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Hamid Ali Khan (27 January 1922 – 22 October 1998), better known by his stage name Ajit, was an Indian actor active in Hindi films. He acted in over two hundred movies over almost four decades. Ajit is also credited for starring as a lead actor in popular Bollywood movies such as Beqasoor, Nastik, Bada Bhai, Milan, Bara Dari, and later as the second lead in Mughal-e-Azam and Naya Daur.

He started as a hero and later got famous for the roles of sophisticated villains. He is remembered even today for his dialogues like ‘Mona Darling’ and ‘Smart Guy’.

Celebrating his centenary anniversary, Lamakaan celebrates this son of the soil films, art, legacy and much more through screening of some of the finest films on all Wednesday of the May month and discuss Ajit's work pre and post screening.

Film: NAYA DAUR (1957)
Directed by: B R Chopra
Duration: 162 minutes

ABOUT THE FILM: Naya Daur (transl. The New Era) is a 1957 Indian Hindi-language social drama film directed and produced by B. R. Chopra. It was written by Akhtar Mirza. It stars Dilip Kumar, and Vyjayanthimala in lead roles, along with Ajit, Jeevan, Johnny Walker, Chand Usmani, Nazir Hussain, Manmohan Krishna, Leela Chitnis, Pratima Devi, Daisy Irani, Radhakishan form an ensemble cast. The film narrates the story of Shankar and Krishna, two best friends who fall for the same woman, Rajni.

Naya Daur was the second-highest grossing Indian film of the year 1957 and also the second-highest grossing Indian film of the decade, behind Mother India (1957). By many sources, it remains one of the top 10 highest-grossing Indian films of all time when adjusted for ticket-price inflation. It became the highest-grossing sports film ever at the time of its release and remains one of the highest ticket-selling sports film, despite its release only being in India.

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Neeti Rekahlu is a play that portrays love, it shows how relationships work and how actually true love is supposed to be. These days people get engaged and get married, but soon they leave each other or get divorced. The play gives a good message that relationships are meant to be for lifetime not for a couple of moments that today's generation has opted to. Written by V.V.R Sharma and directed by Dr. Sreeja Sadineni.

ORGANIZING INTER FAITH MILAN IN HYDERABAD

It is a hindi comedy play that had been performed in year 2019 at Lamakaan and we would love to perform it again at our favorite stage.

Synopsis:
The play revolves around a clinic that is run by a lady doctor who is a smart business woman. The heart of the play is actually the compounder of the clinic who is hopeless romantic and creates hilarious moments in an effort to win the lady love or to be precise "any lady's love". Will the compounder succeeds in finding love of his life or the cop from the opposite police station gets lucky will be interesting to watch. The play is compilation of jokes put together in a story form adding music and dance to add spice. Ollolomatta is a word commonly used by Hyderabadis which means "don't mind, its a joke".

Come & explore a wide range of Organic Fruits, veggies & groceries Homemade Bread, and other baked goods; Organic Lunch, Handicrafts, Handlooms, Handmade Jewelry, Terrace Gardening Corner, Creative Design Spaces, and many more things...

Every Sunday 10:30am - 1.30pm

Entry Free. All are welcome.

For details: 9642731329

An informal meeting of TPU is organized to devise and decide about the future course of plan & action of TPU.

Hamid Ali Khan (27 January 1922 – 22 October 1998), better known by his stage name Ajit, was an Indian actor active in Hindi films. He acted in over two hundred movies over almost four decades. Ajit is also credited for starring as a lead actor in popular Bollywood movies such as Beqasoor, Nastik, Bada Bhai, Milan, Bara Dari, and later as the second lead in Mughal-e-Azam and Naya Daur.
He started as a hero and later got famous for the roles of sophisticated villains. He is remembered even today for his dialogues like ‘Mona Darling’ and ‘Smart Guy.
Celebrating his centenary anniversary, Lamakaan celebrates this son of the soil films, art, legacy, and much more through screening of some of the finest films on all Wednesday of the May month and discussing Ajit's work pre and post-screening.
Film: MUGHAL-E-AZAM (1960) Directed by: K Asif Duration: 185 minutes
ABOUT THE FILM: Mughal-e-Azam (transl. The Great Mughal) is a 1960 Indian epic historical drama film directed by K. Asif and produced by Shapoorji Pallonji. Starring Prithviraj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar, Madhubala, and Durga Khote, it follows the love affair between Mughal Prince Salim (who went on to become Emperor Jahangir) and Anarkali, a court dancer. Salim's father, Emperor Akbar, disapproves of the relationship, which leads to a war between father and son.

The development of Mughal-e-Azam began in 1944, when Asif read a 1922 play called Anarkali which is set in the reign of Emperor Akbar (1556–1605). Production was plagued by delays and financial uncertainty. Before its principal photography began in the early 1950s, the project had lost a financier and undergone a complete change of cast. Mughal-e-Azam cost more to produce than any previous Indian motion picture; the budget for a single song sequence exceeded that typical for an entire film of the period. The soundtrack, inspired by Indian classical and folk music, comprises 12 songs voiced by playback singer Lata Mangeshkar along with Mohammed Rafi, Shamshad Begum and classical singer Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, and is often cited among the finest in Bollywood cinematic history.

Mughal-e-Azam had the widest release of any Indian film up to that time, and patrons often queued all day for tickets. Released on 5 August 1960, it broke box office records in India and became the highest-grossing Indian film of all time, a distinction it held for 15 years; adjusted for inflation, it may still be the highest grossing Indian film of all time. The accolades awarded to the film include one National Film Award and three Filmfare Awards at the 8th Filmfare Awards. Mughal-e-Azam was the first black-and-white Hindi film to be digitally colored and the first in any language to be given a theatrical re-release. The color version, released on 12 November 2004, was also a commercial success.
The film is widely considered to be a milestone of its genre, earning praise from critics for its grandeur and attention to detail, and the performances of its cast (especially that of Madhubala, who earned a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress). Film scholars have welcomed its portrayal of enduring themes but question its historical accuracy.

ENTRY IS FREE & OPEN TO ALL!!!

Samahaara Workshop Productions

Presents

A double bill of M Divakar Babu’s plays

Putukku Zara Zara dubukku mey
&
Kundeti kommu

(Telugu plays)

Directed by Rathna Shekar

Samahaara Workshop Productions

Presents

A double bill of M Divakar Babu’s

Putukku Zara Zara dubukku mey
&
Kundeti kommu

(Telugu plays)

Directed by Rathna Shekar

Come & explore a wide range of Organic Fruits, veggies & groceries Homemade Bread, and other baked goods; Organic Lunch, Handicrafts, Handlooms, Handmade Jewelry, Terrace Gardening Corner, Creative Design Spaces, and many more things...

Every Sunday 10:30am - 1.30pm

Entry Free. All are welcome.

For details: 9642731329

Theme and Concept of Inter Faith Milan is to celebrate the spirit of all festivals together by our re-affirming of our faith in Equality, Fraternity, Justice and Liberty; and that despite our diversity of language, culture and religion we are united by our values of humanness; Sharing stories of tolerance, compassion and interdependence.

We are budding Ghazals artists and hindustani musicians in Hyderabad. Planning to conduct a ghazal event at lamakaan with accompanying tabla and harmonium artists .

Planning to perform some of the most beautiful urdu poems and ghazals of Hariharan, mehdi hassan, Ghulam Ali, jagjit singh, Noor jahaan and other famous vocalists

Hamid Ali Khan (27 January 1922 – 22 October 1998), better known by his stage name Ajit, was an Indian actor active in Hindi films. He acted in over two hundred movies over almost four decades. Ajit is also credited for starring as a lead actor in popular Bollywood movies such as Beqasoor, Nastik, Bada Bhai, Milan, Bara Dari, and later as the second lead in Mughal-e-Azam and Naya Daur.
He started as a hero and later got famous for the roles of sophisticated villains. He is remembered even today for his dialogues like ‘Mona Darling’ and ‘Smart Guy.
Celebrating his centenary anniversary, Lamakaan celebrates this son of the soil films, art, legacy, and much more through screening of some of the finest films on all Wednesday of the May month and discussing Ajit's work pre and post-screening.
Film: NASTIK (1954) Directed by: I S Johar Duration: 149 minutes

ABOUT THE FILM: Nastik (transl. The Atheist) is a 1954 Indian Hindi-language crime drama film written and directed by I. S. Johar. It was produced by Filmistan Ltd.. Its cinematographer was Dronacharya, and the choreography was by the Indian classical dancer Lachhu Maharaj and Narendra Sharma. The dialogues were by Mrs. Ramma Johar. C. Ramchandra composed the music while the lyricist was Kavi Pradeep. Known for his "patriotic" lyrics, Pradeep's "immortal" song "Dekh Tere Sansar Ki Haalat Kya Ho Gayi Bhagwan" (See What Your World Has Come To, God) sung by him, remains popular. The film starred Nalini Jaywant, Ajit, Raj Mehra, Ulhas, Mehmood, and Roopmala.

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Periods has always been a topic surrounded with multiple taboos, stigma, and myths. Even the urban audience hesitate to strike conversations about safe menstrual hygiene practices. Youngistaan Foundation aims towards using arts, satire as a means to end period stigma and start a dialogue around menstrual hygiene.

Come & explore a wide range of Organic Fruits, veggies & groceries Homemade Bread, and other baked goods; Organic Lunch, Handicrafts, Handlooms, Handmade Jewelry, Terrace Gardening Corner, Creative Design Spaces, and many more things...

Every Sunday 10:30am - 1.30pm

Entry Free. All are welcome.

For details: 9642731329

Hamid Ali Khan (27 January 1922 – 22 October 1998), better known by his stage name Ajit, was an Indian actor active in Hindi films. He acted in over two hundred movies over almost four decades. Ajit is also credited for starring as a lead actor in popular Bollywood movies such as Beqasoor, Nastik, Bada Bhai, Milan, Bara Dari, and later as the second lead in Mughal-e-Azam and Naya Daur.

He started as a hero and later got famous for the roles of sophisticated villains. He is remembered even today for his dialogues like ‘Mona Darling’ and ‘Smart Guy.

Celebrating his centenary anniversary, Lamakaan celebrates this son of the soil films, art, legacy, and much more through screening of some of the finest films on all Wednesday of the May month and discussing Ajit's work pre and post-screening.
Film: ZANJEER(1973) Directed by: Prakash Mehra Duration: 147 minutes


ABOUT THE FILM: Zanjeer (transl. Shackles) is a 1973 Indian Hindi action thriller film written by Salim–Javed, directed and produced by Prakash Mehra, and starring Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Pran, Ajit Khan and Bindu. The film started a new wave in Bollywood. At a time when India was suffering from corruption and low economic growth, and the common man was left with frustration and anger over the system, Zanjeer began shifting Hindi cinema in a violent and aggressive direction. Reflecting the anger of the masses, Bachchan was seen as the new hero, who had the courage to fight against the wrongs while maintaining moral values at the same time. This film also ended the struggling period for Bachchan and turned him into a rising star. The film was a blockbuster success, domestically in India and overseas in the Soviet Union.


It was the first of many collaborations between the screenwriter duo Salim–Javed and Bachchan. Ever since Zanjeer, Salim–Javed wrote many of their subsequent scripts with Bachchan in mind for the lead role, and insisted on him being cast for their later films, including blockbusters such as Deewaar (1975) and Sholay (1975), establishing Bachchan as a superstar. In addition to being a turning point for Bachchan's career and Hindi cinema, Zanjeer was also a turning point for South Indian cinema, with Bachchan's acting inspiring future Tamil Superstar Rajinikanth. Zanjeer remains an important film in the history of Indian cinema and is regarded as a classic today. Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand, Raaj Kumar, and Dharmendra were offered the lead role, but they somehow did not accept the role.

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The film, helmed by debutant director and writer Sudarshan Gamare, is based on the false implication of a school teacher named Abdul Wahid Shaikh and it showcases how it ruined his life, how an innocent school teacher gets falsely accused and how his and his family's life is turned upside down.

The film is being released on 27th May 2022.

The premiere screening will be held on 26th May followed by a discussion with the film director Sudarshan Gamare.

This is a Hindi comedy play based on our traditional value of not wasting food.

Wastage of Food is a major concern in today’s lifestyle. On one hand there are many who still sleep hungry and on the other hand there is casual food wastage.

All in all, this 40-minute-play will breeze you through with smiles & laughter and you will go back with a subconscious thought of - no wastage of food

Written by the famous dastaan-goh Danish Farooqui, Dastaan Taqseem-e-Hind is a story of hope, love, nationalism, patriotism, inspiration, bitterness, and politics. It will be presented by the students of Maulana Azad National Urdu University through its University Drama Club. The University Drama Club of MANUU was formed in the year 2017 and since then it made a steady process and carved a niche in the field of thetrics. The Drama Club participated in the Central Zone Inter University Youth Festival held at Sambhalpur University Odisha and organised by Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi with thumping accolades. The Drama Club has also had numerous performances at MANUU and Urdu Hall, Hyderabad including, Jamun ka Ped, Rang Nagri, Gandhi and Champaran. Daastan Taqseem-e-Hind was also performed at Urdu Hall, Hyderabad on 18th December, 2021.

Come & explore a wide range of Organic Fruits, veggies & groceries Homemade Bread, and other baked goods; Organic Lunch, Handicrafts, Handlooms, Handmade Jewelry, Terrace Gardening Corner, Creative Design Spaces, and many more things...

Every Sunday 10:30am - 1.30pm

Entry Free. All are welcome.

For details: 9642731329

اردو ہے جس کا نام ہمیں جانتے ہے داغ

ہندوستان میں دھوم ہماری زباں کی ہے



Urdu hai jis ka naam humeen jaante hai Daagh

Hindustan mein dhoom humari zabaan ki hai



Although born in Delhi, Nawab Mirza Khan — better known by his pen-name Daagh Dehlvi — flourished as a poet in Hyderabad. Patronized by the sixth Nizam, Mir Mehboob Ali Khan, he made a name for himself down south. His mother Wazir Khanum, who was quite the rebel for the times she lived in, finally had her story told in Shamsur Rahman Faruqi’s Kai Chaand The Sar-e-Aasmaan. While not as feted as Mirza Ghalib or Mir Taqi Mir, the simplicity and wit of Daagh’s poetry endears him to many Urdu novices as well as seasoned enthusiasts/scholars/litterateurs till this day.



That too, through musical renditions of Mohammed Rafi, Noor Jahan, and Farida Khanum. In more contemporary times, Kavita Seth’s versions of Daagh’s ghazals in “A Suitable Boy” have also become popular.



Just a few days after his 191st birthday, join us at LaMakaan for a talk on Daagh Dehlvi on Sunday, May 29. Maulana Azad National Urdu University’s former Urdu Department Head and authority on poetry from the Deccan, Naseemuddin Farees, will speak about Daagh’s early life, repertoire, and his very eventful time in Hyderabad.



After the discussion, mazahiya poet Shahid Adeeli and sanjeeda poet Dr. Farooq Shakeel — two Hyderabad-based Urdu poets will be performing. Their lineage of poetry teaches goes back all the way to greats like Daagh, Mir, and Zauq.





Naseemuddin Farees — Naseemuddin Farees is a former Professor of Urdu at the Maulana Azad National Urdu University. He served as the Head of the Haroon Khan Shervani Centre for Deccan Studies and he also was the head of the Urdu department at MANUU. Farees is an authority on poetry and literature from the Deccan.



Shahid Adeeli — Shahid Adeeli is a humour poet and also the son of Nazeer Ali Adeel. Adeel was taught by Safi Aurangabadi whose lineage of teachers has links to Dabistans of Delhi, Lucknow, and Hyderabad. A recipient of the Telangana State Government’s Lifetime Achievement Award, he has performed in many mushairas in India and abroad.



He has had two his poetry collections, “Aaain Baain Shaayin” and “Wah Wah,” published.



Dr. Farooq Shakeel — Farooq Shakeel is also the son of Nazeer Ali Adeel. A mainstay at many mushairas, he has published many works such as Safar Sanson Ka, Tanqeedat, Mhaavarat-e-Adeel, Mhavaraat-e-Adeel, Mhavaraat-e-Safi Ka Taqbali Mutala and Shaake-e-Sambar. Shakeel has received two Lifetime Achievement Awards from the TS/AP Urdu Academies.




More on Daagh https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/blink/cover/leaving-a-mark/article26542836.ece


ALL ARE WELCOME!!!

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Daneesh Majid

MA - South Asian Area Studies

SOAS - University of London

Website: bydaneeshmajid.wordpress.com

Skype: dan.majid24

Performing Classical Dance (Bharatnatyam)

Hamid Ali Khan (27 January 1922 – 22 October 1998), better known by his stage name Ajit, was an Indian actor active in Hindi films. He acted in over two hundred movies over almost four decades. Ajit is also credited for starring as a lead actor in popular Bollywood movies such as Beqasoor, Nastik, Bada Bhai, Milan, Bara Dari, and later as the second lead in Mughal-e-Azam and Naya Daur.

He started as a hero and later got famous for the roles of sophisticated villains. He is remembered even today for his dialogues like ‘Mona Darling’ and ‘Smart Guy’.

Celebrating his centenary anniversary, Lamakaan celebrates this son of the soil films, art, legacy and much more through screening of some of the finest films on all Wednesday of the May month and discuss Ajit's work pre and post screening.

Film: NAYA DAUR (1957)
Directed by: B R Chopra
Duration: 162 minutes

ABOUT THE FILM: Naya Daur (transl. The New Era) is a 1957 Indian Hindi-language social drama film directed and produced by B. R. Chopra. It was written by Akhtar Mirza. It stars Dilip Kumar, and Vyjayanthimala in lead roles, along with Ajit, Jeevan, Johnny Walker, Chand Usmani, Nazir Hussain, Manmohan Krishna, Leela Chitnis, Pratima Devi, Daisy Irani, Radhakishan form an ensemble cast. The film narrates the story of Shankar and Krishna, two best friends who fall for the same woman, Rajni.

Naya Daur was the second-highest grossing Indian film of the year 1957 and also the second-highest grossing Indian film of the decade, behind Mother India (1957). By many sources, it remains one of the top 10 highest-grossing Indian films of all time when adjusted for ticket-price inflation. It became the highest-grossing sports film ever at the time of its release and remains one of the highest ticket-selling sports film, despite its release only being in India.

ENTRY IS FREE & OPEN TO ALL!!!

Neeti Rekahlu is a play that portrays love, it shows how relationships work and how actually true love is supposed to be. These days people get engaged and get married, but soon they leave each other or get divorced. The play gives a good message that relationships are meant to be for lifetime not for a couple of moments that today's generation has opted to. Written by V.V.R Sharma and directed by Dr. Sreeja Sadineni.

ORGANIZING INTER FAITH MILAN IN HYDERABAD

It is a hindi comedy play that had been performed in year 2019 at Lamakaan and we would love to perform it again at our favorite stage.

Synopsis:
The play revolves around a clinic that is run by a lady doctor who is a smart business woman. The heart of the play is actually the compounder of the clinic who is hopeless romantic and creates hilarious moments in an effort to win the lady love or to be precise "any lady's love". Will the compounder succeeds in finding love of his life or the cop from the opposite police station gets lucky will be interesting to watch. The play is compilation of jokes put together in a story form adding music and dance to add spice. Ollolomatta is a word commonly used by Hyderabadis which means "don't mind, its a joke".

Come & explore a wide range of Organic Fruits, veggies & groceries Homemade Bread, and other baked goods; Organic Lunch, Handicrafts, Handlooms, Handmade Jewelry, Terrace Gardening Corner, Creative Design Spaces, and many more things...

Every Sunday 10:30am - 1.30pm

Entry Free. All are welcome.

For details: 9642731329

An informal meeting of TPU is organized to devise and decide about the future course of plan & action of TPU.

Hamid Ali Khan (27 January 1922 – 22 October 1998), better known by his stage name Ajit, was an Indian actor active in Hindi films. He acted in over two hundred movies over almost four decades. Ajit is also credited for starring as a lead actor in popular Bollywood movies such as Beqasoor, Nastik, Bada Bhai, Milan, Bara Dari, and later as the second lead in Mughal-e-Azam and Naya Daur.
He started as a hero and later got famous for the roles of sophisticated villains. He is remembered even today for his dialogues like ‘Mona Darling’ and ‘Smart Guy.
Celebrating his centenary anniversary, Lamakaan celebrates this son of the soil films, art, legacy, and much more through screening of some of the finest films on all Wednesday of the May month and discussing Ajit's work pre and post-screening.
Film: MUGHAL-E-AZAM (1960) Directed by: K Asif Duration: 185 minutes
ABOUT THE FILM: Mughal-e-Azam (transl. The Great Mughal) is a 1960 Indian epic historical drama film directed by K. Asif and produced by Shapoorji Pallonji. Starring Prithviraj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar, Madhubala, and Durga Khote, it follows the love affair between Mughal Prince Salim (who went on to become Emperor Jahangir) and Anarkali, a court dancer. Salim's father, Emperor Akbar, disapproves of the relationship, which leads to a war between father and son.

The development of Mughal-e-Azam began in 1944, when Asif read a 1922 play called Anarkali which is set in the reign of Emperor Akbar (1556–1605). Production was plagued by delays and financial uncertainty. Before its principal photography began in the early 1950s, the project had lost a financier and undergone a complete change of cast. Mughal-e-Azam cost more to produce than any previous Indian motion picture; the budget for a single song sequence exceeded that typical for an entire film of the period. The soundtrack, inspired by Indian classical and folk music, comprises 12 songs voiced by playback singer Lata Mangeshkar along with Mohammed Rafi, Shamshad Begum and classical singer Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, and is often cited among the finest in Bollywood cinematic history.

Mughal-e-Azam had the widest release of any Indian film up to that time, and patrons often queued all day for tickets. Released on 5 August 1960, it broke box office records in India and became the highest-grossing Indian film of all time, a distinction it held for 15 years; adjusted for inflation, it may still be the highest grossing Indian film of all time. The accolades awarded to the film include one National Film Award and three Filmfare Awards at the 8th Filmfare Awards. Mughal-e-Azam was the first black-and-white Hindi film to be digitally colored and the first in any language to be given a theatrical re-release. The color version, released on 12 November 2004, was also a commercial success.
The film is widely considered to be a milestone of its genre, earning praise from critics for its grandeur and attention to detail, and the performances of its cast (especially that of Madhubala, who earned a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress). Film scholars have welcomed its portrayal of enduring themes but question its historical accuracy.

ENTRY IS FREE & OPEN TO ALL!!!

Samahaara Workshop Productions

Presents

A double bill of M Divakar Babu’s plays

Putukku Zara Zara dubukku mey
&
Kundeti kommu

(Telugu plays)

Directed by Rathna Shekar

Samahaara Workshop Productions

Presents

A double bill of M Divakar Babu’s

Putukku Zara Zara dubukku mey
&
Kundeti kommu

(Telugu plays)

Directed by Rathna Shekar

Come & explore a wide range of Organic Fruits, veggies & groceries Homemade Bread, and other baked goods; Organic Lunch, Handicrafts, Handlooms, Handmade Jewelry, Terrace Gardening Corner, Creative Design Spaces, and many more things...

Every Sunday 10:30am - 1.30pm

Entry Free. All are welcome.

For details: 9642731329

Theme and Concept of Inter Faith Milan is to celebrate the spirit of all festivals together by our re-affirming of our faith in Equality, Fraternity, Justice and Liberty; and that despite our diversity of language, culture and religion we are united by our values of humanness; Sharing stories of tolerance, compassion and interdependence.

We are budding Ghazals artists and hindustani musicians in Hyderabad. Planning to conduct a ghazal event at lamakaan with accompanying tabla and harmonium artists .

Planning to perform some of the most beautiful urdu poems and ghazals of Hariharan, mehdi hassan, Ghulam Ali, jagjit singh, Noor jahaan and other famous vocalists

Hamid Ali Khan (27 January 1922 – 22 October 1998), better known by his stage name Ajit, was an Indian actor active in Hindi films. He acted in over two hundred movies over almost four decades. Ajit is also credited for starring as a lead actor in popular Bollywood movies such as Beqasoor, Nastik, Bada Bhai, Milan, Bara Dari, and later as the second lead in Mughal-e-Azam and Naya Daur.
He started as a hero and later got famous for the roles of sophisticated villains. He is remembered even today for his dialogues like ‘Mona Darling’ and ‘Smart Guy.
Celebrating his centenary anniversary, Lamakaan celebrates this son of the soil films, art, legacy, and much more through screening of some of the finest films on all Wednesday of the May month and discussing Ajit's work pre and post-screening.
Film: NASTIK (1954) Directed by: I S Johar Duration: 149 minutes

ABOUT THE FILM: Nastik (transl. The Atheist) is a 1954 Indian Hindi-language crime drama film written and directed by I. S. Johar. It was produced by Filmistan Ltd.. Its cinematographer was Dronacharya, and the choreography was by the Indian classical dancer Lachhu Maharaj and Narendra Sharma. The dialogues were by Mrs. Ramma Johar. C. Ramchandra composed the music while the lyricist was Kavi Pradeep. Known for his "patriotic" lyrics, Pradeep's "immortal" song "Dekh Tere Sansar Ki Haalat Kya Ho Gayi Bhagwan" (See What Your World Has Come To, God) sung by him, remains popular. The film starred Nalini Jaywant, Ajit, Raj Mehra, Ulhas, Mehmood, and Roopmala.

ENTRY IS FREE & OPEN TO ALL!!!

Periods has always been a topic surrounded with multiple taboos, stigma, and myths. Even the urban audience hesitate to strike conversations about safe menstrual hygiene practices. Youngistaan Foundation aims towards using arts, satire as a means to end period stigma and start a dialogue around menstrual hygiene.

Come & explore a wide range of Organic Fruits, veggies & groceries Homemade Bread, and other baked goods; Organic Lunch, Handicrafts, Handlooms, Handmade Jewelry, Terrace Gardening Corner, Creative Design Spaces, and many more things...

Every Sunday 10:30am - 1.30pm

Entry Free. All are welcome.

For details: 9642731329

Hamid Ali Khan (27 January 1922 – 22 October 1998), better known by his stage name Ajit, was an Indian actor active in Hindi films. He acted in over two hundred movies over almost four decades. Ajit is also credited for starring as a lead actor in popular Bollywood movies such as Beqasoor, Nastik, Bada Bhai, Milan, Bara Dari, and later as the second lead in Mughal-e-Azam and Naya Daur.

He started as a hero and later got famous for the roles of sophisticated villains. He is remembered even today for his dialogues like ‘Mona Darling’ and ‘Smart Guy.

Celebrating his centenary anniversary, Lamakaan celebrates this son of the soil films, art, legacy, and much more through screening of some of the finest films on all Wednesday of the May month and discussing Ajit's work pre and post-screening.
Film: ZANJEER(1973) Directed by: Prakash Mehra Duration: 147 minutes


ABOUT THE FILM: Zanjeer (transl. Shackles) is a 1973 Indian Hindi action thriller film written by Salim–Javed, directed and produced by Prakash Mehra, and starring Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Pran, Ajit Khan and Bindu. The film started a new wave in Bollywood. At a time when India was suffering from corruption and low economic growth, and the common man was left with frustration and anger over the system, Zanjeer began shifting Hindi cinema in a violent and aggressive direction. Reflecting the anger of the masses, Bachchan was seen as the new hero, who had the courage to fight against the wrongs while maintaining moral values at the same time. This film also ended the struggling period for Bachchan and turned him into a rising star. The film was a blockbuster success, domestically in India and overseas in the Soviet Union.


It was the first of many collaborations between the screenwriter duo Salim–Javed and Bachchan. Ever since Zanjeer, Salim–Javed wrote many of their subsequent scripts with Bachchan in mind for the lead role, and insisted on him being cast for their later films, including blockbusters such as Deewaar (1975) and Sholay (1975), establishing Bachchan as a superstar. In addition to being a turning point for Bachchan's career and Hindi cinema, Zanjeer was also a turning point for South Indian cinema, with Bachchan's acting inspiring future Tamil Superstar Rajinikanth. Zanjeer remains an important film in the history of Indian cinema and is regarded as a classic today. Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand, Raaj Kumar, and Dharmendra were offered the lead role, but they somehow did not accept the role.

ENTRY IS FREE & OPEN TO ALL!!!

The film, helmed by debutant director and writer Sudarshan Gamare, is based on the false implication of a school teacher named Abdul Wahid Shaikh and it showcases how it ruined his life, how an innocent school teacher gets falsely accused and how his and his family's life is turned upside down.

The film is being released on 27th May 2022.

The premiere screening will be held on 26th May followed by a discussion with the film director Sudarshan Gamare.

This is a Hindi comedy play based on our traditional value of not wasting food.

Wastage of Food is a major concern in today’s lifestyle. On one hand there are many who still sleep hungry and on the other hand there is casual food wastage.

All in all, this 40-minute-play will breeze you through with smiles & laughter and you will go back with a subconscious thought of - no wastage of food

Written by the famous dastaan-goh Danish Farooqui, Dastaan Taqseem-e-Hind is a story of hope, love, nationalism, patriotism, inspiration, bitterness, and politics. It will be presented by the students of Maulana Azad National Urdu University through its University Drama Club. The University Drama Club of MANUU was formed in the year 2017 and since then it made a steady process and carved a niche in the field of thetrics. The Drama Club participated in the Central Zone Inter University Youth Festival held at Sambhalpur University Odisha and organised by Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi with thumping accolades. The Drama Club has also had numerous performances at MANUU and Urdu Hall, Hyderabad including, Jamun ka Ped, Rang Nagri, Gandhi and Champaran. Daastan Taqseem-e-Hind was also performed at Urdu Hall, Hyderabad on 18th December, 2021.

Come & explore a wide range of Organic Fruits, veggies & groceries Homemade Bread, and other baked goods; Organic Lunch, Handicrafts, Handlooms, Handmade Jewelry, Terrace Gardening Corner, Creative Design Spaces, and many more things...

Every Sunday 10:30am - 1.30pm

Entry Free. All are welcome.

For details: 9642731329

اردو ہے جس کا نام ہمیں جانتے ہے داغ

ہندوستان میں دھوم ہماری زباں کی ہے



Urdu hai jis ka naam humeen jaante hai Daagh

Hindustan mein dhoom humari zabaan ki hai



Although born in Delhi, Nawab Mirza Khan — better known by his pen-name Daagh Dehlvi — flourished as a poet in Hyderabad. Patronized by the sixth Nizam, Mir Mehboob Ali Khan, he made a name for himself down south. His mother Wazir Khanum, who was quite the rebel for the times she lived in, finally had her story told in Shamsur Rahman Faruqi’s Kai Chaand The Sar-e-Aasmaan. While not as feted as Mirza Ghalib or Mir Taqi Mir, the simplicity and wit of Daagh’s poetry endears him to many Urdu novices as well as seasoned enthusiasts/scholars/litterateurs till this day.



That too, through musical renditions of Mohammed Rafi, Noor Jahan, and Farida Khanum. In more contemporary times, Kavita Seth’s versions of Daagh’s ghazals in “A Suitable Boy” have also become popular.



Just a few days after his 191st birthday, join us at LaMakaan for a talk on Daagh Dehlvi on Sunday, May 29. Maulana Azad National Urdu University’s former Urdu Department Head and authority on poetry from the Deccan, Naseemuddin Farees, will speak about Daagh’s early life, repertoire, and his very eventful time in Hyderabad.



After the discussion, mazahiya poet Shahid Adeeli and sanjeeda poet Dr. Farooq Shakeel — two Hyderabad-based Urdu poets will be performing. Their lineage of poetry teaches goes back all the way to greats like Daagh, Mir, and Zauq.





Naseemuddin Farees — Naseemuddin Farees is a former Professor of Urdu at the Maulana Azad National Urdu University. He served as the Head of the Haroon Khan Shervani Centre for Deccan Studies and he also was the head of the Urdu department at MANUU. Farees is an authority on poetry and literature from the Deccan.



Shahid Adeeli — Shahid Adeeli is a humour poet and also the son of Nazeer Ali Adeel. Adeel was taught by Safi Aurangabadi whose lineage of teachers has links to Dabistans of Delhi, Lucknow, and Hyderabad. A recipient of the Telangana State Government’s Lifetime Achievement Award, he has performed in many mushairas in India and abroad.



He has had two his poetry collections, “Aaain Baain Shaayin” and “Wah Wah,” published.



Dr. Farooq Shakeel — Farooq Shakeel is also the son of Nazeer Ali Adeel. A mainstay at many mushairas, he has published many works such as Safar Sanson Ka, Tanqeedat, Mhaavarat-e-Adeel, Mhavaraat-e-Adeel, Mhavaraat-e-Safi Ka Taqbali Mutala and Shaake-e-Sambar. Shakeel has received two Lifetime Achievement Awards from the TS/AP Urdu Academies.




More on Daagh https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/blink/cover/leaving-a-mark/article26542836.ece


ALL ARE WELCOME!!!

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Daneesh Majid

MA - South Asian Area Studies

SOAS - University of London

Website: bydaneeshmajid.wordpress.com

Skype: dan.majid24