Lamakaan

Bhumi volunteer orientation to recruit volunteers for projects and programs we run in the organisation such as Civic volunteering and Teaching volunteering in Hyderabad

Queer Contours: Mapping Bodies for Collective Care. What happens when LBQ folks stop relating to the body as a site of surveillance and begin to allow for the possibility of the body as a site of wisdom?

A reflective reading circle for adults.
We’ll read children’s books together and explore how their themes connect to our own lived experiences. We believe stories heal us, connect us to our emotions, and bring us closer when experienced in community.

Manav Kaul's PARK is a brilliantly crafted Hindi play that transforms an ordinary public park into a powerful metaphor for society. Three strangers, three benches, and one seemingly simple conflict gradually unfold into a compelling exploration of identity, personal space, belonging, and human relationships.

Blending sharp humour with emotional depth, PARK invites the audience to laugh, reflect, and question the invisible boundaries we create in our lives. With Manav Kaul's signature poetic writing and layered characters, this contemporary drama reminds us that the smallest moments often reveal the biggest truths about being human.

Swap, paint, and connect—an interactive art experience where creativity is shared, stories are exchanged, and every canvas becomes a collaborative masterpiece.

This Bhil Art workshop invites participants to immerse themselves in one of Central India’s most vibrant tribal traditions. The session begins with the history and origin of Bhil paintings, then guides learners through the meditative practice of dot‑making—managing gaps, varying sizes, and creating rhythmic colorful lines. Participants will explore how dots evolve into intricate patterns, experiment with bold color contrasts, and culminate in the creation of a complete composition. Beyond creativity, the workshop emphasizes how Bhil art fosters focus, calm, and mental peace, making it a powerful tool for art therapy and community connection.

The workshop is led by Eshita Nimje, a passionate artist from Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) currently in Hyderabad, pursuing her Junior Fellowship from the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and CCRT Delhi. Her research blends Gond and Bhil art into contemporary themes of mental health, reflecting her lifelong dedication to indigenous and folk arts. Alongside her artistic practice, Eshita is also a Cybersecurity Professional with eight years of technical and consulting experience, bringing a unique perspective that combines analytical rigor with creative exploration. She has exhibited at the Indian Art Biennale at Red Fort Delhi, Bombay Art Society, and Azim Premji University, and has conducted workshops at IIM Ahmedabad, IIT Bombay, and across India, teaching over 250 participants.

This workshop is not only a chance to learn a skill but to experience how tribal creativity nurtures well‑being, explores folklore, builds community, and connects tradition with contemporary life—led by a professional who bridges art, culture, and technology with equal passion.

Indian Society Naked in Front of You is an intimate literary performance that peels back the layers of our everyday lives with wit, warmth and uncomfortable honesty. Through a series of humorous, familiar and deeply relatable stories, Niteesh Pandey exposes the contradictions we unknowingly carry—in our homes, our values, our parenting, our prejudices and our public lives. The audience laughs, recognizes themselves, and slowly discovers that every joke hides a question worth asking. Blending storytelling, spoken word and theatre, this is not a performance that points fingers at society—it simply holds up a mirror and invites us to look.

As the official streaming access remains blocked across India, independent cultural spaces and community groups have stepped up to host grassroots screenings. Lamakaan is screening the film precisely because of this censorship. By holding this screening, Lamakaan aligns with its long-standing tradition of protecting freedom of speech, resisting state censorship, and ensuring that politically sensitive, truth-driven cinema reaches the public despite official blocks.

Film Title: SATLUJ | 2026 | 163 Mins | India | Hindi & Punjabi with English Subtitles.

About the film: Satluj (originally titled Panjab '95) is a 2026 biographical drama directed by Honey Trehan, starring Diljit Dosanjh as the real-life human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra. The film follows Khalra’s dangerous crusade to uncover state-sanctioned extrajudicial killings and the secret cremation of thousands of unidentified bodies in 1990s Punjab.

All are Welcome. Entry is free and open to all!

As the monsoon is delayed in the city and we hope it arrives in July, bringing freshness and renewal to Hyderabad, Lamakaan too opens its doors to a season of cinematic rain with the Vittorio De Sica Film Festival. Every Wednesday evening, audiences can gather to celebrate the works of one of Italy’s greatest filmmakers. Just as the rains wash the city clean, De Sica’s films strip away pretenses, revealing the raw beauty and struggles of everyday life. His cinema, rooted in compassion and realism, is a reminder that art can be as nourishing as the monsoon itself.

About Vittorio De Sica: Vittorio De Sica (born July 7, 1901 in Sora, Italy – died November 13, 1974 in Paris, France) was a towering figure of Italian cinema and a pioneer of neorealism. Beginning his career as an actor, he later became a director whose films gave voice to ordinary people in extraordinary times. His style was marked by simplicity, emotional depth, and a deep humanism that made the struggles of everyday life profoundly moving. De Sica’s contributions include masterpieces such as Shoeshine (1946), Bicycle Thieves (1948), Umberto D. (1952), and Marriage Italian Style (1964). His work not only won Academy Awards and international acclaim but also reshaped world cinema, proving that stories of common people could carry universal power.

Film Title: THE GARDEN OF THE FINZI-CONTINIS | 1970 | 94 Mins | Italy & West Germany | Italian with English Subtitles.

About the film: THE GARDEN OF THE FINZI-CONTINIS is a highly acclaimed, historically significant classic. Directed by Vittorio De Sica, it won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. It is an excellent and deeply moving selection to screen, exploring doomed love, privilege, and the encroaching horrors of fascism.

Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is free and open to all!

Azad Bhayya Sahacharaula Gnyapaklu is book of translated articles who worked along side with Freedom Fighter Chandra Shekhar Azad.

✨ Resin Workshop at Lamakaan ✨

Create your own resin art masterpiece and explore your creativity in a fun hands-on session.

📍 Lamakaan
📅 25 July 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

No experience needed • Materials provided 💫

am reaching out to propose a unique, deeply passionate collaborative evening at your space. I am an indie filmmaker and musician looking to host a free screening of my very first short film, Sundari, seamlessly paired with an acoustic live music jamming session.
​Our goal is not just to show a movie, but to curate an immersive emotional experience that will deeply resonate with your regular patrons and draw in a dedicated community of art lovers.
​The Vision Behind "Sundari"
​Sundari is not merely a short film; it is a poetic exploration of the unsaid, a visual symphony that delves deep into the quiet, aching spaces of human connection. It is an intimate canvas where nostalgia meets the present, and where the unspoken dialogue between two souls is given life through imagery and sound. The film captures the raw, vulnerable essence of love, longing, and the artistic spirit. It is a passion project born out of a desire to touch the subconscious—to make the audience feel the weight of a glance and the melody of a silence.

monologue, demagogue is a 3-hr pro-liberatory performance circle. with theatrical exercises, guided sharing, and relational practices, we will move through the spiral of the Work That Reconnects. monologue, demagogue will be facilitated by Shayontoni Ghosh (writer, theatre-maker, facilitator)

Join us for the launch of the newly published Bengali novel "Sada, Kalo Aar Kuasa", organized by Deep Mahanty.

Step into an evening of literature, conversation, and celebration as we unveil a compelling new voice in Bengali fiction.

Unleash your creativity in our fun filled hands-on Art & Craft Workshop! Whether you're a beginner or an art enthusiast, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to explore your artistic side, learn new skills, and create beautiful handmade pieces.
✨ Activities Include:
💖 Bracelet Making
🎨 Tote Bag Painting
🏺 Clay Modeling
All materials will be provided, and you'll get to take home your own handmade creations. Join us for a relaxing, creative experience filled with colors, imagination, and fun!

Sahityam tho Saynatralu by Telugu Collective , A literary discussion on the modern classic telugu book, Kanyasulkam by Gurajada Apparao.

Who is Jesus? Is the harbinger of peace and love or is he a revolutionary

Explore whether degrowth is a viable approach in developing countries, considering its context-dependent nature and the distinction between economy-wide degrowth and sector-specific or consumption-focused transitions.

Poothappaattu, a classic poem in Malayalam written by Edasseri Govindan Nair is considered one of the best in world literature and centres around the myth of the Poothan in the Valluvanadan region. It is celebrated as an epitome of a mother's love and sacrifice for her child. Who was the Pootham? Believed to be a supernatural being who lived in the wilderness in the fringes of the village, the Pootham was feared by villagers as they believed that once upon a time, she used to transform into an enchantress, lure wayfarers up the Pala tree, drink their blood and throw their bodies down on the rocks. But something happened that softened her heart and made her always lament. What was it? Every year, in the month of Makaram, after the harvest, when she visited the village in a grand deified form, what was she looking for? The legend awaits behind the curtains.

Book club meeting of the Hyderabad Indian-SF Reading Circle to discuss Analog/Virtual by Lavanya Lakshminarayan. Founded with the aim of spotlighting the richness and diversity of speculative writing from India, the reading circle brings together readers interested in exploring how Indian authors imagine science, technology, history and the future.

Step through a portal into history by attending this discussion on Hyderabad’s famous dargahs. When we think of places where history is told to us, we think about museums, textbooks, and documentaries. But what about places we visit all the time without necessarily thinking about history? What about the stories we tell at such places? The saint who tamed the Musi, the saint who took a vow of silence, the saint who was a slave, the saint who watched over goats. This is history too. History is all around us, not simply confined to the walls of academic institutions. Using a combination of archival, oral, and spatial history methods, Aidan Reilly investigates how dargahs act as repositories of oral history, connecting the city of Hyderabad to both itself, and faraway lands.

Aidan is a master's student of Public History at the University of South Carolina under the direction of South Asian Historian Dr. Sarah Waheed. He has spent the last two months researching dargahs in Hyderabad for his MA Thesis, with the help of Hyderabad Urban Labs and many friends.

All are Welcome!

# Digital Koi Pond Art Workshop

Turn your iPad into a canvas and discover the joy of digital art! This workshop is specially designed for iPad users who want to make their screen time more creative, productive, and fun. Whether you're a beginner or simply looking to learn something new, this session will guide you through creating a beautiful Digital Koi Pond artwork from scratch.

Apps Used
• Sketchbook
• Procreate (if available)

Materials Required
• iPad
• Stylus (Apple Pencil or any compatible pen)

What You'll Learn
• Basics of digital painting
• Understanding and using digital brushes
• Working with layers
• Creating a complete Koi Pond artwork step by step

Workshop Fee
• Early Bird: ₹899
• On-the-Spot Registration: ₹1,050
• Come with a Buddy: ₹1,299 (for two)

What's Included
• Complimentary drinks

Come enjoy a relaxing and creative experience while learning how to use your iPad productively!

Date: 8 Aug
Time: 11:00 AM onwards
Contact: 9177300699

Performing Classical Dance (Bharatnatyam)

Bhumi volunteer orientation to recruit volunteers for projects and programs we run in the organisation such as Civic volunteering and Teaching volunteering in Hyderabad

Queer Contours: Mapping Bodies for Collective Care. What happens when LBQ folks stop relating to the body as a site of surveillance and begin to allow for the possibility of the body as a site of wisdom?

A reflective reading circle for adults.
We’ll read children’s books together and explore how their themes connect to our own lived experiences. We believe stories heal us, connect us to our emotions, and bring us closer when experienced in community.

Manav Kaul's PARK is a brilliantly crafted Hindi play that transforms an ordinary public park into a powerful metaphor for society. Three strangers, three benches, and one seemingly simple conflict gradually unfold into a compelling exploration of identity, personal space, belonging, and human relationships.

Blending sharp humour with emotional depth, PARK invites the audience to laugh, reflect, and question the invisible boundaries we create in our lives. With Manav Kaul's signature poetic writing and layered characters, this contemporary drama reminds us that the smallest moments often reveal the biggest truths about being human.

Swap, paint, and connect—an interactive art experience where creativity is shared, stories are exchanged, and every canvas becomes a collaborative masterpiece.

This Bhil Art workshop invites participants to immerse themselves in one of Central India’s most vibrant tribal traditions. The session begins with the history and origin of Bhil paintings, then guides learners through the meditative practice of dot‑making—managing gaps, varying sizes, and creating rhythmic colorful lines. Participants will explore how dots evolve into intricate patterns, experiment with bold color contrasts, and culminate in the creation of a complete composition. Beyond creativity, the workshop emphasizes how Bhil art fosters focus, calm, and mental peace, making it a powerful tool for art therapy and community connection.

The workshop is led by Eshita Nimje, a passionate artist from Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) currently in Hyderabad, pursuing her Junior Fellowship from the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and CCRT Delhi. Her research blends Gond and Bhil art into contemporary themes of mental health, reflecting her lifelong dedication to indigenous and folk arts. Alongside her artistic practice, Eshita is also a Cybersecurity Professional with eight years of technical and consulting experience, bringing a unique perspective that combines analytical rigor with creative exploration. She has exhibited at the Indian Art Biennale at Red Fort Delhi, Bombay Art Society, and Azim Premji University, and has conducted workshops at IIM Ahmedabad, IIT Bombay, and across India, teaching over 250 participants.

This workshop is not only a chance to learn a skill but to experience how tribal creativity nurtures well‑being, explores folklore, builds community, and connects tradition with contemporary life—led by a professional who bridges art, culture, and technology with equal passion.

Indian Society Naked in Front of You is an intimate literary performance that peels back the layers of our everyday lives with wit, warmth and uncomfortable honesty. Through a series of humorous, familiar and deeply relatable stories, Niteesh Pandey exposes the contradictions we unknowingly carry—in our homes, our values, our parenting, our prejudices and our public lives. The audience laughs, recognizes themselves, and slowly discovers that every joke hides a question worth asking. Blending storytelling, spoken word and theatre, this is not a performance that points fingers at society—it simply holds up a mirror and invites us to look.

As the official streaming access remains blocked across India, independent cultural spaces and community groups have stepped up to host grassroots screenings. Lamakaan is screening the film precisely because of this censorship. By holding this screening, Lamakaan aligns with its long-standing tradition of protecting freedom of speech, resisting state censorship, and ensuring that politically sensitive, truth-driven cinema reaches the public despite official blocks.

Film Title: SATLUJ | 2026 | 163 Mins | India | Hindi & Punjabi with English Subtitles.

About the film: Satluj (originally titled Panjab '95) is a 2026 biographical drama directed by Honey Trehan, starring Diljit Dosanjh as the real-life human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra. The film follows Khalra’s dangerous crusade to uncover state-sanctioned extrajudicial killings and the secret cremation of thousands of unidentified bodies in 1990s Punjab.

All are Welcome. Entry is free and open to all!

As the monsoon is delayed in the city and we hope it arrives in July, bringing freshness and renewal to Hyderabad, Lamakaan too opens its doors to a season of cinematic rain with the Vittorio De Sica Film Festival. Every Wednesday evening, audiences can gather to celebrate the works of one of Italy’s greatest filmmakers. Just as the rains wash the city clean, De Sica’s films strip away pretenses, revealing the raw beauty and struggles of everyday life. His cinema, rooted in compassion and realism, is a reminder that art can be as nourishing as the monsoon itself.

About Vittorio De Sica: Vittorio De Sica (born July 7, 1901 in Sora, Italy – died November 13, 1974 in Paris, France) was a towering figure of Italian cinema and a pioneer of neorealism. Beginning his career as an actor, he later became a director whose films gave voice to ordinary people in extraordinary times. His style was marked by simplicity, emotional depth, and a deep humanism that made the struggles of everyday life profoundly moving. De Sica’s contributions include masterpieces such as Shoeshine (1946), Bicycle Thieves (1948), Umberto D. (1952), and Marriage Italian Style (1964). His work not only won Academy Awards and international acclaim but also reshaped world cinema, proving that stories of common people could carry universal power.

Film Title: THE GARDEN OF THE FINZI-CONTINIS | 1970 | 94 Mins | Italy & West Germany | Italian with English Subtitles.

About the film: THE GARDEN OF THE FINZI-CONTINIS is a highly acclaimed, historically significant classic. Directed by Vittorio De Sica, it won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. It is an excellent and deeply moving selection to screen, exploring doomed love, privilege, and the encroaching horrors of fascism.

Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is free and open to all!

Azad Bhayya Sahacharaula Gnyapaklu is book of translated articles who worked along side with Freedom Fighter Chandra Shekhar Azad.

✨ Resin Workshop at Lamakaan ✨

Create your own resin art masterpiece and explore your creativity in a fun hands-on session.

📍 Lamakaan
📅 25 July 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

No experience needed • Materials provided 💫

am reaching out to propose a unique, deeply passionate collaborative evening at your space. I am an indie filmmaker and musician looking to host a free screening of my very first short film, Sundari, seamlessly paired with an acoustic live music jamming session.
​Our goal is not just to show a movie, but to curate an immersive emotional experience that will deeply resonate with your regular patrons and draw in a dedicated community of art lovers.
​The Vision Behind "Sundari"
​Sundari is not merely a short film; it is a poetic exploration of the unsaid, a visual symphony that delves deep into the quiet, aching spaces of human connection. It is an intimate canvas where nostalgia meets the present, and where the unspoken dialogue between two souls is given life through imagery and sound. The film captures the raw, vulnerable essence of love, longing, and the artistic spirit. It is a passion project born out of a desire to touch the subconscious—to make the audience feel the weight of a glance and the melody of a silence.

monologue, demagogue is a 3-hr pro-liberatory performance circle. with theatrical exercises, guided sharing, and relational practices, we will move through the spiral of the Work That Reconnects. monologue, demagogue will be facilitated by Shayontoni Ghosh (writer, theatre-maker, facilitator)

Join us for the launch of the newly published Bengali novel "Sada, Kalo Aar Kuasa", organized by Deep Mahanty.

Step into an evening of literature, conversation, and celebration as we unveil a compelling new voice in Bengali fiction.

Unleash your creativity in our fun filled hands-on Art & Craft Workshop! Whether you're a beginner or an art enthusiast, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to explore your artistic side, learn new skills, and create beautiful handmade pieces.
✨ Activities Include:
💖 Bracelet Making
🎨 Tote Bag Painting
🏺 Clay Modeling
All materials will be provided, and you'll get to take home your own handmade creations. Join us for a relaxing, creative experience filled with colors, imagination, and fun!

Sahityam tho Saynatralu by Telugu Collective , A literary discussion on the modern classic telugu book, Kanyasulkam by Gurajada Apparao.

Who is Jesus? Is the harbinger of peace and love or is he a revolutionary

Explore whether degrowth is a viable approach in developing countries, considering its context-dependent nature and the distinction between economy-wide degrowth and sector-specific or consumption-focused transitions.

Poothappaattu, a classic poem in Malayalam written by Edasseri Govindan Nair is considered one of the best in world literature and centres around the myth of the Poothan in the Valluvanadan region. It is celebrated as an epitome of a mother's love and sacrifice for her child. Who was the Pootham? Believed to be a supernatural being who lived in the wilderness in the fringes of the village, the Pootham was feared by villagers as they believed that once upon a time, she used to transform into an enchantress, lure wayfarers up the Pala tree, drink their blood and throw their bodies down on the rocks. But something happened that softened her heart and made her always lament. What was it? Every year, in the month of Makaram, after the harvest, when she visited the village in a grand deified form, what was she looking for? The legend awaits behind the curtains.

Book club meeting of the Hyderabad Indian-SF Reading Circle to discuss Analog/Virtual by Lavanya Lakshminarayan. Founded with the aim of spotlighting the richness and diversity of speculative writing from India, the reading circle brings together readers interested in exploring how Indian authors imagine science, technology, history and the future.

Step through a portal into history by attending this discussion on Hyderabad’s famous dargahs. When we think of places where history is told to us, we think about museums, textbooks, and documentaries. But what about places we visit all the time without necessarily thinking about history? What about the stories we tell at such places? The saint who tamed the Musi, the saint who took a vow of silence, the saint who was a slave, the saint who watched over goats. This is history too. History is all around us, not simply confined to the walls of academic institutions. Using a combination of archival, oral, and spatial history methods, Aidan Reilly investigates how dargahs act as repositories of oral history, connecting the city of Hyderabad to both itself, and faraway lands.

Aidan is a master's student of Public History at the University of South Carolina under the direction of South Asian Historian Dr. Sarah Waheed. He has spent the last two months researching dargahs in Hyderabad for his MA Thesis, with the help of Hyderabad Urban Labs and many friends.

All are Welcome!

# Digital Koi Pond Art Workshop

Turn your iPad into a canvas and discover the joy of digital art! This workshop is specially designed for iPad users who want to make their screen time more creative, productive, and fun. Whether you're a beginner or simply looking to learn something new, this session will guide you through creating a beautiful Digital Koi Pond artwork from scratch.

Apps Used
• Sketchbook
• Procreate (if available)

Materials Required
• iPad
• Stylus (Apple Pencil or any compatible pen)

What You'll Learn
• Basics of digital painting
• Understanding and using digital brushes
• Working with layers
• Creating a complete Koi Pond artwork step by step

Workshop Fee
• Early Bird: ₹899
• On-the-Spot Registration: ₹1,050
• Come with a Buddy: ₹1,299 (for two)

What's Included
• Complimentary drinks

Come enjoy a relaxing and creative experience while learning how to use your iPad productively!

Date: 8 Aug
Time: 11:00 AM onwards
Contact: 9177300699