{"id":3678,"date":"2017-12-20T14:31:24","date_gmt":"2017-12-20T14:31:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/habib.edu.pk\/HU-news\/?p=3678"},"modified":"2025-06-20T16:35:27","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T11:35:27","slug":"celebrating-the-inauguration-of-a-transformative-space-the-nariman-kaikhushroo-irani-film-studio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/habib.edu.pk\/HU-news\/celebrating-the-inauguration-of-a-transformative-space-the-nariman-kaikhushroo-irani-film-studio\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating the inauguration of a Transformative Space: The Nariman Kaikhushroo Irani Film Studio"},"content":{"rendered":"

Of the 14 state-of-the-art laboratories and studios across Habib University\u2019s campus, the Nariman Kaikhushroo Irani Film Studio was named by the family in late Nariman\u2019s loving memory. Support and donations in various forms make up a critical part of a private university\u2019s sustainability as well as quality assurance, as more and more members of society become part of the project and its innovations.<\/p>\n

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The Nariman Kaikhushroo Irani Film Studio was inaugurated on 19th<\/sup> December, 2017, by his wife, Mrs. Franey Irani and his daughter, Ms. Vica Irani in the presence of numerous family and friends, as well as members of the Board of Directors of Habib University Foundation.<\/p>\n

Originally from Bombay, Nariman completed his post-graduate education from Tokyo University in the 1950s, and after his marriage in 1963, he moved to Karachi and became the factory manager and director of Kandawalla Industries Ltd. President of HU, Mr. Wasif A. Rizvi, opened by \u201crecognizing and celebrating [\u2026] Nariman Kaikhushroo Irani Film Studio as an appropriate tribute to Nariman\u2019s love of the arts, especially film. This studio\u201d, he continued, \u201cis part of HU\u2019s core learning experience\u201d, encouraging all students to communicate their ideas \u201cbeyond the traditional means of expression and in various forms\u201d, which is made itself evident in the work students have created. The state-of-the-art studio, with equipment that is unparalleled at a Pakistani university, is also a central facility for one of HU\u2019s majors, Communication and Design<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"President of HU, Mr. Wasif A. Rizvi (Right)<\/em><\/p>\n

Mr. Rizvi expressed gratitude to the Nariman family\u2019s philanthropy, considering the deficiency of funding to higher education institutions (less than 1% of overall donations), even in a country with the highest donation profiles in the world. Due to donors\u2019 generosity and Habib University\u2019s need-blind admissions policies, the institution is able to deliver a world-class experience to the most merited and deserving students.<\/p>\n

\"\"Vica Irani (Left) and Mrs. Franey Irani (Right)<\/em><\/p>\n

The Nariman family donated this studio in hopes of creating an enriching liberal arts and sciences experience that will further as well as deepen film and photography in Pakistan\u2019s academia. Nariman\u2019s daughter, Vica Irani, and wife, Mrs. Franey Irani, were invited on the stage to say a few words about her late father, who loved film. Vica spoke about how \u201cthis donation really brings together two of his greatest passions – one being film, the other education.\u201d Being a \u201chuge supporter of education for everyone [\u2026] he would have approved of all the things the students are doing here [at Habib University]\u201d.<\/p>\n

\"\"Mrs. Franey Irani (Left),\u00a0Vica Irani (Center), and\u00a0Chancellor of Habib University, Mr. Rafiq M. Habib (Right)<\/em><\/p>\n

Mr. Rafiq M. Habib, Chancellor of Habib University, was a close friend of Nariman, and spoke about how he remembered the good times spent with him. He further sincerely thanked his family, saying that \u201cthe studio will remain as his legacy: the good we leave behind in this world continues to help us no matter where we are.\u201d Mr. Muqeem Khan, Associate Professor of the School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences<\/a><\/strong> led the audience through a virtual tour of the Nariman Kaikhushroo Irani Film Studio, taking the opportunity to address \u201cHabib University\u2019s unique profile\u201d and the ability for students to use the donated \u201cemerging technologies\u201d to truly reach their creative potential- \u201cthey cultivate usefulness in developing answers, an entrepreneurial mindset, and commitment to make a positive difference\u201d.\u00a0Guests were shown a video of student film trailers, which they watched with awe.<\/p>\n