It is a story about two college students, Shiva and Hari, who became friends in their freshman
year. They had a lot in common, including their strong ambitions to achieve their dreams, which
required a lot of money.
As time passed, they both got into smoking weed, and soon enough, it became an addiction.
They started to spend most of their time getting high, neglecting their studies, passion and even
their friendship. One day, they realized that they needed a lot of money to achieve their
dreams and came up with an idea to start selling weed.
Their business flourished, and they were making a lot of money. but it wasn't long before things
started to go wrong. They got involved with the wrong crowd and started to have conflicts with
each other. Their addiction to weed grew, and their friendship began to suffer.
As they both reached the peak of their business, they lost sight of their values and were willing
to do anything to make more money. The shortcuts they took to achieve their dreams didn't
bring them true happiness.
In the end, Shiva and Hari decided to quit their business and focus on their friendship and
dreams in a more positive way. They realized that they needed to work hard and be patient to
achieve their goals. They learned that true happiness comes from doing things the right way,
and they pledged to never let their addiction control them again.
Note: This story is not intended to promote or glamorize the use of weed. It
focuses on the dangers of addiction and how it can negatively impact students'
mental health and academic pursuits. We do not endorse or encourage drug
use in any form.
SAHIR LUDHIANVI Ek Azeem Shayer
As part of Bazm e Sukhan, Monthly physical meet up.
Speakers: 1-Dr.Syed Mahmood Kazmi Associate Professor, HoD & Assistant Director, Department of Translation, MANUU, Hyderabad.
(Sahir Ludhianvi ki shayari)
2-Dr.Atiya Mujeeb Arefi.
Poetess, compere and School Assistant, Govt of Telangana.
(Sahir Ludhianvi ki filmi Shayari)
Ang Lee (born October 23, 1954) is a Taiwanese filmmaker. His films are known for their emotional charge and exploration of repressed, hidden emotions. During his career, he has received international critical and popular acclaim and numerous accolades, including three Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards. In 2003, he was ranked 27th in The Guardian's 40 best directors.[6]
Born in Pingtung County, Lee was educated in Taiwan and later in the United States. He rose to prominence directing films such as Pushing Hands (1991), The Wedding Banquet (1993), and Eat Drink Man Woman (1994), which explored the relationships and conflicts between tradition and modernity, Eastern and Western; the three films are informally known as the "Father Knows Best" trilogy.[7] The films were critically successful both in Taiwan and internationally.
His breakthrough in Hollywood was the costume drama Sense and Sensibility (1995), which was also his first entirely English-language film. Lee went on to receive the Academy Award for Best Director twice for the romantic drama Brokeback Mountain (2005) and the survival drama Life of Pi (2012). He directed films in a broad range of genres, including the drama The Ice Storm (1997); the martial arts drama Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000); the superhero movie Hulk (2003) and the erotic espionage drama Lust, Caution (2007).
Film Title: EAT DRINK MAN WOMAN | 1994 | 123 Mins | Taiwan & USA | Mandarin with English Subtitles
About the film: Eat Drink Man Woman is a 1994 comedy-drama film directed by Ang Lee, from a script co-written with James Schamus and Hui-Ling Wang.[2] It stars Sihung Lung, Wang Yu-wen, Wu Chien-lien, and Yang Kuei-mei as members of the Zhu family navigating the challenges of love, life, tradition and family. Part of Lee's "Father Knows Best" trilogy and similar to Lee's other works, this film deals with the transition from tradition to modernity. To date, it is Lee's only film to be shot entirely in his native Taiwan.
Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is Free & Open to all!
"An Evening in Solidarity with Palestine"
A year has passed since Zionist Israel launched its genocidal war against the people of Palestine. More than 3/4ths of the most densely populated place on earth, Gaza, lies in ruins, and over 45,000 people have been killed so far, of whom 20,000 were children. The settler-colonial state of Israel, backed shamelessly by Western imperialist countries, has been denying the right of the Palestinian people to their land. However, history serves as a stark reminder for them that oppression only breeds resistance. The Palestinian fight for liberation can never be killed, and it is an inspiration for people across the world in every fight against injustice. The fight for Palestine knows no borders, and we invite the justice-loving people of Hyderabad to join us for an evening of solidarity, where we will look at and discuss the history and spirit of the Palestinian cause through films, poster exhibition, poetry and song. Join us as we pay tribute to the undying bravery of Palestine.
From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be Free!
When: 4pm, Friday, 11 October
Where: Lamakaan, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
Entry Free
Contact: 7013936466
Venue : LAMAKAAN , banjara hills.
Duration: 2 hours
Art Supplies: Will be provided by the Facilitator. All Age group participants are allowed
mind. Very often they can reveal what lies within,
sometimes visibly, and, sometimes, not quite so visibly.
The movie club is (we hope) a fun way of looking
deeper into the emotions, perceptions and thoughts that
weave human relationships together or tear them apart. A
movie may be treated as a true story or, alternatively, can
be used as a tool to try and figure out what went on in
the directors head when the movie was made. Either
way, it’s a different way of understanding human
behavior and relationships. In the end, by looking deeper
into another’s story, we hope, perchance, to understand
ourselves better.
The only way petty criminal Babtou, played by Farba Dieng, can avoid deportation to Senegal is by marrying a German citizen. But no woman is willing to marry the macho man. Left with no other option, Babtou’s best friend Dennis, played by Julius Nitschkoff, steps up.
With immigration authorities closing in, the two must quickly convince everyone that they’re living a queer lifestyle to avoid suspicion of their marriage.
This film tackles serious issues like homophobia and racism with humor, heart, and a touch of lightness.
Ang Lee (born October 23, 1954) is a Taiwanese filmmaker. His films are known for their emotional charge and exploration of repressed, hidden emotions. During his career, he has received international critical and popular acclaim and numerous accolades, including three Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards. In 2003, he was ranked 27th in The Guardian's 40 best directors.[6]
Born in Pingtung County, Lee was educated in Taiwan and later in the United States. He rose to prominence directing films such as Pushing Hands (1991), The Wedding Banquet (1993), and Eat Drink Man Woman (1994), which explored the relationships and conflicts between tradition and modernity, Eastern and Western; the three films are informally known as the "Father Knows Best" trilogy.[7] The films were critically successful both in Taiwan and internationally.
His breakthrough in Hollywood was the costume drama Sense and Sensibility (1995), his first entirely English-language film. Lee went on to receive the Academy Award for Best Director twice for the romantic drama Brokeback Mountain (2005) and the survival drama Life of Pi (2012). He directed films in a broad range of genres, including the drama The Ice Storm (1997), the martial arts drama Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), the superhero movie Hulk (2003), and the erotic espionage drama Lust, Caution (2007).
Film Title: SENSE & SENSIBILITY | 1995 | 136 Mins | UK & USA | English Language with English Subtitles
About the film: Sense and Sensibility is a 1995 period drama film directed by Ang Lee and based on Jane Austen's 1811 novel. Emma Thompson wrote the screenplay and stars as Elinor Dashwood, while Kate Winslet plays Elinor's younger sister Marianne. The story follows the Dashwood sisters, members of a wealthy English family of landed gentry, who must deal with sudden destitution. They are forced to seek financial security through marriage. Hugh Grant and Alan Rickman play their respective suitors.
Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is Free & Open to all!
A Talk by Sujai Karampuri
There is a fear, real or imaginary, that the population of certain communities is increasing quite drastically to alter the current composition in this country, some referring to it as a 'threat to India’.
Are these fears indeed real and rational?
Or are they artificial and imaginary?
Only real facts, the ground realities, the actual data tell the truth.
About the speaker: Sujai Karampuri was born in Warangal, Telangana, and attended RECW and Michigan Tech. He lived in the US, Europe, and Bangalore and is now settled in Hyderabad.
He worked in the telecommunications industry in the US and Europe ran his own technology venture in Bangalore and worked for the Government of Telangana. He is now back to industry. He played an active role in the Telangana Movement.
All are Welcome!
Dressed in saffron most of the time, Firoze Shakir also spent a lot of time with monks in Kamakhya and Sufis of Ajmer. One can say that Firoze Shakir is perhaps a true embodiment of cultural confluence that one can experience through another person's lens.
He is currently unwell and undergoing treatment in Bombay. Hence, all sales from the event will go towards his treatment.
All are Invited.
Even a small rainfall brings Hyderabad to a standstill. Traffic halts, colonies flood, and essential items are submerged. This urgent situation demands our immediate attention. What historical mistakes have led to this? What are the immediate and long-term solutions? And what responsibilities do both citizens and the government hold in addressing this crisis? There are several laws in place, like The Environmental Protection Act of 1986, The Telangana Water, Land, and Trees Act of 2002, The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1974, and The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1981. These laws empower authorities such as the State Pollution Control Board and WALTA officials to protect our environment at the State, District, Divisional, and Mandal levels. But despite these regulations, why is the destruction of lakes and unchecked flooding continuing? Recently, the Telangana government introduced HYDRA (Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Monitoring and Protection Agency) to safeguard the city's lakes and commons. However, the critical question remains: Do we have a comprehensive, long-term policy for protecting our environment and the safety of our people in our state? A comprehensive policy is urgently needed—one that addresses lake restoration, sustainable urban planning, drainage infrastructure, rainwater harvesting, and strict enforcement of environmental laws. It must integrate ecological conservation with flood management to ensure long-term protection for both the environment and the people of Hyderabad. Only through united, coordinated efforts between the government and active citizen participation can we prevent recurring floods and environmental damage. Therefore, let us come together to discuss the necessity of a compressive policy and recommendations from the Justice Movement of India (JMI).
JMI Website: https://justicemovementofindia.org/
'The Catapult of Time' by Raja Karthikeya
"Raja Karthikeya believes that words can catapult us through time and that poetry should be a means of bridging differences and distance between people."
About the poet: Raja Karthikeya is an author from Hyderabad who is based in New York. A believer in individual action for the common good, he has worked in three continents and across nine countries. He has published extensively on bridging differences and bringing people closer. His maiden volume of poetry presents 30 years of his reflections and reactions to a world in turmoil.
https://www.amazon.in/Catapult-Time-Raja-Karthikeya/dp/B0BSXLM31F/
All are Invited!
Ang Lee (born October 23, 1954) is a Taiwanese filmmaker. His films are known for their emotional charge and exploration of repressed, hidden emotions. During his career, he has received international critical and popular acclaim and numerous accolades, including three Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards. 2003 he was ranked 27th in The Guardian's 40 best directors.[6]
Born in Pingtung County, Lee was educated in Taiwan and later in the United States. He rose to prominence directing films such as Pushing Hands (1991), The Wedding Banquet (1993), and Eat Drink Man Woman (1994), which explored the relationships and conflicts between tradition and modernity, Eastern and Western; the three films are informally known as the "Father Knows Best" trilogy.[7] The films were critically successful both in Taiwan and internationally.
His breakthrough in Hollywood was the costume drama Sense and Sensibility (1995), his first entirely English-language film. Lee received the Academy Award for Best Director twice for the romantic drama Brokeback Mountain (2005) and the survival drama Life of Pi (2012). He directed films in a broad range of genres, including the drama The Ice Storm (1997), the martial arts drama Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), the superhero movie Hulk (2003), and the erotic espionage drama Lust, Caution (2007).
Film Title: BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN | 2005| 134 Mins | USA | English Language with English Subtitles
About the film: Brokeback Mountain is a 2005 American neo-Western romantic drama film directed by Ang Lee and produced by Diana Ossana and James Schamus. Adapted from the 1997 short story by Annie Proulx, the screenplay was written by Ossana and Larry McMurtry. The film stars Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway, and Michelle Williams. Its plot depicts the complex romantic relationship between two American cowboys, Ennis Del Mar, and Jack Twist, in the American West from 1963 to 1983.
Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is Free & Open to all!
All are welcome!
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*Sherwani. Biryani. Qubani.* - The Hyderabadi Quiz by *Shiva Gundu*
*Double Overtime* - The Sports Quiz by *Revanth T*
*Every Good Boy Does Fine* - The Music Quiz by *Archana*
Teams of 2. Written Quizzes.
Get your brain cells warmed up for the main event and some hangout time with your comrades and competitors.
presents
HAKEEM SAAB
(Deccani play)
Based on the Neil Simon's adaptation of Anton Chekhov's short stories.
26th October 2024
08.00pm
Lamakaan, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
Bookings at in.bookmyshow.com.
Translated by Priyanka Puntambekar
Additional writings by Team Samahaara
Directed by Rathna Shekar
HAKEEM SAAB is based on an adaptation of Anton Chekhov`s short stories by Neil Simon. The short stories are narrated by a writer struggling with Writer`s block and his own artistic temperament. All of these now with a Hyderabadi/Deccani twist.
#20yearsofsamahaara
Lamakaan presents Gharana Fusion, live in concert
GHARANA's musicians are from different lands and cultures of India. Their researched work has a diversified taste laden with Khamak-Bansuri combi, Cajon-Ghungroo-Tabla, multi-rhythm patterns, unique fade-ins-outs, Sawal-Jawabs and Jugalbandis, with expressive classic Bandanas, Alaaps, Bols and multilingual vocals.
Susnata Har (ethno guitar, backing vocals)
Arnab Roy (flute)
Argha Dey (tabla, cajon, percussions, vocals)
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Ang Lee (born October 23, 1954) is a Taiwanese filmmaker. His films are known for their emotional charge and exploration of repressed, hidden emotions. During his career, he has received international critical and popular acclaim and numerous accolades, including three Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards. 2003 he was ranked 27th in The Guardian's 40 best directors.[6]
Born in Pingtung County, Lee was educated in Taiwan and later in the United States. He rose to prominence directing films such as Pushing Hands (1991), The Wedding Banquet (1993), and Eat Drink Man Woman (1994), which explored the relationships and conflicts between tradition and modernity, Eastern and Western; the three films are informally known as the "Father Knows Best" trilogy.[7] The films were critically successful both in Taiwan and internationally.
His breakthrough in Hollywood was the costume drama Sense and Sensibility (1995), his first entirely English-language film. Lee received the Academy Award for Best Director twice for the romantic drama Brokeback Mountain (2005) and the survival drama Life of Pi (2012). He directed films in a broad range of genres, including the drama The Ice Storm (1997), the martial arts drama Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), the superhero movie Hulk (2003), and the erotic espionage drama Lust, Caution (2007).
Film Title: LIFE OF PI | 2012 | 127 Mins | UK, USA & Taiwan | English, Tamil & Frech Languages with English Subtitles
About the film: Life of Pi is a 2012 adventure-drama film directed and produced by Ang Lee and written by David Magee. Based on Yann Martel's 2001 novel of the same name, it stars Suraj Sharma in his film debut, Irrfan Khan, Tabu, Rafe Spall, Gérard Depardieu and Adil Hussain in lead roles. The storyline revolves around two shipwreck survivors on a lifeboat stranded in the Pacific Ocean for 227 days. One is a sixteen-year-old Indian boy named Pi Patel (Suraj Sharma) and the other is a ferocious Bengal tiger named Richard Parker.
Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is Free & Open to all!
Followed by a Kuchipudi Dance Recital.
By Kum. Thanmayi Ramadugu (Certificate and Diploma in Kuchipudi Dance, Doordarshan Certified B Grade Artiste, Completed Rangapravesam (Arangetram) in Kuchipudi Dance at Ravindra Bharathi, Hyderabad, Gave performances at many places in India - including Tanjaore, Tirupathi Nadaneerajanam, Brahmotsavalu, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Ongole, Srisailam, Hosur, etc.)
Organized by AAHATHA SANGEETALAYAM
DATE: 20 Oct, 2024 (Sunday)
TIME: 10:00 AM
DURATION: 2 Hours
REGISTRATION FEE: Rs. 499/-
The motive of this workshop is to promote the traditional art form "Kuchipudi", and to explore various benifits associated with Kuchipudi dance.
As a part of the workshop, you would learn the Kuchipudi Dance Namaskaram and Dance for one shlokam.
We welcome all the dance enthusiasts to come and join the workshop, followed by a Kuchipudi dance performance. We take this as an opportunity to grow our culture and expand the scope of Kuchipudi dance form. We wish to bring out the inner dancer in you and support you towards the field of dance.
This event is not profit-oriented. We aim to create a supportive atmosphere for building quality and professional artistes.
Best Regards,
Team Aahatha Sangeethalayam