Lamakaan

Yasujirō Ozu (12 December 1903 – 12 December 1963) was a Japanese filmmaker. He began his career during the era of silent films, and his last films were made in color in the early 1960s. Ozu first made a number of short comedies before turning to more serious themes in the 1930s. The most prominent themes of Ozu's work are family and marriage, and especially the relationships between generations. His most widely beloved films include Late Spring (1949), Tokyo Story (1953) and An Autumn Afternoon (1962).

Widely regarded as one of the world's greatest and most influential filmmakers, Ozu's work has continued to receive acclaim since his death. In the 2012 Sight & Sound poll, critics voted Ozu's Tokyo Story the third-greatest film of all time worldwide. In the same poll, Tokyo Story was voted the greatest film of all time by 358 directors and filmmakers worldwide.

Film Title: TOKYO STORY | 1953 | 136 Mins |Japan| Japenese & English Languages with English Subtitles

About the film: Tokyo Story is a 1953 Japanese drama film directed by Yasujirō Ozu and starring Chishū Ryū and Chieko Higashiyama; about an aging couple who travel to Tokyo to visit their grown children.

Upon release, it did not immediately gain international recognition and was considered "too Japanese" to be marketable by Japanese film exporters. It was screened in 1957 in London, where it won the inaugural Sutherland Trophy the following year, and received praise from U.S. film critics after a 1972 screening in New York City.

Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is Free & Open to all!

Lamakaan invites you to Anwar Moazzam Memorial Lecture delivered by Prof. Md. Suleman Siddiqi on Sufism: Past & Present.

The aim of this lecture is to trace the rise and development of Sufi spirituality during the early history of Islam on the one hand and the transition that took place during the later centuries on the other. Sufism is the phenomenon of intense Divine love (‘ishq), remembrance (zikr), contemplation (muraqibah), and beatific vision of God (ruyat-i bari-i taala). It is an exercise to purify the soul (ruh), self (nafs) and heart (dil). It is a transition from this world to the other world. It is a process where the Sufi remains subservient to the commands of God all the time, where his will becomes the Will of God. As Islam moved out of the confines of Arabia, it imbibed local cultures, customs, and traditions, leading to the transition.

About Prof. Md. Suleman Siddiqi: Prof Md. Suleman Siddiqi is a former Vice Chancellor of Osmania University, Hyd. and founder Registrar of MANUU, Hyd.

About Prof. Anwar Moazzam: Prof Anwar Moazzam (1928 – 2023) leaves behind him a large contingent of students, followers, and admirers. His contributions to higher education, the fields of Islamic and South Asian studies, to Urdu language and literature are simply immeasurable. Very few people fit the description of a public intellectual more than Prof Anwar Moazzam did.

All are Welcome!

WHY CLIMATE JUSTICE?
As the impacts of climate change grow more severe, the call for climate justice has never been more urgent. This camp focuses on addressing the disproportionate effects of climate change on marginalized communities, advocating for fair and equitable policies, and driving efforts toward environmental restoration.
By joining the Climate Justice Camp, you will become part of a committed network of individuals working together to ensure that the fight against climate change is just, inclusive, and effective.

Name of the Set: लेबर का SUFFER
Approximate Duration of the Set: 80 Minutes +
Stage Name: Kumar
Appropriate age for the set : 18+
Language of the Set: Hindi and English

The stand up comedy act revolves around the day-to-day lives of laborers and the violence they experience. Through comedy, I attempt to trace stories of identities, masculinity, patriarchy, caste & class, food and many other forms of prejudice that shape the daily lives of workers.

Shudrka Hyderabad presents the monologue “I DON’T MOVE, I DON’T SCREAM” inspired by Lo Stupro (The Rape, 1983), adapted and translated in English by Swapan Mondal. The play draws on Rame’s traumatic personal experiences after she was kidnapped, tortured, and gang raped in 1973 by a neofascist group that was discovered to have been commissioned by several high-ranking Milanese police officials.

This is an autobiographical performance and refers to its historical links with women's strife for justice. It is a reworked theatrical text on the use of sexual violence in the recent wave of violence in different parts of India.

The book Titled "డబ్బు అమ్మబడును"is going to launch which is a collection of short stories.

Urbansketchers Hyderabad is celebrating a major milestone: its 300th event, with the week-long #uskhyd300 from December 8-14, 2024. Over these seven days, participants will come together to document the city’s diverse landmarks and everyday scenes through 300 unique sketches. This special event honors Hyderabad's culture, architecture, and people, inviting artists of all levels to capture the city's essence.

The event begins with a workshop at Lamakaan on December 8 from 1:30 to 3:30 PM. This session will introduce urban sketching techniques, from capturing perspectives to adding dynamic line work, and provide participants with event schedules, materials suggestions, and daily themes. Lamakaan serves as the gathering point for this kickoff and as the venue for the final exhibition on December 14, where all 300 sketches will be displayed, creating a visual tapestry of Hyderabad.

Each day, participants will sketch at a new iconic location, exploring Hyderabad's beauty and variety. Planned spots include Charminar, Chowmahalla Palace, Hussain Sagar Lake, and Laad Bazaar, each with its unique character. Mornings feature sketch walks, afternoons offer workshops led by experienced artists on advanced techniques, and evenings bring everyone together to share and discuss the day’s artwork.

Special activities include a night sketching session at Charminar, a children’s sketching workshop, and a bustling market sketch at Laad Bazaar. The closing event on December 14 at Lamakaan will showcase the week’s collective work, inviting the public to view the 300 sketches and hear from participants. The #uskhyd300 event reflects the dedication of Urbansketchers Hyderabad to its art community and aims to deepen connections among artists while showcasing Hyderabad’s vibrant urban landscape.

Origin, Evolution, and How to Fight it

In order to build an effective resistance against fascism, it's important to understand the phenomenon of fascism in general and its Indian variety in particular. It is also important to understand the origin and evolution of Hindutva fascism and how it managed to spread its dangerous ideas to every pore of Indian society. To discuss this 'In Defense of Reason' is organising a discussion on Sunday, 8 December at 4 pm at Lamakaan, Hyderabad.

It was wonderful to collaborate with you for Rubaroo's flagship event, Rubaroo with Gender 2024! We truly value your partnership and support for this event and for the years we’ve worked together to create a safe and empowering community for young people across the city.

Rubaroo with Gender takes place annually on December 10th, coinciding with International Human Rights Day. The campaign encourages everyone to contribute to ending violence against women, girls and marginalised communities, support women’s rights activists, and resist any rollback of women’s and marginalised communities rights. It also provides a platform for youth participants to showcase their own campaigns.

This year, the event was facilitated by youth as part of the Emerging Leaders Programme. It featured an open space led by Rubaroo with various self-facilitated stalls. Activities included exploring safe and unsafe spaces related to gender, self-love exercises, quizzes to challenge existing notions of gender roles, poetry recitations, dance performances, and more.

Join us for the screening and discussion of Roberto Rossellini’s Rome, Open City (1945)

Hyderabad Cinephiles will be screening Rome, Open City at 6pm on Friday, 13 December. One of the earliest films of the Italian neorealism, Rome, Open City follows the lives of the resistance fighters and common working people of Italy under Nazi occupation. It exposes the brutality of fascism and is relevant even today. While 21st century fascism differs from its Italian and German counterparts in many ways, there are also key elements of continuity. Today, as the fascists have risen to power in our own country, a film like Rome, Open City, reminds us that it is the indomitable spirit of the people and their collective militant resistance that will overthrow the fascists and bring about the revolutionary transformation of society.

Entry is free. The film will be screened in Italian with English subtitles, and will be followed by a discussion.

We want to conduct a music concert.
Type of music- ANNAMACHARYA KEERTHANAS
SINGER-LAVANYA PARASA
VIOLINIST-JAYASURYA

Urbansketchers Hyderabad is celebrating a major milestone: its 300th event, with the week-long #uskhyd300 from December 8-14, 2024. Over these seven days, participants will come together to document the city’s diverse landmarks and everyday scenes through 300 unique sketches. This special event honors Hyderabad's culture, architecture, and people, inviting artists of all levels to capture the city's essence.

The event begins with a workshop at Lamakaan on December 8 from 1:30 to 3:30 PM. This session will introduce urban sketching techniques, from capturing perspectives to adding dynamic line work, and provide participants with event schedules, materials suggestions, and daily themes. Lamakaan serves as the gathering point for this kickoff and as the venue for the final exhibition on December 14, where all 300 sketches will be displayed, creating a visual tapestry of Hyderabad.

Each day, participants will sketch at a new iconic location, exploring Hyderabad's beauty and variety. Planned spots include Charminar, Chowmahalla Palace, Hussain Sagar Lake, and Laad Bazaar, each with its unique character. Mornings feature sketch walks, afternoons offer workshops led by experienced artists on advanced techniques, and evenings bring everyone together to share and discuss the day’s artwork.

Special activities include a night sketching session at Charminar, a children’s sketching workshop, and a bustling market sketch at Laad Bazaar. The closing event on December 14 at Lamakaan will showcase the week’s collective work, inviting the public to view the 300 sketches and hear from participants. The #uskhyd300 event reflects the dedication of Urbansketchers Hyderabad to its art community and aims to deepen connections among artists while showcasing Hyderabad’s vibrant urban landscape.

About the play:
TajMahalkaTenderpresentsEmperorShahJahaninthe21stcentury,mourningtheloss of his wife Mumtaz. As he plans to construct the Taj Mahal in the memory of his beloved wife, he is caught up in the modern world of red tape,bribes and corruption. The plot
compels the audience to imagine a world where the iconic symbol of love becomes entangled in endless paperwork, budgets and greedy contractors. The play depicts how it wouldseemiftheemperorhimselffacedthetediouslyslowprocessesoftenders,bribesand approvalsfortheconstruction.Throughthehelpof‘Guptaji’thegovernmentofficialwho takes the tender to build the Taj Mahal the intensity of the plot escalates. The humorous
satire offers a view into the loopholes and tribulations of the Indian bureaucracy and absurd political processes. Taj Mahal ka Tender Serves as a mirror of the farcical modern society where even a grand historical monument like Taj Mahal undergoes Governmental procedures and political intervention. Through skillful usage of wit, paradox and irony, Shuklahighlightsthechallengesofpreservingthenation’sculturalandhistoricalheritage. The play brings to life a modern twist to the timeless tale of love and ambition while subtly critiquingthemodernIndiansocietywhichridiculesnationalheritagewithcorruptionand inefficiency.

TajMahal,theemblemofeternalloveandarchitecturalmagnificencestrugglestogetthe tender approval in the modern Indian bureaucracy. Will Shahjahan be able to pay a
tributeto his loveor will heplunge into theinefficient system ofthe present society?

WrittenbyAjayShukla Directed by Ali Ahmed

Date:14thDecember2024 Time: 8 PM Onwards

Pleasejoinustowitnessavisualdelightwrappedincomedy.Indulgeyourselvesina spectacularblendofhistory,humourandheritage.Comeforthehumor,stayforthe
message.Secureyourseatstodayonbookmyshow–becausewhenhistorymeetshumour, it’s a show to remember!

An Evening on Healing Shame with a Sex & Trauma Psychotherapist - a Trauma Therapy workshop and a discussion on Neha Bhat's book Unashamed

Workshop Fees: Rs 1000

The bestselling book by Harper Collins can be made available on sale at a discount

Book launch of “Jenny”, Aparna Thota’s poetry collection. A contemporary expression of current day women’s inner rants

Experience comedy, tragedy, drama, jealousy, affection and much more.
When the curtain (Yavanika) goes up.
Welcome to the world of drama.

Sifar invites you to

YAVANIKA
a comically-tragic play

Performing Classical Dance (Bharatnatyam)

Yasujirō Ozu (12 December 1903 – 12 December 1963) was a Japanese filmmaker. He began his career during the era of silent films, and his last films were made in color in the early 1960s. Ozu first made a number of short comedies before turning to more serious themes in the 1930s. The most prominent themes of Ozu's work are family and marriage, and especially the relationships between generations. His most widely beloved films include Late Spring (1949), Tokyo Story (1953) and An Autumn Afternoon (1962).

Widely regarded as one of the world's greatest and most influential filmmakers, Ozu's work has continued to receive acclaim since his death. In the 2012 Sight & Sound poll, critics voted Ozu's Tokyo Story the third-greatest film of all time worldwide. In the same poll, Tokyo Story was voted the greatest film of all time by 358 directors and filmmakers worldwide.

Film Title: TOKYO STORY | 1953 | 136 Mins |Japan| Japenese & English Languages with English Subtitles

About the film: Tokyo Story is a 1953 Japanese drama film directed by Yasujirō Ozu and starring Chishū Ryū and Chieko Higashiyama; about an aging couple who travel to Tokyo to visit their grown children.

Upon release, it did not immediately gain international recognition and was considered "too Japanese" to be marketable by Japanese film exporters. It was screened in 1957 in London, where it won the inaugural Sutherland Trophy the following year, and received praise from U.S. film critics after a 1972 screening in New York City.

Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is Free & Open to all!

Lamakaan invites you to Anwar Moazzam Memorial Lecture delivered by Prof. Md. Suleman Siddiqi on Sufism: Past & Present.

The aim of this lecture is to trace the rise and development of Sufi spirituality during the early history of Islam on the one hand and the transition that took place during the later centuries on the other. Sufism is the phenomenon of intense Divine love (‘ishq), remembrance (zikr), contemplation (muraqibah), and beatific vision of God (ruyat-i bari-i taala). It is an exercise to purify the soul (ruh), self (nafs) and heart (dil). It is a transition from this world to the other world. It is a process where the Sufi remains subservient to the commands of God all the time, where his will becomes the Will of God. As Islam moved out of the confines of Arabia, it imbibed local cultures, customs, and traditions, leading to the transition.

About Prof. Md. Suleman Siddiqi: Prof Md. Suleman Siddiqi is a former Vice Chancellor of Osmania University, Hyd. and founder Registrar of MANUU, Hyd.

About Prof. Anwar Moazzam: Prof Anwar Moazzam (1928 – 2023) leaves behind him a large contingent of students, followers, and admirers. His contributions to higher education, the fields of Islamic and South Asian studies, to Urdu language and literature are simply immeasurable. Very few people fit the description of a public intellectual more than Prof Anwar Moazzam did.

All are Welcome!

WHY CLIMATE JUSTICE?
As the impacts of climate change grow more severe, the call for climate justice has never been more urgent. This camp focuses on addressing the disproportionate effects of climate change on marginalized communities, advocating for fair and equitable policies, and driving efforts toward environmental restoration.
By joining the Climate Justice Camp, you will become part of a committed network of individuals working together to ensure that the fight against climate change is just, inclusive, and effective.

Name of the Set: लेबर का SUFFER
Approximate Duration of the Set: 80 Minutes +
Stage Name: Kumar
Appropriate age for the set : 18+
Language of the Set: Hindi and English

The stand up comedy act revolves around the day-to-day lives of laborers and the violence they experience. Through comedy, I attempt to trace stories of identities, masculinity, patriarchy, caste & class, food and many other forms of prejudice that shape the daily lives of workers.

Shudrka Hyderabad presents the monologue “I DON’T MOVE, I DON’T SCREAM” inspired by Lo Stupro (The Rape, 1983), adapted and translated in English by Swapan Mondal. The play draws on Rame’s traumatic personal experiences after she was kidnapped, tortured, and gang raped in 1973 by a neofascist group that was discovered to have been commissioned by several high-ranking Milanese police officials.

This is an autobiographical performance and refers to its historical links with women's strife for justice. It is a reworked theatrical text on the use of sexual violence in the recent wave of violence in different parts of India.

The book Titled "డబ్బు అమ్మబడును"is going to launch which is a collection of short stories.

Urbansketchers Hyderabad is celebrating a major milestone: its 300th event, with the week-long #uskhyd300 from December 8-14, 2024. Over these seven days, participants will come together to document the city’s diverse landmarks and everyday scenes through 300 unique sketches. This special event honors Hyderabad's culture, architecture, and people, inviting artists of all levels to capture the city's essence.

The event begins with a workshop at Lamakaan on December 8 from 1:30 to 3:30 PM. This session will introduce urban sketching techniques, from capturing perspectives to adding dynamic line work, and provide participants with event schedules, materials suggestions, and daily themes. Lamakaan serves as the gathering point for this kickoff and as the venue for the final exhibition on December 14, where all 300 sketches will be displayed, creating a visual tapestry of Hyderabad.

Each day, participants will sketch at a new iconic location, exploring Hyderabad's beauty and variety. Planned spots include Charminar, Chowmahalla Palace, Hussain Sagar Lake, and Laad Bazaar, each with its unique character. Mornings feature sketch walks, afternoons offer workshops led by experienced artists on advanced techniques, and evenings bring everyone together to share and discuss the day’s artwork.

Special activities include a night sketching session at Charminar, a children’s sketching workshop, and a bustling market sketch at Laad Bazaar. The closing event on December 14 at Lamakaan will showcase the week’s collective work, inviting the public to view the 300 sketches and hear from participants. The #uskhyd300 event reflects the dedication of Urbansketchers Hyderabad to its art community and aims to deepen connections among artists while showcasing Hyderabad’s vibrant urban landscape.

Origin, Evolution, and How to Fight it

In order to build an effective resistance against fascism, it's important to understand the phenomenon of fascism in general and its Indian variety in particular. It is also important to understand the origin and evolution of Hindutva fascism and how it managed to spread its dangerous ideas to every pore of Indian society. To discuss this 'In Defense of Reason' is organising a discussion on Sunday, 8 December at 4 pm at Lamakaan, Hyderabad.

It was wonderful to collaborate with you for Rubaroo's flagship event, Rubaroo with Gender 2024! We truly value your partnership and support for this event and for the years we’ve worked together to create a safe and empowering community for young people across the city.

Rubaroo with Gender takes place annually on December 10th, coinciding with International Human Rights Day. The campaign encourages everyone to contribute to ending violence against women, girls and marginalised communities, support women’s rights activists, and resist any rollback of women’s and marginalised communities rights. It also provides a platform for youth participants to showcase their own campaigns.

This year, the event was facilitated by youth as part of the Emerging Leaders Programme. It featured an open space led by Rubaroo with various self-facilitated stalls. Activities included exploring safe and unsafe spaces related to gender, self-love exercises, quizzes to challenge existing notions of gender roles, poetry recitations, dance performances, and more.

Join us for the screening and discussion of Roberto Rossellini’s Rome, Open City (1945)

Hyderabad Cinephiles will be screening Rome, Open City at 6pm on Friday, 13 December. One of the earliest films of the Italian neorealism, Rome, Open City follows the lives of the resistance fighters and common working people of Italy under Nazi occupation. It exposes the brutality of fascism and is relevant even today. While 21st century fascism differs from its Italian and German counterparts in many ways, there are also key elements of continuity. Today, as the fascists have risen to power in our own country, a film like Rome, Open City, reminds us that it is the indomitable spirit of the people and their collective militant resistance that will overthrow the fascists and bring about the revolutionary transformation of society.

Entry is free. The film will be screened in Italian with English subtitles, and will be followed by a discussion.

We want to conduct a music concert.
Type of music- ANNAMACHARYA KEERTHANAS
SINGER-LAVANYA PARASA
VIOLINIST-JAYASURYA

Urbansketchers Hyderabad is celebrating a major milestone: its 300th event, with the week-long #uskhyd300 from December 8-14, 2024. Over these seven days, participants will come together to document the city’s diverse landmarks and everyday scenes through 300 unique sketches. This special event honors Hyderabad's culture, architecture, and people, inviting artists of all levels to capture the city's essence.

The event begins with a workshop at Lamakaan on December 8 from 1:30 to 3:30 PM. This session will introduce urban sketching techniques, from capturing perspectives to adding dynamic line work, and provide participants with event schedules, materials suggestions, and daily themes. Lamakaan serves as the gathering point for this kickoff and as the venue for the final exhibition on December 14, where all 300 sketches will be displayed, creating a visual tapestry of Hyderabad.

Each day, participants will sketch at a new iconic location, exploring Hyderabad's beauty and variety. Planned spots include Charminar, Chowmahalla Palace, Hussain Sagar Lake, and Laad Bazaar, each with its unique character. Mornings feature sketch walks, afternoons offer workshops led by experienced artists on advanced techniques, and evenings bring everyone together to share and discuss the day’s artwork.

Special activities include a night sketching session at Charminar, a children’s sketching workshop, and a bustling market sketch at Laad Bazaar. The closing event on December 14 at Lamakaan will showcase the week’s collective work, inviting the public to view the 300 sketches and hear from participants. The #uskhyd300 event reflects the dedication of Urbansketchers Hyderabad to its art community and aims to deepen connections among artists while showcasing Hyderabad’s vibrant urban landscape.

About the play:
TajMahalkaTenderpresentsEmperorShahJahaninthe21stcentury,mourningtheloss of his wife Mumtaz. As he plans to construct the Taj Mahal in the memory of his beloved wife, he is caught up in the modern world of red tape,bribes and corruption. The plot
compels the audience to imagine a world where the iconic symbol of love becomes entangled in endless paperwork, budgets and greedy contractors. The play depicts how it wouldseemiftheemperorhimselffacedthetediouslyslowprocessesoftenders,bribesand approvalsfortheconstruction.Throughthehelpof‘Guptaji’thegovernmentofficialwho takes the tender to build the Taj Mahal the intensity of the plot escalates. The humorous
satire offers a view into the loopholes and tribulations of the Indian bureaucracy and absurd political processes. Taj Mahal ka Tender Serves as a mirror of the farcical modern society where even a grand historical monument like Taj Mahal undergoes Governmental procedures and political intervention. Through skillful usage of wit, paradox and irony, Shuklahighlightsthechallengesofpreservingthenation’sculturalandhistoricalheritage. The play brings to life a modern twist to the timeless tale of love and ambition while subtly critiquingthemodernIndiansocietywhichridiculesnationalheritagewithcorruptionand inefficiency.

TajMahal,theemblemofeternalloveandarchitecturalmagnificencestrugglestogetthe tender approval in the modern Indian bureaucracy. Will Shahjahan be able to pay a
tributeto his loveor will heplunge into theinefficient system ofthe present society?

WrittenbyAjayShukla Directed by Ali Ahmed

Date:14thDecember2024 Time: 8 PM Onwards

Pleasejoinustowitnessavisualdelightwrappedincomedy.Indulgeyourselvesina spectacularblendofhistory,humourandheritage.Comeforthehumor,stayforthe
message.Secureyourseatstodayonbookmyshow–becausewhenhistorymeetshumour, it’s a show to remember!

An Evening on Healing Shame with a Sex & Trauma Psychotherapist - a Trauma Therapy workshop and a discussion on Neha Bhat's book Unashamed

Workshop Fees: Rs 1000

The bestselling book by Harper Collins can be made available on sale at a discount

Book launch of “Jenny”, Aparna Thota’s poetry collection. A contemporary expression of current day women’s inner rants

Experience comedy, tragedy, drama, jealousy, affection and much more.
When the curtain (Yavanika) goes up.
Welcome to the world of drama.

Sifar invites you to

YAVANIKA
a comically-tragic play