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MEDIA IMAGES CAUTIOUSLY MUKHTAR ABBAS NAQVI
 In
an obvious reference to the attack on NEW
York’ s landmarks and Washington’
s Pentagon, the former union minister for
information & Broadcasting Mukhtar Abbas
Naqvi said it is a defining moment in the
history of mankind and we are indeed passing
through difficult times.In this context he
said that media attention demands sensitivity
and in the name of sacred right to know media
must not unwittingly tout for violence.The
former minister was delivering the valedictory
address to the students of Asian Academy of
Film & Television .Describing television
as the most powerful medium of mass communication,he
exhorted television journalists to use their
skills with care as the images on the screen
have a profound influence on shaping our ethics
and our thoughts.Earlier welcoming the distinguished
guests and the members of the national press
, Prof Sandeep Marwah paid homage to those
who had lost their lives in the USA.One minute
silence was observed by the large gathering
in the auditorium.Media baron and the managing
editor of the Dainik jagran group of newspapers
Sanjay Gupta said that television journalism
being far more difficult to handle than print
journalism, it is indeed a challenging vocation.He
also asked the television journalists to handle
television news with sensitivity.The renowned
Delhi based music director Jawahar Wattal
who was also present on the occasion wished
that intensive training in sound recording
might be provided by Asian Academy Of Film
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HRITIK
ROSHAN OF SOUTH INDIA SUPERSTAR MADHAVAN AT
AAFT
 The
students of Asian Academy of Film & Television
were thrilled to find in their midst the hear
throb of millions the superstar of Indian
films Madhavan.Addressing the students Madhvan
recalled that he began his journey in the
industry by anchoring the popular game show
’ TOL MOL KE BOL’ shot at Sandeep
Marwah’ s Studios.R.Madhavan was accompanied
by producer of his latest film ’ REHNA
HAI TERE DIL MEIN’ ,Vasu Bhagwani who
is better known for his blockbusters Hero
Number One,Biwi Number One,Coolie Number One,Bade
Mia Chote Mia and Tera Jadu Chal Gaya etc.Answering
questions from the students Madhavan said
that success in the film industry comes to
those ,who are well prepared when the opportunity
presents itself.He further advised the students
to take advantage of the systematic training
being imparted at the academy and prepare
themselves to meet the challenges of the competition
in the industry.Answering another question
Vasu Bhagwani said that it is now possible
for them to produce a film with the support
of financial institutions.These two film personalities
were accompanied by the well-known film director
Gautam Menon and screen play writer Vipul
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ENTERTAINMENT
BUSINESS TO CROSS FIFTY THOUSAND CRORE MARK
RAJIV SHUKLA
 Well
known journalist and member of parliament
Rajiv Shukla said that India is indeed a reservor
of talented artists.He added that one has
to dive deep to locate the priceless pearls.The
honable member of parliament was formally
releasing the album of devotional songs of
well known singer Ujjawala Sharma in Asian
Academy of Film & Television.Rajiv Shukla
stated that the entertainment business is
all set to cross fifty thousand crore mark
and very large number of trained and competent
artists and technicians are required to sustain
films,television & music industry. He
said that the potential of entertainment business
to earn foreign exchange for the nation is
next to that of information technology business.He
urged Prof. Sandeep Marwah to arrange to provide
training in music in the academy.Earlier voicing
his concern on the decline in respectful attitude
of the youth toward mothers, the additional
chief executive officers of Noida Dev Datta
said Ujjwala’ s music album will go a
long way in arresting this rot.Speaking on
this occasion Ujjwala Sharma said that abiding
faith in and bountiful mercy of the goddess
mother had inspired her to create this music
album.Member of the UP legislative assembly
Surender Singh Nagar,income tax commissioner
Manoj Mishra and senior Indian administrative
service officer Anil Kumar also spoke on this
occasion and felicitated Ujjwala Sharma. |
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NO
PLACE FOR UNTRAINED PEOPLE IN FILM INDUSTRY
JUNIOR MEHMOOD
 The
erstwhile popular child artist of Indian films
and now a film producer-director, Junior Mehmood
addressed the students Asian Academy of Film
& television and regaled them in his characteristics
style.He had made his debut in the feature
film Brahmachari.Complimenting Prof. Sandeep
Marwah for providing excellent need based
film education and training he said that due
to skyrocketing cost of production,it is no
longer possible for the film industry to make
use of untrained people.Answering question
put to him by the students the distinguished
visitor said that he keeps smiling to overcome
the stress and strain of mastering the intricacies
film making and achieving success in this
field of performing arts.Junior Mehmood was
accompanied by the renowned event manager
of Mumbai Bhushan Khandhari. |
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AAFT
RATED THE BEST FILM INSTITUTE
 Asian
Academy of Film & Television has been
once again adjudged as the best film institute
in India.It was indeed a proud moment for
Prof. Sandeep Marwah to recieve the prestigious
Sir Syed National Award 2001 in the august
presence of Union Minister Sharad Yadav and
Syed Shahnawaz Hussain,member of Parliament
K.M. Khan and the former chief election commissioner
of India M.S.Gill.This honour has been bestowed
upon Asian Academy of Film & Televison
for providing excellent professional film
education and training to the nationals of
twenty eight countries of the world in the
past eight years.Renowned cardiologist Dr.
Naresh Trehan and famous fashion designer
Ritu Beri were also among the selected few
recipients of this awrd. |
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JAGAT
MURARI RATES AAFT BETTER THAN FTII
 Former
Principal of Film & Television Institute
of India,Jagat Murari said that in many ways
Asian Academy of Film & Television is
much better than the govt.Supported Film &
Television Institute of India.Addressing the
students of AAFT he recollected the eventful
days of the golden era of the film school
he had once headed and admired the work done
by FTII alumni like Subhash Ghai,Adoor Gopalkrishnan,
Shatrughan Sinha,Jaya Bachan, and Shabana
Azmi.Answering questions he said that good
equipment does not automatically make good
films and television programmes. He added
that the artistic angle of production is very
important.He advised the students to strive
for excellence and originality in their work.Jagat
Murari’ s address was by followed by
a musical evening devoted to noted singer
from Pakistan Shabbir Hussain who was invited
by Prof. Sandeep Marwah to visit the academy.The
noted radio and television artiste explained
the finer aspects of the art of singing to
the students and later kept them spellbound
by rendering several of his popular songs
and ghazals.
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WORKSHOP
ON DOCUMENTARY FILM MAKING
 The
well known filmmaker from the republic of
Croatia Madame Ljubica Jankovic Lazaric,was
invited by Prof. Sandeep Marwah to share her
professional experience by conducting a weeklong
workshop on ’ making of a documentary
film’ at Asian Academy of Film &
Television.Madame Lazaric is senior member
of the Croatian Film Directors guild.She made
extensive use of masterpieces of Croatian
and Indian documentaries to explain the art
and craft of this format of films presentation.Incidentally,The
governments of the Republic of Croatian and
India have just signed on agreement under
which the two countries shall mutually organise
film weeks as well as encourage participation
at film festivals organised in the other country
in 2001 - 2003.The Republic of Croatian is
a country of beautiful sea,mountains and plains
and it offers unique locales shooting of films.This
country has provided numerous writers,directors,actors
and musicians to the world.Croatian stage
is 150 years old.The Zegreb school of Animated
Films is world-renowned.The local republic
of Croatia mission has offered to make available
films from their country for use as the teaching
material to Asian Academy of Film & Television
from time to time. |
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AAFT
ALUMNI ON BIG SCREEN
 Asian
Academy of Film & Television trained actors
have at last made their mark in Indian Cinema.A
number of AAFT alumni have been cast in numerous
feature films thanks to the effective training
in the techniques of acting imparted by the
academy,of talent possessed by them.Rajesh
Kumar Sharma had played lead role together
with Mithun Chakarvarti,and Ayesha Julka in
the feature film ’ Himmatwala;.His next
film with Radhika, ’ Aisa Kyon’
directed by B.B.Sinha who had been associated
with Sooraj Barjatiya,is stated for release
in the coming January 2002.The building actress
Radhika and actors Johny Lever,Raza Murad
and Anant Mahadevan are also in this film.The
music for ’ Aisa Kyon’ has been
composed by Ram - Lakshman and the lyrics
have been written by Dev Kohli.He has been
cast along with Kareena Kapoor and Akshay
Khanna in the feature film being produced
by Rajja Roy films; Rajesh kumar Sharma is
also acting is one of the films of Rajshree
Productions.Beside Sharma ,four past acting
students Heena,Swati,Nicolas & Anita have
acted along with Milind Sonam in the feature
film ’ Pyar Ki Dhun’ directed by
Samiran Das Gupta.This film is also ready
for release.AAFT trained actress Pooja Seth
can be seen in the lead role against Sunil
Shetty in Krodh.Another student Simran Shai
has immortalised herself by featuring in ’
Surf Tum’ together with Sushmita Sen,Sanjay
Kapoor and Munish Behl,Asian Academy of Film
& Television is indeed the nursery of
the film and television actors. |
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MIX
DEDICATION WITH WISDOM OF ELDERS TO SUCCEED
NARESH SHARMA
 Addressing
a large gathering at Asian Academy of Film
& Television,Mr. Naresh Sharma,the editor
of the monthly Magazine’ New Ad And Face’
said that total dedication to work coupled
with the lessons learnt from the experience
of seniors are essentials for achieving success
in any field of activity.Reminding that while
there is always time for everything in life,not
a single moment should be wasted on frivolous
and flippant activities.Earlier,Prof Sandeep
Marwah formally launched the second anniversary
issue of this popular magazine.Mr Naresh Sharma
disclosed that they propose to devote some
space in the magazine to promote budding and
talented film and television professionals. |
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JAYA
JAITLEY AT AAFT
 The
president of Samata Party Jaya Jaitley visited
Asian Academy of Film & Television while
she was at Marwah Studios for a television
recording. Jaya Jaitley is a television personality
in her own right as she had anchored several
programme for the women in the past. During
their meeting Prof Sandeep Marwah told the
distinguished visitor that the education and
training being imparted at the academy aims
at contributing to the advancement of the
society in general as well as to prepare the
students for work in the film & television
industry. Jaya Jaitley congratulated the director
for putting AAFT on the world map of film
schools by imparting international grade education
and training. She was pleased to know the
AAFT’s cost effective training is not
only top class but it is also the cheapest
anywhere in the world. Jaya Jaitly told Prof.
Sandeep Marwah that according to her assessment
Asian Academy of Film & Television in
indeed one of the best film schools in the
world offering short term courses. |
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Excellent
training in cinematography available at AAFT will produce many Radhu karmakars
and Jal Mistrys.
