Pune: Art Is Essential For A Fulfilling Life, Says Filmmaker Dr Jabbar Patel At MIT-ADT’s ‘Persona Fest’|Sourced
“Art is universal and cannot be confined to a single framework. It keeps individuals socially engaged and inspires them to lead a happy, prosperous and fulfilling life. Therefore, students should acquire proficiency in at least one form of art alongside their traditional education. The film industry today has reached business figures of ₹200-₹500 crore. This is a golden era for the entertainment industry, offering immense career opportunities for artists. Hence, the youth should consider pursuing careers in this field,” said prominent filmmaker Dr Jabbar Patel.
He was talking at the commencement event of the 7th version of ‘Persona Fest -25,’ the biggest techno-cultural celebration of 2025, arranged by MIT Art, Design andTechnology University The occasion was beautified by the existence of very important people such as previous Chancellor of Kanchi University, Dr N Jayashankaran, Ushatai Vishwanath Karad, MIT ADT University’s Executive President Prof Dr Mangesh Karad, Executive Director Prof Dr Sunita Karad, University Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Rajesh S, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Dr Ramchandra Pujeri, Dr Mohit Dubey, Registrar Dr Mahesh Chopde, occasion planner Prof Dr Sudarshan Sanap, Dr Vipul Dalal, Dr Renu Vyas, Dr Suraj Bhoyar, to name a few.
Dr Jayashankaran stressed the function of art in pupils’ alternative growth, underscoring the value of spirituality and viewpoint in promoting imagination. He kept in mind that celebrations like ‘Persona’ straighten with the New Education Policy (NEP) by urging imagination and development.
Prof Dr Karad highlighted the value of supporting pastimes together with academics. He worried that education and learning needs to not be restricted to academics yet ought to likewise advertise creative skills such as songs, paint, and verse.
The occasion started with a World Peace Prayer and ended with a performance ofPasayadan The welcome address was supplied by Vice-Chancellor Dr Rajesh S, while the ballot of many thanks existed by Dr Ashwini Pethe from the School of Architecture.
