Dr. Sandeep Marwah is a creative genius and maverick who sets global trends! A name synonymous with proficiency, knowledge, endurance, fortitude, accomplishment, and acclaim in the world of global media is Sandeep Marwah. The flamboyant film aficionado stands distinct with his mastery of innovation bolstered by immaculate exposure, experience, and expertise. His work becomes the yardstick that sets off the global trend for others to follow and win a huge round of applause. As of today, he has been bestowed with nine global accolades with many more in the offing.
Sandeep Marwah began his business acumen and entrepreneurial journey with the launch of Noida Film City and made it a trendsetter with its swift growth, development, and progression in the world of films. Armed with 16 functional studios, sprawled across 75 acres of outdoor and 25 acres of indoor space, the city is manifest with all types of equipment and facilities. It stands distinct as 350 channels beam their programs 24/7, thanks to the consistent work and contribution of 17,000 media professionals who work in three shifts of eight hours each to cater to 162 countries. This has a large-scale impact as it feeds 150,000 families who earn their means of livelihood. Due recognition and gratitude need to be extended to Sandeep Marwah for this noble venture. The Marwah Studio is resplendent in its stature as the first north Indian professional film studio, whose doors were unfurled to the public by none other than Sandeep Marwah. Within a short span of three decades, his studio had successfully produced 4500 TV programs and catered to more than 50 channels. Besides, it has been associated with 125 feature films in 8 languages and 5000 training films. In fact, Marwah Studio serves as the creative support platform for most channels in India. There are many creative pursuits of Sandeep Marwah which are commendable. He set up the first private film school in India, in the precincts of Noida, the Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT), and presides over the institute for three decades. Professionals from the media fraternity who number over 20,000 from 145 countries owe due allegiance to him as a trainer cum educator besides the others from 28 states and 6 union territories of India. He deserves due acknowledgment for his unique creation of 75 varieties of courses which range from 3 months to 4 years in duration only to culminate with certificates and degrees which have received due recognition as a world record.
As the producer of the highest number of short films, Sandeep Marwah is a phenomenon. He has produced over 3,300 movies in all styles of filmmaking and given special provisions to more than 15,000 amateur and professional filmmakers from over 120 countries to make movies. India has been witness to ten major international film festivals initiated by Sandeep Marwah. These include the Global Film Festival, Global Festival of Journalism, Global Literary Festival, Global Fashion Week, International Festival of Cellphone Cinema, AAFT Festival of Short Digital Films, ASMS Festival of Short Films, Children’s Film Festival, Country Wise Festivals, and Sufi Festival. All these are popular film festivals that are on par with international stature. Amidst these festivals, AAFT is the only fest in the world that has touched its 115th edition and created a global record with its quirky offer of opportunities to more than 3000 directors to showcase their initial foray into the world of films in these festivals.
Sandeep Marwah has left an indelible mark with his corroboration of 7500 events from all genres which include Workshops, Seminars, Symposia, Dialogues, Festivals, Music Releases, Book Releases, Dance & Music Concerts, Press Conferences, National & International Summits, Conferences, Conclaves, Foreign dignitaries visit, Celebrity arrivals, Paintings, Sculpture, Photography or textile exhibitions, Jewelry shows, Fashion shows, Beauty pageants and many more.
The one and only person who got nominated as the Cultural ambassador of India by the governments of 67 countries is Sandeep Marwah. He chaired more than 100 films, television, media, art, culture, and social organizations. Due diligence and credence need to be bestowed on the Presidents, Prime Ministers, Governors, Ministers, Ambassadors, and High Commissioners of those countries for this honor. The master craftsman and connoisseur of films, Sandeep Marwah had coined the English term `Film and Cultural Tourism’ which many could neither decipher nor relate to at that point in time three decades ago. But today, the trendy topic of discussion in the whole country is `Film and Cultural Tourism.’ Under the auspices of Sandeep Marwah, 3,000,000 people have been attracted to the Noida Film City under the aegis of Film and Cultural Tourism which marks his distinguished tenure.
Awards are galore as far as Sandeep Marwah is concerned as he has been awarded and rewarded more than 1000 times from different parts of India besides different countries around the world. Some of the most prestigious awards include Doctorates from various Universities, the British Parliament in London, the House of Lords and House of Commons, Wales Parliament in Cardiff, the Bavarian Parliament in Munich, the Dadasaheb Phalke Foundation Award, Gate of Freedom from Poland, Alexandra the Great Award from Greece.
The creation of new world records is the forte of Sandeep Marwah from the Republic of India. He offered due coverage from the Wagah border to the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in Delhi to mark the 19th Queen’s Baton Relay, in which he not only captured 10,000 photos, and used 1000 hours of film but also covered 300 events from 900 cities to complete a distance of 20,000 kilometers in 28 states, 5 union territories. Within a time frame of 102 days, he produced 102 radio programs as well as 102 two short films for global consumption. The opening film for the Commonwealth Games was produced by Marwah Studios, with the due participation of 75 students from the AAFT who lent support to the foreign media during the games. Sandeep Marwah himself was one among the 900 athletes who got selected and featured to carry the baton from Jaipur to Delhi.
This is just the beginning of his successful journey to win consistent accolades at the national and global levels. There is no doubt that he will continue to create ripples and win awards and rewards as an astute educationist, innovator, global leader, and trailblazer in the film fraternity. Sandeep Marwah is the very name that stands ubiquitous as a media personality with 9 Global records in the world of films, television, and media and etched in the memory of history books. This simple genius and maverick devote his success and accolades to his respected parents.
At present, he is the Chancellor of AAFT University of Media and Arts and President of the International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry. He has been nominated as National Chairman for Media & Entertainment Committee in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs. He is on the board of the Ministry of Education & Ministry of Skill Development, Government of India. He is also a member of the managing committee of the Media & Entertainment Skills Council of NSDC, Ministry of Skill Development, Govt. of India.