Ajeenkya DY Patil Group joins hands with Whistling Woods International

Ajeenkya DY Patil Group joins hands with Whistling Woods International

Dr. Ajeenkya Patil, Chairman, Ajeenkya Patil DY Patil Group and Subhash Ghai’s Whistling Woods International, launch the DY Patil Whistling Woods International School of Film & Media (DYPWWI)

The DY Patil Knowledge City campus in Pune, witnessed the launch of the DY Patil Whistling Woods International School of Film & Media (DYPWWI) recently, with the induction of the first batch of students, at an inaugural event in the presence of galaxy of media captains from the world of film, media, entertainment and communication. The glittering ceremony was attended by Dr. Ajeenkya DY Patil, Chairman, Ajeenkya DY Patil Group and Hon. Consul General of Guyana, Meghna Ghai Puri, President, Whistling Woods International, Chief Guest Ironman Scott Ragsdale, Chairman, Naseba Group, Pavan R Chawla, Dean, DYPWWI, Annurag Batra, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, exchange4media.com, Paritosh Joshi, Principal, Provocateur Advisory and Ravi Gupta, Dean, Whistling Woods International.

A tie up between the Dr. Ajeenkya DY Patil-led Ajeenkya DY Patil Group and Subhash Ghai’s Whistling Woods International, the DYPWWI offers prestigious professional Masters and Degree programs in Media, Communication, Entertainment and Film-making. Welcoming the elite gathering, Dr. Ajeenkya DY Patil, Chairman, Ajeenkya DY Patil Group, said, “DYPWWI is not just another institution. It is an institution of opportunity. It is the place to realize your hopes, aspirations and dreams. Treading and walking on uncommon paths to introduce the world to new emerging areas in education, has been a key factor in revolutionizing the approach to education at the Ajeenkya DY Patil Group.”

The exponential growth seen in films and media is predominantly technology-driven and has opened up many new avenues for career opportunities. Sharing her vision on the medium, Meghna Ghai Puri, President, Whistling Woods International, observed, “The media and film-making world is full of dynamism with plethora of career opportunities are knocking at your doors. Focused-approach, passion, creativity and determination are the vital factors for a successful media career.”

Chief Guest Ironman Scott Ragsdale, Chairman, Naseba Group, in a bid to boost the morale and spirits of the aspirants of this new programme, said, “The man on the mountain did not fall there. He had to climb the top with tremendous effort and hard-work. There is no short-cut to success. Dedication and perseverance are the key elements to achieve your goals.”

Congratulating the students who made the cut for the Institute’s professional programmes, Pavan R Chawla, Dean DYPWWI, said, “In the next three years, just in India alone, Media & Entertainment will touch a whopping INR 1.5 trillion. This represents an enormous opportunity for trained talent. I advise the students to work hard, smart and with integrity.”

Addressing the first batch of aspiring media and communication professionals, Annurag Batra, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, exchange4media.com, said, “To become a successful media and entertainment professional, you must be open to new ideas and people. You must explore unusual career opportunities. Strong leadership qualities and networking skills is what you must achieve during your stint at DYPWWI.”

Urging the students to be open to creativity and new innovative ideas, Paritosh Joshi, Principal, Provocateur Advisory, said, “Today, the media and communication world is all about the business of ideas. It is all about Imagineering. When one idea emerges, it leads to the creation of other ideas.”

In the concluding remarks, Ravi Gupta, Dean, Whistling Woods International, said, “The Indian education system was earlier controlled by the government. The private education sector is now buzzing with opportunities for students to pursue more new and lucrative career opportunities. DYPWWI is the perfect culmination where students will be trained with advanced skill-sets in the sphere of film and media.”

ABOUT DYPWWI School of Film & Media:

D Y Patil-Whistling Woods International School of Film, Media, Communication and Entertainment in Pune is a collaboration between the prestigious DY Patil Group, one of India’s most respected institutions of higher and professional education set up by Padmashree Dr D Y Patil, and Whistling Woods International, known for its domain leadership and expertise, set up by celebrated Film Director Subhash Ghai.

DYPWWI is offering prestigious professional Masters and Degree programs in Media, Communication, Entertainment and Film-making. These UGC-approved programs are: MBA in Media & Entertainment; BBA in Media & Communication, B.Sc.in Digital Filmmaking, and B.Sc. in Film-making.

All these prestigious, industry-supported and highly career-and placement-oriented Graduate and Master Degree programs are being offered in Pune at the Ajeenkya D Y Patil Group’s world-class D Y Patil Knowledge City, a beautiful, 112-acre,high-tech, wi-fi campus buzzing with more than 2000 students, also offering excellent hostel facilities in a secure and beautiful environment.