DISTINGUISHED
NRI FROM UK VISITS NOIDA FILM CITY OF THE
NORTH
 One
of the most successful non resident Indians
in the United Kingdom Dr. Dharam Bir Lall
was made the life member of the International
Film & Television Research Centre an affiliate
of the first Film University of India, University
of Media Arts , during his visit to Noida
Film City. Dr. Dharam Bir Lall migrated to
London in 1958 and worked diligently to become
the leading light of East London business
community. He was awarded an Honrary Doctorate
in Business Administration from the University
of East London. He chaired the Newham Chamber
of Commerce in 2002. He also carries the title
of Lord Lall of Woodlands- the country of
Essex in UK. Speaking on this occasion Vice
Chancellor designate of University of Media
Arts Prof. Sandeep Marwah said that D B Lall
is indeed a source of inspiration to one and
all and he has amply proved that Indians are
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HIGHEST STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONALISM IN MEDIA
- SUNIL DANG
 In
his forceful and thought provoking address
to the students of University of Media Arts
Study Centre Asian Academy of Film & TV,
the chairperson of INS and a member of the
Press Council of India Sunil Dang urged the
media professionals to be responsive and responsible
to their mass audience. A single minded devotion
to the chosen field work is the key to the
success, he added. Complementing Prof. Sandeep
Marwah on setting up the first film University
of India, the seasoned bureaucrat and intellectual
C K Sharma said that going to a movie theatre
or taking up filmmaking and television presentation
is no longer considered disreputable. The
makers of entertainment products must ensure
that in their work the baser emotions of the
viewers are kept under check and they are
shielded from unethical temptation, he added.
The noted sculpturist and a recipient Padamashri
award Ram Sutar asked the students to bring
to the silver screen to life in a manner which
may bring credit to the academy. |
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ENTERTAINMENT
INDUSTRY IS POISED FOR QUANTUM GROWTH - ROBERT
STEWART
 Speaking
at length about the current film, television
and music industry world-wide, the veteran
Australian television producer and now a trainer
at Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE Mr.
Robert Stewart stated that the makers of entertainment
products have to take note of the technological
developments to survive in the highly competitive
environment obtainable in the twenty-first
century. He was addressing the students of
the University of Media Arts Study Centre
- Asian Academy of Film & TV. Mr. Stewart
said that as a country of one billion plus
people, India offers tremendous opportunity
to the media professionals. Emphasising the
importance of systematic training for filmmaking
and television production, he said that good
equipments do not automatically make good
programmes. Talking about the first all high
definition television commercial - the Matrix
Reloaded, produced by the Australian facility
Ambience, he pointed out to the ever increasing
application of computer techniques in the
generation of moving images. Commending Prof.
Sandeep Marwah effort to provide excellent
facilities for education and training of the
film and television professionals, Mr. Stewart
said that at Northern Melbourne Institute
of TAFE is willing to join hand with AAFT
in coming days. |
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ART AND SCIENCE OF CINEMA IS CHANGING - QUENTIN
STATES-POLET
 Describing
cinema as the art of presenting motion pictures,
Quentin states Polet of IBM Singapore said
that a revolution is indeed taking place in
the art and science of image making for visual
entertainment. He was addressing the students
of Asian Academy of Film & TV. The current
environment of technical evolution is leading
to an increase in the demand of visual production
and to making available new tools to the filmmakers
to realize their dreams, he added. Welcoming
the visiting expert Prof. Sandeep Marwah stated
that making digital cinema products is much
cheaper and video based digital cinema systems
have radically changed the way movies are
made, distributed and enjoyed. Answering a
question Quentin States-Polet said that digital
cinema is not limited to digitally produced
motion pictures using computers alone. He
was in India on the invitation of University
of media Arts. |
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HIGH
COMMISSION OF MAURITIUS VISITS FILM CITY
 The
Mauritius High Commission in India H.E Mr.
Daneelal Seewoo said that putting knowledge
andskills to proper use is much more important
than merely acquiring them. He was addressing
the students of Asian Academy of Film &
TV. He urged the film and television professionals
to try and build a happy, healthy and prosperous
society through their work of art. None has
the right to hurt the sentiments of an individual
or sectors of the society under the pretext
of the freedom for expression, he added. Complimenting
Prof. Sandeep Marwah on establishing the first
Film University of India the High Commissioner
said that nationals of Mauritius may also
benefit form the institution of higher learning.
The High Commissioner also invited the Indian
filmmakers to shoot their films in Mauritius.
In his thought provoking address the well
known artist Jiten Hazarika advised the outgoing
students to be above all a good human being.
Director, National Institute of Fashion Designing,
Ms. Jyoti Khera and the well known social
worker Ms. Kamla Prem also shared their thoughts
with the students on this occasion. |
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COULD BE WORLD’ S EDUCATIONAL HUB - DR.
SANJAY PASWAN
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KAREENA
STARRER FIRST MOVIE OF 2004 GOES ON THE FLOOR
 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. |
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RENOWNED
FILM ARTISTS IN FILM CITY
 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. |
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PRODUCTION
OF FILMS IS VITAL TO SURVIVAL OF NOIDA FILM
CITY - CINE STAR SRIDEVI
 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. |
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CAST OF INDO-FRENCH FEATURE FILM AT FILM CITY
Jean-Marie Lamour the first French actor to
perform in an Indian movie and who is playing
the lead role in English language feature
film "Hari Om", said that he is
both proud and happy to be in this Indo-French
joint production. The internationally renowned
French actor was being honoured by Prof. Sandeep
Marwah for his outstanding performances on
the stage, films and television during his
visit to Asian Academy of Film & Television.
Jean-Marie Lamour advised the would be actors
never to copy other performers. Addressing
the student Vijay Raaz, one of the Indian
actor accompanying Jean-Marie Lamour, said
that actor has to know himself thoroughly
and be a good human being. An actor has also
to be versatile in his performance he added.
The producer of this feature film has invited
AAFT alumni to work with their production
house located at Mumbai. |
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Excellent
training in cinematography available at AAFT will produce many Radhu karmakars
and Jal Mistrys.
