Lamakaan

About: The Gaza Monologues are testimonies written by ASHTAR youth in 2010, after the first war on the Gaza Strip. Tragically, these Monologues are still accurate today. They are highlighting the horrors, hopes and resilience of the courageous Gazans to a wider audience, bringing out the voices of children and people in Gaza.

Due to the horrific war taking place in Gaza, ASHTAR is launching an urgent request to all its friends and theater makers around the world to publicly read or perform The Gaza Monologues on November 29th. By sharing these Monologues, we hope to create more empathy and awareness internationally.

This November let's celebrate one of the most intellectual directors of all time, Woody Allen's films, as we celebrate his birthday too.

Heywood Allen (born Allan Stewart Konigsberg; November 30, 1935) is an American filmmaker, actor, and comedian whose career spans more than six decades. Allen has received many accolades, including the most nominations for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, with 16. He has won four Academy Awards, ten BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globe Awards and a Grammy Award, as well as nominations for a Emmy Award and a Tony Award. Allen was awarded an Honorary Golden Lion in 1995, the BAFTA Fellowship in 1997, an Honorary Palme d'Or in 2002, and the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2014. Two of his films have been inducted into the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.

Allen began his career writing material for television in the 1950s, alongside Mel Brooks, Carl Reiner, Larry Gelbart, and Neil Simon. He also published several books of short stories and wrote humor pieces for The New Yorker. In the early 1960s, he performed as a stand-up comedian in Greenwich Village, where he developed a monologue style (rather than traditional jokes) and the persona of an insecure, intellectual, fretful nebbish. During this time, he released three comedy albums, earning a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album nomination for the self-titled Woody Allen (1964)

Film Title: BLUE JASMINE | 2013 | 98 Mins | USA | English Language with English Subtitles

About the film: Blue Jasmine is a 2013 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Woody Allen. The film tells the story of a rich Manhattan socialite (Cate Blanchett) who falls on hard times and has to move into her working-class sister's (Sally Hawkins) apartment in San Francisco.

The film received a limited release on July 26, 2013, in New York and Los Angeles, before expanding nationwide on August 23, 2013. It was met with critical acclaim, with praise for Blanchett's and Hawkins' performances and Allen's screenplay. Blanchett won the Academy Award for Best Actress.

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Prof Anwar Moazzam (1928 – 2023) leaves behind him a large contingent of students, followers, and admirers. His contributions to higher education, the fields of Islamic and South Asian studies, to Urdu language and literature are simply immeasurable. There have been very few people who fitted the description of a public intellectual more than Prof Anwar Moazzam did.
To celebrate his life and discuss his legacy, we invite you to a meeting at Lamakaan this Friday, 6 pm on the 1st of December, 2023. Speakers invited for this occasion are
Prof Suleman Siddiqi, former Vice Chancellor, Osmani University
Prof Mrs Kausar Azam, Head, Department of Political Science, Osmania University
Mir Ayub Ali Khan, Senior Journalist and Editor Siasat.com
Prof Rahmat YousufZai, Hyderabad Central University
Prof Naseemuddin Farees, Maulana Azad National Urdu University

Hernán Zin's heart wrenching documentary film 'Born in Gaza' examines how Israeli bombing over Gaza brings unimaginable physical and psychological devastatiion especially among children. The film was shot in the aftermath of 2014 Israeli bombing over Gaza. Needless to say that whatever is happening in Gaza currently is several times much more devastating than 2014.

The dialogues in the film are in Arabic and it will be screened with English subtitles.

The screening will be followed by a discussion.

Hyderabad Odissi Utsav is an annual dance festival that celebrates Odissi dance and the Jagannath culture. Odissi Utsav is celebrated all over India to bring the Odissi fraternity together. It is named after the state's name, for example in Hyderabad, Hyderabad Odissi Utsav, in Bangalore, Bangalore Odissi Utsav, and so on.
Odissi Utsav is the brainchild of Shri Shyamhari Chakra. Shyamhari Chakra is a New Delhi-based independent journalist, writer, and editor on cultural affairs. He has 25 years of experience in print media as a former journalist and arts critic with The Indian Express & The Hindu.
The Hyderabad Odissi Utsav was conceptualized in 2019 at Potti Sriramulu University. This year, the Odissi Rasikas have come together to celebrate the Jagannath Cult yet again.
The sole objective of Hyderabad Odissi Utsav is to keep Odissi Dance alive amongst the southern dance forms. On this occasion, the Odissi dancers will unfold the intricacies of Odissi music through the five popular segments: Mangalacharana, Sthayi, Pallavi, Abhinaya, and Mokshya. Hyderabad Odissi Utsav not only provides opportunities to the Hyderabad-based Odissi dancers but also welcomes Odissi dancers from different states to bring a sense of integrity.
Lamakaan is a liberal and multicultural space that has embraced art lovers to showcase their warmth and respect towards their culture and tradition. We have an immense urge to celebrate Hyderabad Odissi Utsav 2023 at Lamakaan, one of the bewitching spaces for art and music.
We request you to provide us with the splendid stage of Lamakaan during the winter specifically the first weekend of December (02/12/2023) to fill the ambiance with the warmth of Odissi Dance and Music.

Name of the Organisation:
*Krew Nine*

Title of the Workshop:
*Hands-on experience: Cane and Rattan Workshop*

Duration of the Workshop:
*2.5 hrs*

*Cane and Rattan webbing Kit provided by the Team*

1. Sketching pads
2. Pencils and pens
3. Glue
4. Malaysian bamboo
5. Rattan webbing cane reed
6. Nails
7. Hammers
8. Pliers
9. Jute thread

*Key Takeaways*

-You'll get to make a decor peice of your own with the material provided by the team KrewNine.

- You can take the finished piece home.

*_About the workshop_*:

The workshop aims to introduce one of the intricate weaving skills to creative enthusiasts. This art has made a graceful comeback in the Interior Design and Furniture world. We'd like to share cane weaving techniques to make your own Eco-Friendly, Inexpensive and Handmade Rattan and Cane decor peices.

Rattan cane webbing is a sustainable and environmentally friendly product as it is made from a renewable resource.Rattan cane webbing is strong and durable, yet surprisingly flexible, making it an ideal material for a variety of applications. Join our workshop to know more about Rattan webbing.

Here's a link of a short video from our previous cane webbing experience.

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An animation film on the forgotten chapter of India’s re-awakening. A film on Sri Aurobindo.

Sri Aurobindo is a visionary, yogi and rishi who is infinitely diverse in his work and expressions, but whose life was not on the surface for people to see.

This animation Film by Sri Aurobindo Society is our humble attempt towards reaching out to the youth with the story of Sri Aurobindo, in a medium that they resonate with.

Samahaara
presents

A double bill of popular Telugu plays

Gollapudi Maruti Rao's
"KALLU"
&
Gandavaram Subbarami Reddy's
"AAGANDI NENU VASTUNNAA"

Directed by Rathna Shekar

Bookings at in.bookmyshow.com

KALLU (EYES), is a play about a group of people who are blind. They pool enough money by begging and for the collective good of the group they decide to get one of them eyes. What happens when one of them can see? Will the others be taken care of or exploited?

AAGANDI NENU VASTUNNAA is a play about Seetharamayya and his son Satyam. Seetharamayya is an orthodox middle class father who hates the creative field (Theatre/Acting). Satyam a very passionate and talented actor tries to change his fathers opinion. Will Satyam succeed?

Lamakaan invites you to a whole month of Fritz Lang's movies.

Friedrich Christian Anton Lang December 5, 1890 – August 2, 1976), better known as Fritz Lang, was an Austrian film director, screenwriter, and producer who worked in Germany and later the United States. One of the best-known émigrés from Germany's school of Expressionism, he was dubbed the "Master of Darkness" by the British Film Institute. He has been cited as one of the most influential filmmakers of all time.

Lang's most celebrated films include the groundbreaking futuristic science-fiction film Metropolis (1927) and the influential M (1931), a film noir precursor. His 1929 film Woman in the Moon showcased the use of a multi-stage rocket, and also pioneered the concept of a rocket launch pad (a rocket standing upright against a tall building before launch having been slowly rolled into place) and the rocket-launch countdown clock.[5][6] His other major films include Dr. Mabuse the Gambler (1922), Die Nibelungen (1924), and after moving to Hollywood in 1934, Fury (1936), You Only Live Once (1937), Hangmen Also Die! (1943), The Woman in the Window (1944), Scarlet Street (1945) and The Big Heat (1953). He became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1939.

Film Title: BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT | 1956 | 80 Mins | US | English Language with English Subtitles

About the film: Beyond a Reasonable Doubt is a 1956 American film noir legal drama directed by Fritz Lang and written by Douglas Morrow. The film stars Dana Andrews, Joan Fontaine, Sidney Blackmer, and Arthur Franz. It was Lang's second film for producer Bert E. Friedlob and the last American film he directed.

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The exhibition/event is a part of the 16Days of activism against Gender based violence we are doing a intersectionality between gender based violence during global conflict. The event will have a small movie screening and discussion on it and poetry reading, poems related to global conflict.

Lamakaan invites you to an evening of poetry and photography (slide show) with Lokesh Malti Prakash.

ALL ARE INVITED!

About Lokesh Malti Prakash:
लोकेश कविताएँ लिखते हैं और फोटोग्राफ़ी करते हैं। तालीम, लोकतांत्रिक हक़ और सांस्कृतिक बदलाव के लिए सक्रिय समूहों से जुड़े हुए हैं। साथ ही, वे एकलव्य फ़ाउंडेशन, भोपाल के प्रकाशन कार्यक्रम से बतौर सम्पादक जुड़े हुए हैं।
Lokesh writes poetry and takes photographs. He is associated with activist collectives for education, democratic rights, and cultural change. He is also an editor in the publications program of Eklavya Foundation, Bhopal.

Poetry reading and discussion by poet Vakkalanka Seetha Ramaraju, famously known as Vaseera. His book 'Loha Nadhi' relaunched after 20 years celebrating the metaphorical and surreal style of his poetry.

Ours would be a vibrant and inclusive platform for aspiring and established artists to share their talents with a live audience. Artists of are invited to tell their stories and perform different pieces of art including music, comedy, poetry, storytelling, and more.

"Aadhe Adhure" is a compelling theatre production that delves deep into the intricacies of human relationships and the unfulfilled desires that haunt us all. Through brilliant performances and a poignant script, it tells the story of Savitri, a woman trapped between societal expectations and personal dreams. This raw and honest portrayal of life`s complexities challenges conventions and leaves the audience with a profound sense of introspection, making "Aadhe Adhure" a theatrical masterpiece that lingers in the heart and mind long after the curtains fall.
After a long hiatus, the phenomenal classic play is coming to Hyderabad. This time, it`s being presented by the theatre group Play of Shiva and is being designed and directed by Subhash Gupta. The cast includes talented actors like Niteesh Pandey, Sruti Meher Nori, Kunal Satyjit, Aarya Bansod, and Megha Kumari, making it a must-see.

It is a Sip and Paint workshop, a guided art session where the art supplies will be provided. This is for a limited 20 people. Free drinks and refreshments will be given during the workshop. The price of the ticket is under 500 rupees since we want it to be affordable. The finished art piece can be taken home. This will be an interactive and fun session, we expect a positive response from Lamakaan.

Join us at Unekha's exclusive Book Launch Event in Hyderabad!

Discover the literary treasures of Hyderabad as we proudly present the latest works from three remarkable authors:

"Warmth of a Ballad" by author Mr. Sandeep Kulsh
"Rendezvous with Life" by Author Ms. Devika Das
"Mohabbat, Khat and You" by author Mr.Kunal Agarwal

Highlights:

Book Launch Ceremony
Author Readings
Q&A Session
Networking Opportunities
Book Signing

Shudrka Hyderabad's Hindi play is inspired by Albert Camus' Caligula. It is adapted and directed by Shri Swapan Mondal.

Lamakaan invites you to a whole month of Fritz Lang's movies.

Friedrich Christian Anton Lang December 5, 1890 – August 2, 1976), better known as Fritz Lang, was an Austrian film director, screenwriter, and producer who worked in Germany and later the United States. One of the best-known émigrés from Germany's school of Expressionism, he was dubbed the "Master of Darkness" by the British Film Institute. He has been cited as one of the most influential filmmakers of all time.

Lang's most celebrated films include the groundbreaking futuristic science-fiction film Metropolis (1927) and the influential M (1931), a film noir precursor. His 1929 film Woman in the Moon showcased the use of a multi-stage rocket, and also pioneered the concept of a rocket launch pad (a rocket standing upright against a tall building before launch having been slowly rolled into place) and the rocket-launch countdown clock.[5][6] His other major films include Dr. Mabuse the Gambler (1922), Die Nibelungen (1924), and after moving to Hollywood in 1934, Fury (1936), You Only Live Once (1937), Hangmen Also Die! (1943), The Woman in the Window (1944), Scarlet Street (1945) and The Big Heat (1953). He became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1939.

Film Title: MAN HUNT | 1941 | 105 Mins | US | English & German Languages with English Subtitles

About the film: Man Hunt is a 1941 American thriller film directed by Fritz Lang and starring Walter Pidgeon and Joan Bennett.[1][2] It is based on the 1939 novel Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household and is set in Europe just prior to the Second World War. Lang had fled Germany into exile in 1933 and this was the first of his four anti-Nazi films, which include Ministry of Fear, Hangmen Also Die!, and Cloak and Dagger. It was Roddy McDowall's first Hollywood film after escaping London following the Blitz. Man Hunt was one of many films released in 1941 that were considered so pro-British that they influenced neutral members of the U.S. public to sympathize with the British side in World War II.[.

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This is for book launch
క్షణికాలు- ఆఫ్ లైట్స్ అండ్ లైవ్స్
This book is about compilation of stories and poetry and Hyderabad has a city has a heartful place in this book.

By now, it is clear without doubt that what we are witnessing in India is the onslaught of Hindutva fascism. It is a kind of fascism which has developed in the specific context of India. It has many similarities with the fascism that rose in Europe in 1930s and at the same time it has several pecularities as well. In order to fight it out in the current era, we need to grasp both the elements of continuity and of change thouroughly. Only then we will be in a position to make effective strategy and tactics to defeat Hindutva fascism decisively and to uproot it from our society. With this aim in mind, 'In Defense of Reason' is organising this important talk and discussion. The main speaker will be Anand Singh who is a political activist based out of Hyderabad. We invite all the progressive and justice-loving people who wish to erase all traces of fascism from our society to be part of this important discussion.

Hyderabad Urban Lab brings back Do Din after two years. Keeping in mind the multiple challenges of the current moment in history, we bring you a mixed bag of thoughts, ideas and expressions related to our individual and collective experiences. We are hopeful that the new format of the programme will generate a lot of interaction among resource persons and guests. Activities and conversations at the event will be around lives, livelihoods, learning, identities, security, enquiring, creating, sharing and connecting with friends and strangers.

Do Din - Day1
16th Saturday
Hum Se Bhi to Poochho
Instead of a keynote speech, we have a mixed group of young people starting the event by sharing their impressions of their lives and the world.
Intellectual Contribution of Hyderabad
Dr. Amirullah Khan and Dr. Anant Maringanti talk about the intellectuals of the region and their role in shaping the history of the city and the Deccan.
Support (within) Structures
Creating safe spaces for LGBTQ within and without institutions. Dr. Chandan Bose, Dr. Shuhita and Tashi talk
Sarir e Khama
Workshop on writing and composing poetry and songs by Mohammad Muneem Nazir
Bol ke Lab Aazaad hain Tere 1
Poetry by Gauhar Raza, Sabika
Khari Nadi
Dr. Richa Nagar, talks about the creative work of women that often remans unexplored
Presentations on the Work of Hyderabad Urban Lab
HUL team
Maujon ki Rawaani 1
Music jam with Vivek Thatchet

Join us on 16 17 December between 10 am and 8 pm.
As always lunch and tea will be on the house.

Hyderabad Urban Lab brings back Do Din after two years. Keeping in mind the multiple challenges of the current moment in history, we bring you a mixed bag of thoughts, ideas and expressions related to our individual and collective experiences. We are hopeful that the new format of the programme will generate a lot of interaction among resource persons and guests. Activities and conversations at the event will be around lives, livelihoods, learning, identities, security, enquiring, creating, sharing and connecting with friends and strangers.

Come listen to Do Din regulars Apoorvanand Jha, Gauhar Raza, Partha Mukhopadhyaay, V Ramaswamy and several others.
Interact with self-employed craft people in the city
Talk to young people, from different backgrounds, finding ways to balance their aspirations with the current realities.


Do Din - Day 2

17th Sunday
Gig work, Employment safety and the Humans involved
Shaikh Salauddin, Eesha Kunduri and Mohd Sajjaad discuss the platform economy
Whose Trees are They Anyway
Sita Reddy and team talk about ecology and the battles to protect it.
Agriculture, and the Rural Urban Intersect
Ravi Kanneganti speaks on his work with young people.
Publishing Literature in the Vernacular
Gita Ramaswamy and Anant Maringanti in conversation
Bol ke Lab Aazaad Hain Tere 2
Vikas Kumar presents his compositions on workers and migrants
Maujon ki Rawaani 2
Vivek Sings with his audience
CHUP
Play by Parakh Theatre Group Mumbai

Join us on 16 17 December between 10 am and 8 pm. As always lunch and tea will be on the house.

In the spirit of the festive season, an open-for-all, evening with christmas carols.

Lamakaan invites you to a whole month of Fritz Lang's movies.

Friedrich Christian Anton Lang December 5, 1890 – August 2, 1976), better known as Fritz Lang, was an Austrian film director, screenwriter, and producer who worked in Germany and later the United States. One of the best-known émigrés from Germany's school of Expressionism, he was dubbed the "Master of Darkness" by the British Film Institute. He has been cited as one of the most influential filmmakers of all time.

Lang's most celebrated films include the groundbreaking futuristic science-fiction film Metropolis (1927) and the influential M (1931), a film noir precursor. His 1929 film Woman in the Moon showcased the use of a multi-stage rocket, and also pioneered the concept of a rocket launch pad (a rocket standing upright against a tall building before launch having been slowly rolled into place) and the rocket-launch countdown clock.[5][6] His other major films include Dr. Mabuse the Gambler (1922), Die Nibelungen (1924), and after moving to Hollywood in 1934, Fury (1936), You Only Live Once (1937), Hangmen Also Die! (1943), The Woman in the Window (1944), Scarlet Street (1945) and The Big Heat (1953). He became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1939.

Film Title: HUMAN DESIRE | 1954 | 91 Mins | US | English Language with English Subtitles

About the film: Human Desire is a 1954 American film noir drama starring Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame and Broderick Crawford directed by Fritz Lang. It is loosely based on Émile Zola's 1890 novel La Bête humaine. The story had been filmed twice before: La Bête humaine (1938), directed by Jean Renoir, and Die Bestie im Menschen, starring Ilka Grüning (1920).

The Academy Film Archive preserved Human Desire in 1997.

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Lamakaan invites you to an award-winning documentary film screening of Ayena (Mirror).

Producer & Director: Siddhant Sarin

Co-Producers:
Arunas Matelis, Studio Nominum
Sarah Kang, Seesaw Pictures

Hindi/Urdu | 70 min | color | Documentary | 2022

SYNOPSIS:
A momentary act of revenge transformed the lives of two young Indian women forever. After surviving an acid attack while carrying the scars of human brutality on their face, both Ritu and Faraha now have to navigate a sea of odd currents daily.
Strangely enough, Ritu’s scars also brought her fame. She occasionally finds herself talking on television, modelling at fashion events, or even featuring in a Bollywood film. Still, she often feels lonely. She wants to be loved and embraces
an ambiguous relationship with a fellow female acid attack survivor.
Faraha, on the other hand, has come to terms with her post-attack singlehood and her new lease of
life. As she begins to enjoy freedom and independence, a desire to become a mother slowly brews inside her.

By intertwining the shadows and lights, hope and hopelessness in Ritu and Faraha’s life, Ayena becomes a mirror where we can also see our own reflections.

ALL ARE INVITED! ENTRY FREE!

Rumi Hai’, an hour-long mehfil dedicated to the life and works of Persian poet Rumi.
Through this mehfil, We wish to bring to light these underappreciated gems of Rumi which have gotten lost in the fame of his more famous works. The program is an hour-long biographical glimpse through "Naqqali" into the life of Rumi, his inspiration for writing, and his signature philosophy on life’s many conundrums. The program will be helmed by a 'Naqqal’ telling his life story through his own original ghazals, recited in both, the Persian language that it was originally written in, followed by a Hindi-Urdu translation as well.

The show is created and performed by Ashwin Chitale, who discovered the beauty of Farsi through its incomparable literature. Ashwin has been learning the Persian language for over four years now. To develop his language skills beyond the scope of his language course, he started studying Persian literature and discovered a deep love for Farsi poetry and storytelling. He also holds a Master's degree in philosophy, which helped him gain a deeper understanding of Persian philosophy and the way of life as depicted through its literature.
Ashwin won the National Award for Best Child Artist for his debut Marathi film “Shwas” in 2004. Having a background in Performing arts and the Persian language inspired him to create a performance that showcases the beauty of this language through the poetry and philosophy of Maulana Rumi, who is regarded as one of the most iconic Farsi writers of all time.

Healthy eating habits play a crucial role in the overall well-being and development of children. Nurturing positive dietary practices from a young age not only fosters physical health but also lays the foundation for a lifetime of good nutrition. In this session, we will discuss effective and positive ways to encourage healthy eating in children.

This is meeting or gathering where we talk about homophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia,femphobia and how social media platforms are turning in to unsafe places which is encouraging suicidal tendencies

A forsaken Indian airport with a faulty electric supply. The peak of Indian summers. This setting becomes the battleground between an American war veteran and an Iraqi militant both disabled now, a few years after the Gulf war.

Come witness this unique chance encounter between two war torn soldier's who were destined to be at loggerheads by the design of the world, but who end up talking freely about the vices and slices of their worlds and almost become friends. Until...

The play is open to all audiences above the age of 16.
Duration: 55 minutes

Hello everyone, as we know, it's been 76 years since independence, but our Vision for our country, inscribed in our constitution, is still a distant dream. Our preamble emphasizes social justice, economic justice, and political justice, and due to the changing circumstances, it became a mandate to practice environmental justice to protect our earth. Therefore, we believe that upholding these four justice principles is crucial for becoming a progressive nation. Understanding this Vision, we - a group of responsible citizens, have started the "Justice Movement of India." It is a long-term movement aimed at bringing citizens, activists, experts, NGOs, Civil society organizations, and intellectuals together for the sake of our Nation's progress. We are organizing " A Presentation" on 24th December from 4 pm to 6:30 pm, and we request you to attend to discuss and define the "Change" we want in India.

The presentation will take place in ( English and Telugu ) .

Website: https://justicemovementofindia.org/

Thanks Akarsh Sriramoju
(Educational Psychologist)
JMI- Organizer

This play revolves around the funny family members with Hyderabadi dialect and how they keep themselves busy with crazy and mad things. The protagonist Khala (elderly aunt in Urdu) is an ill-tempered but sensitive woman who is feared by everyone. It will take you on the laughter ride through the funny Nok-Jhok between the husband, wife and a servant. Beauty of the play is revealed at the last. The play maintains a fine balance between a character comedy and slapstick. Without leaning too much on either of them, the play manages to tickle the funny bones of the audience and in the process, slips in a social message as well.

Students of Jasper music school , will be presenting western classical pieces on piano , guitar and violin as part of the students concert held once In a quarter .
90% of presenters are children and rest adults.
Parents will be present to encourage their kids.

Christmas carols will be sung by students & participants, to ring in the festive spirit & bringing in peace and joy to all mankind.
Instruments : guitars, keyboard and violin

Performing Classical Dance (Bharatnatyam)

About: The Gaza Monologues are testimonies written by ASHTAR youth in 2010, after the first war on the Gaza Strip. Tragically, these Monologues are still accurate today. They are highlighting the horrors, hopes and resilience of the courageous Gazans to a wider audience, bringing out the voices of children and people in Gaza.

Due to the horrific war taking place in Gaza, ASHTAR is launching an urgent request to all its friends and theater makers around the world to publicly read or perform The Gaza Monologues on November 29th. By sharing these Monologues, we hope to create more empathy and awareness internationally.

This November let's celebrate one of the most intellectual directors of all time, Woody Allen's films, as we celebrate his birthday too.

Heywood Allen (born Allan Stewart Konigsberg; November 30, 1935) is an American filmmaker, actor, and comedian whose career spans more than six decades. Allen has received many accolades, including the most nominations for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, with 16. He has won four Academy Awards, ten BAFTA Awards, two Golden Globe Awards and a Grammy Award, as well as nominations for a Emmy Award and a Tony Award. Allen was awarded an Honorary Golden Lion in 1995, the BAFTA Fellowship in 1997, an Honorary Palme d'Or in 2002, and the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2014. Two of his films have been inducted into the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.

Allen began his career writing material for television in the 1950s, alongside Mel Brooks, Carl Reiner, Larry Gelbart, and Neil Simon. He also published several books of short stories and wrote humor pieces for The New Yorker. In the early 1960s, he performed as a stand-up comedian in Greenwich Village, where he developed a monologue style (rather than traditional jokes) and the persona of an insecure, intellectual, fretful nebbish. During this time, he released three comedy albums, earning a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album nomination for the self-titled Woody Allen (1964)

Film Title: BLUE JASMINE | 2013 | 98 Mins | USA | English Language with English Subtitles

About the film: Blue Jasmine is a 2013 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Woody Allen. The film tells the story of a rich Manhattan socialite (Cate Blanchett) who falls on hard times and has to move into her working-class sister's (Sally Hawkins) apartment in San Francisco.

The film received a limited release on July 26, 2013, in New York and Los Angeles, before expanding nationwide on August 23, 2013. It was met with critical acclaim, with praise for Blanchett's and Hawkins' performances and Allen's screenplay. Blanchett won the Academy Award for Best Actress.

SCREENING FOLLOWED BY DISCUSSION! ALL ARE WELCOME!!! ENTRY IS FREE & OPEN TO ALL!!!

Prof Anwar Moazzam (1928 – 2023) leaves behind him a large contingent of students, followers, and admirers. His contributions to higher education, the fields of Islamic and South Asian studies, to Urdu language and literature are simply immeasurable. There have been very few people who fitted the description of a public intellectual more than Prof Anwar Moazzam did.
To celebrate his life and discuss his legacy, we invite you to a meeting at Lamakaan this Friday, 6 pm on the 1st of December, 2023. Speakers invited for this occasion are
Prof Suleman Siddiqi, former Vice Chancellor, Osmani University
Prof Mrs Kausar Azam, Head, Department of Political Science, Osmania University
Mir Ayub Ali Khan, Senior Journalist and Editor Siasat.com
Prof Rahmat YousufZai, Hyderabad Central University
Prof Naseemuddin Farees, Maulana Azad National Urdu University

Hernán Zin's heart wrenching documentary film 'Born in Gaza' examines how Israeli bombing over Gaza brings unimaginable physical and psychological devastatiion especially among children. The film was shot in the aftermath of 2014 Israeli bombing over Gaza. Needless to say that whatever is happening in Gaza currently is several times much more devastating than 2014.

The dialogues in the film are in Arabic and it will be screened with English subtitles.

The screening will be followed by a discussion.

Hyderabad Odissi Utsav is an annual dance festival that celebrates Odissi dance and the Jagannath culture. Odissi Utsav is celebrated all over India to bring the Odissi fraternity together. It is named after the state's name, for example in Hyderabad, Hyderabad Odissi Utsav, in Bangalore, Bangalore Odissi Utsav, and so on.
Odissi Utsav is the brainchild of Shri Shyamhari Chakra. Shyamhari Chakra is a New Delhi-based independent journalist, writer, and editor on cultural affairs. He has 25 years of experience in print media as a former journalist and arts critic with The Indian Express & The Hindu.
The Hyderabad Odissi Utsav was conceptualized in 2019 at Potti Sriramulu University. This year, the Odissi Rasikas have come together to celebrate the Jagannath Cult yet again.
The sole objective of Hyderabad Odissi Utsav is to keep Odissi Dance alive amongst the southern dance forms. On this occasion, the Odissi dancers will unfold the intricacies of Odissi music through the five popular segments: Mangalacharana, Sthayi, Pallavi, Abhinaya, and Mokshya. Hyderabad Odissi Utsav not only provides opportunities to the Hyderabad-based Odissi dancers but also welcomes Odissi dancers from different states to bring a sense of integrity.
Lamakaan is a liberal and multicultural space that has embraced art lovers to showcase their warmth and respect towards their culture and tradition. We have an immense urge to celebrate Hyderabad Odissi Utsav 2023 at Lamakaan, one of the bewitching spaces for art and music.
We request you to provide us with the splendid stage of Lamakaan during the winter specifically the first weekend of December (02/12/2023) to fill the ambiance with the warmth of Odissi Dance and Music.

Name of the Organisation:
*Krew Nine*

Title of the Workshop:
*Hands-on experience: Cane and Rattan Workshop*

Duration of the Workshop:
*2.5 hrs*

*Cane and Rattan webbing Kit provided by the Team*

1. Sketching pads
2. Pencils and pens
3. Glue
4. Malaysian bamboo
5. Rattan webbing cane reed
6. Nails
7. Hammers
8. Pliers
9. Jute thread

*Key Takeaways*

-You'll get to make a decor peice of your own with the material provided by the team KrewNine.

- You can take the finished piece home.

*_About the workshop_*:

The workshop aims to introduce one of the intricate weaving skills to creative enthusiasts. This art has made a graceful comeback in the Interior Design and Furniture world. We'd like to share cane weaving techniques to make your own Eco-Friendly, Inexpensive and Handmade Rattan and Cane decor peices.

Rattan cane webbing is a sustainable and environmentally friendly product as it is made from a renewable resource.Rattan cane webbing is strong and durable, yet surprisingly flexible, making it an ideal material for a variety of applications. Join our workshop to know more about Rattan webbing.

Here's a link of a short video from our previous cane webbing experience.

Instagram:
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Youtube:
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An animation film on the forgotten chapter of India’s re-awakening. A film on Sri Aurobindo.

Sri Aurobindo is a visionary, yogi and rishi who is infinitely diverse in his work and expressions, but whose life was not on the surface for people to see.

This animation Film by Sri Aurobindo Society is our humble attempt towards reaching out to the youth with the story of Sri Aurobindo, in a medium that they resonate with.

Samahaara
presents

A double bill of popular Telugu plays

Gollapudi Maruti Rao's
"KALLU"
&
Gandavaram Subbarami Reddy's
"AAGANDI NENU VASTUNNAA"

Directed by Rathna Shekar

Bookings at in.bookmyshow.com

KALLU (EYES), is a play about a group of people who are blind. They pool enough money by begging and for the collective good of the group they decide to get one of them eyes. What happens when one of them can see? Will the others be taken care of or exploited?

AAGANDI NENU VASTUNNAA is a play about Seetharamayya and his son Satyam. Seetharamayya is an orthodox middle class father who hates the creative field (Theatre/Acting). Satyam a very passionate and talented actor tries to change his fathers opinion. Will Satyam succeed?

Lamakaan invites you to a whole month of Fritz Lang's movies.

Friedrich Christian Anton Lang December 5, 1890 – August 2, 1976), better known as Fritz Lang, was an Austrian film director, screenwriter, and producer who worked in Germany and later the United States. One of the best-known émigrés from Germany's school of Expressionism, he was dubbed the "Master of Darkness" by the British Film Institute. He has been cited as one of the most influential filmmakers of all time.

Lang's most celebrated films include the groundbreaking futuristic science-fiction film Metropolis (1927) and the influential M (1931), a film noir precursor. His 1929 film Woman in the Moon showcased the use of a multi-stage rocket, and also pioneered the concept of a rocket launch pad (a rocket standing upright against a tall building before launch having been slowly rolled into place) and the rocket-launch countdown clock.[5][6] His other major films include Dr. Mabuse the Gambler (1922), Die Nibelungen (1924), and after moving to Hollywood in 1934, Fury (1936), You Only Live Once (1937), Hangmen Also Die! (1943), The Woman in the Window (1944), Scarlet Street (1945) and The Big Heat (1953). He became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1939.

Film Title: BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT | 1956 | 80 Mins | US | English Language with English Subtitles

About the film: Beyond a Reasonable Doubt is a 1956 American film noir legal drama directed by Fritz Lang and written by Douglas Morrow. The film stars Dana Andrews, Joan Fontaine, Sidney Blackmer, and Arthur Franz. It was Lang's second film for producer Bert E. Friedlob and the last American film he directed.

SCREENING FOLLOWED BY DISCUSSION! ALL ARE WELCOME!!! ENTRY IS FREE & OPEN TO ALL!!!

The exhibition/event is a part of the 16Days of activism against Gender based violence we are doing a intersectionality between gender based violence during global conflict. The event will have a small movie screening and discussion on it and poetry reading, poems related to global conflict.

Lamakaan invites you to an evening of poetry and photography (slide show) with Lokesh Malti Prakash.

ALL ARE INVITED!

About Lokesh Malti Prakash:
लोकेश कविताएँ लिखते हैं और फोटोग्राफ़ी करते हैं। तालीम, लोकतांत्रिक हक़ और सांस्कृतिक बदलाव के लिए सक्रिय समूहों से जुड़े हुए हैं। साथ ही, वे एकलव्य फ़ाउंडेशन, भोपाल के प्रकाशन कार्यक्रम से बतौर सम्पादक जुड़े हुए हैं।
Lokesh writes poetry and takes photographs. He is associated with activist collectives for education, democratic rights, and cultural change. He is also an editor in the publications program of Eklavya Foundation, Bhopal.

Poetry reading and discussion by poet Vakkalanka Seetha Ramaraju, famously known as Vaseera. His book 'Loha Nadhi' relaunched after 20 years celebrating the metaphorical and surreal style of his poetry.

Ours would be a vibrant and inclusive platform for aspiring and established artists to share their talents with a live audience. Artists of are invited to tell their stories and perform different pieces of art including music, comedy, poetry, storytelling, and more.

"Aadhe Adhure" is a compelling theatre production that delves deep into the intricacies of human relationships and the unfulfilled desires that haunt us all. Through brilliant performances and a poignant script, it tells the story of Savitri, a woman trapped between societal expectations and personal dreams. This raw and honest portrayal of life`s complexities challenges conventions and leaves the audience with a profound sense of introspection, making "Aadhe Adhure" a theatrical masterpiece that lingers in the heart and mind long after the curtains fall.
After a long hiatus, the phenomenal classic play is coming to Hyderabad. This time, it`s being presented by the theatre group Play of Shiva and is being designed and directed by Subhash Gupta. The cast includes talented actors like Niteesh Pandey, Sruti Meher Nori, Kunal Satyjit, Aarya Bansod, and Megha Kumari, making it a must-see.

It is a Sip and Paint workshop, a guided art session where the art supplies will be provided. This is for a limited 20 people. Free drinks and refreshments will be given during the workshop. The price of the ticket is under 500 rupees since we want it to be affordable. The finished art piece can be taken home. This will be an interactive and fun session, we expect a positive response from Lamakaan.

Join us at Unekha's exclusive Book Launch Event in Hyderabad!

Discover the literary treasures of Hyderabad as we proudly present the latest works from three remarkable authors:

"Warmth of a Ballad" by author Mr. Sandeep Kulsh
"Rendezvous with Life" by Author Ms. Devika Das
"Mohabbat, Khat and You" by author Mr.Kunal Agarwal

Highlights:

Book Launch Ceremony
Author Readings
Q&A Session
Networking Opportunities
Book Signing

Shudrka Hyderabad's Hindi play is inspired by Albert Camus' Caligula. It is adapted and directed by Shri Swapan Mondal.

Lamakaan invites you to a whole month of Fritz Lang's movies.

Friedrich Christian Anton Lang December 5, 1890 – August 2, 1976), better known as Fritz Lang, was an Austrian film director, screenwriter, and producer who worked in Germany and later the United States. One of the best-known émigrés from Germany's school of Expressionism, he was dubbed the "Master of Darkness" by the British Film Institute. He has been cited as one of the most influential filmmakers of all time.

Lang's most celebrated films include the groundbreaking futuristic science-fiction film Metropolis (1927) and the influential M (1931), a film noir precursor. His 1929 film Woman in the Moon showcased the use of a multi-stage rocket, and also pioneered the concept of a rocket launch pad (a rocket standing upright against a tall building before launch having been slowly rolled into place) and the rocket-launch countdown clock.[5][6] His other major films include Dr. Mabuse the Gambler (1922), Die Nibelungen (1924), and after moving to Hollywood in 1934, Fury (1936), You Only Live Once (1937), Hangmen Also Die! (1943), The Woman in the Window (1944), Scarlet Street (1945) and The Big Heat (1953). He became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1939.

Film Title: MAN HUNT | 1941 | 105 Mins | US | English & German Languages with English Subtitles

About the film: Man Hunt is a 1941 American thriller film directed by Fritz Lang and starring Walter Pidgeon and Joan Bennett.[1][2] It is based on the 1939 novel Rogue Male by Geoffrey Household and is set in Europe just prior to the Second World War. Lang had fled Germany into exile in 1933 and this was the first of his four anti-Nazi films, which include Ministry of Fear, Hangmen Also Die!, and Cloak and Dagger. It was Roddy McDowall's first Hollywood film after escaping London following the Blitz. Man Hunt was one of many films released in 1941 that were considered so pro-British that they influenced neutral members of the U.S. public to sympathize with the British side in World War II.[.

SCREENING FOLLOWED BY DISCUSSION! ALL ARE WELCOME!!! ENTRY IS FREE & OPEN TO ALL!!!

This is for book launch
క్షణికాలు- ఆఫ్ లైట్స్ అండ్ లైవ్స్
This book is about compilation of stories and poetry and Hyderabad has a city has a heartful place in this book.

By now, it is clear without doubt that what we are witnessing in India is the onslaught of Hindutva fascism. It is a kind of fascism which has developed in the specific context of India. It has many similarities with the fascism that rose in Europe in 1930s and at the same time it has several pecularities as well. In order to fight it out in the current era, we need to grasp both the elements of continuity and of change thouroughly. Only then we will be in a position to make effective strategy and tactics to defeat Hindutva fascism decisively and to uproot it from our society. With this aim in mind, 'In Defense of Reason' is organising this important talk and discussion. The main speaker will be Anand Singh who is a political activist based out of Hyderabad. We invite all the progressive and justice-loving people who wish to erase all traces of fascism from our society to be part of this important discussion.

Hyderabad Urban Lab brings back Do Din after two years. Keeping in mind the multiple challenges of the current moment in history, we bring you a mixed bag of thoughts, ideas and expressions related to our individual and collective experiences. We are hopeful that the new format of the programme will generate a lot of interaction among resource persons and guests. Activities and conversations at the event will be around lives, livelihoods, learning, identities, security, enquiring, creating, sharing and connecting with friends and strangers.

Do Din - Day1
16th Saturday
Hum Se Bhi to Poochho
Instead of a keynote speech, we have a mixed group of young people starting the event by sharing their impressions of their lives and the world.
Intellectual Contribution of Hyderabad
Dr. Amirullah Khan and Dr. Anant Maringanti talk about the intellectuals of the region and their role in shaping the history of the city and the Deccan.
Support (within) Structures
Creating safe spaces for LGBTQ within and without institutions. Dr. Chandan Bose, Dr. Shuhita and Tashi talk
Sarir e Khama
Workshop on writing and composing poetry and songs by Mohammad Muneem Nazir
Bol ke Lab Aazaad hain Tere 1
Poetry by Gauhar Raza, Sabika
Khari Nadi
Dr. Richa Nagar, talks about the creative work of women that often remans unexplored
Presentations on the Work of Hyderabad Urban Lab
HUL team
Maujon ki Rawaani 1
Music jam with Vivek Thatchet

Join us on 16 17 December between 10 am and 8 pm.
As always lunch and tea will be on the house.

Hyderabad Urban Lab brings back Do Din after two years. Keeping in mind the multiple challenges of the current moment in history, we bring you a mixed bag of thoughts, ideas and expressions related to our individual and collective experiences. We are hopeful that the new format of the programme will generate a lot of interaction among resource persons and guests. Activities and conversations at the event will be around lives, livelihoods, learning, identities, security, enquiring, creating, sharing and connecting with friends and strangers.

Come listen to Do Din regulars Apoorvanand Jha, Gauhar Raza, Partha Mukhopadhyaay, V Ramaswamy and several others.
Interact with self-employed craft people in the city
Talk to young people, from different backgrounds, finding ways to balance their aspirations with the current realities.


Do Din - Day 2

17th Sunday
Gig work, Employment safety and the Humans involved
Shaikh Salauddin, Eesha Kunduri and Mohd Sajjaad discuss the platform economy
Whose Trees are They Anyway
Sita Reddy and team talk about ecology and the battles to protect it.
Agriculture, and the Rural Urban Intersect
Ravi Kanneganti speaks on his work with young people.
Publishing Literature in the Vernacular
Gita Ramaswamy and Anant Maringanti in conversation
Bol ke Lab Aazaad Hain Tere 2
Vikas Kumar presents his compositions on workers and migrants
Maujon ki Rawaani 2
Vivek Sings with his audience
CHUP
Play by Parakh Theatre Group Mumbai

Join us on 16 17 December between 10 am and 8 pm. As always lunch and tea will be on the house.

In the spirit of the festive season, an open-for-all, evening with christmas carols.

Lamakaan invites you to a whole month of Fritz Lang's movies.

Friedrich Christian Anton Lang December 5, 1890 – August 2, 1976), better known as Fritz Lang, was an Austrian film director, screenwriter, and producer who worked in Germany and later the United States. One of the best-known émigrés from Germany's school of Expressionism, he was dubbed the "Master of Darkness" by the British Film Institute. He has been cited as one of the most influential filmmakers of all time.

Lang's most celebrated films include the groundbreaking futuristic science-fiction film Metropolis (1927) and the influential M (1931), a film noir precursor. His 1929 film Woman in the Moon showcased the use of a multi-stage rocket, and also pioneered the concept of a rocket launch pad (a rocket standing upright against a tall building before launch having been slowly rolled into place) and the rocket-launch countdown clock.[5][6] His other major films include Dr. Mabuse the Gambler (1922), Die Nibelungen (1924), and after moving to Hollywood in 1934, Fury (1936), You Only Live Once (1937), Hangmen Also Die! (1943), The Woman in the Window (1944), Scarlet Street (1945) and The Big Heat (1953). He became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1939.

Film Title: HUMAN DESIRE | 1954 | 91 Mins | US | English Language with English Subtitles

About the film: Human Desire is a 1954 American film noir drama starring Glenn Ford, Gloria Grahame and Broderick Crawford directed by Fritz Lang. It is loosely based on Émile Zola's 1890 novel La Bête humaine. The story had been filmed twice before: La Bête humaine (1938), directed by Jean Renoir, and Die Bestie im Menschen, starring Ilka Grüning (1920).

The Academy Film Archive preserved Human Desire in 1997.

SCREENING FOLLOWED BY DISCUSSION! ALL ARE WELCOME!!! ENTRY IS FREE & OPEN TO ALL!!!

Lamakaan invites you to an award-winning documentary film screening of Ayena (Mirror).

Producer & Director: Siddhant Sarin

Co-Producers:
Arunas Matelis, Studio Nominum
Sarah Kang, Seesaw Pictures

Hindi/Urdu | 70 min | color | Documentary | 2022

SYNOPSIS:
A momentary act of revenge transformed the lives of two young Indian women forever. After surviving an acid attack while carrying the scars of human brutality on their face, both Ritu and Faraha now have to navigate a sea of odd currents daily.
Strangely enough, Ritu’s scars also brought her fame. She occasionally finds herself talking on television, modelling at fashion events, or even featuring in a Bollywood film. Still, she often feels lonely. She wants to be loved and embraces
an ambiguous relationship with a fellow female acid attack survivor.
Faraha, on the other hand, has come to terms with her post-attack singlehood and her new lease of
life. As she begins to enjoy freedom and independence, a desire to become a mother slowly brews inside her.

By intertwining the shadows and lights, hope and hopelessness in Ritu and Faraha’s life, Ayena becomes a mirror where we can also see our own reflections.

ALL ARE INVITED! ENTRY FREE!

Rumi Hai’, an hour-long mehfil dedicated to the life and works of Persian poet Rumi.
Through this mehfil, We wish to bring to light these underappreciated gems of Rumi which have gotten lost in the fame of his more famous works. The program is an hour-long biographical glimpse through "Naqqali" into the life of Rumi, his inspiration for writing, and his signature philosophy on life’s many conundrums. The program will be helmed by a 'Naqqal’ telling his life story through his own original ghazals, recited in both, the Persian language that it was originally written in, followed by a Hindi-Urdu translation as well.

The show is created and performed by Ashwin Chitale, who discovered the beauty of Farsi through its incomparable literature. Ashwin has been learning the Persian language for over four years now. To develop his language skills beyond the scope of his language course, he started studying Persian literature and discovered a deep love for Farsi poetry and storytelling. He also holds a Master's degree in philosophy, which helped him gain a deeper understanding of Persian philosophy and the way of life as depicted through its literature.
Ashwin won the National Award for Best Child Artist for his debut Marathi film “Shwas” in 2004. Having a background in Performing arts and the Persian language inspired him to create a performance that showcases the beauty of this language through the poetry and philosophy of Maulana Rumi, who is regarded as one of the most iconic Farsi writers of all time.

Healthy eating habits play a crucial role in the overall well-being and development of children. Nurturing positive dietary practices from a young age not only fosters physical health but also lays the foundation for a lifetime of good nutrition. In this session, we will discuss effective and positive ways to encourage healthy eating in children.

This is meeting or gathering where we talk about homophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia,femphobia and how social media platforms are turning in to unsafe places which is encouraging suicidal tendencies

A forsaken Indian airport with a faulty electric supply. The peak of Indian summers. This setting becomes the battleground between an American war veteran and an Iraqi militant both disabled now, a few years after the Gulf war.

Come witness this unique chance encounter between two war torn soldier's who were destined to be at loggerheads by the design of the world, but who end up talking freely about the vices and slices of their worlds and almost become friends. Until...

The play is open to all audiences above the age of 16.
Duration: 55 minutes

Hello everyone, as we know, it's been 76 years since independence, but our Vision for our country, inscribed in our constitution, is still a distant dream. Our preamble emphasizes social justice, economic justice, and political justice, and due to the changing circumstances, it became a mandate to practice environmental justice to protect our earth. Therefore, we believe that upholding these four justice principles is crucial for becoming a progressive nation. Understanding this Vision, we - a group of responsible citizens, have started the "Justice Movement of India." It is a long-term movement aimed at bringing citizens, activists, experts, NGOs, Civil society organizations, and intellectuals together for the sake of our Nation's progress. We are organizing " A Presentation" on 24th December from 4 pm to 6:30 pm, and we request you to attend to discuss and define the "Change" we want in India.

The presentation will take place in ( English and Telugu ) .

Website: https://justicemovementofindia.org/

Thanks Akarsh Sriramoju
(Educational Psychologist)
JMI- Organizer

This play revolves around the funny family members with Hyderabadi dialect and how they keep themselves busy with crazy and mad things. The protagonist Khala (elderly aunt in Urdu) is an ill-tempered but sensitive woman who is feared by everyone. It will take you on the laughter ride through the funny Nok-Jhok between the husband, wife and a servant. Beauty of the play is revealed at the last. The play maintains a fine balance between a character comedy and slapstick. Without leaning too much on either of them, the play manages to tickle the funny bones of the audience and in the process, slips in a social message as well.

Students of Jasper music school , will be presenting western classical pieces on piano , guitar and violin as part of the students concert held once In a quarter .
90% of presenters are children and rest adults.
Parents will be present to encourage their kids.

Christmas carols will be sung by students & participants, to ring in the festive spirit & bringing in peace and joy to all mankind.
Instruments : guitars, keyboard and violin