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Performing Classical Dance (Bharatnatyam)

Lamakaan invites you to an intriguing Book Discussion with the Author.

H-Pop: The Secretive World of Hindutva Pop Stars by Kunal Purohit.

Can a song trigger a murder?
Can a poem spark a riot?
Can a book divide people?

Away from the gaze of mainstream urban media, across India's dusty, sleepy towns, a brand of popular culture is quietly seizing the imagination of millions on the internet and off it. From catchy
songs with acerbic lyrics to poetry recited in kavi sammelans to social media influencers shaping opinions with their brand of ‘breaking news’ to books rescripting historical events, ‘Hindutva Pop’ or H-Pop is steadily creating societal acceptability for Hindutva’s core beliefs. By cleverly inserting Hindutva into popular culture, H-Pop normalizes Islamophobia, demonizes minorities, and vilifies its critics each day without ever making headlines.

What makes H-pop so popular? Who are its stars and its audience? Who is pouring in the money, the effort and the resources to produce and broadcast it? What is its impact on the BJP and Prime
Minister Modi’s popularity? And what kind of an India is it trying to create?

These are some questions that award-winning independent journalist Kunal Purohit explores in this riveting investigative book as he travels through India, profiling some of H-Pop’s most prolific
and popular creators—its stars and celebrities. He interrogates whether the creators are driven by ideology or commerce and what motivates the audience to consume their daily dose of bigotry. In
doing so, Purohit uncovers the frightening face of a New India that is united by hate and divided by art.

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About the Author:

Kunal Purohit is an award-winning independent journalist, documentary filmmaker and podcast creator. Over the past two decades, Kunal has written on issues of development, politics, and inequality while focussing more recently on hate crimes and the rise of Hindu nationalism. He is the recipient of the Ramnath Goenka Award for Excellence in Civic Journalism (2012), the Statesman Award for Rural Reporting (2014) and the UNFPA-Laadli Media Award for Gender Sensitive Reporting (2014 and 2019). Kunal has an MSc in Development Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) University of London as a Felix Scholar and a Bachelor’s in Mass Media from Mumbai University. His notable works include ‘Vanished: Inside India’s Bermuda Triangle’ (2022), an Audible Original nonfiction podcast, and ‘The Children of Nowhere’ (2023), a documentary film. He has written for Al Jazeera, ProPublica, The Times of India, Foreign Policy, Hindustan Times, South China Morning Post, Deutsche Welle and The Wire, among others.

About the Discussant:

Yunus Lasania is currently an independent journalist and podcast creator. Yunus started his career with The New Indian Express and The Hindu in Hyderabad. He became Telangana and Andhra Correspondent for the Hindustan Times-owned publication Mint. He also served as the City Editor of Siasat.com, the online English edition of the popular Urdu daily. Recently, he was associated with The News Minute as their Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Bureau Chief. Also one of the city’s foremost heritage connoisseurs and personalities, he showcases the city’s history and landmarks for locals and non-locals alike through heritage walks.

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

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

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

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

Film Title: NINOTCHKA | 1939 | 90 Mins | US | English Language with English Subtitles

About the film: Ninotchka is a 1939 American romantic comedy movie directed by Ernst Lubitsch and starring Greta Garbo, Melvyn Douglas, Ina Claire, Felix Bressart, Bela Lugosi, and Gregory Gaye. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer distributed it, and was nominated for 4 Academy Awards in 1940. It was remade as Silk Stockings in 1957.

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Saraswati Kavula has been making independent documentaries since 2004 on subjects concerning environment, health, livelihoods and agriculture. Decode Vaccines is a 2 part documentary made in 2019-2020 filmed in different parts of India and the United States including voices from various walks of life : doctors, parents, advocates, activists, politicians among others. Vaccines have been in controversy since the first smallpox vaccine was made. But the prominent narrative is about how vaccines have eradicated diseases and how they helped in survival of humans. However, a different perspective has emerged over past few decades within the medical fraternity and amongst parents with the surge in adverse events post immunisation. Decode Vaccines looks at the deeper issues concerning vaccine safety and children's health and at the players who are pushing for more and more vaccines to be included in the immunization schedule.

The first part will be screened on 1st Feb 2024 and Part 2 will be screened on 15th Feb 2024 at 7 pm.

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What happens when an Ambedkarite, wounded by the arrows of Kabir and Buddha, sings dhrupad? How do we see the fire in flowers? How form the formless? How does sound color light? What happens to a raga when passion turns secular, a color not often colored with?

Anand will present ragas in Dagarvani dhrupad style, featuring the suttas of the Buddha in Pali, the songs of Kabir, the cries for Bhim, a verse from the Thirukkural in Tamil, and a Vemana padyam in Telugu. Accompanied by a tanpura, he will see how a set of ragas color a morning ambling towards noon.

Anand studies dhrupad with Ustad F. Wasifuddin Dagar in Delhi and is the publisher of Navayana. As a youth, he was trained in Carnatic music by three gurus. He quit Carnatic at age twenty-five and did not sing for sixteen years.

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It gonna be a pottery workshop where all types of age groups are allowed,

A Course on Socialism taught by the most renowned experts in the field who intend to impart teaching of its core principles

The core of the play centers on four individuals who have convened at the funeral of a young woman whose tragic demise was a result of unrequited love. With a keen focus on the dynamics between men and women, the play sheds light on the oppression faced by women within a patriarchal society. The play skillfully delves into the intricacies of relationships across various socioeconomic backgrounds. Badal Sarkar subtly highlights that regardless of education or upbringing, men tend to exhibit a callous and apathetic approach toward matters of passion, love, and women.

*Songs for our times* by Kamaan

Building solidarity during times of divisiveness and hate

I’d like to share a selection of my songs through which I have tried to understand and respond to the many crises that we face today. Included in this selection is ‘American War Paar Da’, that has become a part of the anti-war toolkit since the American bombing of Afghanistan post 9/11.

I am hoping that my presentation will be a starting point to discuss ways of supporting grassroots cultural groups. Relaa is a collective of several such groups from various parts of India. I have been part of Relaa since 2016 and have had the opportunity to relate with several inspirational singers and musicians that are part of this collective.

I would like it to be a 2-hour long session, after which if some members want to stay on and discuss it would be good to have the option. I will take an hour to present my songs, which can be followed by sharing and discussion with the audience. Since I am keen to build a network of support for Relaa, I would prefer it to be for an audience of not more than 12. An indoor drawing room kind of space would be ideal for our purposes.

Robert Bernard Altman - February 20, 1925 – November 20, 2006) was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was a five-time nominee of the Academy Award for Best Director and is considered an enduring figure from the New Hollywood era. His most famous directorial achievements include M*A*S*H (1970), McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971), The Long Goodbye (1973), Nashville (1975), 3 Women (1977), The Player (1992), Short Cuts (1993), and Gosford Park (2001).

Altman's style of filmmaking covered many genres, but usually with a "subversive" or "anti-Hollywood" twist which typically relied on satire and humor to express his personal views. Actors especially enjoyed working under his direction because he encouraged them to improvise. He preferred large ensemble casts for his films, and developed a multitrack recording technique which produced overlapping dialogue from multiple actors. This produced a more natural, more dynamic, and more complex experience for the viewer. He also used highly mobile camera work and zoom lenses to enhance the activity taking place on the screen. Critic Pauline Kael, writing about his directing style, said that Altman could "make film fireworks out of next to nothing.

Film Title: M*A*S*H | 1970 | 116 Mins | US | English Language with English Subtitles

About the film: The film depicts a unit of medical personnel stationed at a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (MASH) during the Korean War. It stars Donald Sutherland, Tom Skerritt, and Elliott Gould, with Sally Kellerman, Robert Duvall, René Auberjonois, Gary Burghoff, Roger Bowen, Michael Murphy, and in his film debut, professional football player Fred Williamson. Although the Korean War is the film's storyline setting, the subtext is the Vietnam War – a current event at the time the film was made.[1] Doonesbury creator Garry Trudeau, who saw the film in college, said M*A*S*H was "perfect for the times. The cacophony of American culture was brilliantly reproduced onscreen."

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Unlock the world of creativity and relaxation with our "Crochet For Beginners" workshop on 8th February from 2pm to 4pm. Don't worry about bringing anything—materials and tools will be provided. Receive a take-home guide that covers the basics of crochet, essential stitches, and tips for further exploration , everything only in 700/- Rupees. This workshop is tailored for absolute beginners, so no prior crochet experience is required. Whether you've never picked up a crochet hook or have dabbled a bit, this hands-on session is designed to guide you through the basics of this timeless and therapeutic craft. From scarves to dishcloths, you'll leave with tangible creations that showcase your progress.
For registraton- contact Mansi Upadhyaya,9121694729

Madhubani Art Workshop with Trishna Patnaik
India has a rich tradition of folk arts. The custodians of which are the many tribes that live in the interiors of various states. Madhubani or Mithila painting is a folk art form, originated from Mithila region of Bihar. The paintings are traditionally based on mythological, folk themes and pastoral symbols. The designs announce the occasion of the celebration and solicit good fortune and divine blessings. Participate in the Madhubani Art Workshop, get a chance to appreciate the art form and create you very own Madhubani Art masterpiece with acrylic colours on cartridge sheets.
Date: 8th February, 2024 (Thursday)
Timings: 5 to 7 pm
Age Group: Teens and Adults
Fees: 800 INR per participant (inclusive of material)
Take Away: One complete painting (A4 size)
Venue: Lamakaan, Hyderabad
For registrations please contact Trishna Patnaik on 9867982075.
Last day to register is 7th February, 2024. Registrations on first come first serve basis.
About the Artist/facilitator Ms. Trishna Patnaik (Fine Artist, Art Therapist, Healer and Wellness Author) Trishna is a graduate in life sciences and an MBA in Marketing by qualification but an artist by choice. A self-taught artist based in Mumbai, Trishna has been practising art for over 14 years. After her professional stint in the corporate sector, she moved on in her pursuit of finding some true meaning in her life. She found her passion and respite in painting and is now a full-time professional painter, art therapist and healer. She works with people on a one-on-one basis and conducts regular painting workshops across Mumbai and other metropolitan cities of India. Trishna also fancies the art of creative writing and has been successfully doling out insightful and celebrated articles on healing, emotions, wellness and life experiences.

Samahaara
presents

HAKEEM SAAB
(Deccani play)

Based on the Neil Simon's adaptation of Anton Chekhov's short stories.

Translated by Priyanka
Additional writings by Team Samahaara

Directed by Rathna Shekar

HAKEEM SAAB is based on an adaptation of Anton Chekhov`s short stories by Neil Simon. The short stories are narrated by a writer struggling with Writer`s block and his own artistic temperament. Witness as he takes you through his stories, be it either the puzzling tale of a employee sneezing on his boss or a deranged old woman who storms a bank and drives the manager mad, or any of his other eccentric tales. All of these now with a Hyderabadi/Deccani twist.

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🎨 Join us for a delightful Valentine's Art and Clay Moulding Workshop, where love and creativity unite! 💖 Explore the enchanting world of art and clay with your partner in a simple, elegant, and beautiful setting. Unleash your artistic spirits, bond through shared creativity, and craft unique masterpieces together. Let's celebrate love in every mold and stroke. 🌹✨ #ArtfulLove #ValentinesWorkshop

Screening of the occupied documentary along with a short interaction with the director of the movie Pranav Pingle Reddy. There will also be display of Palestinian based art, poetry and more.

Join us for an Acrylic art workshop by Sai Anantha at Lamakaan.This workshop will help you create a canvas that's a perfect celebration of your love and relationship.

Subras is a courtly allegory of Love in rhyme prose which was written by the court poet, Milla Wajid ( his real name was Asah Allah) in 1634 by order of the 7th Sultan Abd-Allah Qutb Shah(1625-1672).

Prof. Majeed Bedar
Recitation by Dr.Gul-e-Rana
Remarks by professor Majid Bedar
Prof. Ashraf Rafi and Mrs Lakshmi Devi Raj will preside
Compare Dr.Athiya Mujeeb Arefi
Coordinators Dr.Gul e Rana and Dr. Humera Sayeed

Robert Bernard Altman - February 20, 1925 – November 20, 2006) was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was a five-time nominee of the Academy Award for Best Director and is considered an enduring figure from the New Hollywood era. His most famous directorial achievements include MAS*H (1970), McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971), The Long Goodbye (1973), Nashville (1975), 3 Women (1977), The Player (1992), Short Cuts (1993), and Gosford Park (2001).

Altman's style of filmmaking covered many genres, but usually with a "subversive" or "anti-Hollywood" twist which typically relied on satire and humor to express his personal views. Actors especially enjoyed working under his direction because he encouraged them to improvise. He preferred large ensemble casts for his films, and developed a multitrack recording technique which produced overlapping dialogue from multiple actors. This produced a more natural, more dynamic, and more complex experience for the viewer. He also used highly mobile camera work and zoom lenses to enhance the activity taking place on the screen. Critic Pauline Kael, writing about his directing style, said that Altman could "make film fireworks out of next to nothing.

Film Title: McCABE & MRS MILLER | 1971 | 121 Mins | US | English Language with English Subtitles

About the film: McCabe & Mrs. Miller is a 1971 American revisionist Western film directed by Robert Altman and starring Warren Beatty and Julie Christie. The screenplay by Altman and Brian McKay is based on the 1959 novel McCabe by Edmund Naughton. Altman referred to it as an "anti-Western" film because it ignores or subverts several Western conventions. It was filmed in British Columbia, Canada, in the fall and winter of 1970 and premiered on June 24, 1971

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

Saraswati Kavula has been making independent documentaries since 2004 on subjects concerning environment, health, livelihoods and agriculture. Decode Vaccines is a 2 part documentary made in 2019-2020 filmed in different parts of India and the United States including voices from various walks of life : doctors, parents, advocates, activists, politicians among others. Vaccines have been in controversy since the first smallpox vaccine was made. But the prominent narrative is about how vaccines have eradicated diseases and how they helped in survival of humans. However, a different perspective has emerged over past few decades within the medical fraternity and amongst parents with the surge in adverse events post immunisation. Decode Vaccines looks at the deeper issues concerning vaccine safety and children's health and at the players who are pushing for more and more vaccines to be included in the immunization schedule.

The first part will be screened on 1st Feb 2024 and Part 2 will be screened on 15th Feb 2024 at 7 pm.

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painting exhibition and workshop and drawing and painting competition
display hand made products tooo

AVANI CREATIONS MAKING PRODUCTION NO.1. WE ARE PROUDLY ANNOUNCE OUR MOVIE TITLE AND TITLE PROMO ON THE 16-FEB-2024 BY THE FILM DIRECTOR NEELAKANTA GARU.

SO PLEASE MAKE THE EVENT SUCCESSFUL.

Flagship programme by Teach for India Hyderabad 'Halla Bol 9.0' - Halla Bol is an Interschool Asian Parliamentary-Style Debate Competition for Teach For India students from various government and low-income private schools across Hyderabad city.
We would like to host a seminar for the students to explore the ways of debating.

Mulāqāt – The Alumni Rendezvous

10 years

School of Public Policy and Governance
Tata Institute of Social Sciences

The School of Public Policy and Governance at Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Hyderabad is commemorating its decennial anniversary this year.

At Mulāqāt, we are not just commemorating the 10th year of our esteemed School but celebrating a decade of shared dreams, accomplishments, and the enduring bonds that connect us all.

The journey over the past decade has been filled with accomplishments, memories, and the collective success of our graduates. Join us at Lamakaan on 17th February, 2024 to reminisce, reconnect, and forge new bonds at this momentous event!

This is a comedy showdown you won't want to miss. Join us for an evening of uncontrollable laughter and unforgettable moments.

A Course on Socialism taught by the most renowned experts in the field who intend to impart teaching of its core principles

The core of the play centers on four individuals who have convened at the funeral of a young woman whose tragic demise was a result of unrequited love. With a keen focus on the dynamics between men and women, the play sheds light on the oppression faced by women within a patriarchal society. The play skillfully delves into the intricacies of relationships across various socioeconomic backgrounds. Badal Sarkar subtly highlights that regardless of education or upbringing, men tend to exhibit a callous and apathetic approach toward matters of passion, love, and women.

Robert Bernard Altman - February 20, 1925 – November 20, 2006) was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was a five-time nominee of the Academy Award for Best Director and is considered an enduring figure from the New Hollywood era. His most famous directorial achievements include MAS*H (1970), McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971), The Long Goodbye (1973), Nashville (1975), 3 Women (1977), The Player (1992), Short Cuts (1993), and Gosford Park (2001).

Altman's style of filmmaking covered many genres, but usually with a "subversive" or "anti-Hollywood" twist which typically relied on satire and humor to express his personal views. Actors especially enjoyed working under his direction because he encouraged them to improvise. He preferred large ensemble casts for his films, and developed a multitrack recording technique which produced overlapping dialogue from multiple actors. This produced a more natural, more dynamic, and more complex experience for the viewer. He also used highly mobile camera work and zoom lenses to enhance the activity taking place on the screen. Critic Pauline Kael, writing about his directing style, said that Altman could "make film fireworks out of next to nothing.

Film Title: 3 WOMEN | 1977 | 124 Mins | US | English Language with English Subtitles

About the film: 3 Women is a 1977 American psychological drama film written, produced and directed by Robert Altman and starring Shelley Duvall, Sissy Spacek and Janice Rule. Set in a dusty California desert town, it depicts the increasingly bizarre relationship between a woman (Duvall), her roommate and co-worker (Spacek) and an older pregnant woman (Rule).

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Vaahak Theatre is presenting three short stories by Saadat hasan Manto, Ismat chugatai and Munshi Premchand namely Toba tek Singh, Mughal Baccha and Thakur ka Kuan.

Begumpur a utopian land with no sorrows was a concept given by famous poet Guru Ravidas or Raidas. Exploring aspects of a society without sorrows, without class difference, without caste difference, Blue Robin invites people to celebrate Raidas's birthday with Talks, Art Exhibition, Music and Dance

Vaahak theatre is presenting 3 short stories exactly the way it was written.
The first story is Toba tek Singh by Manto which is about the horrific partition of India, second one is Mughal Baccha by Ismat chugatai which tells the repercussion of arrogance and how it can destroy lives and third is Thakur ka Kuan by Munshi Premchand which talks about the caste discrimination is our country which still exists and we need to talk about it.

Course on socialism by renowned experts

Pratidwandi (The Adversary) is widely regarded as one of the best movies of Satyajit Ray. Made in 1970, it is the first movie of the famous Calcutta Trilogy. The movie revolves around the plight of a middle class unemployed youth in Calcutta of late 1960s. It's about the struggle of the protagonist to make sense of what is going on in his life and the society in general in the context of growing social unrest, corruption and unemployment.

The screening will be followed by a discussion about various aspect of the film including the craft and the content.

A Course on Socialism taught by the most renowned experts in the field who intend to impart teaching of its core principles

Expressive arts is a multi-model approach in therapy, using dance, music, drama, play, story telling and visual arts.
The workshop focuses on providing a safe space for self expression, building self esteem and realising the heavy emotions present in the body.

DARPAN THEATRE PRESENTS....

"SAMAJHDAR LOG"

Date: 25th Feb 2024.

Time: 08:00 PM.

It's a socio-political satire which involves a conversation between three crazy men who are talking about different social aspects directly/indirectly and suddenly a stranger enters and that is when story begins, according to this fourth person, he is not an insane rather very educated. Even then he is in the mental asylum.
As they interact and talk further, they discuss every possible topic in very different and insane style. To watch yourself giggling throughout the evening, come and enjoy the play.

Written By : Dr. Surender Sharma
Directed By : Ali Ahmed
Production Designer: Danish Fidato and Kamelakar Rahul
Actors : Kunal Sharma, Niklesh Kamelekar, Akram and
Uttam Prasad