Lamakaan

The participants will be provided with acrylic sheets and collection of designs along with glass painting. They will be required to pick up a design of their choice and trace on the sheet. Then they paint with their choice of colours using glass painting, bringing the design to life with vibrant colours. Fee Rs.650/- only

exclusive screening of “The Third Knock” — the debut short film by Chayanta Media.

“The Third Knock” is a rom-com with a psychological twist, exploring love, perception, and the quiet mysteries that linger behind every closed door. With a runtime of 15 minutes, this film marks our first step as a creative team into the world of independent storytelling.

Join us for an evening of cinema, conversation, and music — where art meets emotion, and stories spark dialogue.

Hyderabad Chapter of India Hikes Trekking Club organizing convention on 02NOV2025 from 10.30am to 1.30pm to showcase highlights of the trekking club to all club members and engage in discussion for further growth of trekking in the city

A professional working session for the Board of Directors of the Rotaract Club of Hyderabad East. The meeting will focus on reviewing current service projects, discussing administrative matters, planning upcoming events, and strategizing for the club's goals in the current year.

Celebrating Song of the Clay Pot: My Journey with the Ghatam by Sumana Chandrashekar

Join us for an enchanting evening of music and conversation as Sumana Chandrashekar performs on the ghatam and discusses her acclaimed book, Song of the Clay Pot: My Journey with the Ghatam, with Vidya Rao, Hindustani classical singer and writer.
Published by Speaking Tiger Books, this work is a heartfelt exploration of the ghatam—its history, legends, and the artist’s personal journey with the instrument.


About the Author:Sumana Chandrashekar is a ghatam player, writer, and researcher from Bengaluru. A student of Sukanya Ramgopal, she has performed widely and worked on experimental, collaborative, and educational music projects. Her research explores intersections of language, migration, gender, and music.


Praise for the Book:
“A beautifully told story and a goldmine of information about the ghatam’s history, legend, and lore.” — Shubha Mudgal


“Her words move like her fingers on the ghatam… A beautiful book about the intersection of society, culture, and art.” — T.M. Krishna


ALL ARE WELCOME!

New month, new director in focus!

Lamakaan invites film lovers to immerse themselves in the visionary world of Sir Ridley Scott, the British filmmaker whose cinematic eye has shaped generations. Born in South Shields, England, in November 1937, Scott rose from art school to global acclaim, crafting films that blend atmospheric visuals with philosophical depth.
From the dystopian future of Blade Runner to the primal terror of Alien, Scott’s work explores humanity’s struggles with technology, identity, and the pursuit of survival. His historical epics, such as Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven, showcase his flair for grandeur and emotional resonance, while thrillers like Thelma & Louise and Black Hawk Down reveal his command of tension and character development.
With over $5 billion in global box office earnings, multiple BAFTA, Emmy, and Golden Globe awards, and a knighthood for his contribution to the arts, Ridley Scott remains a towering figure in cinema.
Join us at Lamakaan for a curated selection of his retro classics—films that continue to inspire, provoke, and mesmerize. Whether you're revisiting old favorites or discovering them anew, this festival promises a cinematic journey through time, space, and the human condition.

Film Title: THE DUELLISTS | 1977 | 100 Mins | UK & USA | English Language with English Subtitles

About the film: The Duellists (1977), Ridley Scott’s debut feature, is a visually stunning period drama set during the Napoleonic Wars, where two French officers—d’Hubert and Féraud—engage in a relentless series of duels over 15 years, driven by pride and obsession. Based on Joseph Conrad’s story, the film delves into the absurdity of honor culture and the psychological toll of conflict, earning acclaim for its painterly cinematography and historical accuracy.

Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is free and open to all!

A high-energy 2-hour meetup for startup founders, creators, marketers, and problem-solvers to connect, share ideas, and spark collaborations.

Whether you’re launching your first startup, building your brand, seeking feedback, or just here to vibe with fellow builders — this is your playground. Let’s jam!

Book Title : Hidimbi
Author : Nareshkumar Sufi
Publishers : Jhansi Publications

We are happily announcing our 8th book from Jhansi Publications. Hidimbi written by Nareshkumar Sufi, a well known Telugu author

Khachar Pakhi
(a play in Hindi)

"Khachar Pakhi" engages with the intricate intersections of trauma, memory, and identity through the story of an anonymous woman whose unexpected encounter with her former perpetrator reopens the psychic wounds of a decade-old experience. Set within the seemingly mundane context of a job interview, the play destabilises temporal linearity by collapsing past and present into a disorienting continuum, thereby staging the enduring effects of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Through fragmented recollections and blurred boundaries between truth and illusion, the narrative underscores how trauma disrupts perception and resists coherent representation. The protagonist’s confrontation with her suppressed memories reveals both the fragility of human subjectivity and the arduous process of healing. In this regard, the play situates itself within contemporary discourses on trauma studies, particularly those that examine how individual suffering is mediated through cultural and performative expression. Written and directed by Dr. Surendra Singh Negi, the play derives its title from Rabindranath Tagore’s allegorical "Khachar Pakhi", a poem-song (or kobita–gaan in Bangla) in which a caged bird and a free bird articulate competing visions of freedom, confinement, and contentment. This intertextual reference enriches the central metaphor of captivity and liberation, resonating with the protagonist’s struggle to reclaim agency from the constraints of memory. By weaving raw emotional intensity with nuanced dialogue, "Khachar Pakhi" emerges through psychological realism as a poignant meditation on resilience, trauma, and the enduring possibilities of renewal.

Read-a-Kitaab - Book Lovers Monthly Meetup

Kulhad Painting at Lamakaan

Add a splash of color to your chai time! ☕🎨
Join us for a cozy Kulhad Painting session at Lamakaan where creativity meets culture. Paint your own earthen kulhad, sip on some good vibes, and take home a piece of handmade joy.
No experience needed just bring your imagination and we’ll bring the paints!

Queer Storytelling, discussion about queer films and watch few queer indie short films together

On the occasion of childrens day Rainbow childrens film society is conducting Rainbow childrens International film festival.
Little Farmer
Aadhya
Aparna Thana Mana
Vandemataram
Hats of Police short films and also some other childrens message oriented short films

All are welcome

Vidya Shah: In Tribute to Akhtari Bai

The Centre for Development Policy and Practice (CDPP), in collaboration with Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF) and A-CODE, warmly invites you to an enchanting edition of Bazm-e-Sukhan—"Vidya Shah: In Tribute to Akhtari Bai."

Join us for an evocative evening of music and reflection, as award-winning singer and writer Vidya Shah pays homage to the legendary Akhtari Bai Faizabadi (Begum Akhtar), tracing her extraordinary journey, resilience, and timeless art through her celebrated project Akhtari.

Date and Time: November 12, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
Venue: Lamakaan, near GVK One, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
Presided over by: Smt. Lakshmi Devi Raj and Prof. Ashraf Rafi

New month, new director in focus!

Lamakaan invites film lovers to immerse themselves in the visionary world of Sir Ridley Scott, the British filmmaker whose cinematic eye has shaped generations. Born in South Shields, England, in November 1937, Scott rose from art school to global acclaim, crafting films that blend atmospheric visuals with philosophical depth. From the dystopian future of Blade Runner to the primal terror of Alien, Scott’s work explores humanity’s struggles with technology, identity, and the pursuit of survival. His historical epics, such as Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven, showcase his flair for grandeur and emotional resonance, while thrillers like Thelma & Louise and Black Hawk Down reveal his command of tension and character development. With over $5 billion in global box office earnings, multiple BAFTA, Emmy, and Golden Globe awards, and a knighthood for his contribution to the arts, Ridley Scott remains a towering figure in cinema. Join us at Lamakaan for a curated selection of his retro classics—films that continue to inspire, provoke, and mesmerize. Whether you're revisiting old favorites or discovering them anew, this festival promises a cinematic journey through time, space, and the human condition.

Film Title: ALIEN | 1979 | 116 Mins | UK & USA | English Language with English Subtitles

About the film: Alien (1979), directed by Ridley Scott, is a groundbreaking sci-fi horror film in which the crew of the spaceship Nostromo investigates a distress signal on a remote moon, only to unleash a deadly alien life form that stalks them one by one. With its eerie atmosphere, iconic creature design, and Sigourney Weaver’s unforgettable performance as Ellen Ripley, the film redefined space horror and launched a legendary franchise.


Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is free and open to all!

GZH invites you to a special screening of:

Lotte in Weimar
Director: Egon Günther
Year: 1974/1975
Language: German (with English subtitles)
Runtime: 125 minutes
Color: Orwocolor

Synopsis:
Based on Thomas Mann’s 1939 novel Lotte in Weimar, this East German drama revisits one of German literature’s most iconic figures, Goethe’s Lotte. Mann- a German novelist, short story writer, social critic, philanthropist, essayist, and the 1929 Nobel Prize in Literature laureate- crafts a poignant meditation on art, memory, and human longing.

Decades after inspiring The Sorrows of Young Werther, the now middle-aged Charlotte Kestner (Lilli Palmer) travels with her daughter to Weimar in 1816, hoping to meet Goethe once more. When a young waiter recognizes her as the “real” Lotte, the news spreads quickly through the town, drawing curiosity and excitement from Weimar’s cultured elite. Visitors flock to her inn, eager to glimpse the living muse of Goethe’s youthful masterpiece.

As Charlotte is swept into the orbit of gossip, admiration, and expectation, her long-awaited reunion with Goethe (Martin Hellberg) unfolds not as a romantic rekindling but as a profound confrontation between past and present, memory and myth. Egon Günther’s reflective, elegantly staged adaptation explores the shifting boundaries between life and art, celebrity and solitude, revealing how time transforms both love and legend.

We have selected this film in celebration of Thomas Mann's 150th birth anniversary, a tribute to one of Germany’s most enduring literary voices.

All are welcome!

Grama Devata is a Telugu translation of "The Vicissitudes of the Goddess", a 2013 book by Sree Padma published by Oxford University Press, that explores the history of goddess traditions in India, with a focus on local Andhra Pradesh goddesses known as gramadevatas. The book traces how these local goddesses were incorporated and transformed into broader Brahmanical, Buddhist, and Jain traditions, examines the evolution of popular goddesses like Durga and Kali, and analyses how women become deified, often through sacrificial deaths.

This field trip is especially close to my heart. It’s an opportunity to help our children fall in love with stories — not just as words on a page, but as living, breathing experiences that unfold through books, cinema, and art. We want them to see that stories are more than lessons; they are journeys that connect imagination, emotion, and creativity.

For many of our students, English is still a growing language. Through this trip, I hope to nurture their curiosity and confidence, letting them engage with storytelling in a way that feels natural and exciting. Whether they are listening, reading, or watching, I want them to feel the magic behind every narrative — to cherish the process of storytelling, and be inspired to create and dream.

It’s a step towards building a lifelong love for reading, an appreciation for the classics, and an understanding that stories — in any language or form — have the power to shape hearts and minds.

This year we are celebrating the birth centenary of the great maestro of Indian music Sri. Salil Chowdhury. On the week of his birthday we want to pay our homage to the legend through his music which includes the various genre of his immortal creations.

**Book Launch Event**

Join us for an exciting literary evening as **Chaaya Publications** presents the Telugu translations of two gripping contemporary novels from Northern Europe.

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### **About the Books**

* ***Jar City***: Originally published in Icelandic as *Mýrin*, this internationally acclaimed crime novel by **Arnaldur Indriðason** is a landmark in Nordic noir fiction. Set in the haunting landscape of Reykjavik, it follows Inspector Erlendur as he unravels a murder that exposes deep-seated corruption, buried family secrets, and the moral complexities of modern society. The novel’s success led to a celebrated film adaptation and global recognition for Indriðason’s atmospheric storytelling.

* ***The Healer***: First published in Finnish as *Parantaja*, this powerful novel by **Antti Tuomainen** combines crime, climate fiction, and psychological drama. Set in a dystopian Helsinki ravaged by environmental collapse, it follows a poet’s desperate search for his missing wife, confronting questions of love, loss, and redemption. As one reviewer noted, “The complexity of human psychology is really in play here.”

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### **Event Details**

* **Date:** November 15th
* **Time:** 4 PM
* **Venue:** Lamakaan, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
* **Translator:** *Y. Krishna Jyothi* will be present for an interaction and book signing.

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### **Join Us**

Come and experience the world of these two remarkable Nordic novels, now brought to Telugu readers through sensitive and powerful translation. Meet the translator, gain insights into the books, and be part of this celebration of world literature in Telugu. We look forward to seeing you there!

An assortment of Bharatnatyam pieces by performed students of Sahityakalpa, coming from different professions and parallelly pursuing their passion for dance.

Meeraki foundation is collaborating with Dhruvam School of Music to organize a music workshop for the children of Helping Hands orphanage. Meeraki is a non-profit organization established in 2023, and till date, we have extensively worked on child and women welfare, particularly bridging the gap between members of various orphanages and old age homes, and the resources available to help them which may not always reach them.

Open mic followed by Screening of 2 Queer short film. Networking opportunity for queer folks and Allies to come under one roof. Open for all.
Ticketed Event

✨ New Release from Jhansi Publications!
We’re delighted to announce the launch of “Nanna Vacchina Velaa Visesham” — a heartfelt collection by author Ravindra Ravella.

Blending observation with emotion, the book explores the special moments that shape our lives. Come be part of this celebration of storytelling, words, and memories that linger long after you close the last page.

Chandu, a young man diagnosed with lung cancer, recalls his past where he started smoking at a very young age and got addicted.
He deeply loves a girl named Pawani, who ignores him but secretly admires his caring nature and love for his family.
Pawani finally confesses her love to Chandu, but it’s too late as he knows he is going to die. The beautiful world before him shatters, and nothing can change his fate now. Pawani is left all alone, her dreams and the life she once imagined erased forever.

Smoking doesn’t just kill but it destroys lives, shattering the hearts of everyone left behind.

New month, new director in focus!

Lamakaan invites film lovers to immerse themselves in the visionary world of Sir Ridley Scott, the British filmmaker whose cinematic eye has shaped generations. Born in South Shields, England, in November 1937, Scott rose from art school to global acclaim, crafting films that blend atmospheric visuals with philosophical depth. From the dystopian future of Blade Runner to the primal terror of Alien, Scott’s work explores humanity’s struggles with technology, identity, and the pursuit of survival. His historical epics, such as Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven, showcase his flair for grandeur and emotional resonance, while thrillers like Thelma & Louise and Black Hawk Down reveal his command of tension and character development. With over $5 billion in global box office earnings, multiple BAFTA, Emmy, and Golden Globe awards, and a knighthood for his contribution to the arts, Ridley Scott remains a towering figure in cinema. Join us at Lamakaan for a curated selection of his retro classics—films that continue to inspire, provoke, and mesmerize. Whether you're revisiting old favorites or discovering them anew, this festival promises a cinematic journey through time, space, and the human condition.

Film Title: BLADE RUNNER | 1982 | 117 Mins | Hongkong & USA | English Language with English Subtitles

About the film: Blade Runner (1982), directed by Ridley Scott, is a neo-noir sci-fi classic set in a dystopian Los Angeles of 2019, where ex-cop Rick Deckard is tasked with hunting down rogue bioengineered beings known as replicants. As he tracks them, he confronts questions about identity, memory, and what it truly means to be human. With its haunting visuals, philosophical depth, and iconic score, the film remains a cornerstone of cyberpunk cinema.

Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is free and open to all!

SouthSide Books presents a double book launch celebrating Hyderabad’s spirit and its stories.
Join us for the release of Shehernama:The Romance of Hyderabad’s Bastis by Paravasthu Lokeshwar and Mallu Swarajyam:The Fire of Defiance, published with Zubaan Books. From the lyrical lanes of Hyderabad’s old basthis to the fiery journey of a young revolutionary who shaped Telangana’s history, these books together capture a city’s heart and its people, memories, struggles, and hope.

The evening includes film screenings for both titles, conversations, and chai.
Meet the authors, immerse yourself in history and storytelling. All are welcome!

Hyderabad Bookworms' Movie of the Month meetup Meet your fellow bookworms, as we enjoy a movie adapted from a book or a play, share thoughts, compare with source material, and discuss its cultural relevance. This event is organised once a month, movie is chosen based on poll on our discord server. (dm for the link to the server!) movies can be in any language, as long as supplied with subtitles, preferably under two hours, so that there is enough time for some sweet discussion! instagram: @hyderabadbookworms

This is based on real life stories, Seven persons, one by one shall reveal their real life events or phases and how they faced it. The real life stories shall be inspiring. More or less it is autobiographical for each one of the speakers.

Daayra is a safe, intimate, and conversation-oriented space for individuals who have experienced sexual abuse. It is built on the belief that healing deepens when our stories are met with empathy, presence, and shared understanding.

In Daayra, we come together to speak, listen, and connect — not to fix or advise, but to witness and hold space for each other. The space offers a sense of belonging for those who may have carried silence, shame, or self-blame alone for too long.

Through conversations and reflections, Daayra hopes to nurture community, compassion, and the gradual rediscovery of self — reminding each participant that their story matters, their voice deserves space, and they are not alone.

Join us for a special event that brings together Cycle Donga—an Italian novel by Bartolini, translated into Telugu by Srinivasa Chakravarthi and published by Anil Battula Publications in 2025—and the classic Italian film Bicycle Thieves (1948), directed by Vittorio De Sica.

Both stories follow a man’s search for his stolen bicycle, exploring themes of dignity, survival, and the everyday struggles of working-class life. This session offers a unique chance to experience the novel’s Telugu interpretation alongside the timeless film that inspired global cinema.

“SHATHAGANI KODUKULU” is also word that often referred and said to boys who have no aim in their life’s and who do nothing but just pass time.

Shathagani Kodukulu is a short story that happens between three boys Chintu, Rakesh, & Sunil. These boys have no aim and a goal in their lives so everyday they just keep passing time around in their village spending the whole day roaming around doing silly things…
Even after getting scolded by their parents regularly they keep coming back with doing even more silly things…

So one final day they finally realise their true passions in which they have a natural talent.

Our entire plot is filled with a lot of comedic laughter moments and with interesting characters & moments. The entire plot and theme is set on a rural village background.

So this is a short synopsis of “SHATHAGANI KODUKULU”.

A solo act of 20 minutes that constitutes storytelling, drama and theatre in its core.
Challenging the stereotype of so-called "Mantoiyat"/the image of how Manto is perceived.
The story being performed is called "Ek zahida, ek fahisha" by saadat Hasan Manto. The narrative explores comedy, adrenaline and bit of "mantoyiyat" of the world we live in.

New month, new director in focus!

Lamakaan invites film lovers to immerse themselves in the visionary world of Sir Ridley Scott, the British filmmaker whose cinematic eye has shaped generations. Born in South Shields, England, in November 1937, Scott rose from art school to global acclaim, crafting films that blend atmospheric visuals with philosophical depth. From the dystopian future of Blade Runner to the primal terror of Alien, Scott’s work explores humanity’s struggles with technology, identity, and the pursuit of survival. His historical epics, such as Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven, showcase his flair for grandeur and emotional resonance, while thrillers like Thelma & Louise and Black Hawk Down reveal his command of tension and character development. With over $5 billion in global box office earnings, multiple BAFTA, Emmy, and Golden Globe awards, and a knighthood for his contribution to the arts, Ridley Scott remains a towering figure in cinema. Join us at Lamakaan for a curated selection of his retro classics—films that continue to inspire, provoke, and mesmerize. Whether you're revisiting old favorites or discovering them anew, this festival promises a cinematic journey through time, space, and the human condition.

Film Title: THELMA & LOUISE | 1991 | 129 Mins | USA | English Language with English Subtitles

About the film: Thelma & Louise is a 1991 American buddy comedy-drama film directed by Ridley Scott and written by Callie Khouri. The film stars Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis as Louise and Thelma, two friends who embark on a road trip that takes an unforeseen turn. The supporting cast includes Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen, Christopher McDonald, and Brad Pitt. Filming took place in California and Utah from June to August 1990.

Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is free and open to all!

This is about Tara a 22 year old girl who works in a music store as a part time job, secretly deals with body insecurities and loneliness...Until she meets Ved, who is her classmate from 10th grade and a documentary filmmaker..They travel together from the day they meet again and tara falls in love with Ved at certain point. So what happens to them at last ? Does Tara overcome her insecurities or not ?.. We're the remaining part of the story.

Join us for the launch of the Telugu translation of Natsume Sōseki’s classic novel Kokoro translated by Srinivasa Chakravarthi and published by Anil Battula Publications (2025).

The event also includes a screening of Kon Ichikawa’s 1955 film adaptation, bringing this powerful story to life on screen.

An evening of literature, cinema, and timeless storytelling.

New York human rights activist and civil libertarian Dr. Fatima Shahnaz gives grassroots insights into the causes and dimension of Mayor Elect Zohran Mamdani’s triumph in New York’s mayoral elections on Nov. 5. Dr. Shahnaz worked among some of the same constituencies and in areas as Mamdani, and has first-hand knowledge of the campaign trail and the constituencies which Mamdani negotiated. As author, journalist, professor of political science (Rtred) and international civil rights activist who has worked and walked in the 'mean-streets' of New York's immigrant diaspora and working-class America, she will give an insider’s insights into the multilayered Indian presence in New York, the immigration crisis in the U.S., Islamophobia and Hinduphobia, and white supremacism, Christian fascism, the Palestine factor, the Muslim-Leftist alliance against U.S. capitalism, and, having continued her humanitarian work in India, she will highlight other triggers of the rise of Mamdani, and its relevance for India and Indians.

"My English is Telugish” is a hilarious Telugu stage comedy that explores how we proudly speak English with our own unique Telugu touch!

Set in everyday situations — from job interviews to friendships, classrooms to chai shops — this play shows the fun, confusion, and emotion that happens when Telugu hearts try to speak ‘perfect’ English.

With witty dialogues, lovable characters, and punchy one-liners, this play celebrates the beauty of our ‘Telugish’ — a sweet mix of bold English words, Telugu expressions, and desi attitude!

Performing Classical Dance (Bharatnatyam)

The participants will be provided with acrylic sheets and collection of designs along with glass painting. They will be required to pick up a design of their choice and trace on the sheet. Then they paint with their choice of colours using glass painting, bringing the design to life with vibrant colours. Fee Rs.650/- only

exclusive screening of “The Third Knock” — the debut short film by Chayanta Media.

“The Third Knock” is a rom-com with a psychological twist, exploring love, perception, and the quiet mysteries that linger behind every closed door. With a runtime of 15 minutes, this film marks our first step as a creative team into the world of independent storytelling.

Join us for an evening of cinema, conversation, and music — where art meets emotion, and stories spark dialogue.

Hyderabad Chapter of India Hikes Trekking Club organizing convention on 02NOV2025 from 10.30am to 1.30pm to showcase highlights of the trekking club to all club members and engage in discussion for further growth of trekking in the city

A professional working session for the Board of Directors of the Rotaract Club of Hyderabad East. The meeting will focus on reviewing current service projects, discussing administrative matters, planning upcoming events, and strategizing for the club's goals in the current year.

Celebrating Song of the Clay Pot: My Journey with the Ghatam by Sumana Chandrashekar

Join us for an enchanting evening of music and conversation as Sumana Chandrashekar performs on the ghatam and discusses her acclaimed book, Song of the Clay Pot: My Journey with the Ghatam, with Vidya Rao, Hindustani classical singer and writer.
Published by Speaking Tiger Books, this work is a heartfelt exploration of the ghatam—its history, legends, and the artist’s personal journey with the instrument.


About the Author:Sumana Chandrashekar is a ghatam player, writer, and researcher from Bengaluru. A student of Sukanya Ramgopal, she has performed widely and worked on experimental, collaborative, and educational music projects. Her research explores intersections of language, migration, gender, and music.


Praise for the Book:
“A beautifully told story and a goldmine of information about the ghatam’s history, legend, and lore.” — Shubha Mudgal


“Her words move like her fingers on the ghatam… A beautiful book about the intersection of society, culture, and art.” — T.M. Krishna


ALL ARE WELCOME!

New month, new director in focus!

Lamakaan invites film lovers to immerse themselves in the visionary world of Sir Ridley Scott, the British filmmaker whose cinematic eye has shaped generations. Born in South Shields, England, in November 1937, Scott rose from art school to global acclaim, crafting films that blend atmospheric visuals with philosophical depth.
From the dystopian future of Blade Runner to the primal terror of Alien, Scott’s work explores humanity’s struggles with technology, identity, and the pursuit of survival. His historical epics, such as Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven, showcase his flair for grandeur and emotional resonance, while thrillers like Thelma & Louise and Black Hawk Down reveal his command of tension and character development.
With over $5 billion in global box office earnings, multiple BAFTA, Emmy, and Golden Globe awards, and a knighthood for his contribution to the arts, Ridley Scott remains a towering figure in cinema.
Join us at Lamakaan for a curated selection of his retro classics—films that continue to inspire, provoke, and mesmerize. Whether you're revisiting old favorites or discovering them anew, this festival promises a cinematic journey through time, space, and the human condition.

Film Title: THE DUELLISTS | 1977 | 100 Mins | UK & USA | English Language with English Subtitles

About the film: The Duellists (1977), Ridley Scott’s debut feature, is a visually stunning period drama set during the Napoleonic Wars, where two French officers—d’Hubert and Féraud—engage in a relentless series of duels over 15 years, driven by pride and obsession. Based on Joseph Conrad’s story, the film delves into the absurdity of honor culture and the psychological toll of conflict, earning acclaim for its painterly cinematography and historical accuracy.

Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is free and open to all!

A high-energy 2-hour meetup for startup founders, creators, marketers, and problem-solvers to connect, share ideas, and spark collaborations.

Whether you’re launching your first startup, building your brand, seeking feedback, or just here to vibe with fellow builders — this is your playground. Let’s jam!

Book Title : Hidimbi
Author : Nareshkumar Sufi
Publishers : Jhansi Publications

We are happily announcing our 8th book from Jhansi Publications. Hidimbi written by Nareshkumar Sufi, a well known Telugu author

Khachar Pakhi
(a play in Hindi)

"Khachar Pakhi" engages with the intricate intersections of trauma, memory, and identity through the story of an anonymous woman whose unexpected encounter with her former perpetrator reopens the psychic wounds of a decade-old experience. Set within the seemingly mundane context of a job interview, the play destabilises temporal linearity by collapsing past and present into a disorienting continuum, thereby staging the enduring effects of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Through fragmented recollections and blurred boundaries between truth and illusion, the narrative underscores how trauma disrupts perception and resists coherent representation. The protagonist’s confrontation with her suppressed memories reveals both the fragility of human subjectivity and the arduous process of healing. In this regard, the play situates itself within contemporary discourses on trauma studies, particularly those that examine how individual suffering is mediated through cultural and performative expression. Written and directed by Dr. Surendra Singh Negi, the play derives its title from Rabindranath Tagore’s allegorical "Khachar Pakhi", a poem-song (or kobita–gaan in Bangla) in which a caged bird and a free bird articulate competing visions of freedom, confinement, and contentment. This intertextual reference enriches the central metaphor of captivity and liberation, resonating with the protagonist’s struggle to reclaim agency from the constraints of memory. By weaving raw emotional intensity with nuanced dialogue, "Khachar Pakhi" emerges through psychological realism as a poignant meditation on resilience, trauma, and the enduring possibilities of renewal.

Read-a-Kitaab - Book Lovers Monthly Meetup

Kulhad Painting at Lamakaan

Add a splash of color to your chai time! ☕🎨
Join us for a cozy Kulhad Painting session at Lamakaan where creativity meets culture. Paint your own earthen kulhad, sip on some good vibes, and take home a piece of handmade joy.
No experience needed just bring your imagination and we’ll bring the paints!

Queer Storytelling, discussion about queer films and watch few queer indie short films together

On the occasion of childrens day Rainbow childrens film society is conducting Rainbow childrens International film festival.
Little Farmer
Aadhya
Aparna Thana Mana
Vandemataram
Hats of Police short films and also some other childrens message oriented short films

All are welcome

Vidya Shah: In Tribute to Akhtari Bai

The Centre for Development Policy and Practice (CDPP), in collaboration with Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF) and A-CODE, warmly invites you to an enchanting edition of Bazm-e-Sukhan—"Vidya Shah: In Tribute to Akhtari Bai."

Join us for an evocative evening of music and reflection, as award-winning singer and writer Vidya Shah pays homage to the legendary Akhtari Bai Faizabadi (Begum Akhtar), tracing her extraordinary journey, resilience, and timeless art through her celebrated project Akhtari.

Date and Time: November 12, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
Venue: Lamakaan, near GVK One, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
Presided over by: Smt. Lakshmi Devi Raj and Prof. Ashraf Rafi

New month, new director in focus!

Lamakaan invites film lovers to immerse themselves in the visionary world of Sir Ridley Scott, the British filmmaker whose cinematic eye has shaped generations. Born in South Shields, England, in November 1937, Scott rose from art school to global acclaim, crafting films that blend atmospheric visuals with philosophical depth. From the dystopian future of Blade Runner to the primal terror of Alien, Scott’s work explores humanity’s struggles with technology, identity, and the pursuit of survival. His historical epics, such as Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven, showcase his flair for grandeur and emotional resonance, while thrillers like Thelma & Louise and Black Hawk Down reveal his command of tension and character development. With over $5 billion in global box office earnings, multiple BAFTA, Emmy, and Golden Globe awards, and a knighthood for his contribution to the arts, Ridley Scott remains a towering figure in cinema. Join us at Lamakaan for a curated selection of his retro classics—films that continue to inspire, provoke, and mesmerize. Whether you're revisiting old favorites or discovering them anew, this festival promises a cinematic journey through time, space, and the human condition.

Film Title: ALIEN | 1979 | 116 Mins | UK & USA | English Language with English Subtitles

About the film: Alien (1979), directed by Ridley Scott, is a groundbreaking sci-fi horror film in which the crew of the spaceship Nostromo investigates a distress signal on a remote moon, only to unleash a deadly alien life form that stalks them one by one. With its eerie atmosphere, iconic creature design, and Sigourney Weaver’s unforgettable performance as Ellen Ripley, the film redefined space horror and launched a legendary franchise.


Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is free and open to all!

GZH invites you to a special screening of:

Lotte in Weimar
Director: Egon Günther
Year: 1974/1975
Language: German (with English subtitles)
Runtime: 125 minutes
Color: Orwocolor

Synopsis:
Based on Thomas Mann’s 1939 novel Lotte in Weimar, this East German drama revisits one of German literature’s most iconic figures, Goethe’s Lotte. Mann- a German novelist, short story writer, social critic, philanthropist, essayist, and the 1929 Nobel Prize in Literature laureate- crafts a poignant meditation on art, memory, and human longing.

Decades after inspiring The Sorrows of Young Werther, the now middle-aged Charlotte Kestner (Lilli Palmer) travels with her daughter to Weimar in 1816, hoping to meet Goethe once more. When a young waiter recognizes her as the “real” Lotte, the news spreads quickly through the town, drawing curiosity and excitement from Weimar’s cultured elite. Visitors flock to her inn, eager to glimpse the living muse of Goethe’s youthful masterpiece.

As Charlotte is swept into the orbit of gossip, admiration, and expectation, her long-awaited reunion with Goethe (Martin Hellberg) unfolds not as a romantic rekindling but as a profound confrontation between past and present, memory and myth. Egon Günther’s reflective, elegantly staged adaptation explores the shifting boundaries between life and art, celebrity and solitude, revealing how time transforms both love and legend.

We have selected this film in celebration of Thomas Mann's 150th birth anniversary, a tribute to one of Germany’s most enduring literary voices.

All are welcome!

Grama Devata is a Telugu translation of "The Vicissitudes of the Goddess", a 2013 book by Sree Padma published by Oxford University Press, that explores the history of goddess traditions in India, with a focus on local Andhra Pradesh goddesses known as gramadevatas. The book traces how these local goddesses were incorporated and transformed into broader Brahmanical, Buddhist, and Jain traditions, examines the evolution of popular goddesses like Durga and Kali, and analyses how women become deified, often through sacrificial deaths.

This field trip is especially close to my heart. It’s an opportunity to help our children fall in love with stories — not just as words on a page, but as living, breathing experiences that unfold through books, cinema, and art. We want them to see that stories are more than lessons; they are journeys that connect imagination, emotion, and creativity.

For many of our students, English is still a growing language. Through this trip, I hope to nurture their curiosity and confidence, letting them engage with storytelling in a way that feels natural and exciting. Whether they are listening, reading, or watching, I want them to feel the magic behind every narrative — to cherish the process of storytelling, and be inspired to create and dream.

It’s a step towards building a lifelong love for reading, an appreciation for the classics, and an understanding that stories — in any language or form — have the power to shape hearts and minds.

This year we are celebrating the birth centenary of the great maestro of Indian music Sri. Salil Chowdhury. On the week of his birthday we want to pay our homage to the legend through his music which includes the various genre of his immortal creations.

**Book Launch Event**

Join us for an exciting literary evening as **Chaaya Publications** presents the Telugu translations of two gripping contemporary novels from Northern Europe.

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### **About the Books**

* ***Jar City***: Originally published in Icelandic as *Mýrin*, this internationally acclaimed crime novel by **Arnaldur Indriðason** is a landmark in Nordic noir fiction. Set in the haunting landscape of Reykjavik, it follows Inspector Erlendur as he unravels a murder that exposes deep-seated corruption, buried family secrets, and the moral complexities of modern society. The novel’s success led to a celebrated film adaptation and global recognition for Indriðason’s atmospheric storytelling.

* ***The Healer***: First published in Finnish as *Parantaja*, this powerful novel by **Antti Tuomainen** combines crime, climate fiction, and psychological drama. Set in a dystopian Helsinki ravaged by environmental collapse, it follows a poet’s desperate search for his missing wife, confronting questions of love, loss, and redemption. As one reviewer noted, “The complexity of human psychology is really in play here.”

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### **Event Details**

* **Date:** November 15th
* **Time:** 4 PM
* **Venue:** Lamakaan, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
* **Translator:** *Y. Krishna Jyothi* will be present for an interaction and book signing.

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### **Join Us**

Come and experience the world of these two remarkable Nordic novels, now brought to Telugu readers through sensitive and powerful translation. Meet the translator, gain insights into the books, and be part of this celebration of world literature in Telugu. We look forward to seeing you there!

An assortment of Bharatnatyam pieces by performed students of Sahityakalpa, coming from different professions and parallelly pursuing their passion for dance.

Meeraki foundation is collaborating with Dhruvam School of Music to organize a music workshop for the children of Helping Hands orphanage. Meeraki is a non-profit organization established in 2023, and till date, we have extensively worked on child and women welfare, particularly bridging the gap between members of various orphanages and old age homes, and the resources available to help them which may not always reach them.

Open mic followed by Screening of 2 Queer short film. Networking opportunity for queer folks and Allies to come under one roof. Open for all.
Ticketed Event

✨ New Release from Jhansi Publications!
We’re delighted to announce the launch of “Nanna Vacchina Velaa Visesham” — a heartfelt collection by author Ravindra Ravella.

Blending observation with emotion, the book explores the special moments that shape our lives. Come be part of this celebration of storytelling, words, and memories that linger long after you close the last page.

Chandu, a young man diagnosed with lung cancer, recalls his past where he started smoking at a very young age and got addicted.
He deeply loves a girl named Pawani, who ignores him but secretly admires his caring nature and love for his family.
Pawani finally confesses her love to Chandu, but it’s too late as he knows he is going to die. The beautiful world before him shatters, and nothing can change his fate now. Pawani is left all alone, her dreams and the life she once imagined erased forever.

Smoking doesn’t just kill but it destroys lives, shattering the hearts of everyone left behind.

New month, new director in focus!

Lamakaan invites film lovers to immerse themselves in the visionary world of Sir Ridley Scott, the British filmmaker whose cinematic eye has shaped generations. Born in South Shields, England, in November 1937, Scott rose from art school to global acclaim, crafting films that blend atmospheric visuals with philosophical depth. From the dystopian future of Blade Runner to the primal terror of Alien, Scott’s work explores humanity’s struggles with technology, identity, and the pursuit of survival. His historical epics, such as Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven, showcase his flair for grandeur and emotional resonance, while thrillers like Thelma & Louise and Black Hawk Down reveal his command of tension and character development. With over $5 billion in global box office earnings, multiple BAFTA, Emmy, and Golden Globe awards, and a knighthood for his contribution to the arts, Ridley Scott remains a towering figure in cinema. Join us at Lamakaan for a curated selection of his retro classics—films that continue to inspire, provoke, and mesmerize. Whether you're revisiting old favorites or discovering them anew, this festival promises a cinematic journey through time, space, and the human condition.

Film Title: BLADE RUNNER | 1982 | 117 Mins | Hongkong & USA | English Language with English Subtitles

About the film: Blade Runner (1982), directed by Ridley Scott, is a neo-noir sci-fi classic set in a dystopian Los Angeles of 2019, where ex-cop Rick Deckard is tasked with hunting down rogue bioengineered beings known as replicants. As he tracks them, he confronts questions about identity, memory, and what it truly means to be human. With its haunting visuals, philosophical depth, and iconic score, the film remains a cornerstone of cyberpunk cinema.

Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is free and open to all!

SouthSide Books presents a double book launch celebrating Hyderabad’s spirit and its stories.
Join us for the release of Shehernama:The Romance of Hyderabad’s Bastis by Paravasthu Lokeshwar and Mallu Swarajyam:The Fire of Defiance, published with Zubaan Books. From the lyrical lanes of Hyderabad’s old basthis to the fiery journey of a young revolutionary who shaped Telangana’s history, these books together capture a city’s heart and its people, memories, struggles, and hope.

The evening includes film screenings for both titles, conversations, and chai.
Meet the authors, immerse yourself in history and storytelling. All are welcome!

Hyderabad Bookworms' Movie of the Month meetup Meet your fellow bookworms, as we enjoy a movie adapted from a book or a play, share thoughts, compare with source material, and discuss its cultural relevance. This event is organised once a month, movie is chosen based on poll on our discord server. (dm for the link to the server!) movies can be in any language, as long as supplied with subtitles, preferably under two hours, so that there is enough time for some sweet discussion! instagram: @hyderabadbookworms

This is based on real life stories, Seven persons, one by one shall reveal their real life events or phases and how they faced it. The real life stories shall be inspiring. More or less it is autobiographical for each one of the speakers.

Daayra is a safe, intimate, and conversation-oriented space for individuals who have experienced sexual abuse. It is built on the belief that healing deepens when our stories are met with empathy, presence, and shared understanding.

In Daayra, we come together to speak, listen, and connect — not to fix or advise, but to witness and hold space for each other. The space offers a sense of belonging for those who may have carried silence, shame, or self-blame alone for too long.

Through conversations and reflections, Daayra hopes to nurture community, compassion, and the gradual rediscovery of self — reminding each participant that their story matters, their voice deserves space, and they are not alone.

Join us for a special event that brings together Cycle Donga—an Italian novel by Bartolini, translated into Telugu by Srinivasa Chakravarthi and published by Anil Battula Publications in 2025—and the classic Italian film Bicycle Thieves (1948), directed by Vittorio De Sica.

Both stories follow a man’s search for his stolen bicycle, exploring themes of dignity, survival, and the everyday struggles of working-class life. This session offers a unique chance to experience the novel’s Telugu interpretation alongside the timeless film that inspired global cinema.

“SHATHAGANI KODUKULU” is also word that often referred and said to boys who have no aim in their life’s and who do nothing but just pass time.

Shathagani Kodukulu is a short story that happens between three boys Chintu, Rakesh, & Sunil. These boys have no aim and a goal in their lives so everyday they just keep passing time around in their village spending the whole day roaming around doing silly things…
Even after getting scolded by their parents regularly they keep coming back with doing even more silly things…

So one final day they finally realise their true passions in which they have a natural talent.

Our entire plot is filled with a lot of comedic laughter moments and with interesting characters & moments. The entire plot and theme is set on a rural village background.

So this is a short synopsis of “SHATHAGANI KODUKULU”.

A solo act of 20 minutes that constitutes storytelling, drama and theatre in its core.
Challenging the stereotype of so-called "Mantoiyat"/the image of how Manto is perceived.
The story being performed is called "Ek zahida, ek fahisha" by saadat Hasan Manto. The narrative explores comedy, adrenaline and bit of "mantoyiyat" of the world we live in.

New month, new director in focus!

Lamakaan invites film lovers to immerse themselves in the visionary world of Sir Ridley Scott, the British filmmaker whose cinematic eye has shaped generations. Born in South Shields, England, in November 1937, Scott rose from art school to global acclaim, crafting films that blend atmospheric visuals with philosophical depth. From the dystopian future of Blade Runner to the primal terror of Alien, Scott’s work explores humanity’s struggles with technology, identity, and the pursuit of survival. His historical epics, such as Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven, showcase his flair for grandeur and emotional resonance, while thrillers like Thelma & Louise and Black Hawk Down reveal his command of tension and character development. With over $5 billion in global box office earnings, multiple BAFTA, Emmy, and Golden Globe awards, and a knighthood for his contribution to the arts, Ridley Scott remains a towering figure in cinema. Join us at Lamakaan for a curated selection of his retro classics—films that continue to inspire, provoke, and mesmerize. Whether you're revisiting old favorites or discovering them anew, this festival promises a cinematic journey through time, space, and the human condition.

Film Title: THELMA & LOUISE | 1991 | 129 Mins | USA | English Language with English Subtitles

About the film: Thelma & Louise is a 1991 American buddy comedy-drama film directed by Ridley Scott and written by Callie Khouri. The film stars Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis as Louise and Thelma, two friends who embark on a road trip that takes an unforeseen turn. The supporting cast includes Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen, Christopher McDonald, and Brad Pitt. Filming took place in California and Utah from June to August 1990.

Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is free and open to all!

This is about Tara a 22 year old girl who works in a music store as a part time job, secretly deals with body insecurities and loneliness...Until she meets Ved, who is her classmate from 10th grade and a documentary filmmaker..They travel together from the day they meet again and tara falls in love with Ved at certain point. So what happens to them at last ? Does Tara overcome her insecurities or not ?.. We're the remaining part of the story.

Join us for the launch of the Telugu translation of Natsume Sōseki’s classic novel Kokoro translated by Srinivasa Chakravarthi and published by Anil Battula Publications (2025).

The event also includes a screening of Kon Ichikawa’s 1955 film adaptation, bringing this powerful story to life on screen.

An evening of literature, cinema, and timeless storytelling.

New York human rights activist and civil libertarian Dr. Fatima Shahnaz gives grassroots insights into the causes and dimension of Mayor Elect Zohran Mamdani’s triumph in New York’s mayoral elections on Nov. 5. Dr. Shahnaz worked among some of the same constituencies and in areas as Mamdani, and has first-hand knowledge of the campaign trail and the constituencies which Mamdani negotiated. As author, journalist, professor of political science (Rtred) and international civil rights activist who has worked and walked in the 'mean-streets' of New York's immigrant diaspora and working-class America, she will give an insider’s insights into the multilayered Indian presence in New York, the immigration crisis in the U.S., Islamophobia and Hinduphobia, and white supremacism, Christian fascism, the Palestine factor, the Muslim-Leftist alliance against U.S. capitalism, and, having continued her humanitarian work in India, she will highlight other triggers of the rise of Mamdani, and its relevance for India and Indians.

"My English is Telugish” is a hilarious Telugu stage comedy that explores how we proudly speak English with our own unique Telugu touch!

Set in everyday situations — from job interviews to friendships, classrooms to chai shops — this play shows the fun, confusion, and emotion that happens when Telugu hearts try to speak ‘perfect’ English.

With witty dialogues, lovable characters, and punchy one-liners, this play celebrates the beauty of our ‘Telugish’ — a sweet mix of bold English words, Telugu expressions, and desi attitude!