FILM
STAR SANJAY KAPOOR IN FILM CITY
 The
star of box office super hit ‘Sirf Tum’
Sanjay Kapoor was the chief guest of the function
held at the Marwah Studios Complex in the
film city to inaugurate the silver session
of the Asian Academy of film & Television.
Welcoming the film star, Director of the academy
Prof. Sandeep Marwah mentioned that the academy
has been successfully conducting training
in the art & Craft of film making &
television production for the last six years
and it has been widely acclaimed as the best
alternative to the formal film and television
schools. A mention was made also of the fact
that the pioneering work done by the academy
has been commended by All India Achievers
Conference. This organisaiton has chosen Prof.
Sandeep Marwah for the Achievers of the Millenium
award for his significant contribution to
the field of film & television training
and for emerging as a role model worthy of
emulation by others. The other receipient
of this award are noted film star Devanand,
popular film & television artiste Shekhar
Suman, film director Sanjay Khan, former Miss
Femina Manpreet Brar, former supercop KPS
Gill, famous cricketer Kapil Dev and deputy
speaker of Lok Sabha P.M. Sayeed. Addressing
the trainees of the silver batch of Asian
Academy of Film & Television, Sanjay Kapoor
said that hardwork and dedication are the
key to success in all areas of filmmaking.
He said that systematic training helps develop
skills and the necessary self-confidence.
He advised the film professionals including
the artistes to behave like a normal person
and to lead the life like a common-man. He
advised the trainees never to feel diffident
if success does not come their way and continue
to strive for achieving success in their work.
He mentioned that successful artistes like
Devanand and Raj Kapoor were sources of inspiration
to him. Replying to a question he said that
film industry is not a big-bad world and it
is a wonderful outlet for the creative people.
Present on this occasion were stage artiste
Sanjay Malik, Bhushan Kandhari of Punjabi
Kala Sangam, lyricist Sudhakar Sharmaa and
the veteran media personality Om Prakash Katyal.
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Achievers
of the Millennium Awards Shekhar Suman and
Sandeep Marwah
 Television
artiste Shekhar Suman of the popular ‘Movers
& Shakers’ show and Prof. Sandeep
Marwah Director of Asian Academy of Film &
Television were honoured with the Achievers
of the Millennium award by the Honourable
Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting
Mr. Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi in a glittering function
held in the capital. Among the other distinguished
personalities on the dais were Honourable
Minister for Labour Dr. Satya Narayan Jatiya
and Minister of State for Steel & Mines
Mr. Ramesh Bais. All India Achievers Conference
has been honouring selected few for their
notable services to the society and excellence
in their chosen field of activity for the
last, ten years. This years other award winners
include Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha P.M. Sayeed,
Former Director General of Police K.P.S. Gill,
Bharat Natyam exponent Geeta Chandran, Fashion-Designer
Ritu Beri and former Femina Miss India Manpreet
Brar. Prof. Sandeep Marwah has been chosen
for this award in recognition of this outstanding
and pioneering work in the field of film and
television education and training. Congratulating
the award winners, Mr. Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
called upon every citizen to work hard to
build a truly great Indian nation at the dawn
of the new millennium. Speaking on the occasion
Dr. Jatiya said that staring point for the
great achiever is faith in himself and that
nothing is impossible for a willing mind.
He was of the view that well meaning and talented
persons should be given necessary support
and encouragement in their work for welfare
of the society. |
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SUBAH
SAVERE COMPLETES ONE YEAR
 Subah
Savere, the longest duration program on Doordarshan’s
national network, completed one year recently.
Themakers decided to add attraction to the
programme, which they did by having Sandeep
Marwah, director of Marwah Studio and Asian
Academy of Film and Television; as the male
anchor in addition to the host Mona Bhattacharya.
Not only this, the set erected at Marwahstudios
has beengiven a new look. The magazine program
has various segments which include interviews
with politicians, film stars, newsmakers,
current affairs, cultural events, business
coverage etc. In fact, it is the only magazine
& sports programme which is giving Good
Morning India on Star Plus a stiff competition,
and has the largest viewership in the country |
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EVERGREEN
HERO OF INDIAN SILVER SCREEN DEV ANAND BLESSES
THE SILVER BATCH OF ASIAN ACADEMY OF FILM
& TELEVISION
 The
living legend of Hindi films Dev Anandwas
recently at Marwah Studios, Noida. This was
the first ever visit of the great movie-star
to the Noida, Film City. Dev Anand is in acting
& film-making for the last fifty years.
He has the uncanny knack of spotting and making
actresses. Dev Anand’s films are great
hits at the box-office. His latest film CENSOR
is shortly due for release. Dev Anand said
that he ws greatly fascinated by the lush
green and serene facility at the Film City.
The great showman and the recipient of Achievers
of the Millennium Award Dev Anand accepted
the invitation of the Director of Asian Academy
of Film & Television (AAFT) Prof. Sandeep
Marwah who also was the recipient of the same
award last month, to visit the academy. Incidentally,
it was a rare coincidence that the recipients
of the prestigious Achievers of the Millennium
award were together. Dev Anand took keen interest
in the training facility for the actors and
others at the academy. Blessing the students
of the silver batch he wished all the best
to the Director in the pioneering workbeing
doen by his team in the field of media education
and training. Director of the Star TV’s
popular serial ‘Star-trek’, Ms.
Saloni was also present on this occasion.
Later, Dev Anand recorded his interview on
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GOOD
PERFORMING ARTISTE NEED NOT SHED CLOTHES
 The
noted film producer-director-lyricist Sawan
Kumar Tak decried the current trend of exploiting
the female anatomy in filmmaking. Sawan Kumar
Tak has been making box office hits on woman
oriented subjects was frank enough to state
that love stories are evergreen subject for
the films. He was of the view that many facetted
character of woman provides unlimited themes
for films. Explaining to the students of AAFT
that the awareness level of the present day
viewers is very high and they can not be taken
for granted by the filmmakers. He said that
the piracy of films by the cable television
operators is a matter of greater worry than
the dubbling of Hollywod films to the film
producers. He was of the view thatdiverse
taste of the vast Indian population compels
the filmmaker to add various elements including
song and dance sequences which makes the film
lengthy. In reply to the question of the AAFT’s
students he commenting on the MTV music anddance
programme producers are one overusing the
film cutting techniques and that such productions
should not be compared with the picturisation
of songs in the Indian films. Sawan Kumar
Tak advocated narrow specialisation in the
field of film making and felt that the actors
taking to film direction tend to men up the
production. He admitted that technology has
affected the films. Sawan Kumar who has been
into films for over thirty years and has made
dozens of popular films, is credited with
giving the break to stars like Sanjeev Kumar,
Anil Kapoor, Neetu Singh and Padmini Kolhapure
etc. Addressing the students of silver jubilee
batch of Asian Academy of Film & Television
(AAFT), he mentioned that systematic education
and training for filmmaking and television
programming is a must. He was greatly impressed
by the training facility at the academy and
remarked that this academy is even a shade
better than Film & Television Institute
of India (FTII), Pune. Sawan Kumar Tak also
agreed to be the member of the governing council
of Asian Academy of Film & Television. |
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ANIL
KAPOOR’S VISIT TURNS INTO A GRAND GALA
AT ASIAN ACADEMY OF FILM & TELEVISION
 Popular
superstar Anil Kapoor was recently at Asian
Academy of Film & Television, Noida, to
meet the students of its memorable silver
batch on the conclusion of their training.
Addressing the students Anil Kapoor said that
films are a complex and costly art-form and
the film makers including the actors have
to understand the heart and the mind of the
people in order to make responsive and responsible
movies. Striking a note of caution, the superstar
added that over the years the level of awareness
of an average Indian film goer has gone up
and he can’t be taken for granted. He
said that filmic appeal is universal. But,
it is a pity that the addition of sound track
to the movie has resulted in the fragmentation
of the audience on the linguistic basis. Briefing
the superstar, about the courseware and the
training methodology, Prof. Sandeep Marwah,
Director informed him that the academy attracts
students from developing as well as well as
developed countries. A workshop on acting
was recently organised for the British nationals.
Anil Kapoor endorsed the integrated approach
to training and remarked that AAFT has indeed
become the best film & television school
in the country. Prof. Sandeep Marwah took
this opportunity to acknowledge the sincerity
and devotion of large number of film &
television professionals who have been helping
him in providing education and training to
the aspirants of a career in this industry.
The superstar disclosed to the students, who
were swept off their feet by his charm, grace,
warmth and sincerity that his latest film
‘Pukar’ is due for release in February
2000.
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DUTY
HAS TO BE PART AND PARCEL OF RELIGION - SAYS
PREM SAGAR
 Addressing
the student of the Asian Academy of Film &
Television, the renowned producer/director
Prem Sagar said that Karma has to be a part
of dharma. Feeling at home in the company
of the students this distinguished film and
television personality said that his illustrious
father Ramanand Sagar asked him in 1968 to
join Film & Television Institute of India
because this premier film school was keen
to associate itself with their renowned production
house. He mentioned that by sheer dint of
hard work and a bit of good luck he holds
enviable and unbroken record of being awarded
both the gold & the silver medal of the
institute. Answering the questions from the
students, Prem Sagar said that the realisation
of the power and the great reach of the television
to communicate with the masses had motivated
his company to produce mega TV serials like
Ramayana, Krishna & Jai ganga Maiya. He
said their target audience is not a religious
group but the entaire mankind. In a passing
reference to the films he said that films
are a commercial art and are always bogged
down by uncertainty which is a constant source
of worry to the producer. Commending the work
being done in the field of film & television
training by Prof. Sandeep Marwah and his team,
he advised the students to carefully observe
the objects and event around them for creating
meaningful and purposeful television programmes
and films. Subhash Sagar who was accompanying
Prem Sagar also spoke on this occasion. Both
of them agreed to be the member of the governing
council of Asian Academy of Film & Television.
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TELEVISION
SHOULD HELP SHAPE PEOPLES LIVES
 Addressing
the students of the twenty-sixth session of
Asian Academy of Film & Television, well
known intellectual and former Director General
Doordarshan Madhukar Lele said that mass media
is known to shape thought, change attitudes
and move people to action and its potentials
to facilitate development or damaging the
society is enormous. Conceding that the technological
advances have made the television production
equipment versatile and user friendly, he
said their creative use is indeed challenging.
He was of the opinion that the value-system
in the Indian society have changed for the
worse in the last decade due to the evil influence
of television. He forcefully stated that television
must be used for the public good. Feeling
nostalgic about the positive role of mass
media he mentioned that it is All India Radio
which gave the classical music its place of
pride. Pointing out that knowledge is limitless,
he asked the students to continuously strive
for acquiring skills in their chosen field
of creative work. Answering the questions
from the students Prof. Sandeep Marwah explained
the role of media in man’s life. Commending
the work being done in the field of media
education and training by Prof. Sandeep Marwah,
the renowned journalist Madhavkante Mishra
told the students that education and training
helps in leading one from darkness to light
and that practical experience in the field
makes one perfect. Speaking with emotion,
Madhavkante Mishra lamented that commercialisation
of mass media has led to unfair competition
as well as degeneration of the moral standards
in the society. He asked the students to try
and bring glory to their alma mater by their
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COMMERCIALISATION
IS THE ROOT CAUSE OF DECLINE OF THE STANDARD
OF HINDI FILMS : SAYS OM PURI
 Talking
informally to the students of Asian Academy
of Film & Television, Film City, popular
film actor Om Puri said that 1950-1970 can
be described as the golden era of Hindi films
because the film producers respected talented
and creative artistes. Thereafter, the filmmaking
slipped into the hands of people who are merely
interested in making the fast buck. Another
reasons for the decline of quality of Hindi
film is the lack of direction from the policy
makers and the national leaders. He said that
whereas the commercial aspect of filmmaking
is important, creativity should not be relegated
to the back seat. He said that demand from
the viewers alone will compel the producers
to make good films. He admitted that the themes
of most of present day Hindi films are frivolous
and flippant. Conceding that entertainment
is the integral part of life, he said that
nothing should be done in the name entertainment
to hurt the sentiments of an individual or
a section of the society. He said that films
should not be blamed for the evils prevailing
in the society. Ranking Anil Kapoor and Aamir
Khan amongst the best actors of the decade
he said that hard work is the secret of success
of these talented artistes. Om Puri disclosed
that Pukar, Bollywood calling Hera-Pheru,
Guru-Mahaguru are amongst some of the films
in which he is currently acting. Later discussing
the course conducted at the academy with Director
AAFT Prof. Sandeep Marwah, the actor desired
that the producer/director should be told
that the script is all important in the production
of films & television programming and
that they must learn script writing work very
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Malaysian
Film Actress in Noida Film City
 Charming
and talented maker of contemporary Malay films
Erma Fatima who has brought her path-breaking
film “The Last Malay Woman” for
screening at the thirty-first international
film festival of India currently being held
at the Siri Fort in New Delhi, went out of
her way to accept the request of Prof.; Sandeep
Marwah of spend sometime with the students
of the Asian Academy of Film & Television
and to have a feel of the film shooting facility
at the fast growing Film City of North India.
Answering questions from the students she
said that she tries to give an identity to
the malay cultural ethos and the society through
her work. She mentioned that about ten films
are being produced annually in Malaysia. Erma
Fatima said that Malay movies are more akin
to the Asian rather than the western ones
and that Indian films are very popular in
Malaysia. She said that although Malaya films
are devoid of songs and dances, her countrymen
enjoy such sequences in the Indian movies.
Students were amused to hear her mention that
‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’, ‘Dil-Se’
and ‘Bandit Queen’ are amongst the
recent Hindi films she liked very much. She
was all praise for the cinematic expressions
of Mani Ratnam. Erma Fatima said that after
brief acting career, she joined the film school
in the neighbouring Indonesia to learn the
art & craft of film making and admitted
that the knowledge and skill of acting have
stood her in good stead while directing films.
She mentioned that a creative person should
have an unsatiable desire to express himself
or herself better and that her best film will
always be the “next one”. Concluding
the meeting Erma Fatima wished good luck to
the students and expressed her desire to shoot
a part of her next film in the Noida, Film
City and hoped that she will comeback to Marwah
Studios and the academy in the near future. |
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Excellent
training in cinematography available at AAFT will produce many Radhu karmakars
and Jal Mistrys.
