Lamakaan

Friends of Jilipibala (Jilipibalar Bondhura) is a 2025 Bengali documentary directed by Debalina Majumder (or Debalina Mow) that spans over a decade, capturing the bond between a young girl and a tamarind tree in Kolkata. The film highlights the importance of urban greenery and the devastating impact of deforestation on non-human life, serving as a call to action to preserve ecological diversity.

Screening by Art Against Oppression

This March, Lamakaan will host a special series of screenings dedicated to the legendary Polish filmmaker Andrzej Wajda, every Wednesday evening. The timing beautifully coincides with spring and the festival of Holi, Ugadi, and other festivals, making the event not just a cinematic celebration but also a cultural one—an occasion where the vibrancy of colors, renewal, and artistic expression come together. Just as Holi marks the triumph of joy and the blossoming of new beginnings, Wajda’s films will offer audiences a chance to reflect on resilience, history, and the enduring power of storytelling.

About the Director: Born on March 6, 1926, in Suwałki, Poland, Andrzej Wajda became one of the most influential voices in world cinema, shaping the Polish Film School movement and leaving a legacy spanning over six decades. He passed away on October 9, 2016, in Warsaw at the age of 90, but his contribution to cinema remains timeless. Wajda’s films often grappled with Poland’s turbulent history, weaving together themes of war, identity, and social struggle. His masterpieces include Ashes and Diamonds (1958), Man of Marble (1977), Man of Iron (1981), The Promised Land (1975), and Katyn (2007). Recognized globally, he received the Palme d’Or, an Honorary Oscar, and numerous lifetime achievement awards, cementing his place as a filmmaker who gave voice to a nation’s collective memory while influencing generations of directors worldwide.

Film Title: KANAL | 1957 | 95 Mins | Poland | Polish with English Subtitles.

About the film: Kanał (Polish pronunciation: [ˈkanaw], Sewer) is a 1957 Polish film directed by Andrzej Wajda. It was the first film made about the 1944 Warsaw Uprising, telling the story of a company of Home Army resistance fighters escaping the Nazi onslaught through the city’s sewers. The film is adapted from the story They Loved Life by Jerzy Stefan Stawiński. Kanał is the second film of Wajda’s War Trilogy, preceded by A Generation and followed by Ashes and Diamonds.

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

ఇవి చరిత్ర స్వరాలు. సాధారణ చరిత్ర వినిపించని స్వరాలు. చరిత్ర ప్రవాహపు వడీ సుడీ ముంచెత్తబోతుంటే ఎదురీదిన స్వరాలు. భూమ్యకాశాలలో సగమైన తమ భాగం కోసం ఎలుగెత్తిన పర్జన్య స్వరాలు. ఏళ్ళు తరబడి బిగించిన ఉరిలో చిట్లిన కంఠనాళాల రుధిర స్వరాలు.

These are the voices of history. Voices that ordinary history does not narrate. Voices that swam against the current when the swift eddies of the historical flow threatened to drown them. Voices like thunderclouds, raising for their share of the half that is theirs in the earth and sky.

కందుకూరు రాజ్యలక్ష్మమ్మ - డా c మృణాలిని
బెంగళూరు నాగరత్నమ్మ - డా సమ్మెట ఉమాదేవి
దుర్గబాయి దేశముఖ్ - వోల్గా
డా కొమర్రాజు అచ్చమాంబ - వేమన వసంత లక్ష్మి
చిట్యాల ఐలమ్మ - సలీమ
కొమ్మూరి పద్మావతీ దేవి - పి ప్రమీల
సారా పోరాటమ్మ - సహజ
వ్యాఖ్యాత - అక్కినేని కుటుంబరావు

Postcolonial Bollywood and Muslim Identity: Production, Representation, and Reception examines how Hindi cinema has shaped, negotiated, and reframed Muslim identity in India from the post-independence period to the present. The book critically analyses cinematic narratives, industrial practices, and audience reception to reveal how nationalism, secularism, and majoritarian politics intersect within popular film culture. By situating Bollywood within broader postcolonial debates, the work offers a nuanced account of how Muslim identity has been constructed, marginalised, romanticised, and politicised on screen.
The book talk will be delivered by Dr. Nadira Khatun, Author and Associate Professor at XIM University Bhubaneswar. Her research focuses on media, nationalism, memory, and minority representation in South Asian cinema. She has published widely on Bollywood and identity politics, and her work bridges film studies, political theory, and postcolonial scholarship.
The session will be moderated by Dr. Meraj Ahmed Mubarki, Associate Professor at Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad. His academic interests include media studies, cultural politics, and minority discourse.
The event invites scholars, students, and the wider public to reflect on cinema’s role in shaping cultural memory and national imagination in contemporary India.

All are Welcome!

Discussion about Bandi Narayana Swamy’s Kadapati Yuddham Novel.
The author is a Kendriya Sahitya Akademi Award recipient for his work Saptabhoomi. Kadapati Yuddham is his latest book which is a historical fiction based on the 16-17th century Sri Krishna Devaraya’s kingdom during the reign of Aliya Ramaraju. This discusses the social, political, religious and cultural aspects of people’s lives during that time.

A celebration of women who create, lead, and inspire, BEING WOMEN brings together three soulful workshops led by women artists. The beauty of Kalamkari, the vibrant storytelling tradition of Cheriyal, and the elegance of Gond Art Painting.

This Women’s Day, step into a space where heritage meets hasthkala, and creativity becomes a powerful expression of women’s stories, skills, and self-made journeys.

Dushala, the character from our epic Mahabharata, the only daughter of Dhritarashtra and Gandhari, talks about her pain and anguish over the ages and yearns for an identity for herself. Here, we are not only talking about the Kaurava princess, but about the women in general, about all the daughters, sisters, wives and mothers around us.
She talks of how she was neglected by her mother right from the time of her birth, in fact, much before that, describing how and why she was even made to take birth. How she was betrayed by her own brother, who bartered her to Jayadrath as a consolation for losing at Draupadi's swayamvar. What made her love the Pandavas and Draupadi more than her own brothers and their wives? The high point of the performance is a lesson on how to bring up sons, with Dushala setting an example of going against the grain and spending quality time with the child, much unlike her own mother. More importantly, she made her son Surath realize the futility of a war. Why and how she eventually breaks her bond with Hastinapur forms the climax of the performance.

This commemorative event, “80 Years of Dr. Keshava Reddy: Writing Beyond Time & Death,” seeks to honor his enduring legacy through literary discussions, readings, reflections, and tributes. Bringing together scholars, writers, readers, and admirers, the gathering will revisit his works, examine their continuing relevance, and celebrate the profound impact he has had on generations of readers and the landscape of Telugu literature.

This is not only a tribute to the memory of Dr. Keshava Reddy, but a reaffirmation that his writing remains alive—continuing to speak, challenge, and endure beyond time and death.

This March, Lamakaan will host a special series of screenings dedicated to the legendary Polish filmmaker Andrzej Wajda, every Wednesday evening. The timing beautifully coincides with spring and the festival of Holi, Ugadi, and other festivals, making the event not just a cinematic celebration but also a cultural one—an occasion where the vibrancy of colors, renewal, and artistic expression come together. Just as Holi marks the triumph of joy and the blossoming of new beginnings, Wajda’s films will offer audiences a chance to reflect on resilience, history, and the enduring power of storytelling.

About the Director: Born on March 6, 1926, in Suwałki, Poland, Andrzej Wajda became one of the most influential voices in world cinema, shaping the Polish Film School movement and leaving a legacy spanning over six decades. He passed away on October 9, 2016, in Warsaw at the age of 90, but his contribution to cinema remains timeless. Wajda’s films often grappled with Poland’s turbulent history, weaving together themes of war, identity, and social struggle. His masterpieces include Ashes and Diamonds (1958), Man of Marble (1977), Man of Iron (1981), The Promised Land (1975), and Katyn (2007). Recognized globally, he received the Palme d’Or, an Honorary Oscar, and numerous lifetime achievement awards, cementing his place as a filmmaker who gave voice to a nation’s collective memory while influencing generations of directors worldwide.

Film Title: THE PROMISED LAND | 1975 | 180 Mins | Poland | Polish and German with English Subtitles.

About the film: The Promised Land (Polish: Ziemia obiecana) is a 1975 Polish drama film directed by Andrzej Wajda, based on Władysław Reymont's novel of the same name. Set in the industrial city of Łódź, The Promised Land tells the story of a Pole, a German, and a Jew struggling to build a factory in the raw world of 19th-century capitalism.

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

BILDER (M)EINER MUTTER
Germany
Director: Melanie Lischker
Year:2021
Language: German with English subtitles
Duration: 80 Minutes

Synopsis:
A deeply personal documentary in which the filmmaker reconstructs her mother’s life through decades of family videos, diaries, and memories. What begins as a nostalgic portrait of childhood gradually reveals a woman torn between societal expectations of marriage and motherhood and her longing for independence, becoming a poignant reflection on the complexities of women’s lives.

All are Welcome!

Listening to Kathi Padma

Join us for a storytelling session with Kathi Padma, a women’s rights activist and writer with over 40 years of experience working with women and communities. Drawing from her long journey in the field, she will share powerful stories of women’s struggles and resistance.Through realities and experiences from across different contexts, this session invites us to listen, reflect, and engage with the strength of women’s lives. The session will be conducted in telugu. A brief of the event will be translated to English at the end.

Discover the beauty of traditional Indian tribal art and transform a simple tote bag into a stunning handcrafted masterpiece!

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

Re:collective a conscious community is hosting a textile repair and mend workshop.
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This workshop explores textile mending and
upcycling as a form of creative expression,
where everyday worn or discarded items
become canvases for artistic intervention.
Artist details to be shared later. Fees will range from ₹200-₹600 per workshop based on technique and materials provided

Udhaar Ka Pati by Vanmala Bhawalkar is a comedy about a woman who pretends to be wealthy when her rich grandfather visits. To impress him, she borrows furniture and even hires a man to act as her husband while making her real husband pose as a servant, leading to humorous chaos and a lesson about honesty.

Read A Kitaab is an unbiased community of Readers, Booklovers, writers and artists. We strive to provide the community an ecosystem with an online library, book discussions, author meet, book of the month, monthly meets, newsletters & much more...

Read A Kitaab is a calm & comfort space to be yourself, to discuss books and life with no bars on age/gender/ethnicity/political views etc.

US-Israeli imperialist attack on Iran has pushed the entire West Asia in the throes of war. This unprovoked attack is in violation of all international norms. Just before this attack Iran was negotiating with the US with the mediation of Oman. So, it is a complete lie that Iran was planning to attack Israel or it was planning make a nuclear bomb. This attack has been carried out by the US and Israel to further expand their control over the oil and gas rich region of West Asia.
In our next discussion we plan to discuss in detail the reasons behind this war and the far-reaching implications of it not just for West Asia but across the world including for India.

This play is based on the imagination of the writer about his fictional characters. During the play the fictional characters go beyond the story line. Regardless of the imagination, the writer wants to interrupt them. At the end the writer feels himself helpless.

This documentary explores the unique system of democratic self-governance emerging in Rojava (Northeast Syria), where diverse communities organize through neighborhood communes to make collective decisions. Rooted in ideas of grassroots democracy, women’s liberation, and ecological responsibility, the film looks at how people are building participatory structures of governance even amid conflict.

The screening will begin with a brief pre-discussion for context, followed by the film. After the screening, the filmmaker will join online for a discussion with the audience.

This March, Lamakaan will host a special series of screenings dedicated to the legendary Polish filmmaker Andrzej Wajda, every Wednesday evening. The timing beautifully coincides with spring and the festival of Holi, Ugadi, and other festivals, making the event not just a cinematic celebration but also a cultural one—an occasion where the vibrancy of colors, renewal, and artistic expression come together. Just as Holi marks the triumph of joy and the blossoming of new beginnings, Wajda’s films will offer audiences a chance to reflect on resilience, history, and the enduring power of storytelling.

About the Director: Born on March 6, 1926, in Suwałki, Poland, Andrzej Wajda became one of the most influential voices in world cinema, shaping the Polish Film School movement and leaving a legacy spanning over six decades. He passed away on October 9, 2016, in Warsaw at the age of 90, but his contribution to cinema remains timeless. Wajda’s films often grappled with Poland’s turbulent history, weaving together themes of war, identity, and social struggle. His masterpieces include Ashes and Diamonds (1958), Man of Marble (1977), Man of Iron (1981), The Promised Land (1975), and Katyn (2007). Recognized globally, he received the Palme d’Or, an Honorary Oscar, and numerous lifetime achievement awards, cementing his place as a filmmaker who gave voice to a nation’s collective memory while influencing generations of directors worldwide.

Film Title: THE WEDDING | 1972 | 106 Mins | Poland | Polish with English Subtitles.

About the film: Wesele (The Wedding) is a 1972 Polish film directed by Andrzej Wajda. It was adapted from the 1901 play by the same name by Stanisław Wyspiański.

The plot is set at the wedding of a member of Kraków intelligentsia (the Bridegroom, played by Daniel Olbrychski), and his peasant Bride (played by Ewa Ziętek). Their class-blurring union follows a fashionable trend among friends of the playwright from the modernist Young Poland movement. The play by Wyspiański was based on a real-life event: the wedding of Lucjan Rydel at St. Mary's Basilica in Kraków and his wedding reception in the village of Bronowice. It was also inspired in part by the modernist painting of Jacek Malczewski and Maksymilian Gierymski. Wajda also directed Wesele for the theatre.

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

Kirayi Illu takes place over one night inside a rented house during a wedding celebration. When a 60-year-old migrant worker dies suddenly, his family informs the house owner, expecting support. Instead, they are asked to remain silent until the wedding rituals are completed, so the death does not disturb the festivities or raise uncomfortable questions.

With no real choice, the family locks itself inside the house and waits. Outside, drums beat, guests dance, and the celebration grows louder. Inside, grief is contained, whispered, and controlled.

As the night passes, the family confronts a painful truth: respect and belonging were tied to the man who is now gone. By morning, when permission is finally given to perform the rituals, they make a quiet decision. They will take the body back to their village, choosing a peaceful farewell over another compromise.

"In the forgotten, we find the forbidden" - Saba Dewan (The Other Song)

Every 50 years, we unremember the narratives of women who came before us. The Listening Room is a collection of songs that remembers them. The articulations in these songs mirror those of contemporary feminists. They sing about the search for respite in their relationships, their position in society, lust and worship (to god & weather). These songs dating from 6th century BCE are placed in different locations and different times in India. Subaltern songs, unlike other mediums, have safeguarded feminist narratives.

As part of the Women’s Day Month series, this session brings together a doctor, an ASHA worker, and an ANM worker to share their experiences from different levels of the healthcare system. Through their stories and reflections, the conversation will explore the everyday challenges, responsibilities, and realities faced by women working in the medical field. Join us for an insightful discussion on the dedication, struggles, and resilience of women who keep healthcare systems running.

Featuring musician Moby along with leading scientists, ENDGAME 2050 lays out the reality that, unless we act urgently now, we are hastening our own destruction.

PRESENTING: CHICAGO An ultimate telugu comedy play by Jan's Theatre!

Drama? Yes. Chaos? Definitely. But most importantly - comedy!

Chicago is packed with humor, sass, and unforgettable moments that will keep you hooked from start to finish.

Written by - Shankaramanchi Parthasarathy Garu

Directed by - @sriram.vader

Cast - @ananth_sahas @aadi19ninty6 @akunuri_shraddha @raavannitturu @officialteamsinghi @vashista.narayandas

Tickets Available On BookMyShow.

In this workshop, you will:

Discover the fascinating world of texture art and its different techniques.
Learn how to design and create your own unique texture art piece, from POP to different textures.
Gain hands-on experience with different textures and techniques to design your creativity.
Take home your beautiful creation, a one-of-a-kind art piece to proudly display or gift.

We are organising discussion on ocassion of International Women's Day - Struggles faced by working women in today's world and poetry recitation. All are welcome to this event.

As part of the Postcard Movies series, join us for a screening of Pather Panchali, the landmark debut film by Satyajit Ray. Set in rural Bengal, the film gently follows the childhood of Apu and his sister Durga as their family navigates poverty, dreams, and the quiet rhythms of village life.

Celebrated for its poetic realism and deep humanism, Pather Panchali remains one of the most influential films in world cinema. This screening invites audiences to revisit a timeless story of childhood, resilience, and the beauty found in everyday moments.

Release of the first collection of poems in English by D. Vaishnavi, a young poet in her early twenties.

This March, Lamakaan will host a special series of screenings dedicated to the legendary Polish filmmaker Andrzej Wajda, every Wednesday evening. The timing beautifully coincides with spring and the festival of Holi, Ugadi, and other festivals, making the event not just a cinematic celebration but also a cultural one—an occasion where the vibrancy of colors, renewal, and artistic expression come together. Just as Holi marks the triumph of joy and the blossoming of new beginnings, Wajda’s films will offer audiences a chance to reflect on resilience, history, and the enduring power of storytelling.

About the Director: Born on March 6, 1926, in Suwałki, Poland, Andrzej Wajda became one of the most influential voices in world cinema, shaping the Polish Film School movement and leaving a legacy spanning over six decades. He passed away on October 9, 2016, in Warsaw at the age of 90, but his contribution to cinema remains timeless. Wajda’s films often grappled with Poland’s turbulent history, weaving together themes of war, identity, and social struggle. His masterpieces include Ashes and Diamonds (1958), Man of Marble (1977), Man of Iron (1981), The Promised Land (1975), and Katyn (2007). Recognized globally, he received the Palme d’Or, an Honorary Oscar, and numerous lifetime achievement awards, cementing his place as a filmmaker who gave voice to a nation’s collective memory while influencing generations of directors worldwide.

Film Title: KATYN | 2007 | 115 Mins | Poland | Polish, Russian & German with English Subtitles.

About the film: Katyń (Polish pronunciation: [ˈkatɨɲ]) is a 2007 Polish historical drama film about the 1940 Katyn massacre, directed by Academy Honorary Award winner Andrzej Wajda. It is based on the book Post Mortem: The Story of Katyn by Andrzej Mularczyk. It was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film for the 80th Academy Awards.

Wajda’s Katyń is the first screen portrayal of the long-suppressed and “highly controversial historical event.”

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

Book launch of 'Bichde Musafir' – A poetic reflection on society, resilience, love, and the unspoken emotions that shape our lives – a powerful new collection by Azra Sultana.

A unique literary work titled A World Without It by Dr. Bhuvan Anand Rout will be launched on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The book features 32 lipogrammatic poems, composed without using the most frequently occurring letter ‘e’ in the English language, marking a rare and thoughtful contribution to contemporary poetry of world literature. The publication is brought out by Gurukul Publishing Company, Hyderabad. Venue: Lamakaan, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad Media people, Readers, academicians, writers, students, and lovers of literature are cordially invited to attend and be part of this distinctive literary occasion.

This event marks the second meeting of a new reading circle dedicated exclusively to Indian science fiction.

Founded with the aim of spotlighting the richness and diversity of speculative writing from India, the reading circle brings together readers interested in exploring how Indian authors imagine science, technology, history and the future.

Anyone interested to join our community can you use this link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LPQMXSgLpLbCIMyqwfPN43

The discussion session will focus on Sultana's Dream and Padmarag, one of the first science-fiction utopian stories and one of the first feminist utopias by celebrated pioneering feminist, educator, activist, and Bengali writer Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain.

Sultana, a Muslim woman living in colonial India, falls asleep and wakes up in a transformed future world: a utopia in which men rather than women are relegated to the domestic sphere. Women, now free to explore the outside world at will and pursue an education, run a peaceful and just society, using scientific principles to harvest energy from the sun and live in harmony with nature. Sultana’s Dream was published in 1905 in the Indian Ladies Magazine, the first English language periodical edited by, and targeted at, Indian women. Like the periodical, the story broke new ground.

As a pioneering work of science fiction and feminist utopian literature at the turn of the century, Sultana’s Dream is strikingly advanced in its critique of patriarchy, war, industrialization, and the exploitation of the natural world, speaking to the concerns of our contemporary world as much as its own. At a time when British colonialism was using the treatment of women in India as justification for colonial intervention there, Hossain’s story, in imagining a world in which men rather than women are kept inside, positions her protest against Islamic patriarchy within a larger feminist vision that takes on Western as well as Islamic forms of gender hierarchy. Her novella Padmarag is similarly utopian in its depiction of a women-run school and welfare center, and is both feminist and anti-colonial in its outlook. In both these works, Hossain seizes the critique of gender roles in India away from Western commentators and turns it against British interference, while also enlarging the critique to take on the problem of gender more broadly.

The Secret Recipe is a 45-minute independent Telugu crime thriller that unfolds within the closed walls of a secluded house. Driven by silence, mood, and minimal dialogue, the film explores control, hunger, and moral collapse through a restrained yet unsettling narrative.

Relying on atmosphere rather than exposition, the story gradually exposes the violence beneath routine and ritual, allowing the audience to interpret what is shown—and what is withheld. The Secret Recipe is an intimate, slow-burning descent into psychological unease.

Urdu poetry open mic would be encouraging people to learn about urdu and poetry culture

Performing Classical Dance (Bharatnatyam)

Friends of Jilipibala (Jilipibalar Bondhura) is a 2025 Bengali documentary directed by Debalina Majumder (or Debalina Mow) that spans over a decade, capturing the bond between a young girl and a tamarind tree in Kolkata. The film highlights the importance of urban greenery and the devastating impact of deforestation on non-human life, serving as a call to action to preserve ecological diversity.

Screening by Art Against Oppression

This March, Lamakaan will host a special series of screenings dedicated to the legendary Polish filmmaker Andrzej Wajda, every Wednesday evening. The timing beautifully coincides with spring and the festival of Holi, Ugadi, and other festivals, making the event not just a cinematic celebration but also a cultural one—an occasion where the vibrancy of colors, renewal, and artistic expression come together. Just as Holi marks the triumph of joy and the blossoming of new beginnings, Wajda’s films will offer audiences a chance to reflect on resilience, history, and the enduring power of storytelling.

About the Director: Born on March 6, 1926, in Suwałki, Poland, Andrzej Wajda became one of the most influential voices in world cinema, shaping the Polish Film School movement and leaving a legacy spanning over six decades. He passed away on October 9, 2016, in Warsaw at the age of 90, but his contribution to cinema remains timeless. Wajda’s films often grappled with Poland’s turbulent history, weaving together themes of war, identity, and social struggle. His masterpieces include Ashes and Diamonds (1958), Man of Marble (1977), Man of Iron (1981), The Promised Land (1975), and Katyn (2007). Recognized globally, he received the Palme d’Or, an Honorary Oscar, and numerous lifetime achievement awards, cementing his place as a filmmaker who gave voice to a nation’s collective memory while influencing generations of directors worldwide.

Film Title: KANAL | 1957 | 95 Mins | Poland | Polish with English Subtitles.

About the film: Kanał (Polish pronunciation: [ˈkanaw], Sewer) is a 1957 Polish film directed by Andrzej Wajda. It was the first film made about the 1944 Warsaw Uprising, telling the story of a company of Home Army resistance fighters escaping the Nazi onslaught through the city’s sewers. The film is adapted from the story They Loved Life by Jerzy Stefan Stawiński. Kanał is the second film of Wajda’s War Trilogy, preceded by A Generation and followed by Ashes and Diamonds.

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

ఇవి చరిత్ర స్వరాలు. సాధారణ చరిత్ర వినిపించని స్వరాలు. చరిత్ర ప్రవాహపు వడీ సుడీ ముంచెత్తబోతుంటే ఎదురీదిన స్వరాలు. భూమ్యకాశాలలో సగమైన తమ భాగం కోసం ఎలుగెత్తిన పర్జన్య స్వరాలు. ఏళ్ళు తరబడి బిగించిన ఉరిలో చిట్లిన కంఠనాళాల రుధిర స్వరాలు.

These are the voices of history. Voices that ordinary history does not narrate. Voices that swam against the current when the swift eddies of the historical flow threatened to drown them. Voices like thunderclouds, raising for their share of the half that is theirs in the earth and sky.

కందుకూరు రాజ్యలక్ష్మమ్మ - డా c మృణాలిని
బెంగళూరు నాగరత్నమ్మ - డా సమ్మెట ఉమాదేవి
దుర్గబాయి దేశముఖ్ - వోల్గా
డా కొమర్రాజు అచ్చమాంబ - వేమన వసంత లక్ష్మి
చిట్యాల ఐలమ్మ - సలీమ
కొమ్మూరి పద్మావతీ దేవి - పి ప్రమీల
సారా పోరాటమ్మ - సహజ
వ్యాఖ్యాత - అక్కినేని కుటుంబరావు

Postcolonial Bollywood and Muslim Identity: Production, Representation, and Reception examines how Hindi cinema has shaped, negotiated, and reframed Muslim identity in India from the post-independence period to the present. The book critically analyses cinematic narratives, industrial practices, and audience reception to reveal how nationalism, secularism, and majoritarian politics intersect within popular film culture. By situating Bollywood within broader postcolonial debates, the work offers a nuanced account of how Muslim identity has been constructed, marginalised, romanticised, and politicised on screen.
The book talk will be delivered by Dr. Nadira Khatun, Author and Associate Professor at XIM University Bhubaneswar. Her research focuses on media, nationalism, memory, and minority representation in South Asian cinema. She has published widely on Bollywood and identity politics, and her work bridges film studies, political theory, and postcolonial scholarship.
The session will be moderated by Dr. Meraj Ahmed Mubarki, Associate Professor at Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad. His academic interests include media studies, cultural politics, and minority discourse.
The event invites scholars, students, and the wider public to reflect on cinema’s role in shaping cultural memory and national imagination in contemporary India.

All are Welcome!

Discussion about Bandi Narayana Swamy’s Kadapati Yuddham Novel.
The author is a Kendriya Sahitya Akademi Award recipient for his work Saptabhoomi. Kadapati Yuddham is his latest book which is a historical fiction based on the 16-17th century Sri Krishna Devaraya’s kingdom during the reign of Aliya Ramaraju. This discusses the social, political, religious and cultural aspects of people’s lives during that time.

A celebration of women who create, lead, and inspire, BEING WOMEN brings together three soulful workshops led by women artists. The beauty of Kalamkari, the vibrant storytelling tradition of Cheriyal, and the elegance of Gond Art Painting.

This Women’s Day, step into a space where heritage meets hasthkala, and creativity becomes a powerful expression of women’s stories, skills, and self-made journeys.

Dushala, the character from our epic Mahabharata, the only daughter of Dhritarashtra and Gandhari, talks about her pain and anguish over the ages and yearns for an identity for herself. Here, we are not only talking about the Kaurava princess, but about the women in general, about all the daughters, sisters, wives and mothers around us.
She talks of how she was neglected by her mother right from the time of her birth, in fact, much before that, describing how and why she was even made to take birth. How she was betrayed by her own brother, who bartered her to Jayadrath as a consolation for losing at Draupadi's swayamvar. What made her love the Pandavas and Draupadi more than her own brothers and their wives? The high point of the performance is a lesson on how to bring up sons, with Dushala setting an example of going against the grain and spending quality time with the child, much unlike her own mother. More importantly, she made her son Surath realize the futility of a war. Why and how she eventually breaks her bond with Hastinapur forms the climax of the performance.

This commemorative event, “80 Years of Dr. Keshava Reddy: Writing Beyond Time & Death,” seeks to honor his enduring legacy through literary discussions, readings, reflections, and tributes. Bringing together scholars, writers, readers, and admirers, the gathering will revisit his works, examine their continuing relevance, and celebrate the profound impact he has had on generations of readers and the landscape of Telugu literature.

This is not only a tribute to the memory of Dr. Keshava Reddy, but a reaffirmation that his writing remains alive—continuing to speak, challenge, and endure beyond time and death.

This March, Lamakaan will host a special series of screenings dedicated to the legendary Polish filmmaker Andrzej Wajda, every Wednesday evening. The timing beautifully coincides with spring and the festival of Holi, Ugadi, and other festivals, making the event not just a cinematic celebration but also a cultural one—an occasion where the vibrancy of colors, renewal, and artistic expression come together. Just as Holi marks the triumph of joy and the blossoming of new beginnings, Wajda’s films will offer audiences a chance to reflect on resilience, history, and the enduring power of storytelling.

About the Director: Born on March 6, 1926, in Suwałki, Poland, Andrzej Wajda became one of the most influential voices in world cinema, shaping the Polish Film School movement and leaving a legacy spanning over six decades. He passed away on October 9, 2016, in Warsaw at the age of 90, but his contribution to cinema remains timeless. Wajda’s films often grappled with Poland’s turbulent history, weaving together themes of war, identity, and social struggle. His masterpieces include Ashes and Diamonds (1958), Man of Marble (1977), Man of Iron (1981), The Promised Land (1975), and Katyn (2007). Recognized globally, he received the Palme d’Or, an Honorary Oscar, and numerous lifetime achievement awards, cementing his place as a filmmaker who gave voice to a nation’s collective memory while influencing generations of directors worldwide.

Film Title: THE PROMISED LAND | 1975 | 180 Mins | Poland | Polish and German with English Subtitles.

About the film: The Promised Land (Polish: Ziemia obiecana) is a 1975 Polish drama film directed by Andrzej Wajda, based on Władysław Reymont's novel of the same name. Set in the industrial city of Łódź, The Promised Land tells the story of a Pole, a German, and a Jew struggling to build a factory in the raw world of 19th-century capitalism.

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

BILDER (M)EINER MUTTER
Germany
Director: Melanie Lischker
Year:2021
Language: German with English subtitles
Duration: 80 Minutes

Synopsis:
A deeply personal documentary in which the filmmaker reconstructs her mother’s life through decades of family videos, diaries, and memories. What begins as a nostalgic portrait of childhood gradually reveals a woman torn between societal expectations of marriage and motherhood and her longing for independence, becoming a poignant reflection on the complexities of women’s lives.

All are Welcome!

Listening to Kathi Padma

Join us for a storytelling session with Kathi Padma, a women’s rights activist and writer with over 40 years of experience working with women and communities. Drawing from her long journey in the field, she will share powerful stories of women’s struggles and resistance.Through realities and experiences from across different contexts, this session invites us to listen, reflect, and engage with the strength of women’s lives. The session will be conducted in telugu. A brief of the event will be translated to English at the end.

Discover the beauty of traditional Indian tribal art and transform a simple tote bag into a stunning handcrafted masterpiece!

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

Re:collective a conscious community is hosting a textile repair and mend workshop.
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This workshop explores textile mending and
upcycling as a form of creative expression,
where everyday worn or discarded items
become canvases for artistic intervention.
Artist details to be shared later. Fees will range from ₹200-₹600 per workshop based on technique and materials provided

Udhaar Ka Pati by Vanmala Bhawalkar is a comedy about a woman who pretends to be wealthy when her rich grandfather visits. To impress him, she borrows furniture and even hires a man to act as her husband while making her real husband pose as a servant, leading to humorous chaos and a lesson about honesty.

Read A Kitaab is an unbiased community of Readers, Booklovers, writers and artists. We strive to provide the community an ecosystem with an online library, book discussions, author meet, book of the month, monthly meets, newsletters & much more...

Read A Kitaab is a calm & comfort space to be yourself, to discuss books and life with no bars on age/gender/ethnicity/political views etc.

US-Israeli imperialist attack on Iran has pushed the entire West Asia in the throes of war. This unprovoked attack is in violation of all international norms. Just before this attack Iran was negotiating with the US with the mediation of Oman. So, it is a complete lie that Iran was planning to attack Israel or it was planning make a nuclear bomb. This attack has been carried out by the US and Israel to further expand their control over the oil and gas rich region of West Asia.
In our next discussion we plan to discuss in detail the reasons behind this war and the far-reaching implications of it not just for West Asia but across the world including for India.

This play is based on the imagination of the writer about his fictional characters. During the play the fictional characters go beyond the story line. Regardless of the imagination, the writer wants to interrupt them. At the end the writer feels himself helpless.

This documentary explores the unique system of democratic self-governance emerging in Rojava (Northeast Syria), where diverse communities organize through neighborhood communes to make collective decisions. Rooted in ideas of grassroots democracy, women’s liberation, and ecological responsibility, the film looks at how people are building participatory structures of governance even amid conflict.

The screening will begin with a brief pre-discussion for context, followed by the film. After the screening, the filmmaker will join online for a discussion with the audience.

This March, Lamakaan will host a special series of screenings dedicated to the legendary Polish filmmaker Andrzej Wajda, every Wednesday evening. The timing beautifully coincides with spring and the festival of Holi, Ugadi, and other festivals, making the event not just a cinematic celebration but also a cultural one—an occasion where the vibrancy of colors, renewal, and artistic expression come together. Just as Holi marks the triumph of joy and the blossoming of new beginnings, Wajda’s films will offer audiences a chance to reflect on resilience, history, and the enduring power of storytelling.

About the Director: Born on March 6, 1926, in Suwałki, Poland, Andrzej Wajda became one of the most influential voices in world cinema, shaping the Polish Film School movement and leaving a legacy spanning over six decades. He passed away on October 9, 2016, in Warsaw at the age of 90, but his contribution to cinema remains timeless. Wajda’s films often grappled with Poland’s turbulent history, weaving together themes of war, identity, and social struggle. His masterpieces include Ashes and Diamonds (1958), Man of Marble (1977), Man of Iron (1981), The Promised Land (1975), and Katyn (2007). Recognized globally, he received the Palme d’Or, an Honorary Oscar, and numerous lifetime achievement awards, cementing his place as a filmmaker who gave voice to a nation’s collective memory while influencing generations of directors worldwide.

Film Title: THE WEDDING | 1972 | 106 Mins | Poland | Polish with English Subtitles.

About the film: Wesele (The Wedding) is a 1972 Polish film directed by Andrzej Wajda. It was adapted from the 1901 play by the same name by Stanisław Wyspiański.

The plot is set at the wedding of a member of Kraków intelligentsia (the Bridegroom, played by Daniel Olbrychski), and his peasant Bride (played by Ewa Ziętek). Their class-blurring union follows a fashionable trend among friends of the playwright from the modernist Young Poland movement. The play by Wyspiański was based on a real-life event: the wedding of Lucjan Rydel at St. Mary's Basilica in Kraków and his wedding reception in the village of Bronowice. It was also inspired in part by the modernist painting of Jacek Malczewski and Maksymilian Gierymski. Wajda also directed Wesele for the theatre.

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

Kirayi Illu takes place over one night inside a rented house during a wedding celebration. When a 60-year-old migrant worker dies suddenly, his family informs the house owner, expecting support. Instead, they are asked to remain silent until the wedding rituals are completed, so the death does not disturb the festivities or raise uncomfortable questions.

With no real choice, the family locks itself inside the house and waits. Outside, drums beat, guests dance, and the celebration grows louder. Inside, grief is contained, whispered, and controlled.

As the night passes, the family confronts a painful truth: respect and belonging were tied to the man who is now gone. By morning, when permission is finally given to perform the rituals, they make a quiet decision. They will take the body back to their village, choosing a peaceful farewell over another compromise.

"In the forgotten, we find the forbidden" - Saba Dewan (The Other Song)

Every 50 years, we unremember the narratives of women who came before us. The Listening Room is a collection of songs that remembers them. The articulations in these songs mirror those of contemporary feminists. They sing about the search for respite in their relationships, their position in society, lust and worship (to god & weather). These songs dating from 6th century BCE are placed in different locations and different times in India. Subaltern songs, unlike other mediums, have safeguarded feminist narratives.

As part of the Women’s Day Month series, this session brings together a doctor, an ASHA worker, and an ANM worker to share their experiences from different levels of the healthcare system. Through their stories and reflections, the conversation will explore the everyday challenges, responsibilities, and realities faced by women working in the medical field. Join us for an insightful discussion on the dedication, struggles, and resilience of women who keep healthcare systems running.

Featuring musician Moby along with leading scientists, ENDGAME 2050 lays out the reality that, unless we act urgently now, we are hastening our own destruction.

PRESENTING: CHICAGO An ultimate telugu comedy play by Jan's Theatre!

Drama? Yes. Chaos? Definitely. But most importantly - comedy!

Chicago is packed with humor, sass, and unforgettable moments that will keep you hooked from start to finish.

Written by - Shankaramanchi Parthasarathy Garu

Directed by - @sriram.vader

Cast - @ananth_sahas @aadi19ninty6 @akunuri_shraddha @raavannitturu @officialteamsinghi @vashista.narayandas

Tickets Available On BookMyShow.

In this workshop, you will:

Discover the fascinating world of texture art and its different techniques.
Learn how to design and create your own unique texture art piece, from POP to different textures.
Gain hands-on experience with different textures and techniques to design your creativity.
Take home your beautiful creation, a one-of-a-kind art piece to proudly display or gift.

We are organising discussion on ocassion of International Women's Day - Struggles faced by working women in today's world and poetry recitation. All are welcome to this event.

As part of the Postcard Movies series, join us for a screening of Pather Panchali, the landmark debut film by Satyajit Ray. Set in rural Bengal, the film gently follows the childhood of Apu and his sister Durga as their family navigates poverty, dreams, and the quiet rhythms of village life.

Celebrated for its poetic realism and deep humanism, Pather Panchali remains one of the most influential films in world cinema. This screening invites audiences to revisit a timeless story of childhood, resilience, and the beauty found in everyday moments.

Release of the first collection of poems in English by D. Vaishnavi, a young poet in her early twenties.

This March, Lamakaan will host a special series of screenings dedicated to the legendary Polish filmmaker Andrzej Wajda, every Wednesday evening. The timing beautifully coincides with spring and the festival of Holi, Ugadi, and other festivals, making the event not just a cinematic celebration but also a cultural one—an occasion where the vibrancy of colors, renewal, and artistic expression come together. Just as Holi marks the triumph of joy and the blossoming of new beginnings, Wajda’s films will offer audiences a chance to reflect on resilience, history, and the enduring power of storytelling.

About the Director: Born on March 6, 1926, in Suwałki, Poland, Andrzej Wajda became one of the most influential voices in world cinema, shaping the Polish Film School movement and leaving a legacy spanning over six decades. He passed away on October 9, 2016, in Warsaw at the age of 90, but his contribution to cinema remains timeless. Wajda’s films often grappled with Poland’s turbulent history, weaving together themes of war, identity, and social struggle. His masterpieces include Ashes and Diamonds (1958), Man of Marble (1977), Man of Iron (1981), The Promised Land (1975), and Katyn (2007). Recognized globally, he received the Palme d’Or, an Honorary Oscar, and numerous lifetime achievement awards, cementing his place as a filmmaker who gave voice to a nation’s collective memory while influencing generations of directors worldwide.

Film Title: KATYN | 2007 | 115 Mins | Poland | Polish, Russian & German with English Subtitles.

About the film: Katyń (Polish pronunciation: [ˈkatɨɲ]) is a 2007 Polish historical drama film about the 1940 Katyn massacre, directed by Academy Honorary Award winner Andrzej Wajda. It is based on the book Post Mortem: The Story of Katyn by Andrzej Mularczyk. It was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film for the 80th Academy Awards.

Wajda’s Katyń is the first screen portrayal of the long-suppressed and “highly controversial historical event.”

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

Book launch of 'Bichde Musafir' – A poetic reflection on society, resilience, love, and the unspoken emotions that shape our lives – a powerful new collection by Azra Sultana.

A unique literary work titled A World Without It by Dr. Bhuvan Anand Rout will be launched on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The book features 32 lipogrammatic poems, composed without using the most frequently occurring letter ‘e’ in the English language, marking a rare and thoughtful contribution to contemporary poetry of world literature. The publication is brought out by Gurukul Publishing Company, Hyderabad. Venue: Lamakaan, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad Media people, Readers, academicians, writers, students, and lovers of literature are cordially invited to attend and be part of this distinctive literary occasion.

This event marks the second meeting of a new reading circle dedicated exclusively to Indian science fiction.

Founded with the aim of spotlighting the richness and diversity of speculative writing from India, the reading circle brings together readers interested in exploring how Indian authors imagine science, technology, history and the future.

Anyone interested to join our community can you use this link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LPQMXSgLpLbCIMyqwfPN43

The discussion session will focus on Sultana's Dream and Padmarag, one of the first science-fiction utopian stories and one of the first feminist utopias by celebrated pioneering feminist, educator, activist, and Bengali writer Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain.

Sultana, a Muslim woman living in colonial India, falls asleep and wakes up in a transformed future world: a utopia in which men rather than women are relegated to the domestic sphere. Women, now free to explore the outside world at will and pursue an education, run a peaceful and just society, using scientific principles to harvest energy from the sun and live in harmony with nature. Sultana’s Dream was published in 1905 in the Indian Ladies Magazine, the first English language periodical edited by, and targeted at, Indian women. Like the periodical, the story broke new ground.

As a pioneering work of science fiction and feminist utopian literature at the turn of the century, Sultana’s Dream is strikingly advanced in its critique of patriarchy, war, industrialization, and the exploitation of the natural world, speaking to the concerns of our contemporary world as much as its own. At a time when British colonialism was using the treatment of women in India as justification for colonial intervention there, Hossain’s story, in imagining a world in which men rather than women are kept inside, positions her protest against Islamic patriarchy within a larger feminist vision that takes on Western as well as Islamic forms of gender hierarchy. Her novella Padmarag is similarly utopian in its depiction of a women-run school and welfare center, and is both feminist and anti-colonial in its outlook. In both these works, Hossain seizes the critique of gender roles in India away from Western commentators and turns it against British interference, while also enlarging the critique to take on the problem of gender more broadly.

The Secret Recipe is a 45-minute independent Telugu crime thriller that unfolds within the closed walls of a secluded house. Driven by silence, mood, and minimal dialogue, the film explores control, hunger, and moral collapse through a restrained yet unsettling narrative.

Relying on atmosphere rather than exposition, the story gradually exposes the violence beneath routine and ritual, allowing the audience to interpret what is shown—and what is withheld. The Secret Recipe is an intimate, slow-burning descent into psychological unease.

Urdu poetry open mic would be encouraging people to learn about urdu and poetry culture