Noida, June 1, 2023 – The Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT) marked a momentous occasion today with the inauguration of its 117th batch, further solidifying its reputation as a pioneer in the field of film and television education. Dr. Sandeep Marwah, the esteemed President of AAFT, conveyed his heartfelt congratulations to all individuals associated with the institution.
Addressing the new batch, Dr. Marwah emphasized the importance of ambition and hard work in achieving one’s goals. He urged the students to consider this as a turning point in their lives and encouraged them to cultivate conviction, self-belief, and trust in their abilities, as well as in their parents, family, teachers, and institution. Dr. Marwah emphasized the significance of effective communication skills, including reading, writing, speaking, and, perhaps most importantly, listening. He expressed his conviction that these qualities would propel the students to new heights in their professional careers.
Distinguished speakers at the event included Satish Kumar of the Hindi Department of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Pankaj K Gupta, a renowned fashion analyst, Dr. Leila Mostofi, an accomplished filmmaker from Iran, Vivek Mishra, a celebrated writer, Ritu Lal, Director of AAFT School of Fashion and Design, Dr. Manoj Agarwal, OSD AAFT, and Dr. Ajay Kumar, Executive Director.
As the 117th batch embarks on their journey at AAFT, the institution remains committed to nurturing their talents and providing them with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the ever-evolving world of film and television.