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Igniting Creative Minds. Exploring the Orange Economy.

The Media & Entertainment Skills Council (MESC) hosted a series of creative skills workshops for students of Kamala Nehru College, University of Delhi, at the Indian Institute of Creative Skills (IICS), introducing them to diverse domains within India’s growing Orange Economy. 🎬🎭

The workshops covered four exciting domains, offering students insights into the creative skills, techniques and career possibilities shaping the Media & Entertainment industry.

🎬 Editing, AI & Content Creation
Mr. Sandeep Sharma | AI & Creative Technology Expert, Former Head of Academies – APAC, Technicolor Group

💄 Makeup & Prosthetics
Mr. Harry | Fashion, SFX & Prosthetics Designer

🎭 Acting & Performing Arts
Mr. Salim Arif | Actor, Director, Writer & Production Designer; Dean – Academics, ICS

🎪 Events & Experiential Management
Mr. Dassa | Show & Events Director, Industry Mentor – IICS

Through industry-led learning and creative exploration, the workshops encouraged students to discover new possibilities and build skills for the evolving Media & Entertainment sector.

The workshops were organised by the Media & Entertainment Skills Council (MESC) at the Indian Institute of Creative Skills (IICS), empowering young minds with skills for the Orange Economy.

#SkillIndia #OrangeEconomy #CreativeSkills #SkillDevelopment #MediaAndEntertainment

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A little update on Gulzar, the theatrical experience, coming up in Mumbai on 25th October.

Joining us now is Salim Arif ji, celebrated theatre director, who will bring his stories to the Gulzar stage alongside Pavithra (@pavithra.chari ) and Saloni (@salonis )

We look forward to welcoming you to this special evening in Mumbai.

@salimarif1

Sun, 25 Oct
INS Aditya Birla Performing Arts Academy, Mumbai

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Some stories are best told on the big screen.

Icons took the stage, a legend was remembered, the future of cinema sparked conversations, and 60+ workshops brought creativity to life.

Celebrate Cinema ’26, that’s a wrap!

#CelebrateCinema26 #WhistlingWoods #BigScreenCinema

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Day 2 highlights from the Acting & Performance workshop at IICS, led by Mr. Salim Arif. 🎭

The students from Tagore International School, East of Kailash, participated in a hands-on creative skills workshop at the Indian Institute of Creative Skills (IICS), discovering new possibilities across India’s growing Orange Economy.

🎭 Acting & Performance

Mr. Salim Arif | Actor, Director, Writer & Production Designer; Dean – Academics, ICS

The session gave students a closer look at the art of performance, exploring how expression, character interpretation and an understanding of storytelling come together to bring narratives to life across the Media & Entertainment industry.

The workshop was organised by the Media & Entertainment Skills Council (MESC) at the Indian Institute of Creative Skills (IICS) on 13 October 2026, empowering young minds with skills for the Orange Economy.

#MESC #OrangeEconomy #CreativeSkills #SkillDevelopment #MediaAndEntertainment

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Igniting Creative Minds. Exploring the Orange Economy.

Day 1 highlights from the Acting & Performing Arts workshop at IICS, led by Mr. Salim Arif. 🎭

The students from Tagore International School, East of Kailash, participated in a hands-on creative skills workshop at the Indian Institute of Creative Skills (IICS), exploring the opportunities emerging within India’s growing Orange Economy.

🎭 Acting & Performing Arts
Mr. Salim Arif | Actor, Director, Writer & Production Designer; Dean – Academics, ICS

Through practical exposure and expert insights, students explored the art of acting and performance, gaining insights into the creative processes that bring stories and characters to life across the Media & Entertainment industry.

The workshop was organised by the Media & Entertainment Skills Council (MESC) at the Indian Institute of Creative Skills (IICS) on 12 October 2026, empowering young minds with skills for the Orange Economy.

#MESC #OrangeEconomy #CreativeSkills #SkillDevelopment #MediaAndEntertainment

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Gratitude ✨

Some moments arrive unimagined
and when you live them
all that remains is gratefulness

#NSD #nsdmumbai

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Aab'o-Hawaa: memorable and cherished experience😊🙏🏻❤️
Truly fortunate to have witnessed poetry recitation by legendary poet and lyricist, Gulzar ji🙏🏻
It's a blessing to share the stage with him and sing in front of him.
Thank you so much Salim ji @salimarif1 and Dr. Swarnalata ji @ncpamumbai for making me a part of this memorable program.
It was a pleasure to sing melodious compositions by Sandesh ji @sandeshshandilya.
Many thanks to all the artists, technicians, NCPA team and a lovely audience for making this program successful.
Gratitude😊🙏🏻

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Salim Arif is a multi-talented creative director with quite a few hit theatre productions in his kitty. A National School of Drama alumnus, Arif is associated with institution even today.

Arif’s first association with Gulzar was as a production designer. He also assisted the veteran writer-director for his Maachis.

He went on direct plays written by Gulzar based on O Henry stories, adaptation of Pinocchio, productions based on later’s poems and the play Kachche Lamhe, which won accolades from many.

He is back with Aab’o-Hawaa: An Evening with Gulzar on October 7 at the NCPA, Mumbai.

Arif speaks to The Free Press Journal about his journey with Gulzar.

Read the interview by Shruti Pandit on The Free Press Journal.
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#SalimArif #Gulzar #NCPAMumbai #Mumbaievents

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This International Podcast Day, we are celebrating a year of conversations, 100+ voices and countless perspectives from the world of Media & Entertainment. 🎙️

Made for Media, the podcast by the Media & Entertainment Skills Council (MESC) and Indian Institute of Creative Skills (IICS), is where we discuss the future of the Media & Entertainment industry and the creative skills shaping it.

From industry leaders and educators to creators and changemakers, every conversation brings a new perspective—where ideas meet experience and conversations become insights.

We are honoured to have hosted 100+ voices shaping tomorrow.

And this is only the beginning.

Here’s to many more voices.
Many more stories.
Many more conversations.

Happy International Podcast Day! 🎧

#InternationalPodcastDay #PodcastIndia #Podcasting #CreativeIndustry #MediaAndEntertainment

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The Media & Entertainment Skills Council (MESC) convened its Governing Council Meeting for the Second Quarter of FY 2026–27 on 26th September 2026, bringing together distinguished industry leaders, experts and members of the Governing Council to deliberate on the evolving landscape of India’s Media & Entertainment sector.

Under the leadership of Padma Shri Dr. Shankar Mahadevan, Chairperson – MESC, the meeting focused on strengthening industry-aligned skilling, driving innovation, expanding opportunities and preparing India’s creative workforce for the future.

The session was led by Dr. Mohit Soni, CEO – MESC, with valuable perspectives from Governing Council members, including Dr. Amit Behl, Secretary – MESC, contributing to strategic priorities and collaborative initiatives for the sector.

As India’s creative economy continues to evolve, MESC remains committed to building a future-ready, industry-driven and globally competitive Media & Entertainment ecosystem — powered by skills, innovation and collaboration. ✨

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HUMSAFAR 🤝
19/09/2026 : Audience Review 🌸

HOUSEFULL. The audience has spoken. ❤️

And here’s what they had to say about Play HUMSAFAR… 🎭

Real reactions. Real emotions. Real love from our audience. ✨

Thank you, Patna, for filling the theatre and making every show so special. Your applause, your words and your love mean everything to us. ❤️

Now, if you haven’t experienced it yet —
today is your chance!

🎭 Play : “REDEVELOPMENT”
A Hindi play starring Lubna Salim

📅 TODAY | 3:30 PM & 6:45 PM
📍 House of Variety, Patna

Watch the reviews.
Then come experience the play for yourself.

Only Few Seats left.
Book your seats now at #bookmyshowpatna See you at the theatre!
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#harshchhaya #lubnasalim #nationaltheatrefestival2026 #patnaevents

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📰 Patna is talking theatre! 🎭

The “Shivendra Sinha Theatre Festival” is making headlines! ✨

Featured in the newspaper are Actor Harsh Chhaya, Actress Lubna Salim, Director Salim Arif, along with House of Variety’s Suman Kumar Sinha and Creative Head Punj Prakash sharing details about the festival and its upcoming productions.

Two days. Two powerful theatrical experiences. One celebration of the stage. ❤️

Shivendra Sinha Theatre Festival | House of Variety, Patna

Thank you, Patna, for keeping theatre alive and thriving! 🎭✨

#shivendrasinhatheatrefestival #patnaevents #dastakpatna #hovpatna #theatre

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