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Movie Moghul Boney Kapoor ’s fifth megaventure currently in the pipeline Milenge-Milenge was launched on the 3rd January with the Union Minister Vijay Goel clapping the muhurat shot at Marwah Studios. Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor who are in the lead role, music director Himesh Reshammiya, Cameraman S. Sriram and other member of the crew of Milenge-Milenge were joined by cinestars Anil Kapoor and Sridevi who had specially flown in from Mumbai to be present on this memorable occasion. Huge crowd had earlier collected at Marwah Studios to see their favourite superstars. Without disclosing the story line, the director of this movie Satish Kaushik hoped that Milenge-Milenge would be a great all time entertainer. Other present on this occasion included Boney Kapoor himself, co-producer of the film Sandeep Marwah, beauty queen of yester years Nafisa Ali, singer Satish Babbar, film exhibitor Ponty Chaddha, theatre personality Ashok Lal, member of the national press and numerous distinguished invitees.

Asian Academy of Film & Television played host to Bollybood actor and the younger son of film star Dharmendra.The suave and shy actor was greatly impressed by the brisk film and television production activity in the Noida Film City.He evinced keen interest in the work being done by Prof. Sandeep Marwah in the field of media education and enquired about the training infrastructure available at the academy. Later talking informally to the students, Bobby Deol said that sincerity, truthfulness and naturalism play important role in the film actor’ s work.He pointed out that the very nature of his work places the actor under a physical and psychic scrutiny that is very rare in ordinary life and , therefore, acting is indeed both challenging and demanding.Bobby Deol promised all possible support to the people trained by this academy.

The well known cine artist, director and producer Joginder said life is indeed god ´ s best gift to us and every moment of it must be lived purposefully and properly. Inviting the outgoing students of Asian Academy of Film & TV to join his production house, he mentioned that his latest feature film Bindiya Aur Bandook – Part-II is ready for the release. Joginder was addressing the students on the 41st convocation of this academy. On a request from the audience the well known lyricist Santosh Anand who was also present on this occasion, rendered some of his popular film songs. Forcefully stating that work is worship he added that filmmaking indeed demands dedicated efforts. Director of the academy Prof. Sandeep Marwah informed the gathering that film producer Boney Kapoor has agreed to associate three AAFT trained professionals with the production his latest film Milenge-Milenge. Delivering the convocation address the Karnatak Sangeet exponent Dr. Leela Omchery urged the students to develop the sprit of oneness beside honing their skills. Chairman, High Power Committee on Professional Education of UP Technical University Dr. S. Mahalingam, veteran journalist Dr. Aziz Burney, renowned television producer Lalit Behl and well known event manager Bhushan Khandari also shared their views with the students, on this occasion.

The versatile actor of contemporary Indian Cinema, Outstanding director and master of film art and craft Kamal Hassan chose Marwah Studios at Noida Film city to shoot few important sequences to give finishing touches to his latest Film ’ ABHAY’ which is now almost ready for release.Raveena Tandon and Manisha Koirala have also been cast in this film.Playing host to this creative genius,
Sandeep Marwah & Kamal hasan
Prof Sandeep Marwah briefed him about the work being done by AAFT in the field of media education and training.’ ABHAY’ is the screen adaptation of Kamal Hassan’ s novel of the same name.The theme of almost all film made by him is the man’ s sufferings and his struggle to alleviate the same.Unlike superstars like Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Hassan is not a prisoner of his image and is reputed for artistic expressions which eminently match the taste,need and intellect of the average viewer.This quality has made him an outstanding filmmaker which is amply, proved by the fact that his films are used by several international film schools as teaching material.

Formally launching the bouquet of 31 short digital films being produced by Sandeep Marwah, the showman of Indian film industry, Boney Kapoor said that film producers have always been receiving valuable support in their work in this part of the world from Marwah Films & Video Studios. He was, perhaps referring to shooting of the scenes of films like frame, Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai, Sirf Tum, Loafer, Pukaar, Run, and Bewafa which is currently under production in Noida and other locations in the national capital region. Taking note of the numerous feature films and large number of television programs shot at Marwah Studios in the past 12 years both by the established filmmaking and the newcomers, he remarked that the filmmakers have to rely on the production houses for providing the necessary professional support in the real sense of the word. Hoping that with the support of the state govt. Noida Film City will soon be humming with activity, Sandeep Marwah disclosed that his passion for filmmaking had driven him to produce nearly 800 short fictional films to this day. Speaking on this occasion the heartthrob of millions cinestar Sridevi also lauded the inimitable efforts of Sandeep Marwah for putting Noida on the film-map of the world. At the end of the function Sandeep Marwah said that the Society of Media Arts have decided to request Boney Kapoor to be the first Chancellor of the newly established First Film University of India – “University of Media Arts”. Accepting this proposal Boney Kapoor declared that he would fully support various institutions of this Society. Dr.S. Mahalingam has been proposed to be the Pro-vice Chancellor of the University.

The world renowned director of cinematography Adeep Tandon said that single minded devotion to the pursuit of excellence in every department of film making is essential for surviving in this highly competitive industry.He stated that while it may not be impossible to reach to the top, it is indeed difficult to remain there for a reasonable length of time.Pointing out that there is not short cut to success ,he cited the example of
Sandeep Marwah & director of cinematography Adeep Tandon
Hrithik Roshan who has worked his way to fame by sheer dint of hardwork.Adeep Tandon was addressing the students of Asian Academy of Film & Television.Earlier formally introducing the distinguished visitor to the students, Prof Sandeep Marwah mentioned that Adeep Tandon had teamed up with celebrities like Vijay Anand ,Mahesh Bhatt,Ismail merchant, Basu Bhattacharya, Subroto Mitra,Aparna Sen and he has been associated with the production of numerous feature films, docummentaries, advertisement films and television serials both in India and the USA, eversince he graduated from FTII pune in1968.He said that Adeep Tandon is currently working with the evergreen hero and filmmaker Dev Anand whose latest film Censor has just been released.Adeep Tandon is currently shooting two of Dev Anands film entitled ’ LoveI in Time Square’ and ’ Beauty Queen’ . Answering questions he said that film making is invariably team effort and the contribution of those who are behind the camera is as important as of those who are front of it, in this . Pointing out that the technological development have considerably influenced the film production scene, he underlined the importance of formal training in film making.

Prof. Sandeep Marwah was given standing ovation when Dr. H.K. Singh, Director of renowned Jalandhar based Management & Industrial Development Institute(MIDI)announced that the academic council of the Institute has resolved to award Honorary Degree in management to the former for his outstanding contribution to media education and training.
Sandeep Marwah & Dr. H.K. Singh, Director of renowned Jalandhar based Management & Industrial Development
Dr. H.K. Singh mentioned that this degree will be formally awarded to Prof. Sandeep Marwah during the forthcoming Convocation of the Institute.Addressing the students the Director of MIDI said the general impression that the management training is only for the bussiness is incorrect.As a matter of fact management is essential for effectively handling any human activity including running of household by the lady of the house.Gratefully accepting the rare honour bestowed upon him by MIDI Prof. Sandeep Marwah pointed out that production management is indeed an important component of education and training at the Film schools all over the World.He mentioned that management of the production work is very important in the making of a film or a television presentation. Mismanagement of activities result in delay in the completion of the production work as well as wastage of funds.Good Management Prof. Sandeep Marwah, added, is important even to the actors.

In an obvious reference to the merit of systematic training, the beauty queen turned actress remarked that she feels like taking advantage of the training opportunity offered by Asian Academy of Film & Television. She along with film star Sanjay Kapoor and film director Deepak Shivdasani were visiting Asian Academy of Film & Television on an invitation from Prof. Sandeep Marwah. Addressing the students, film star Sanjay Kapoor said that the hard work put in by the actor as well as his talent rather than a godfather, are what matters in the film industry. He recalled with nostalgia that the first shot of his first commercial film “Prem” was recorded at Marwah Studios, Noida. Answering questions put to him by the students, film director Deepak Shivdasani stated that the emergence of multiplexes all over the country has presented an unprecedented opportunity to the filmmakers. He disclosed that his feature film “Julie” in which Sanjay Kapoor and Neha Dhupia are playing lead roles, will be ready for the release in April next.

Expressing his satisfaction over good friendly relations between India and his country, the ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina HE Zeljko Janjetovic hinted at the possibility of the exchange visits of the journalist of these two countries in the near future. The ambassador of this tiny southern European country was addressing the students of Asian Academy of Film & TV after releasing a book published by the documentation division of the academy in association with the International Film & Television Research Centre. Earlier congratulating Prof. Sandeep Marwah on establishing the first Film University of India which may well be a successor to Nalanda & Taxila, the former Indian diplomatic B.P. Agarwal expressed his concern over present strife and turmoil in the Asian region. He strongly pleaded for the formation of the Asian Union on the lines of the European Union which has resulted in peace and prosperity in that region. Sharing his thoughts with the students, senior bureaucrat Mr. Tanvir Zafar Ali advised them to be above all a good human being. Addressing the students on this occasion, the President of the Cable TV Operators Association Mrs. Roop Sharma mentioned that the twenty thousand crore rupees Indian television industry has generated unprecedented and unlimited opportunities to work for the creative persons and doing business for the others.