Category: Press Release

Salman Khan

The cast and crew of the most awaited feature film WANTED visited the biggest film school of the country to interact with the film, TV and Media students at Noida Film City. “I am proud to be associated with Asian Academy Of Film And Television,” said Boney Kapoor the producer of film Wanted “I have always planned at least one schedule of all my films at Marwah Studios” he added.

“I am already a member of the council of AAFT, for me its like coming home” said Sajid khan of SajidWajid fame, the music directors of the film who were accompanied by the Director Prabhudeva the renowned Dance Director who did not directed any of the dances rather passed on the job to VaibhaviMerchant.”I wanted to concentrate on direction this time for my debut in Bollywood, no doubt Dancing is my first love” Prabhu added. He is now the most wanted director.

“The film is the copy of a Telgu Film POKRI but has been changed to suit the image of Salman Khan and the taste of the audience” informed Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and founder of Noida Film City while handling the bubbling young crowd of AAFT and ASMS and ABS” We believe in students interaction with the industry “ Marwah added.

The super star of the Indian Film Industry Salman Khan was passing electric attraction, and the young audience could not control the excitement of being with this International star for the evening that he not only entertained but gave his magical and mesmerizing performance on stage.” I am playing the role of Radhey , a hardcore gangster, a sharp shooter who falls in love with young and pretty Jhanvi played by Ayesha TakiaAzmi.” said Salman Khan who has also sung a song in the film.

“The film is a combination of all good music, dances, comedy, emotions, its an action movie which will see Salman in ultimate action hero” said Prabhudeva.The film is presented by Surinder Kapoor, Executive producer Arjun Kapoor, First AD Raghav Marwah, also have Mahesh ManjrekarAseem Merchant.

Akshay And Mohit

AAFTian Mohit Marwah, the nephew of Anil and Boney Kapoor, has become quite a regular at the Bollywood party circuit after shifting base from Delhi to Mumbai recently. Speculations have been rife that he is all set to follow in the footsteps of his cousins Sonam and Arjun.

TOI has learnt that he has been signed by Akshay Kumar and AshviniYardi’s company Grazing Goat Pictures, which had earlier made Oh My God, for its upcoming film Fugly. Directed by KabirSadanand, the film will also mark the debut of Olympic bronze-medallistVijendra Singh.

A source close to Akshay told TOI, “A friend of Ashvini told her that Anil has a nephew Mohit who is quite cute. She saw his pictures on the Internet and called him for an audition in Sadanand’s office”.

When contacted, AshviniYardi, confirmed signing Mohit and said, “We were very particular about the actor playing the lead role. We had auditioned many actors for the lead. We needed someone with a strong personality and a boyish charm. Mohit fits the requirements. He will be called Dev in the film”.

Elaborating on the film, the source said, “Fugly is a story of two boys and a girl. The rest of the cast is yet to be finalized. The film will go on floors in September and major portions of the film will be shot in Delhi and Ladakh”.

Anil Kapoor’s 24

We are proud of alumni of Asian School of Media Studies of AAFT Noida who all are working with one of the most popular and biggest television serial 24 on colors produced by Anil Kapoor” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios.

“We are thankful to Anil Kapoor for giving us this wonderful opportunity in 24” said Mayank Tyagi extending his gratitude who is active player in the art direction team of 24.

The serial has another good looking actress Aradhana Jagota of ASMS- BSc Cinema working with Anil Kapoor. Vipul S Arora of ASMS has worked as Assistant Director in the serial.

’24′ is the Indian version of an American TV series of the same name. This American show is the only TV series, besides NYPD Blue and The West Wing, to have bagged the Emmy Award, the Golden Globe and the Satellite Award for Best Drama Series.

War Chhod Na Yaar

“I am here to pay my gratitude to Sandeep Marwah and my Alma Matter on the most important day of my life when my first full length feature film is about to release” said emotionally FarazHaider the director of the film War Chhod Na Yaar visiting Marwah Studios Noida Film City in a jam packed auditorium of AAFT.

“It is exciting to see so many film makers under one roof, we need your best wishes for the film’ said Soha Ali explaining her role of journalist in the film.”I am one of those three Idiots but here I have a different role, we want you to laugh in this first war comedy” added Sharman Joshi who also sang the song from the film.

“You play according to the script, actor has to be a performer and this is what I did in WCNY” said JavedJafari a versatile actor of the industry answering questions of the media students. BaibakAmorohi the writer of the songs and Associate Dean AAFT also spoke on the occasion.

Later Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios honored all the dignities with the life membership of International Film And Television Club of AAFT.

Sandeep Marwah And Nikita Anand

“It is nice to know that AAFT is the only film school in the country which is running a fashion school within” said Nikita Anand former Miss India and COO of Ignite Miss Northern India while accepting the membership of International Women’s Film Forum of Marwah Studios.

“Members like Nikita Anand can bring reputation of the forum to International level. We would like to join her in her venture to bring women on higher platform through Miss Northern India” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios.

International Women’s Film Forum is formed to give space to Women in all cultural fields. It is there to Provide her an international platform to express her feelings and talent.

Claudia Ciesla

With the rising demand of Graphics and Animation business in India the president of Marwah Studios Sandeep Marwah decided to go ahead for the launching in a formal way the school of Graphics and Animation under the banner of Asian Academy of Film And Television [AAFT]. In the presence of large gathering of media persons, students and National press Marwah introduced The Brand Ambassador and the chief guest of the day The Super Model, Actress and Singer from Germany Claudia Ciesla who was looking stunning, gorgeous and became the centre of attraction of the whole show.

“I met Sandeep Marwah at Cannes and I promised to be there at Noida Film City for his event “said Claudia while inaugurating the school of Graphics and Animation. ”I am feeling at home in India for the love and affection Indians have extended on my visit. I want everybody to see my film Karma and experience the creative work all of us has put in this venture.” added Claudia.

“I am honored that Claudia has agreed to be at AAFT, Marwah Studios at Noida Film City, and to accept the life membership of International Film and Television Club.” said Sandeep Marwah while explaining the eleven courses launched on 2D, 3D, Maya from 3months to one year and to 2years post graduation and 3years under graduate courses. ”We are in Media education for 16 years we cannot go wrong as media scholars are the designers of these courses,” added Marwah.

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Gulshan Grover

Internationally renowned film actor Gulshan Grover said that talent and passion for acting has to be combined with hard work for succeeding in this art. He was inaugurating the new session of Asian School of Media Studies at Noida. Recounting the rise of Gulshan Grover in the movie firmament Prof. Sandeep Marwah said that Gulshan Grover who has so far acted in more than 400 Indian feature films and 17 American ones should be source of inspiration and a role model for the aspiring actors. In his forceful address to the Sandeep Marwah & Gulshan Grover.

Large gathering of distinguished members of the press and students, the highly successful actor said that there is no single or magic formula for succeeding in any human endeavour including film acting. He advised the students to have faith in their teachers and to concentrate on learning while at the school. One has to devote whole heartedly to his chosen field of work and invoke the blessing of God almighty for granting success, he added. Renowned hotelier Mahesh Kapoor and advertising and public relations expert Rahul Mitra also shared their with the students on this occasion.

Naseeruddin Shah

TWO TIMES National Award winner and recipient of Padma Bhushan, renowned actor Naseeruddin Shah met all the young acting students of Asian Academy of Film and Television at Marwah Studios. “Acting is an art, the more you do, more perfect you are the next time,” said the veteran actor in his deep impressive voice.

“The actor has to keep himself fit and intact all the time for the right opportunity,” he emphasised. Shah was there at Marwah Studios to give his shots for the film directed by AS Bedi on a patriotic subject.

“It is our honour that one of the veteran and perfect actor of the Indian film industry, Naseeruddin Shah was here among us to express his ideas on acting.

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“Naseeruddin Shah who has been rated as the perfect actor of Indian film industry has passion for theatre as he has love for cinema,”addedSandeep Marwah. Shah met all the senior staff of the institution including course director Prof Harshvardhan; dean AAFT; dean Asian School of Media Studies, Suman Bajaj Kalra; and LatikaSahani dean Asian Business School.

Later, Sandeep Marwah presented life membership of International Film and Television Club to Naseeruddin Shah.

Neetu Chandra with Sandeep Marwah

“Nine years in film industry and more than 25 film projects including production of Bojpuri film, Neetu Chandra has created a wonderful niche for herself” Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah studios introduced the bollywood actress to the over crowded auditorium at Asian School of Media Studies, Noida Film City.

Neetu Chandra famous for her roles in Traffic Signal, Garam Masala, Appartment, No Problem etc. spoke her heart out and narrated her journey into the film industry from Bihar.

“Strong determination, positive thinking and continuous efforts can only make you reach to the top” condensed the young actress while answering to the large number of questions from the media students.

Irish Educationist Cooke John presented on the occasion also spoke to the students. He said” Enthusiasm to learn and zest to perform can take you to your destination”.

Later Sandeep Marwah honored the guest with life membership of International Film And Television Club of ASMS.

Miss Asia Pacific World 2013

Shrishti Rana has brought laurels to India, she is the real brand Ambassador of the country. She has not only upgraded the position of the country in the field of fashion but also promoted Indian Culture” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios who himself is five times World Record Holder.

“I am pleased to be here at ASMS a film and fashion school which is a rare combination to interact with the young Indians to express my views. India is a young country and it needs lot of promotion in every field. I will put my best” said Srishti Rana Miss Asia Pacific World 2013 while addressing the media and fashion students at Marwah Studios, Noida Film City.

Srishti Rana is the winner of Femina Miss India 2013.She went on to represent India at Miss Asia Pacific World 2013 Super Talent Endeavour and won the title. She was crowned by Miss Asia Pacific World 2012 Himangini Singh Yadu who is also from India. She also won the Best National Costume Award and the Best Personality Award at Miss Asia Pacific World 2013 Beauty Pageant.

Later Sandeep Marwah honored Srishti Rana with Life Membership of International Women’s Film Forum. The event was well attended by prominent people from media and business.