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74th Independence Day Celebration
2020-08-31
MET celebrated India\'s 74th Independence Day while maintaining social-distancing protocol. The celebration was filled with patriotic spirit, honouring the countless sacrifices of the nation\'s brave hearts who laid down their lives for the freedom of our country. The ceremony constituted unfurling of Tricolor, followed by singing of national anthem, and an Independence Day address by Pankaj Bhujbal, Hon. Trustee - MET.
71st Republic Day Celebrations
2020-01-28
The Republic Day is celebrated in the honour of the day when India\'s Constitution was signed and India was declared a republic on 26th January, 1950. MET and MRV celebrated the day with patriotic fervour, hoisting the Tricolour and singing the National Anthem. Hon. Trustee Pankaj Bhujbal and Dr. Vijay Page, Director General - MET Institute of Management addressed the students on the occasion in the presence of MET Directors, Principals, HODs, faculty, staff, students and parents.
As an ode to the spirit of India, MRV Dance Club presented a unique act of Unity through their beautiful rendition of contemporary, semi-classical and hip-hop fusion. The Tricolour coded dancers brought out the sense of integrity in India’s diversity with their power packed performance on the Republic Day. METizens multiplied the spirit of the celebrations by presenting songs about the pride of India.
METamorphosis 2019
2019-12-17
METamorphosis is the annual mega media three day fest organised the media post graduate students MET Institute of Mass Media. The theme for this year was – Aspire to Inspire. The theme, \'Aspire to Inspire\' revolves around brands and personalities who have stepped out of the conventions of traditional thoughts and have changed the way media is viewed by the world. Right from using breakthrough technologies to writing path breaking scripts, media has broken the shackles of mainstream norms, and have paved the way for the globe to embrace and celebrate the glorious presence of brands and people who have been significant agents of innovation.
For the event, the media post graduate students of MET IMM worked non-stop - right from designing the theme, planning the events, their show flows, pitching and getting on board sponsors and celebrities, sorting the production elements and the smallest of details to make the event a huge success.
The fest took off on a grand note with Manoj Joshi (Actor), Shailendra Singh (Ex- Managing Director – Percept Ltd) and Manish Bhatt (Founder, Scarecrow Communications) along with MET Trustees gracing the inaugural ceremony. Over the three days, the fest hosted events such as Sports, Films, Photography, Performing Arts and panel discussions and witnessed an overwhelming participation from hundreds of young aspirants across more than one hundred and fifty colleges of the city.
The day two of the event started with a panel discussion on ‘The changing paradigm of audience viewership across mediums – from films & television to OTT’. Eminent speakers from the media industry, Pragati Deshmukh, Rahul Nair and Anup Thanvi shared their opinions on the viewership curve and the reasons for it. The day concluded with a power packed conversation ‘Marathi Shrushti - Regional Talkshow’ featuring renowned Marathi Cine Personalities like Madhura Velankar, Kranti Redkar, Nitin Desai, Sagar Karande, Devendra Pem and Rohan Mapuskar.
METamorphosis 2019 had an amazing conclude. The music and dancing contest saw teams competing neck to neck to the mesmerizing finals on the stage. The auditorium was packed with enthusiastic audience and participants thoroughly enjoying every moment of the Grand Finale. The finale comprised of interactions with the youth heartthrob, Youtubers – Prajakt Koli and Anisha Dixit (A.K.A – Rikshawali) and the team of the upcoming film, ‘Sab Kushal Mangal’ coupled with dance performances by MET students and the prize distribution ceremony of the winner participants across the three day event. With this the 14th batch of MET Institute of Mass Media concluded their final convergence project of the ADMM program.
73rd Independence Day
2019-08-17
Independence Day 2019 was celebrated at MET with great enthusiasm and pride to mark the 73 years of Independent India. Indian Flag Hoisting was followed by enthusiastic and power-packed performances by the students and staff of MET Institutes including MET Rishikul Vidyalaya. The glorious celebration included mesmerizing patriotic songs that narrated the stories of bravery and selflessness sacrifice. The energetic dances and performances by MET Rishikul Vidyalaya students displayed the unwavering determination of Indian freedom fighters for the motherland. The occasion was graced by the MET Trustees, Directors, Principals, HODs, faculty, staff, students and parents.
Rules Will Break Rules! What Will You Do? – An Interactive session
2019-03-28
MET organized a Guest Talk by Mr. Sunil Lulla, Group CEO, Balaji Telefilms Ltd for the Students, Faculties, Staff of MET as a part of its 30 years celebration of MET academic excellence, Mr. Lulla addressed the houseful audience on the topic ‘Rules Will Break Rules! What Will You Do?’ This interactive, knowledge sharing question & answer session on industry, OTT, Media World was met with utmost enthusiasm and inspiration amongst all the METizens. The session helped Students to comprehend vision board and its importance to stay on course of life and it also highlighted that how deviations from what you want to do is good at times to arrive at a successful road map.
Holi celebration
2019-02-04
Established in 1989, MET is celebrating 30 glorious years of Academic Excellence. The celebrations continued with all the MET Institutes and School getting together on the occasion of Holi, one of the most joyful and vibrant festivals in India. The staff and students showered each other with flower petals and brightly coloured powders of pink, yellow, blue and green. The Holi celebration took place with a lot of joy and verve throughout the MET campus.
70th Republic Day Celebrations
2019-01-31
METamorphosis 2018
2018-12-17
METamorphosis, an annual mega media fest is a three day student organised event by MET Institute of Mass Media. With a wide range of activities and performances, METamorphosis has always been a blend of hard work, creativity and fun. The media postgraduate students of MET IMM worked non-stop - right from designing the theme, planning the events, bringing in sponsors and seeing to all the small details to make the event a huge success. Adhering to their theme - INVOLVE, RESOLVE & EVOLVE, the event aimed to involve students in different mediums to express creatively, work in collaboration with all mediums to resolve into better results and eventually evolve as the process of growth pans out.
The fest took off on a grand note with A. A. Khan (a dynamic former IPS Officer), Louiz Banks (the Godfather of Indian Jazz) and Bharat Dabholkar (a maverick media personality) along with MET Trustees gracing the inaugural ceremony. Over the three days, the fest hosted events such as Sports, Films, Photography, Performing Arts and panel discussions and witnessed an overwhelming participation from hundreds of young aspirants across more than one hundred and fifty colleges of the city.
The day two of the event started with a Master Class by Satish Rajwade (a celebrated Marathi Film & Television Director & Writer of Mumbai Pune Mumbai fame). He shared valuable insights on what approach should young media aspirants adopt while they take their baby steps in to the profession. This was followed by an exciting panel discussion on ‘Content - The King’, the speakers being prominent Film Producers and Directors, Raj Nidimoru & Krishna D.K (Raj & DK) along with Ashwin Suresh, Founder- Filter Copy. The day concluded with a power packed conversation ‘Marathi Shrushti - Regional Talkshow’ featuring renowned Marathi Cine Personalities like Adv.Samruddhi Porey (a celebrated film maker), Mr. Mandar Devasthali (a popular Marathi director), Mr. Prajakt Deshmukh (stage director of Sangeet Natak \'Devbabhali\') & Mr. Vijay Patkar (best known for his comic roles in films), shared their inspirational experiences with the students, in presence of MET Founder Chairman - Shri. Chhagan Bhujbal. The Panel Discussion was moderated by renowned Marathi Actor Mihir Johari. They shared their experiences and gave amazing insights on regional content.
METamorphosis 2018 had an amazing conclude. The music and dancing contest saw teams competing neck to neck to the mesmerizing finals on the stage. The auditorium was packed with enthusiastic audience and participants thoroughly enjoying every moment of the Grand Finale. Mr. Kiran Shantaram (a renowned Indian film personality, son of V.Shantaram) inaugurated the MET Film Society and shared his insights on the essence of Films in the communication industry. The evening had prize distributions for the winners for all the competitions held over the three days. Eminent personalities Sudesh Bhosale (a famous Indian playback singer), Shivaji Satam (a renowned Indian Television & Film actor of C.I.D fame), Melvin Louis (a famous choreographer) and Jitin Gulati & Harleen Sethi (cast of AltBalaji\'s True to Life web show - BrokenButBeautiful) graced the Grand Finale of the event with their presence and student interactions. What a phenomenal show put up by the students of MET Institute of Mass Media.
Independence Day Celebrations
2018-08-16
August 15, 1947, was the day when the tricolor was raised and Independent India emerged. It has been a revolutionary period of more than 71 years for India since the nation became independent from colonial rule. This auspicious day was celebrated with great fervor at MET and MRV. This patriotic occasion was graced by renowned theatre and film personality Ms. Rohini Hattangadi. MET Trustees, Directors, Principals and HODs with students, staff and parents delved into the spirit of patriotism as they watched the performances through dances, speeches and role-plays.
MET Utsav 2018
2018-02-21
Unique & Magnanimous Annual Fest
Though the grand annual cultural and sports fest of MET was celebrated on February 01 & 02, 2018, yet the celebration was in the air for weeks in advance. It’s the time of the year when all the MET Institutes and school come together sans hierarchy and cadres. Hundreds of students enthusiastically participated in the 2 days long celebration. MET Utsav 2018 was preceded by the MET Talent Show where extraordinary vocal, instrumental and showmanship was demonstrated by METizens.
Dramatic theme dance with matching props marked the Inaugration of the celebration. It was followed by opening of MET Creative Exhibition at the hands of Shri Pankaj Bhujbal, Trustee, MET. The creative gallery exhibited some of the most beautiful paintings, photographs, artifacts and other art-forms. February 01, 2018 was also the MET Annual Sports Meet which witnessed massive participation of MET- students and staff displaying the sportsmanship as they engaged and challenged one another in indoor and outdoor games. At the end of the day, individual champions and winning teams were rewarded, they were also allocated points, highest accumulated points entitle the team to win the annual running trophy – MET Vikram.
The flawless cultural nite had to its background weeks of tireless perspiring preparation by students and staff. Professional choreographers and mentors were roped in to train the students to put up grand magnificent dances, well synchronised and mesmerizing aerial performances which kept the audiences engrossed and on the seat’s edge till the last minute. Showcasing energy and talent MET students performed extra ordinary feats with such ease that it was hard to believe that they were not professional stage performers. During the celebration MET family also celebrated the academic achievements by bestowing the MET Ratna Awards on toppers. Scintillating fashion show was based on the fusion of colours that was highly appreciated. Overall a great celebration that justified the fitting theme of MET Utsav 2018 – Perform to Transform.
MET Utsav 2016
2016-03-02
The annual mega fest – MET Utsav 2016 was held from January 28 to 30th, but its preparation began way back in December. After the auditions enthusiastic students were screened and then groomed by professionals to perform on the dazzling stage. On 28th Jan the MET Talent Show was organised in which many outstanding performances by students were applauded by cheering gathering of students, faculty and staff. The singing, mimicry, band performances during this show displayed the amassed capabilities of students that goes beyond the academics and their chosen career arena.
The Inauguration Ceremony on 29th Jan comprised of power packed dances and enthusiastic march past gave it a great start. This was followed by MET Annual Sports Meet in which METizens irrespective of the age – youngest being the school students to the senior members of faculty, sweated out to display great sportsmanship. Each win in individual and team games carried points, the institute accumulating the most points was to win the glorious MET Vikram trophy. At the end of the day, individual champions and winning teams were rewarded with certificates and trophies. Also the Creativity Exhibition displayed some of the finest paintings, photographs, artifacts etc that marveled the visitors in the art gallery.
Magnificent star studded MET Utsav 2016 celebrations concluded with the grand cultural nite on 30th Jan. The stage showcased awesome dances, music, laser shows and more, eye-catching aerial acts by MET students also left the audience spell-bound. Shri. Chhagan Bhujbal, Chairman, MET conferred the MET Ratna awards on academic toppers at the Cultural Nite. There were many celebrities from entertainment world who graced the occasion.
During the celebrations, MET Gaurav awards were bestowed upon METizens for their excellence in the academic, curricular and sports at the state/national level, whereas MET Bhushan were conferred on MET staff for rendering over 15 years of services. This is one time of the year when MET students, faculty, admin, technical and non-academic staff, devoid of all hierarchies, rejoice together. MET Utsav 2016 was indeed a multi-dimensional mega event.
MET UTSAV 2015
2015-05-02
The Grand Annual Cultural Fest of the MET League of Colleges – MET Utsav was held between 24 – 31 January at Bhujbal Knowledge City, Mumbai. Though it might look like a week-long fest but the enthusiastic METizens had started the preparations as early as December ‘14 when the auditions began.
On the Inauguration Day young students from MET Rishikul Vidyalaya stole the show with their performance of invocation dance. It was an eventful day, with Inaugural Parade, Scientific Corner, One Minute Games and the first time ever the Alumni Hub - that allowed the entrepreneur MET alumni to showcase their business ideas that also served as an inspiration to budding professionals. The entire day, MET students, staff and faculty participated in over 10 innovative workshops like Fingerprint Analysis, Image Makeover, Handwriting Analysis, just to name a few, that exposed them to a variety of areas ranging from hobbies to self-management. The dignitaries also visited the Creativity Exhibition at the main Atrium. This exhibition showcased original creations – paintings, sculptures, artworks, origami etc by the MET students, staff and faculty. It was a marvelous display of creative talents at this exhibition from METizens.
The MET Annual Sports Meet on the second day brought with it new challenges, new winners and loads of fun and frolic. METizens truly set the ball rolling, they were in action, sweating it out on the field, vying for victory in cricket, football, table tennis etc. The end of the day, individual champions and winning teams were rewarded with certificates and trophies.
MET Utsav 2015 celebrations concluded with the grand finale – Cultural Nite on 31st January. A Talent Hunt competition in music, singing, mimicry was held on 24th January from where the winners were selected, they then rigorously trained to put up the scintillating performances on the Cultural Nite which was highly appreciated by the audience. The stage showcased power-packed performances in dance, music, drama, laser shows and more. Sixty four arts were weaved into the innovative fashion show. The eye-catching aerial acts by MET students also left the audience spell-bound. During this week long celebrations, MET Gaurav awards were bestowed upon METizens for their excellence in the academic, curricular and sports at the state/national level, whereas MET Bhushan were conferred on MET staff for rendering over 15 years of services.
Shri. Chhagan Bhujbal, Chairman, MET conferred the MET Ratna awards on distinguished METizens during the Cultural Nite. Music icon Sudesh Bhosale enthralled the audience with his style and singing, which left the audience cheering and wanting more. Bollywood actor Zayed Khan also encouraged the students to do well in their career. Upcoming singer Shadab Afridi gave a heart throbbing performance.
This is one time of the year when the staff, students, faculty, admin, technical and non-academic staff rejoice together on a single platform devoid of all hierarchies. MET Utsav 2015 was indeed a multi-dimensional event, which kept the spirits of the audience alive and left everyone with wonderful memories to cherish for lifetime.
