Lamakaan

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

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: MOONFLEET | 1960 | 87 Mins | US | English Language with English Subtitles

About the film: Moonfleet is a 1955 Eastman Color swashbuckler film shot in CinemaScope and directed by Fritz Lang. It was inspired by the 1898 novel Moonfleet by J. Meade Falkner, although significant alterations were made in the characters and plot.

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

The Conflict of Despair is Envirnomental Theatre play Presenting by Dharmi Theatre Academy,its an english Paly Which is a tragical action drama written by Padmasree awardee,Dr.prof.Kolakanoori Enouch and play Directed by RohithRaj Aakula (M.A)Theatre Arts Osmania University and FOunder of Dharmi Theatre Academy

Meet and greet of a women's club made to create a safe space for women to uplift and connect.

Shiva Sankalpa School of dance, based in Sanathnagar celebrates its 1st Anniversary with "Nrutyanjali", A Kuchipudi Dance Recital.

Aahatha Sangeetalayam - workshop on vocal (singing)
The mentor will be sharing the knowledge of Carnatic music and how to sing.
Registration will be 200per head
Teacher will be teaching few basics of music and also few songs.

This New Year 2024 Lamakaan dives deep into the retrospective films of master directors.

While we celebrate the New Year with fervor and gaiety, let's celebrate the cinema of Hollywood's most elegant film director, Ernst Lubtisch's films.

Ernst Lubitsch (/ˈluːbɪtʃ/; January 29, 1892 – November 30, 1947) was a German-born film director, producer, writer, and actor. His urbane comedies of manners gave him the reputation of being Hollywood's most elegant and sophisticated director; as his prestige grew, his films were promoted as having "the Lubitsch touch". Among his best known works are Trouble in Paradise (1932), Design for Living (1933), Ninotchka (1939), The Shop Around the Corner (1940), To Be or Not to Be (1942) and Heaven Can Wait (1943).

He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director three times for The Patriot (1928), The Love Parade (1929), and Heaven Can Wait (1943). In 1946, he received an Honorary Academy Award for his distinguished contributions to the art of the motion picture.

Film Title: TROUBLE IN PARADISE | 1932 | 83 Mins | US | English Language with English Subtitles

About the film: Trouble in Paradise is a 1932 American pre-Code romantic comedy film directed by Ernst Lubitsch and starring Miriam Hopkins, Kay Francis, and Herbert Marshall. Based on the 1931 play The Honest Finder (A Becsületes Megtaláló) by Hungarian playwright László Aladár, the lead characters are a gentleman thief and a lady pickpocket who join forces to con a beautiful woman who is the owner of a perfume company. In 1991, Trouble in Paradise was selected for preservation by the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."

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

Bazm – Special Session
January 5, 2024
Lamakaan, Hyderabad

This special celebration brings together some of the stalwarts of the Bazm e Sukhan. Joining us will be Janab Ram Pal Joshi Sahib from Chandigarh, Satish Kumar Sahib from Delhi, Mohtarma Shobhana T from Bangalore, Janab Satya Prabhakar from Chennai, Doctor Umair Ullah Khan from Edinburgh, and Dr Bharat Rayasam from Dallas.
The agenda will feature select recitals of the best of Urdu poetry by
Elahe Hiptoola
Ashhar Farhan
R P Joshi
Satish Kumar
Shobhana T
Zaheer
Umair Ullah Khan
Gul e Rana
Satya Prabhakar


The evening will also feature a release of Satya Prabhakar’s 2024 edition of the much acclaimed and successful Alfaf ki Mehfil

And Asrar Ahmed Khan’s Daman e Gulcheen
Dinner at Lamakaan follows

A Day of Resistance and Solidarity with Palestine - Join us for a day of discussion, poetry, and a photo exhibition in solidarity with Palestine.

The event is a call for solidarity with the people of Palestine and a chance to learn more about the ongoing struggle. It is an opportunity to engage with like-minded individuals and to show support for the Palestinian cause. The event will provide a platform for people to share their thoughts and feelings on the issue, while the photo exhibition will showcase the reality of life in Palestine.

Unleashing the power of voices, one mic at a time. 🎤✨ Introducing our Open Mic "MIC&MINGLE" – where every story finds its stage.

Join us in amplifying the rhythm of expression.

JAAM-E-SHAHADAT
“the glass of martyrdom”

Multiple shows performed successfully in Mumbai, Bangalore, Mysore and Dharwad.

A theatrical adaptation of Saadat Hasan Manto’s story Shaheed – Saaz is a sharp satirical look at the post partition era when people were swayed with the idea of sacrifice and martyrdom even as they struggled to adapt to a new national identity. The immense loss of life and property resulted in poor migrants living at the mercy of charity. And yet few shrewd businessmen profited from this, painting their profiteering with the colors of supreme sacrifice and martyrdom. Set in 1948 the story is about the journey of one such Punjabi migrant from Kathiawad, Gujarat in India to Lahore in Pakistan. Belonging to the class of ‘Baniyas’ the man, who had a successful business of cocaine in Kathiawad, Gujarat, travels to Pakistan in search of setting up a new big business in his newly formed homeland. Working hard to build his empire and multiply his wealth, he is suddenly struck by a misplaced angst that he had neglected doing any charitable work since his arrival here. He starts searching for that one charitable act which will earn him his place in heaven. But nothing seems worthy of his benevolence as he travels through the length and breadth of the city and shares his experiences after interacting with people of all types and classes.

PERFORMERS – NARENDRA SACHAR
SANJEEV MEHTA

VOICE OVER - NAVED ASLAM

STORY BY – SAADAT HASAN MANTO

ADAPTATION – SANJEEV MEHTA & MAYA RAO

LIGHTS & SOUND - MAYA RAO

COSTUMES & PROPERTIES - SONIA MEHTA

PRODUCER – MAYA RAO

DIRECTOR NARENDRA SACHAR

Performing Classical Dance (Bharatnatyam)

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

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: MOONFLEET | 1960 | 87 Mins | US | English Language with English Subtitles

About the film: Moonfleet is a 1955 Eastman Color swashbuckler film shot in CinemaScope and directed by Fritz Lang. It was inspired by the 1898 novel Moonfleet by J. Meade Falkner, although significant alterations were made in the characters and plot.

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

The Conflict of Despair is Envirnomental Theatre play Presenting by Dharmi Theatre Academy,its an english Paly Which is a tragical action drama written by Padmasree awardee,Dr.prof.Kolakanoori Enouch and play Directed by RohithRaj Aakula (M.A)Theatre Arts Osmania University and FOunder of Dharmi Theatre Academy

Meet and greet of a women's club made to create a safe space for women to uplift and connect.

Shiva Sankalpa School of dance, based in Sanathnagar celebrates its 1st Anniversary with "Nrutyanjali", A Kuchipudi Dance Recital.

Aahatha Sangeetalayam - workshop on vocal (singing)
The mentor will be sharing the knowledge of Carnatic music and how to sing.
Registration will be 200per head
Teacher will be teaching few basics of music and also few songs.

This New Year 2024 Lamakaan dives deep into the retrospective films of master directors.

While we celebrate the New Year with fervor and gaiety, let's celebrate the cinema of Hollywood's most elegant film director, Ernst Lubtisch's films.

Ernst Lubitsch (/ˈluːbɪtʃ/; January 29, 1892 – November 30, 1947) was a German-born film director, producer, writer, and actor. His urbane comedies of manners gave him the reputation of being Hollywood's most elegant and sophisticated director; as his prestige grew, his films were promoted as having "the Lubitsch touch". Among his best known works are Trouble in Paradise (1932), Design for Living (1933), Ninotchka (1939), The Shop Around the Corner (1940), To Be or Not to Be (1942) and Heaven Can Wait (1943).

He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director three times for The Patriot (1928), The Love Parade (1929), and Heaven Can Wait (1943). In 1946, he received an Honorary Academy Award for his distinguished contributions to the art of the motion picture.

Film Title: TROUBLE IN PARADISE | 1932 | 83 Mins | US | English Language with English Subtitles

About the film: Trouble in Paradise is a 1932 American pre-Code romantic comedy film directed by Ernst Lubitsch and starring Miriam Hopkins, Kay Francis, and Herbert Marshall. Based on the 1931 play The Honest Finder (A Becsületes Megtaláló) by Hungarian playwright László Aladár, the lead characters are a gentleman thief and a lady pickpocket who join forces to con a beautiful woman who is the owner of a perfume company. In 1991, Trouble in Paradise was selected for preservation by the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."

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

Bazm – Special Session
January 5, 2024
Lamakaan, Hyderabad

This special celebration brings together some of the stalwarts of the Bazm e Sukhan. Joining us will be Janab Ram Pal Joshi Sahib from Chandigarh, Satish Kumar Sahib from Delhi, Mohtarma Shobhana T from Bangalore, Janab Satya Prabhakar from Chennai, Doctor Umair Ullah Khan from Edinburgh, and Dr Bharat Rayasam from Dallas.
The agenda will feature select recitals of the best of Urdu poetry by
Elahe Hiptoola
Ashhar Farhan
R P Joshi
Satish Kumar
Shobhana T
Zaheer
Umair Ullah Khan
Gul e Rana
Satya Prabhakar


The evening will also feature a release of Satya Prabhakar’s 2024 edition of the much acclaimed and successful Alfaf ki Mehfil

And Asrar Ahmed Khan’s Daman e Gulcheen
Dinner at Lamakaan follows

A Day of Resistance and Solidarity with Palestine - Join us for a day of discussion, poetry, and a photo exhibition in solidarity with Palestine.

The event is a call for solidarity with the people of Palestine and a chance to learn more about the ongoing struggle. It is an opportunity to engage with like-minded individuals and to show support for the Palestinian cause. The event will provide a platform for people to share their thoughts and feelings on the issue, while the photo exhibition will showcase the reality of life in Palestine.

Unleashing the power of voices, one mic at a time. 🎤✨ Introducing our Open Mic "MIC&MINGLE" – where every story finds its stage.

Join us in amplifying the rhythm of expression.

JAAM-E-SHAHADAT
“the glass of martyrdom”

Multiple shows performed successfully in Mumbai, Bangalore, Mysore and Dharwad.

A theatrical adaptation of Saadat Hasan Manto’s story Shaheed – Saaz is a sharp satirical look at the post partition era when people were swayed with the idea of sacrifice and martyrdom even as they struggled to adapt to a new national identity. The immense loss of life and property resulted in poor migrants living at the mercy of charity. And yet few shrewd businessmen profited from this, painting their profiteering with the colors of supreme sacrifice and martyrdom. Set in 1948 the story is about the journey of one such Punjabi migrant from Kathiawad, Gujarat in India to Lahore in Pakistan. Belonging to the class of ‘Baniyas’ the man, who had a successful business of cocaine in Kathiawad, Gujarat, travels to Pakistan in search of setting up a new big business in his newly formed homeland. Working hard to build his empire and multiply his wealth, he is suddenly struck by a misplaced angst that he had neglected doing any charitable work since his arrival here. He starts searching for that one charitable act which will earn him his place in heaven. But nothing seems worthy of his benevolence as he travels through the length and breadth of the city and shares his experiences after interacting with people of all types and classes.

PERFORMERS – NARENDRA SACHAR
SANJEEV MEHTA

VOICE OVER - NAVED ASLAM

STORY BY – SAADAT HASAN MANTO

ADAPTATION – SANJEEV MEHTA & MAYA RAO

LIGHTS & SOUND - MAYA RAO

COSTUMES & PROPERTIES - SONIA MEHTA

PRODUCER – MAYA RAO

DIRECTOR NARENDRA SACHAR