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Lamakaan has been open since 2010. Here are the events held since then, month by month, and the recordings of talks and performances on our YouTube channel.

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Events in March 2025

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Content creators circle
Sat Mar 1, 10:30 AM
Chakrapani
Welcome Content Creators! We're excited to bring together bloggers vloggers influencers and digital content creators for an informal yet insightful gathering. While this is a space primarily for creators to share tips discuss challenges and network w ... Read More »
Mandala Art
Sat Mar 1, 1:00 PM
Vaishnavi savalla
Join us for a beginner-friendly Mandala Art Workshop where you’ll explore the calming and creative world of mandalas! Whether you’re new to art or looking to try something new, this workshop is perfect for all skill levels. You’ll learn the basics of ... Read More »
Understanding Trump : Discussion
Sat Mar 1, 4:00 PM
In Defense of Reason
The first term of Donald Trump in US was an eventful one. However, his second term is looking to be much more dramatic and has already caused tremors in the imperialist world order. What are the implications of the far-reaching changes brought about ... Read More »
Ye kaisi Duniya Ye kaisi Baatein
Sat Mar 1, 8:00 PM
Surya Mekala
The play is about four people who are about to perform a play in their own life. This COMEDY PLAY questions the ABSURDITY OF LIFE and the nuances of COMMON SENSE, is about understanding how our histories and backgrounds shape us in understanding the ... Read More »
Therapist Talks by Ritu
Sun Mar 2, 5:00 PM
Ritu
Hi, I'm Ritu, a Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist and the founder of TheHealMindProject & Creator of India's First All Mind & Mental Health Podcast-"BeyondTherapywithRitu.

I'm creating Hyderabad's first accessible open space for mental heal ... Read More »
Ye kaisi Duniya Ye kaisi Baatein
Sun Mar 2, 8:00 PM
Abdul Majeed
The play is about four people who are about to perform a play in their own life. This COMEDY PLAY questions the ABSURDITY OF LIFE and the nuances of COMMON SENSE, is about understanding how our histories and backgrounds shape us in understanding the ... Read More »
System change for Sustainability
Wed Mar 5, 10:30 AM
Sagar Dhara & Lamakaan
A One-day workshop titled “System change is needed to tackle the three tipping points human society faces in the 21st Century.” The details for the meeting are below:

The object of the meeting: To discuss the future major challenges that human soc ... Read More »
Those Stars in the Sky
Wed Mar 5, 5:30 PM
Lamakaan and Vasantha Lakshmi
Lamakaan invites you to a spectacular film screening.

Film: Those stars in the sky
Duration: 51 minutes
Director & Producer: Deba Ranjan

Synopsis: The notion that people become stars after death is eerily ironic, given India's brutal realit ... Read More »
Remembering Akira Kurosawa
Wed Mar 5, 7:30 PM
Lamakaan
Lamakaan is set to celebrate the cinematic genius of Akira Kurosawa with a film festival this March 2025.

Born on March 23, 1910, Kurosawa's contributions to world cinema are unparalleled, with iconic works such as "Seven Samurai" and "Rashomon" ... Read More »
Love and Hate in Times of Crisis
Thu Mar 6, 7:30 PM
Rama Nair
Love and Hate in Times of Crisis:Ecology,Climate Change, Politics and Poetry

Description:Sudeep Sen is one of the leading lights in contemporary English poetry He will speak on ecology, ecocriticism and the concept of love and hate in times of cri ... Read More »
Cities| Hyderabad Urban Lab
Fri Mar 7, 4:00 PM
Hyderabad Urban Lab
DHUL, and the City

Join us for an engaging discussion with Anant Maringanti on the journey of Hyderabad Urban Lab (HUL)—an initiative that emerged during the height of the Telangana movement .
HUL has spent the last 12 years trying to understand ... Read More »
Can we meet again...?
Fri Mar 7, 7:00 PM
Manish
We all might have had a dream where we saw a beautiful girl… and when everything was going well… the alarm rang and a beautiful dream came to an end ! What would you do if you had the super power of travelling back into your dreams ? Read More »
MAITREYEE 2025 - WOMEN'S DAY
Sat Mar 8, 3:00 PM
Sarita Surana
MAITREYEE 2025- An International Women's Day Celebration is organised by Sutradhar Sahityika avam Sanskritik Sanstha Hyderabad, This event honours every women for their contributions in their respective fields and encourages women to participate in d ... Read More »
KALAKAAR
Sat Mar 8, 8:00 PM
Sriram Vader


PLAY TITLE:- kalakaar

In this evocative solo performance, Sriram Vader masterfully weaves a narrative that delves into the complexities of creativity, identity, and human connection.

Directed by Eeda Manoj Kumar,

- The struggle to find ... Read More »
Read-a-Kitaab Hyd Meetup
Sun Mar 9, 11:00 AM
Kumar Prateek
Read-a-Kitaab - Book Lovers Monthly Meetup Read More »
Madappally United-Film Screening
Tue Mar 11, 7:30 PM
Ajay Govind
Madappally United is an award-winning children's film in Malayalam. Apart from debutantes from the coastal village of Madappally in North Kerala, the film features established actors like Srikant Murali, Savitri Sreedharana, Jayaprakash Kuloor. Read More »
Remembering Akira Kurosawa
Wed Mar 12, 6:30 PM
Lamakaan
Lamakaan is set to celebrate the cinematic genius of Akira Kurosawa with a film festival this March 2025.

Born on March 23, 1910, Kurosawa's contributions to world cinema are unparalleled, with iconic works such as "Seven Samurai" and "Rashomon" s ... Read More »
Film Screening: Mirch Masala
Fri Mar 14, 7:00 PM
Hyderabad Cinephiles
Join us for a screening and discussion of Ketan Mehta's striking film, "Mirch Masala". A gripping tale of resistance, Mirch Masala follows Sonbai, a woman who refuses to submit to a tyrannical officer’s advances. Seeking refuge in a spice factory, sh ... Read More »
Sithara screening
Sat Mar 15, 3:30 PM
Krishna Karthik
We are excited to invite you to the special screening of "Sithara" at Lamakaan! This film is a heartfelt exploration of identity, desire, and self-discovery, following the journey of a trans woman as she navigates her emotions and attractions.

Joi ... Read More »
Let's Talk Nutrition!
Sat Mar 15, 5:00 PM
Students of ICMR-NIN
The aim of this discussion is to bring together leading academicians, scientists, nutritionists, students, enthusiasts and provide a space for free thinking and generate ideas. The ideas generated will be upscaled to inform relevant policies. Read More »
Movie analysis
Sun Mar 16, 4:00 PM
Movie club
Art and literature can be seen as extensions of the human mind. Very often they can reveal what lies within, sometimes visibly, and, sometimes, not quite so visibly. The movie club is (we hope) a fun way of looking deeper into the emotions, perceptio ... Read More »
PREM-A-BHANG
Sun Mar 16, 8:00 PM
soham theatre
SOHAM THEATRE PROUDLY PRESENTS ITS FIRST PRODUCTION, A MARATHI ONE ACT OLAY "PREM-A-BHANG" THE STORY REVOLVES AROUND TWO YOUNG PASSIONATE COLLEGE LOVERS WHO SACRIFICE THEIR LOVE & PART WAYS FOR THEIR PARENTS, TRADITIONS & FAMILY HONOUR. THE PLAY REFL ... Read More »
Expressive Art Therapy Booth
Tue Mar 18, 12:00 PM
THESPIAN THERAPIST
Stories are powerful. Share yours and be heard. Our Expressive Arts Therapy booth offers a one on one, safe and supportive space for personal exploration and healing. Through creative expression, individuals can connect with emotions, process life ex ... Read More »
Elaha - German movie night
Tue Mar 18, 7:00 PM
Goethe-Zentrum Hyderabad & Lamakaan
ELAHA: Dir: Milena Aboyan, 2023, 115 min
Milena Aboyan's feature film debut about 22-year-old German-Kurdish Elaha takes us to the crossroads between unconditional love for her family and the desire for a self-determined life. Shortly before her wed ... Read More »
Remembering Akira Kurosawa
Wed Mar 19, 7:00 PM
Lamakaan
Lamakaan is set to celebrate the cinematic genius of Akira Kurosawa with a film festival this March 2025.

Born on March 23, 1910, Kurosawa's contributions to world cinema are unparalleled, with iconic works such as "Seven Samurai" and "Rashomon" s ... Read More »
Co-creating a just food system
Sat Mar 22, 11:00 AM
Shreya Padukone
Are you excited about transforming food systems for a sustainable future? With the world’s largest population to feed and disproportionately vulnerable to the climate crisis, India stands at a crossroads. Join leaders, experts, and socially conscious ... Read More »
Know Your "Why"
Sat Mar 22, 5:00 PM
Akarsh Sriramoju
Know Your Why:

Is purpose the missing link in your journey? Finding your "why" can bring clarity to your choices and direction in life. Carl Jung, a renowned psychologist, once said, "Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes." His words ... Read More »
KYA ZHALA ? BAAL RADAT HOTA..
Sat Mar 22, 8:00 PM
SOHAM THEATRE
SOHAM THEATRE PRESENT A MARATHI ONE ACT PLAY
"KAY ZHALA? BAAL RADAT HOTA.."

WRITTEN BY YOGESH SOMAN

DIRECTED BY SUHAS BARVE

STORY: A MIDDLE CLASS COUPLE IS BLESSED WITH A BABY BOY AND AFTER FEW MONTHS THEY PLAN TO GROOM A CHILD LIKE ANY OT ... Read More »
Basanta Utsav
Sun Mar 23, 10:30 AM
Artista Dance Academy
We are thrilled to announce an exciting cultural celebration hosted by Artista Dance Academy at Lamakaan – Basanta Utsav! Join us as we welcome the season of renewal with vibrant performances, music, dance, and, of course, the joy of colors.

Event ... Read More »
The Land of Ahimsa
Sun Mar 23, 5:00 PM
Shubh
The film examines how the true meaning of non-violence or Ahimsa needs to be revisited. It delves into the mistreatment of animals, particularly in India’s dairy industry, and how this is connected to rising health problems, such as diabetes, and env ... Read More »
KALLU & VASHEEKARNAM
Sun Mar 23, 8:00 PM
Samahaara
Samahaara 
presents

A double bill of classic Telugu plays

Gollapudi Maruti Rao`s
"KALLU"
 & 
D V Ramana Murthy's
VASHEEKARNAM

Directed by Rathna Shekar

KALLU (EYES), is a play about a group of people who are blind. They pool enough ... Read More »
Ayurvana
Tue Mar 25, 6:00 PM
Vijaya lakshmi
Ayurvana, a book regarding the ancient practices of ayurveda and instructions of ayurvedic medicines Read More »
Remembering Akira Kurosawa
Wed Mar 26, 7:00 PM
Lamakaan
Lamakaan is set to celebrate the cinematic genius of Akira Kurosawa with a film festival this March 2025.

Born on March 23, 1910, Kurosawa's contributions to world cinema are unparalleled, with iconic works such as "Seven Samurai" and "Rashomon" s ... Read More »
Shishe Ki Kahani
Thu Mar 27, 8:00 PM
Shudrka Hyderabad
The play,Shishe Ki Kahani,adapted by Swapan Mondal and directed by Mukul Ahmed, is based on Tennessee Williams' "The Glass Menagerie". It is a memory play narrated by Alik, who reflects on his life with his overbearing mother,Sunanda and his fragile ... Read More »
Confluence of Tragedy
Fri Mar 28, 7:00 PM
Shudrka Hyderabad
Shudrka Hyderabad invites Mukul & Ghetto Tigers to present The Confluence of Tragedy, a multilingual production, as part of the celebration of World Theatre Day. It consists of 6 short plays - 3 Greek tragedies and 3 from Shakespeare. Read More »
Expressive Arts Therapy
Sat Mar 29, 2:30 PM
THESPIAN THERAPIST
'Expressive Arts Therapy - Witnessing Emotions'
An activity based workshop to welcome and witness emotions from a no shame, no blame place, with curiosity and compassion. In a safe space, participants will connect with their bodies, embody their emo ... Read More »
Summer Camp Meeting & E-Suraksha
Sun Mar 30, 11:00 AM
Sathish Kumar
TechKnow Foundation is organizing a crucial Summer Camp Meeting & E-Suraksha Planning Session to discuss and finalize key strategies for our upcoming summer initiatives. This meeting will focus on structuring the summer camp activities, ensuring effe ... Read More »
Rock Climbing Clips Screening
Sun Mar 30, 3:00 PM
Dr. Renuka Pechetti
This is our quarterly movie meet. We wish to share some important videos about rock climbing as an activity amongst our members. This include movie clips, technical climbing and a discussion about climbing, trekking and adventure. Read More »
P T A
Sun Mar 30, 8:00 PM
Sandeep Tadi
Yogi bear and Storyboard Productions present an original play ‘P T A’. Written and Directed by Jonas David and Chandani Agarwal. Read More »