127th Batch of AAFT Inaugurated with Global Luminaries, Creating a New World Record
Noida: AAFT – Asian Academy of Film & Television marked another historic milestone with the grand inauguration of its 127th batch, reinforcing its status as the world’s most dynamic creative institution. The inaugural ceremony was graced by an illustrious international panel including Mike Berry from Universal Studios, USA; Dr. Raj Radanks, Senior Lawyer from London, UK; John Francis, Chairman, Malaysia World Chamber of Commerce; Dr. Jayanthi Raja Ratenan, Founder & President, Malaysia World Chamber of Commerce; Orisha Gracia Mbela, Ambassador of Humanity from Equatorial Guinea; and Pushpa Abbi, senior architect from Nigeria.

Addressing the gathering, Dr. Sandeep Marwah, Founder of AAFT, proudly announced that AAFT has broken its own world record by becoming the only creative institution in the world to commence its 127th batch of professional training. He spoke passionately about the formation of AAFT, its remarkable 32-year journey, and the eleven world records created on the same campus, calling it a symbol of consistency, excellence, and global trust in creative education.

Mike Berry applauded AAFT’s vision and global standards, highlighting its ability to produce industry-ready professionals year after year. Dr. Raj Radanks emphasized the importance of discipline, ethics, and international exposure in creative careers. John Francis described AAFT as a powerful bridge between education and global commerce, while Dr. Jayanthi Raja Ratenan praised the institution for its leadership role in nurturing international collaboration through education.

Orisha Gracia Mbela spoke about the growing strength of the Indo–Equatorial Guinea Film and Cultural Forum, acknowledging AAFT’s contribution to cultural diplomacy and people-to-people connect. Pushp Abbi inspired the new students by describing the moment as “New Batch, New Excitement, New Enthusiasm,” encouraging them to innovate fearlessly and think globally.

The inauguration of the 127th batch once again reaffirmed AAFT’s position as a global hub of creative excellence, innovation, and international cooperation, setting new benchmarks in media and arts education.