Lamakaan

Performing Classical Dance (Bharatnatyam)

Delving into the world of Ibrahim Adil Shah II and his Kitab-e-Nauras, a treatise on music and poetry written in Dakhni language in the 16th century.

Samahaara Workshop Productions
presents

A double bill of classics

Sriraj’s
KAALA DHARMAM
(Telugu Drama)
&
Thotapalli Madhu’s
PELLI SANDADI
(Telugu Comedy)

Directed by Rathna Shekar

01st October 2023
08.00pm
Lamakaan, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

"Kaala Dharmam" is a poignant Telugu drama that delves deep into the intricacies of life, loss, and the fragile balance of family bonds. In the heart of adversity, a middle-class family grapples with the suffocating weight of debt. The patriarch, Bhanu, sacrifices tirelessly within the confines of a school to keep their world from crumbling.

But destiny plays a fickle hand. A devastating train accident steals Bhanu away, leaving behind only unanswered questions as the train vanishes into a river's depths. The family's despair turns into a glimmer of hope as they find solace in the compassion of the government, the unwavering support of family and friends, and the memory of the man they lost.

Just as they begin to rebuild their lives upon the foundation of Bhanu's supposed sacrifice, an astonishing twist unravels their newfound stability. Bhanu returns, defying death itself. His son, torn between joy and resentment, grapples with the revelation that their rebuilt life now stands threatened. Can the family find a way to reconcile their past with their present, or will Bhanu's return forever alter the course of their lives?


"Pelli Sandadi" is a laugh-a-minute comedy play that takes the phrase 'wedding bells' to a whole new level of hilarity! Meet Ramakrishna, the master of fibs, who spins a tale about being married to appease his suspicious boss. But when the boss decides he's due for a surprise lunch at the 'happy couple's' place, chaos erupts!

Cue Ramakrishna's trusty sidekick, Ranga, who jumps into action with all the subtlety of a bull in a china shop. And just when you think things can't get crazier, enter Natraj, the over-enthusiastic theater actor, ready to steal the spotlight at any moment!

With Ramakrishna's sisters thrown into the mix, this comedy of errors is a recipe for non-stop laughter. Will Ramakrishna, the accidental bridegroom, pull off the performance of a lifetime? Or will his boss discover the truth and crash this matrimonial masquerade?

As we bid bye-bye to the rains and welcome a new season, Lamakaan brings you freshness in the Wednesday screenings, Celebrating Peter Jackson known for his zombie, adventure and big Hollywood films.

About Peter Jackson: Sir Peter Robert Jackson ONZ KNZM (born 31 October 1961) is a New Zealand film director, screenwriter and producer. He is best known as the director, writer and producer of the Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001–2003) and the Hobbit trilogy (2012–2014), both of which are adapted from the novels of the same name by J. R. R. Tolkien. Other notable films include the critically lauded drama Heavenly Creatures (1994), the horror comedy The Frighteners (1996), the epic monster remake film King Kong (2005), the World War I documentary film They Shall Not Grow Old (2018), and the documentary The Beatles: Get Back (2021). He is the fourth-highest-grossing film director of all time, his films having made over $6.5 billion worldwide.

Film Title: BRAINDEAD | 1992 | 109 Mins | English Language with Subtitles

About the film: Braindead (also known as Dead Alive in North America) is a 1992 New Zealand zombie comedy splatter film directed by Peter Jackson, produced by Jim Booth, and written by Stephen Sinclair, Fran Walsh, and Jackson based on an original story idea by Sinclair. It stars Timothy Balme, Diana Peñalver, Elizabeth Moody, and Ian Watkin. The plot follows Lionel, a young man living in South Wellington with his strict mother Vera. After Lionel becomes romantically entangled with a girl named Paquita, Vera is bitten by a hybrid rat-monkey creature and begins to transform into a zombie, while also infecting swathes of the city's populace.

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

Bhoomika Theatre Group Presents “Dochevarevarura”

A Telugu Adaptation of Nobel Laureate Dario Fo’s popular play ‘Can’t Pay Won’t Pay’*

When: 8PM Sharp, Oct 7, Saturday
Entry: Rs.200/-
Duration: 2 Hrs

About the play:

An extraordinary novel revolt has just happened in the city! It was spontaneous, there was no leader! It was led by common women as inflation spirals and leaves them desperate!

The play explores the hilarious outcomes of the event in the households of two simple middle-class wives –Lakshmi and Lalita.

As they try to conceal their little secret from their husbands, it spirals into new, unexpected, comical and outrageous situations with the police on their trail.

Underlying all the laughter and comedy, Italian playright Dario Fo explores deeper questions of how real change can come about – when common people decide ‘enough is enough’ and come on to the streets.

Ultimately, you ask ‘Who are the real culprits?’ Is it ‘They’ or …?

ARTOLOGY- PAINTING WORKSHOP🎨

POOJA SRINIVAS
Venue : LAMAKAAN , banjara hills.
Duration: 2 hours
Art Supplies: Will be provided by the Facilitator. All Age group participants are allowed.
Registration Fee: 350/-

https://shorturl.at/mnoQ2

Our painting workshop is meant to help to connect with one's creative self while also experiencing the therapeutic benefits of art. in this workshop we love to teach the beauty of the "Minimal Art” we 'Aahatha Art Studio' are motivated by a genuine love of art and exploring the tradition of Art forms. we are dedicated to creating a supportive, non-profit atmosphere that supports artistic experimentation.
calling all to join our exciting painting workshop. discover the magic of painting in a supportive space where imagination knows no limits. let's create. Explore, and have a blast together.

A book reading event, where readers of the book, "A bit of cheese A bit of chat" will gather around to listen to the author read stories written by him and share his life experiences

Step into the world of Diehard music lovers – a group of music lovers who meet and jam and sing/dance/play for the love of music irrespective of age, caste, religion, gender. Our very first concert is where melodies dance on the breeze and rhythms pulse through your very soul. "Diehard Music Lovers Concert" is a concert that celebrates the boundless passion of music enthusiasts, inviting you to embark on a transcendent journey through sound. This extraordinary event promises to be an unforgettable experience for all music aficionados. An Evening of Eclectic Brilliance: Prepare to be mesmerized by an eclectic mix of musical genres, where classical compositions meet modern beats and everything in between. The program has been meticulously curated to showcase the diversity of musical tastes within the community of music lovers. From the timeless elegance of classical symphonies to the infectious energy of contemporary pop and rock, every note will resonate with the collective love for music. Artistry in Motion: The stage will come alive with the talents of renowned musicians, each a virtuoso in their own right. Yameen on Piano, Masood on flute and violin Saad on guitar, Faraaz on vocals. The orchestra, chamber ensembles, soloists, and bands will collaborate to create a symphony of sound that transcends boundaries. Prepare to be moved by the skill and passion of these artists as they pour their hearts into every performance. Connecting through Music: At its core, this concert is about the universal language of music. It's a celebration of how music brings people together, transcending differences and forging connections. Whether you come alone or with friends, you'll leave with new connections and unforgettable memories. A Night to Remember: The concert promises to be a night to remember, an event where music lovers can revel in their shared passion and revel in the joy of live music. It's an opportunity to celebrate the beauty of sound, connect with like-minded individuals, and experience the transformative power of music. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind concert experience. Join us for "Diehard Music Lovers Concert" and let the music unite us all in a symphony of love and harmony. Get your tickets now and be part of this musical journey that will resonate in your heart long after the final note has faded.

"Paikarah". Prof. Muzzaffar Ali Shahmiri will talk about his collection of imagistic poems

‘Paikarah’. Presented by the Centre for Development Policy and Practice in collaboration with DEF India and its initiative A-Code.

As we bid bye-bye to the rains and welcome a new season, Lamakaan brings you freshness in the Wednesday screenings, Celebrating Peter Jackson known for his zombie, adventure and big Hollywood films.

About Peter Jackson: Sir Peter Robert Jackson ONZ KNZM (born 31 October 1961) is a New Zealand film director, screenwriter and producer. He is best known as the director, writer and producer of the Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001–2003) and the Hobbit trilogy (2012–2014), both of which are adapted from the novels of the same name by J. R. R. Tolkien. Other notable films include the critically lauded drama Heavenly Creatures (1994), the horror comedy The Frighteners (1996), the epic monster remake film King Kong (2005), the World War I documentary film They Shall Not Grow Old (2018), and the documentary The Beatles: Get Back (2021). He is the fourth-highest-grossing film director of all time, his films having made over $6.5 billion worldwide.

Film Title: HEAVENLY CREATURES | 1994 | 99 Mins | English Language with Subtitles | new Zealand

About the film: Heavenly Creatures is a 1994 New Zealand biographical psychological drama film[5][6] directed by Peter Jackson, from a screenplay he co-wrote with his partner, Fran Walsh, and starring Kate Winslet and Melanie Lynskey in their feature film debuts, with supporting roles by Sarah Peirse, Diana Kent, Clive Merrison, and Simon O'Connor. Based on the notorious 1954 Parker–Hulme murder case in Christchurch, the film focuses on the relationship between two teenage girls—Pauline Parker and Juliet Hulme—which culminates in the murder of Parker's mother. The events of the film span the period from their meeting in 1952 to the murder in 1954.

The film opened in 1994 at the 51st Venice International Film Festival, where it won the Silver Lion and became one of the best-received films of the year. Reviewers praised most aspects of the production, with particular attention given to the performances by the previously unknown Winslet and Lynskey, as well as for Jackson's directing. The film received an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay.

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

Book Name "I BUT I WANT TO BE" (Fiction)
Author Name G.Ashwin kumar
About book :- Every want to achieve their dreams in life but only few are able to achieve it. This is about 9 different peoples who are not achieved their dreams but happy in their respective life's
Author will available on events

Advocating for Change: Mental Health Awareness and Domestic violence- is a panel discussion focusing on exploring the intersections of mental health and domestic violence.

We believe that the critical issue of mental health awareness as a whole and particularly in the context of domestic violence, deserves significant attention.
This panel discussion will bring together experts, advocates to highlight the importance of mental health awareness and explore the intersectionality of mental health and domestic violence, and to discuss strategies for providing effective support.

A kathak and Kuchipudi dance recital along with some paintings in the beginning of the space to start a story. Goes on to the performance.

We are Read A Kitaab book club and have around 16,000 members globally. We meet every month to discuss books and exchange ideas and thoughts. We will be doing a book swap and talk about Why reading is important and how readers are the society builders, how it will help us shape a better society. Our monthly meet will be on Sunday 15th October

Art-Flow Movement’s RANGMANCH is a platform for spoken word poetry and storytelling where the artists are encouraged to express their thoughts on specific AFM themes. AFM is a community art platform in Hyderabad where local artists from different streams, ages and walks of life collaborate for few months to create art like books, art exhibitions, films etc. In it's first project AFM has published a book, an anthology of 14 short stories written and illustrated in the theme of mental health. And in the second project AFM is painting walls in Hyderabad in the theme of EMBRACE EQUITY.

AFM uses Rangmanch as a tool for campaigning about the sensitive theme it works with.

In Rangmanch #2 30 participants will be selected through application process and top 3 winners will be given an opportunity to be part of the AFM’s next book.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The Torn Curtains - one of the city's oldest theater groups - aims to create awareness, promote early detection, and provide solidarity to those affected via this powerful and emotionally-charged performance centred around the theme of breast cancer, which celebrates resilience, courage and hope.

The play consists of two compelling acts:

"Don't Edit Me" (22 minutes) - A gripping portrayal of four women in a breast cancer support group, who, through shared anguish and insecurity, find the strength to confront their challenges.

"Goodbye" (16 minutes) - A raw and visceral monologue by a woman facing breast cancer, who is also plagued by alcoholism. Her harrowing journey is deeply moving and inspires introspection.

We are working towards staging this play every day in a different venue, through the month of October 2023.

As we bid bye-bye to the rains and welcome a new season, Lamakaan brings you freshness in the Wednesday screenings, Celebrating Peter Jackson known for his zombie, adventure and big Hollywood films.

About Peter Jackson: Sir Peter Robert Jackson ONZ KNZM (born 31 October 1961) is a New Zealand film director, screenwriter and producer. He is best known as the director, writer and producer of the Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001–2003) and the Hobbit trilogy (2012–2014), both of which are adapted from the novels of the same name by J. R. R. Tolkien. Other notable films include the critically lauded drama Heavenly Creatures (1994), the horror comedy The Frighteners (1996), the epic monster remake film King Kong (2005), the World War I documentary film They Shall Not Grow Old (2018), and the documentary The Beatles: Get Back (2021). He is the fourth-highest-grossing film director of all time, his films having made over $6.5 billion worldwide.

Film Title: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King| 2003 | 201 Mins | English Language with Subtitles

About the film: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is a 2003 epic fantasy adventure film directed by Peter Jackson from a screenplay by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Jackson. It is based on 1955's The Return of the King, the third volume of the novel The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien. The sequel to 2002's The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, the film is the final instalment in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. It features an ensemble cast including Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Cate Blanchett, John Rhys-Davies, Bernard Hill, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Orlando Bloom, Hugo Weaving, Miranda Otto, David Wenham, Karl Urban, John Noble, Andy Serkis, Ian Holm, and Sean Bean. Continuing the plot of the previous film, Frodo, Sam and Gollum are making their final way toward Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring, unaware of Gollum's true intentions, while Merry, Pippin, Gandalf, Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli and the others join forces together against Sauron and his legions in Minas Tirith..

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

Palestine is back into the news after the unprecedented series of attacks by the Palestinian resistance movement which is being led by the Islamist group HAMAS. As expected, the Zionist Israeli state retaliated with brute force and the region has again turned into a theatre of war. The leaders of several countries including India have squarely blamed HAMAS for its act of 'terror' and supported the right of Israel to its "self-defense". Many people are blaming both the sides and making a humanitarian appeal for peace. But, is it even possible to think about peace in a situation of extreme injustice, brutal Israeli colonial occupation of Palestine and a devious zionist design to annihilate the entire Palestinian people? What are the roots of the conflict in Palestine? These are the questions we wish to raise and discuss as part of this extremely important discussion. We cordially invite one and all to attend this discussion.

Contact: 9971196111

Hyderabad Cinephiles will be screening the movie School of Rock on 20th October, at Lamakaan.

The movie follows the journey of Dewy Finn, a rock musician kicked out of his band, and a bunch of stuck-up kids from an elite school. The two forces, in the journey of teaching and learning rock music, teach each other many poignant lessons about life and society. Come join us to watch this movie to feel the essence of rock, that is, resistance and rebellion.

The screening will be followed by a discussion.

The event's main focus will be on four of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals: reduced inequalities, gender equality, climate action, and peace, justice, and strong institutions. Through a diverse array of activities, including open mic performances by various artists, interactive games, role-plays, and impromptu audience contributions, our goal is to create awareness and inspire action toward a more sustainable and equitable future.

Aahatha Sangeetalayam
Sat Oct 21, 7:30 pm
D Jayasurya
Musical Concert - vocal, violin, Veena, dance, Mridangam and paint

Duddukuri Jayasurua
Venue : LAMAKAAN , banjara hills.
Duration: 2 hours
Description : We will give a concert of 1 hour where everyone irrespective of age, all will enjoy the concert

Free of cost

Aahatha Sangeetalayam : An institute of cultural organisation, where we will teach vocal, violin, Veena, dance, Mridangam and paint here.

Objective of Aahatha Sangeetalayam:
The main objective of Aahatha Sangeetalayam is to promote and pass on the classical music to next generation.
Our institution encourages people to learn music which glorifies the life and allow people to nourish the beauty of music.

we are a group of psychiatrists who love to watch movies and do analysis of a movie. 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. A movie may be treated as a true story or, alternatively, can be used as a tool to try and figure out what went on in the director's head when the movie was made.

As we bid bye-bye to the rains and welcome a new season, Lamakaan brings you freshness in the Wednesday screenings, Celebrating Peter Jackson known for his zombie, adventure and big Hollywood films.

About Peter Jackson: Sir Peter Robert Jackson ONZ KNZM (born 31 October 1961) is a New Zealand film director, screenwriter and producer. He is best known as the director, writer and producer of the Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001–2003) and the Hobbit trilogy (2012–2014), both of which are adapted from the novels of the same name by J. R. R. Tolkien. Other notable films include the critically lauded drama Heavenly Creatures (1994), the horror comedy The Frighteners (1996), the epic monster remake film King Kong (2005), the World War I documentary film They Shall Not Grow Old (2018), and the documentary The Beatles: Get Back (2021). He is the fourth-highest-grossing film director of all time, his films having made over $6.5 billion worldwide.

Film Title: THE LOVELY BONES | 2009 | 135 Mins | English Language with Subtitles

About the film: The Lovely Bones is a 2009 American supernatural thriller drama film directed by Peter Jackson from a screenplay he co-wrote with Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens. It is based on Alice Sebold's 2002 novel of the same name and stars Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz, Susan Sarandon, Stanley Tucci, Michael Imperioli, and Saoirse Ronan. The plot follows a girl who is murdered and watches over her family from "the in-between" and is torn between seeking vengeance on her killer and allowing her family to heal.

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

As a part of the promotional activities of our film PLOT which is releasing on the 3rd of November, we are hosting this movie screening to reach out to passionate filmmakers, cinephiles, and people who would appreciate good films and initiate conversations about our film.

Synopsis of the Film.

Rahul (a failed businessman) and Deepu (a drug dealer) go into hiding in Yemmiganur. Deepu
is being tracked by Sameer, the brother of the man she killed in Hyderabad.
Rahul, while trying to sell his house to leave the country with Deepu, cracks the real estate
business and becomes a success. When Sameer comes looking, they kill him and bury him in a
land that Rahul is selling.
When everything appears to start going in Rahul's way, a stranger threatens him to stop his
business. When Rahul begins to probe who the stranger is, he finds out more about himself and
his past and their common history.

Under My Umbrella is a psycho education about Neurodiversity and spreading awareness about it all across. The event will consist of presentation, activities and open discussion of topics related to Neurodiversity.

K.Vaishali our co organizer is also an author who wrote the book Homeless: Growing up Lesbian and Dyslexic in India and she is hoping to do a tiny giveaway of a copy of her book by the end of the event. She will be reading an excerpt from her book as a part of the event.

Create inner peace through art with our Buddha-themed bottle art workshop. Hand-painted Buddha design on glass, illuminated by a soothing cork light.

Dance Therapy is the psychotherapeutic use of movement and dance to support intellectual, emotional, and motor functions of the body. It focuses on helping members improve self-esteem and body image, and develop effective communication skills and relationships.

'Anushtup' is a prgressive rock band dedicated to the cause of toiling masses. It seeks to use music to raise the pressing problems of our society and give voice to the voiceless. It performs the songs written by revolutionary writers and poets such as Faiz Ahmad Faiz, Habib Jalib, Bertolt Brecht etc. It also makes an intervention in various mass movements to strengthen the voice of working class. So far it has performed in Delhi and Lucknow. This is going to be it's first performance in Hyderabad.

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 "Citizens Dialogue" on 29th October from 3 pm to 5:30 pm, and we request you to attend to discuss "30 years of Local self-governance. Does decentralization or centralization lead to development?" ( The Dialogue will take place in Telugu ).

Website: https://justicemovementofindia.org/

Thanks
Akarsh Sriramoju(Educational Psychologist)
JMI- Organizer

Saadat Hasan Manto is known to most of us as the ‘serious, brooding’ playwright.
But Manto also authored a series of hilarious urdu radio plays on the bitter-sweet squabbles between couples.

Each play’s title begins with Aao… (Come) and the series is written around three primary characters, Kishore, his wife Lajwanti and his friend Narayan.
Darpan Theatre Group presents Mazhaiya Mizaj E Manto, his comical take on the sweet and tangy relationship between a couple and will be staging two stories from Manto’s lesser-known ‘Aao...’ series, Aao Khoj Karein and Aao Kahani Likhein. The plot revolves around delightful banter between Kishore and Lajwanti and the timely interception of Narayan in each new situation.

Aao kahani likhein’ has Lajwanti insisting that she and Kishore “write a story together”. Narayan joins them and three drive the story in three different directions till they end up with a real comical script.

Aao Khoj Lagayein is a story where Kishore tries to find the thief and how they react when they come to know about the thief's motive behind stealing?

As Darpan revisits plays from Manto's Aao series, be a part of this beautiful adventure and witness the humorous scrapes and escapades between the Kishore, Lajwanti and Narayan, this October 24th at Lamakaan performed by Kunal , Chitra Narayanan, Akram,sumit