INDIAN
FILMS ARE NOW POPULAR IN NORWAY TOO - TRULS
HANEVOLD
 The
ambassador of Norway in India Mr. Truls Hanevold
revealed that is was at the insistence of
the Prime Minister of Norway that feature
films made in his country were sent to India
for the first time last year. His Excellency
Mr. Truls Hanevold was formally inagurating
the ’ Festival of Norwegian Films’
at Asian Academy of Film & Television.
The audience applauded when the distinguished
guest mentioned that he watch the feature
film ’ Monsoon Wedding’ at the threatre
in Oslo. Earlier Welcoming the distinguished
guests, Prof. Sandeep Marwah affirmed the
importance of studying well made films in
the training of film and television professionals.
He also thankfully acknowledged the support
of International Film & Television club
to the students of Asian Academy of Film &
Television. The three films screened after
the inauguration of the festival were ’
Junk Mail ’ a comedy directed by pal
Sietaune , ’ The other side of sunday
’ a film full of humour and warmth about
a Vicar’ s daughter and ’ Frida
- Straight from The Heart ’ narrating
the attitude of a thirteen year old girl towards
the affairs and relationships of her family
and friends and her own conduct - both directed
by Berit Nesheim. ’ The Prompter’
directed by Hilde Heier , ’ The other
side of sunday’ directed by Beritt Otto
Neishem ’ Zero Kelvin’ directed
by Hans Petter Moland and ’ Insomnia
- No Peace For The Wicked’ directed by
Eric Skjoldbaerg are among the other feature
films included in this event.Norwegian filmmakers
have indeed produced outstanding feature films
on subjects ranging from social realism, romance,
detection, art and literature as well as documentaries
since the very beginning of the emergence
of this art from in Europe. Norwegian films
have won numberous awards in international
film festivals. Speaking on this occasion
the well know film critic and editor of Cinemaya
Aruna Vasudev said films enable the creative
people to deal with normal life issues such
as characters, relationship and emotions.
She said that film festivals indeed provide
an opportunity to the film lovers to watch
movies other than those from the Hollywood.
Dr. U. Radhakrishnan, Vice President, Federation
of Films Societies of India, Mr. S.C. Srivastava,
AAFT’ s Resident Representative in Canada,
UK also addressed the gathering. |
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AAFT
PLAYS HOST TO ESHA DEOL AND SANJAY KAPOOR
 Indian
filmdom’ s new dream girl Esha Deol and
well known actor Sanjay Kapoor who are playing
lead roles in the feature film ’ Koi
Mere Dil Se Pooche’ were felicitated
by Director of Asian Academy of Film &
Television Prof. Sandeep Marwah . Daughter
of the illustrious stars of the Indian screen
Esha Deol said that acting which is going
through varied emotions, is her passion. Asked
why he has turned over a new leaf, Sanjay
Kapoor remarked that he had played the bad
guy in ’ Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe’
because he wanted to attempt something different
to get noticed and to make a mark as an actor.
He added that it is not what the actor does
but how does he do it which is important.
He admitted that it is not just the talent
but the box office rating of the actor that
counts in the film industry. Commending Asian
Academy of Film & Television, Sanjay Kapoor
said that training of the actor in the techniques
of projecting both body movements and voice
is of utmost importance for giving believable
performance on the screen. Sanjay Kapoor has
played lead roles in films like Auzaar, Raja,
Sirf Tum, Prem and Mohabbat etc. His forthcoming
films are Shakti and LOC. |
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MEDIA
IS ALWAYS IN FOREFRONT - SANDEEP MARWAH
 Some
intellectuals, public figures and the media
personalities of the group ’ Hum Sub
Ek Hain’ organised a meet in the wake
of man made Gujrat tragedy and appealed to
the people of India to shun communal violence.
Honb’ le former Prime Minister of India
Mr. I.K. Gujral, Member of Parliament Mr.
Amar Singh, Director of Asian Academy of Film
& TV Prof. Sandeep Marwah and Veteran
Journalist Aziz Burni were among those who
were present on this occasion. Addressing
a large gathering at the constitution club
an anguished former Prime Mister reminded
that no religion sanctions violence under
any pretext and forcefully pleaded for maintaining
peace and brotherhood. Proposing a relief
fund for those affected by mindless violence,
he was the first to donate eleven hundered
rupees. While requesting all present to observe
silence for one minute in the memory of those
had lost their precious lives in the mayhem,
Prof. Sandeep Marwah become emotional and
remarked that irrespective of the region to
which one may belong and the faith followed,
we are remarked that irrespective of the region
to which one may belong and the faith followed,
We are Indian first and last. He pointed out
that theatre, film, television and print media
personalities have always been in the forefront
whenever calamity struck the nation. Describing
those who indulge in mindless acts of violence
as first the enemy of the nation, Mr. Amar
Singh appealed to every Indian citizen to
work for unity of the diverse group of people.
Mr. Aziz Burni urged the people of India to
build a society of Mahatma Gandhi’ s
dream and and respect the basic rights of
human beings. The meeting ended with a firm
resolve by the ’ Hum Sub Ek Hain’
group to relentlessly work for the solidarity
and communal harmony throughout the country. |
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AAFT
APPOINTS ITS FIRST OVERSEAS RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVE
 The
Board of Directors of Asian Academy of Film
& TV have been pleased to appoint Mr.
S.C. Srivastava as the Resident Representative
of the academy for Canada, UK and the USA
with effect from December 2001. Mr. S.C. Srivastava
will be pleased to provide necessary guidance
and help to those residents of these countries
who may be interest in availing of education
and training opportunity offered by Asian
Academy of Film & TV. |
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RASHTRIYA
UDYOG RATAN AWARD FOR - SANDEEP MARWAH
 Taking
note of his outstanding contribution to media
education and training, Indian Society For
Industry & Intellectual Development had
chosen Director of Asian Academy of Film &
Television, Prof. Sandeep Marwah for their
prestigious ’ Rashtriya Ratan Award -
2001’ , Several other industrialists
and intellectuals from all parts of the country
were also similarly honoured. One of the objectives
of Indian Society For Industry & Intellectual
Development is to support and encourage talented
and spirited individuals from various walk
of life. The award function was followed by
a national seminar on ’ Individual Achievements
and Intellectual Excellence’ . Hon’
ble Minister of State For Consumer Affairs
& Public Distribution Mr. Ashok Pradhan
and Science & Technology Mr. B.S. Rawat,
former Governor of UP Dr. B. Satyanarayana
Reddy and former Election Commissioner of
India Mr. Krishnamurtty were among other who
participated in this event . The distinguished
speakers generally agreed that more than anything
else, people are remembered for a longtime
for their service to the society and the contribution
to nation building. |
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FIRM
DETERMINATION TO DEVELOP FILM INDUSTRY IN
THE NORTH - OSHO RAJA
 Making
a forceful plea for an all round development
of film and television industries in the northern
part of Noida, the well known film director
Osho Raja offered to shoot his forthcoming
film within two hundred kilometer radius of
Noida Film City. He was delivering convocation
address to the students of Asian Academy of
Film & TV. Describing the world as truly
mysterious , the talented film maker said
that one has to carefully select the topic
for filmic expression from amongst various
facets of human life and behaviour. Welcoming
Osho Raja and other distinguished guests Prof.
Sandeep Marwah said that interest shown by
overseas organisations to work in association
with AAFT shows that this institute has indeed
earned its rightful place amongst the world
class film schools. Stating that according
to him emotions are more powerful than words,
Director of the ’ Astha TV Channel’
called upon the filmakers to try and build
a sane society through their work of art .
Describing mass communication products as
a bitter pill, the veteran Journalist Aziz
Burney advised the would be filmmakers and
television presenters to sugarcoat their messages
. Speaking on this occasion , the former Minister
of Haryana, K.M. Hooda urged the outgoing
students to make responsive and responsible
films and television programmes. The work
of art must have universal appeal, he added. |
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THERE
IS NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW-BUSINESS - RAZA MURAD
 Extolling
the film & television personalities, the
well known character actor Raza Murad said
that the three cornerstones of any professional
work are the talent, hardwork and the fate.Conceding
that only the fittest can survive in the highly
competitive film & television industries
, he added that perserverance does pay rich
dividends. Raza Murad was addressing the students
of Asian Academy of Film & TV. Tracing
his career graph in the film industry he become
quite nostalgic and fondly remembered the
time he had spent working with late Raj Kapoor
and the film director Hrishikesh Mukherji.
In his highly inspiring address he advised
the directors and actors in the making to
observe the life from close quarters for portraying
the characters properly. It is only when the
viewers can identify themselves with the actor
on the screen that the performance can be
said to be believable and good. Earlier welcoming
the distinguished visitor, the director of
the academy Prof. Sandeep Marwah mentioned
that after graduating form Film & TV Institute
of India in 1971, Raza Murad had acted in
more than 390 feature films including Namak
Haraam and Ram Teri Ganga Mailee. Answering
one of the many questions put to him, Raza
Murad said that as a measure of abundant precantion
he neither smokes nor chews pan. Feeling quite
at home in the company of the students of
the academy, Raza Murad agreed to personally
conduct a workshop on verbal communication
in the near future for the students of the
acting and presentation course of the academy. |
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WHATEVER YOU BELIEVE IN - PHONSOK LADHAKI
 Phonsok
- perhaps the only creative artiste from the
Ladhak region with a strong will to be into
the mainstream India cinema - was recently
the guest of the International Film &
Television Centre. Addressing the students
of Asian Academy of Film & TV, Phonsok
revealed that his joining FTII Pune was an
accident rather than design. Talking about
his time and life in the film industry, he
advised the students to be prepared to race
the trials and tribulations of the working
life in the industry with determination. Describing
self pity as totally uncalled for he asked
the students to strongly believe in whatever
they decide to do in their life. Introducing
the distinguished visitor, Prof. Sandeep Marwah
said that Phonsok’ s latest documentary
on terrorism is indeed worthy of the national
award. Emphasing the importance of formal
training in performing arts, Phonsok mentioned
that he is proud of having been involved in
the training of the superstar Anil Kapoor.
Answering questions he said that he views
the subject matter of his films from the eyes
of a Ladhaki. He believes in usuing local
idioms to convey his message to the national
and international audiences he added. Phonsok
concluded his meeting with the students by
inviting then to work with him after completing
their training. Phonsok was accompanied by
Rahul Mittra of The Times Of India Group .
Dynamic and dashing Rahul Mittra advised the
students to catch every opportunity presented
by life and to ever remain grateful to one’
s alma-mater to succeed in life. |
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ENTERTAINMENT
INDUSTRY IS ALL SET TO BECOME MAJOR REVENUE
EARNER - RAJEEV SHUKLA
 In
a forceful and forthright address to the students
of Asian Academy of Film & TV, the well
known media personality and currently member
of Rajya Sabha Rajeev Shukla that the sunrise
film & television industries do require
large number of well trained and talented
professionals. He informed that the annual
turn over of the Indian entertainment industry
is now estimated to be around 65000 crores.
The Hon’ ble member of parliament was
formally releasing two books prepared by the
publications division of Asian Academy of
Film & TV. One of these has been authored
by Mr. Rajiv Kurup. Prof. Sandeep Marwah mentioned
that the dearth of suitable literature on
the techniques of filmmaking and television
production had prompted him to undertake the
task of preparing books and monographs on
the art and craft of these performing arts.
Prof. Rita Ganguly of the famous National
School of Drama exhorted the students of strive
for producing master pieces for feature films
and television programmes. She advised them
to revolutionize the Indian film and television
scene through their work. The teacher of celebrities
like Naseeruddin Shah, Neena Gupta and Satish
Kaushik said that it is by sheer dint or hard
work and total dedication that one can master
these performing arts. There is no short cut
to success in any field of activity including
theatre, films and television, she added.
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SUSHMA
SWARAJ ADDRESSES MEDIA PERSONS AT AAFT
 Recently
addressing a large gathering at Marwah Studios,
the hon’ ble Minister For Information
& Broadcasting Sushma Swaraj urged the
media persons to always bear in mind the extraordinary
power of the print and electronic media to
influence the human mind. She was fomramlly
releasing a recently launched Hindi daily.
The hon’ ble Minister complimented Prof.
Sandeep Marwah for his service of exceptional
order to the nation when she was informed
that over 2400 men and women hailing from
24 nations across the globe have so far been
trained at Asian Academy of Film & Television.
She was pleased to know that AAFT alumni Kaushik
Ghatak, director of TV serial ’ Kyonki
Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thee’ and Sanjivini,
Raj Shekhar associate, director of TV serial
’ Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki’ Hena &
Swati, leading ladies of the feature films
’ Pyar Ki Dhun’ TV nawe reporter
Anurag Tomar and TV news reader Abhay Kumar
are now household names. The hon’ ble
Minister was informed that Anushree Dutt cinematographer
of feature films ’ Kabhi Kushi Kabhi
Gham’ and ’ Aks’ , Mini P.
Roy of the technical team of popular TV show
"Kaun Banega Karorepati’ and many
others are doing commendable work in the media
industries. The students of the thirty-fifth
session of the academy were thrilled to find
in their midst large number of celebrities
as the guests of honour during the celebrations
for the ninth anniversary of this film school.
Among these distinguished guests were the
great showman of Indian film industry Boney
Kapoor; Superstar Anil Kapoor; movie queen
Sridevi; filmstar Ajay Devgan and Sanjay Kapoor;
Farida Jalal and Amrita Singh; film director
Raj Kumar Santoshi; former governors Dr. Bhism
Narain Singh and Dr. B. Satyanarain Reddy,
Union Ministers Ashok Pradhan; political heavyweights
and members of parliament Amar Singh and Rajiv
Shukla; president of AIATF MS Bitta; Mahesh
Prased of Sahara TV and Madhav Kant Mishra
of Ashta TV channel. |
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Excellent
training in cinematography available at AAFT will produce many Radhu karmakars
and Jal Mistrys.
