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Play : “Urdu Zamaney key ICU mey” Written by: Nayeem Javed Directed by: Ali Faisal

The content of the play deals with the subject of Urdu and its social relevance. Few characters are symbolic like “Ghazal” appears and introduce her contribution. Another Character “Bharat Mata” concludes that Urdu is my child, born and brought up in India. A clear message of national integration. Similarly, a film maker, Rap song lover add humor. One negative roles who take money from govt but never support language-cause. One humor spicing politician share lot of humor. One “ZabaN Dost” takes lead and suggest that every language should flourish with Urdu. It’s based on humor, satire and literary dialogues.

COUNTERING ONLINE HATE

Open Discussion

At lamakaan Feb 28th 6 p.m Moderated by Ritu Sharma

Ritu has done research on the coverage of Islam in the post ISIS Germany by the newspapet sites She has been doing research on use of social media during the protests in Kashmir. She has been looking at how Social Media has been trying to decoding the role played by social media in fomenting religious hate in the present day world. She would prepare a ground for a brainstorming session in countering the online hate by outlining the scenario and the movements going on across the world to deal with hate online.

Do you want to share and listen to music, talk about it, understand and appreciate it better?Then you can join us Last Thursday’s of every month, at 6:30 pm at Lamakaan. It is an informal group with no restrictions on entry. Drop in on 27th February. This month, Aradhana Karhade, the famous khayal singer will breakdown a Chhota Khayal. Explain the nuances with examples.

Alvy Singer, a divorced Jewish comedian, reflects on his relationship with ex-lover Annie Hall, an aspiring nightclub singer, which ended abruptly just like his previous marriages.

It has been a roller coaster 21st century for south Indian cinema in the first two decades of the millennium. We media students of Bhavan’s College of Communication and Management would present a discussion on the ebbs and tides the four southern film industries have faced. This is proposed to be the first of a series to be held every month which is aimed at being informative and comprehensive. Entry is free for all cinema lovers irrespective of age and gender.

This session is a discussion on the recent citizenship notices by UIDAI to 127 people in Telangana. We will be discussing the role of UIDAI in NPR and NRC.

Bengalis in Hyderabad is organising a cultural evening providing its members a platform to showcase a range of talents. The evening, commemorating some of the premier literary figures from Bengal, will feature song, dance, skits, recitation and more. Join us as we celebrate the rich tradition of Bengal in our own way and create everlasting memories through lively interactions and networking.

Bengalis in Hyderabad is a young, dynamic, not-for-profit organisation which started its journey in 2006 as an unofficial group on the erstwhile Orkut platform. Today, it’s a registered society with upwards of 20K members across social media channels and widely known for its contribution in the field of art, culture, cinema, societal causes and more. Upholding the spirit of Bengal and in relentless pursuit of cultural exchange, BiH has evolved to be one of the premier regional organisations in the twin cities.

Sutradhar Presents Its first Telugu Play “ABBEY! EM LEDU…” Writer: Sankaramanchi Parthasarathy Director: Vinay Varma. A loving couple, their “deaf” cook, a colorful boss, two intruders, a lost ring, a Doctor who never turns up… and an adventure with the “forbidden apple”. On a relaxed weekend, a young homemaker loses her expensive ring as she’s leaving for a family function. The husband, as it happens often, suspects the deaf and “ailing” cook – at loggerheads with him all the time – of stealing and promises to find the ring by the time she returns. Enter the boss, planning a rendezvous. Absence of wife at home brings in sneaky opportunities for the husband to explore. As he steps out, two small-time thieves enter for a quick robbery. The Boss now pretends to be the cook in front of the intruders, whom he presumes to be the Doctor and his Compounder, misleading to a mashup of events. What follows next is a comedy of errors, creating more confusion, just as the ring is found…And the wife returns…Who is the thief? Does the wife eventually get her ring back? Find out all this and much more harmless mischief in Sankaramanchi Parthasarathy’s Telugu One-Act “Abbey! Em Ledu…”, directed by Vinay Varma. At Lamakaan on 20th and 21st February 2020. 8 pm on both the days. Ticket: Rs. 200/-, available with www.bookmyshow.com Contact: Swetha @ 9949567427 and Subhra @ 7337420894

Octogenarian couple George and Anne’s happy life comes to a halt, when Anne suffers from a stroke and George must do everything possible to help her recover.

Title: Al maidan (The Square) Duration: 1hr 35 min Directed by: Jehane Noujaim

Al maidan is an observational documentary that tells the real story of the struggle of the Egyptian Revolution through the eyes of six very different protesters. Starting in the tents of Tahrir square in the days leading up to the fall of Hosni Mubarak, it follows the characters on a life-changing journey through the euphoria of victory into the uncertainties and dangers of the current ‘transitional period’ under military rule.

The film screening will be followed by a discussion.

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