellent work being done by the institute in the field of media education and training and in lending support to the film and television industries.
Sandeep Marwah & former Chief Minister of Delhi and a sitting member of lok Sabha Madan Lal Khurana
He lamented that film & TV Institute of India,once a premier film school has fallen on bad days and remarked that Asian Academy of Film & TV has indeed succeeded where others have failed.

Addressing the students of Asian Academy of Film & Television,the director of the forthcoming star studded wholesome family entertainer Bharat Bhagya Vidhata,Osho Raja said it is his earnest desire that film & television industry, should thrive in the national capital region. Welcoming this creative genius who has been into film making for three decades after graduating from Film & TV institute of India, the director AAFT Prof. Sandeep Marwah promised full support to him in realising his dream .
Sandeep Marwah & Bharat Bhagya Vidhata,Osho Raja
Osho Raja disclosed that this feature film will be shot in and around Delhi and that history of some sort will be created when its Muhurat shot is taken at Delhi in the near future.He said that Shatrughan Sinha and Jaya Prada both Raja Sabha members – have agreed to play the lead role in this film.He pointed out that it is the responsibility of the film maker to avoid stupidity,bad taste,distortion of facts and false education in his work.osho Raja advised the students to always to strive for excellence and to set high standard of their work.

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.

Delivering valedictory address to the students of the twenty-ninth batch of Asian Academy of Film & TV,veteran Mass communication expert and formerly Chairman of Indian Institute of Mass communication Mr. P. Murari, said that the massive explosion of the media and globalisation of economy have provided unprecedented opportunity to talented and dedicated professional. He added that direct to home telecasts in KU band will further revolutionalise television viewing. Pointing out that human resource is the prime mover in any endeavour,he urged the film & television professionals to harness the power of the media only for the good of the mankind.He advised them to protect their credibility while practising television journalism.Mr. P. Murari said that he is happy to note the enviable reputation being enjoyed by the academy in the field of media education and training. Earlier welcoming the distinguished guests, the Director prof. Sandeep Marwah recalled the active role played by Mr . P. Murari in helping the govt,to declare film making as an industry two years ago .He hoped that this step will help break the underworld-industry nexus.Prof. Sandeep Marwah also mentioned that AAFT is now known internationally.Later addressing the gathering the Executive Director of Jalandhar based Management and Industrial Development Institute Dr H.K. Singh advised the students that beside acquiring skills for doing their work they should also learn to lead a clean life.He emphasised the importance of enjoying Academy Art Awards were also presented on this occasion to forty seven artists who has participated in the Exibition of Paintings organised jointly by AAFT,MEC.Art Gallery and Taj Artist Group at Marwah Studios in the recent past.

Well known theatre, film and television artist Gil Alon said that art and drama are integrated into the development of a child right from the elementary school stage in Israel. He was addressing a gathering of film and television professionals at Marwah Studios on an invitation from Sandeep Marwah. Gil Alon mentioned that there are 10 Drama School and close to 2500 plays are staged annually in his country with a population which is almost sixty five percent that of New Delhi. Theatre in Israel enjoys the support of the govt., he added. Gil Alon was of the view that Israelis are creative by nature. An actor must follow the dictate of his heart and be himself while performing on the stage or facing the camera. Gil Alon was accompanied by President of Indo-Israel Friendship Association A.C. Peter and a senior diplomat from the Embassy of Israel in Delhi, Ms. Michal Weiler-Tal among others.