Noida, 18th September 2025: AAFT, one of India’s premier creative arts institutions, proudly announces the appointment of Malini Agarwal, widely celebrated as MissMalini, as the dean of industry for the School of Digital Marketing (SODM).
The occasion showcased AAFT’s commitment to cultivating talent through a balanced combination of real-world experience and robust curricula.
Malini Agarwal is recognised as a leading avoice in India’s digital landscape.She built MissMalini.com, a lifestyle and entertainment site, and grew its online audience to over six million people. This shows how digital platforms can be used to make a big impact. She is also among the few to have been globally recognised with accolades such as Cosmopolitan’s Awareness Influencer of the Year and Global Social Media Icon, inspiring millions of young aspirants who dream of making it big in the digital media landscape.
As the industry dean for the School of Digital Marketing, Agarwal will not only help design practice-oriented curricula but also mentor students closely and guide them to think like innovators, storytellers, and brand builders.
Expressing her thoughts, she said, “Digital media has transformed the way we tell stories, build brands, and create communities. It is an honour to join AAFT in shaping the voices of tomorrow, and I look forward to helping students harness the full potential of this dynamic medium.”
Welcoming her to AAFT, CEO Akshay Marwah remarked, “At AAFT, we believe education must be deeply connected with the realities of industry. Malini Agarwal is more than a digital entrepreneur; she is an icon who has redefined how India experiences entertainment, fashion, and culture online. Her mentorship will bring remarkable value to our students, enabling them to understand both creative and strategic avenues of every digital journey.”
With this appointment, AAFT continues to position itself among the top leaders in creative learning across the subcontinent. The AAFT School of Digital Marketing will serve as a hub for young learners to ensure that they are not limited to conventional knowledge, but can also focus on creative learning through real-world exposure.