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Hello Hyderabad! Let’s heal our inner child this Children’s Day! Whether you’re 8 or 80, join us for a delightful sit-and-paint event where we’ll unleash our creativity together. No prior experience is required, you can seek our guidance during the event. Come and rediscover the joy of art with us!
Date: 16th November
Time: 11am to 2pm
Place: Lamakaan

Registration fee: Rs100
Registration link: https://forms.gle/jBznSjxUVY6ofkJ7A

Please drop a WhatsApp text on 6290176108 for any queries. And don't forget to follow Minion.crafts for more updates on the event!

Join us at Lamakaan for the "What We Can Do" Workshop – an interactive, hands-on session where photographers and writers unite to create unique stories through words and visuals. This workshop invites participants to pair up and dive into collaborative storytelling. Writers will weave narratives, while photographers capture scenes and moments that bring these words to life, exploring themes like “moments in time” or “expressions of culture.”

Each team will work together to turn ideas into a visual story, building connections with like-minded creatives and expanding their skills in a collaborative environment. This engaging, community-driven experience will also include an opportunity to showcase each story at the end, celebrating the creativity of each participant.

Perfect for photographers and writers eager to explore new ways of expression and connect with others in the community!

Join us for a handson experience in the beautiful art of macrame, channelizing your energy and stress hormones.
the wall hanging, plant hanger or any other home decor this workshop this workshop is a gateway to an exciting world of creativity.
materials will be provided by the facilitator. open for all age group

Calling all Potterheads!

Join us for Harry Potter Journal Date on Nov 17, 2024.

• Design your magical journal cover, compete in our fun quiz & win amazing gifts!

• Enjoy refreshing drinks & snacks with fellow wizards & witches!

When: 17 Nov 2024

Where: Lamakaan, Banjara Hills

Fee: ₹934/- (inclusive of refreshments)

All ages welcome!

Limited Spots

Join us on Tuesday, 19th November 2024, at Lamakaan for an insightful book discussion with Mr. Rahul Bhatia, author of The Identity Project: The Unmaking of a Democracy, and Dr. Mujibur Rehman, author of Shikwa-e-Hind: The Political Future of Indian Muslims.
This event offers a unique opportunity to delve into pressing questions surrounding identity, democracy, and minority politics in India. Engage in thoughtful dialogue and hear directly from the authors as they share the ideas and inspirations behind their works.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, 19th November 2024
Time: 6:30 PM
Venue: Lamakaan, Hyderabad
This event is open to all, and entry is free. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a conversation on the evolving narratives that shape India today!

As the winter sets in Hyderabad, it's a perfect time to watch cinema in the evening as the sun sets quite early these days.

This month, Lamakaan presents the cinema of Terrence Malick, known for his philosophical theme films.

Terrence Frederick Malick (born November 30, 1943) is an American filmmaker. His films include Badlands (1973); Days of Heaven (1978); The Thin Red Line (1998), for which he received Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay Academy Award nominations and won the Golden Bear at the 49th Berlin International Film Festival; The New World (2005); The Tree of Life (2011), which garnered him another Best Director Oscar nomination and the Palme d'Or at the 64th Cannes Film Festival; and A Hidden Life (2019).

Malick began his career as part of the New Hollywood generation of filmmakers with Badlands, about a murderous couple on the run in 1950s American Midwest, and Days of Heaven, which details a love triangle between two laborers and a wealthy farmer during the First World War, before a lengthy hiatus. His films have explored transcendence, nature, and conflicts between reason and instinct. Broad philosophical and spiritual overtones and the use of meditative voice-overs from individual characters typically mark them. Malick's style has polarized scholars and audiences; many praise his films for their lavish cinematography and aesthetics, but others fault them for lacking plot and character development. His work has nonetheless ranked highly in retrospective decade-end and all-time polls.

Film Title: THE NEW WORLD | 2005 | 150 Mins | UK & USA | English & Algonquian Languages with English Subtitles

About the film: The New World is a 2005 historical romantic drama film written and directed by Terrence Malick, depicting the founding of the Jamestown, Virginia, settlement and inspired by the historical figures Captain John Smith, Pocahontas of the Powhatan tribe, and Englishman John Rolfe. It is the fourth feature film written and directed by Malick.

The cast includes Colin Farrell, Q'orianka Kilcher, Christopher Plummer, Christian Bale, August Schellenberg, Wes Studi, David Thewlis, Yorick van Wageningen, and John Savage. The production team includes director of photography Emmanuel Lubezki, producer Sarah Green, production designer Jack Fisk, costume designer Jacqueline West, composer James Horner, and film editors Richard Chew, Hank Corwin, Saar Klein, and Mark Yoshikawa.

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

J. Devika is a noted Malayali historian, trenchant feminist, social critic, and academic from Kerala. She currently researches and teaches at the Centre for Development Studies, Thiruvananthapuram as a professor. She comments widely on Indian politics and culture and has closely interacted with the Hema Committee proceedings.

She will speak about the Malayali film world and the Hema committee and interact with students and activists.

All are Welcome!

Kya Hua Is Shehar ko? - 40 years on!

Kya hua is shehar ko is a 95 minute long documentary film which centres around religious processions in Hyderabad city as the locus of a new political sensibility that was being engineered in Hyderabad during the 80s.
The film maker Deepa Dhanraj follows the procession and its aftermatth of violence and speaks with victims and eye-witnesses. 40 years on - some of the sensibilities that were marginal to mainstream life have now become the mainstream. In this screening, we hope younger citizens of Hyderabad who are grappling with their own concerns about how the city around them is changing will get an opportunity to watch a poignant documentary film and hear the maker of the film to understand how her own concerns have remained the same and also changed.

"Christspiracy - The Spirituality Secret" examines the intersections between various religions, veganism, and animal rights, aiming to explore how religious values might align with compassion towards animals. The film delves into biblical texts, theological perspectives, and historical narratives to question traditional Christian stances on animal use and advocate for a vegan lifestyle as a form of spiritual alignment.

A cyber safety awareness session focuses on educating participants, especially students, about safe online practices to protect themselves from potential cyber threats. The session covers essential topics like safeguarding personal information, recognizing phishing and scams, understanding privacy settings, and learning the importance of strong passwords. Through interactive discussions and real-life examples, these sessions aim to empower participants with practical knowledge to navigate the digital world responsibly, ensuring their online safety and security.

Art and literature can be seen as extensions of the human 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.

Batik printing, is a traditional textile technique originating from Indonesia and now practised across the States of Gujarat, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, each in its own style. In this batik printing workshop, attendees shall learn about the history and cultural significance of batik while gaining hands-on experience in the craft.

The participants will be introduced to the materials, including fabric, wax, and dyes. They will then be taught how to use block printing tools to apply wax patterns onto fabric, creating a resist design. After waxing, participants will dye and wash their fabrics, allowing them to witness the transformation as the wax is removed to reveal vibrant, intricate patterns. The attendees can leave the workshop with their unique batik pieces, hopefully having developed a deeper appreciation for this beautiful art form and its cultural roots. Workshop Details:
Date: 24.11.24
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Cost: Rs.600/- for one person and Rs.1000/- for a group of two (inclusive of all materials and you will be able to take back your batik piece with you)
Registration: Whatsapp/call this number to register - +919154967805; +919154399395

A love story in Frankfurt that offers all kinds of cultural adventures: A Congolese, played by Passi Balende and a German woman, played by Ursula Strauss fall in love and enter into a relationship, knowing full well that it might not be easy. In fact, the man has more criminal energy than the woman would like, so she would rather be his Samaritan than his ally. In her debut film, Lisa Bierwirth tells the story of this difficult relationship pleasantly and soberly, which is made possible by the great protagonists. At the same time, she observes the prejudices that are springing up all around so you can experience how everyday racism works.

All are Welcome!

‘TRANSCREATION’ is a rare art of poetic expression, where the poetry in one language is translated in another language with near precise meaning and rhyming, matching with the original form and language. Dr. Ravindra Kumar Choudhary, M.S.(Ortho.) is an orthopedic surgeon by profession based at Bangalore. A poet of Hindi, Urdu, English, Bengali and Punjabi, he writes under the pseudonym ‘Ravi Maun’. He is an expert in transcreation of Urdu poetries/shayaris of renowned shayars & she’rs and in a period spanning about 47 years, he has transcreated & translated several thousands of Urdu poetries to English. He has recently extended his passion of transcreation of poetries in Kannada language to Hindi. He developed this unique passion after being influenced with the shayris of renowned Urdu shayar Dr. Bashir Badr, who was living with his family in the AMU (Aligarh Muslim University) campus. Ravi Maun used to stop at his residence and listen to his poetries on the way to Ziauddin hostel from medical college. Ravi Maun’s work is available on his blog on www.ravimaun.com. Few of his couplets are posted here at the end to extinguish the curiosity to understand his work.
An interactive session with him has been organized by DOBARA as ‘BASHIR-K-SAFEER’, where he will share the interesting moments spent with Dr. Bashir Badr and will throw light on the art & importance of transcreation. He will also advise on the lifestyle and precautions to be taken by the elderly/aged people in their daily life for a safe and healthy living ahead.
It’s a golden opportunity to spend some moments with him, listen to his experiences and interact. The literary fraternity including writers and enthusiasts are invited to attend the session to be held on the 27th Nov. 2024

As the winter sets in Hyderabad, it's a perfect time to watch cinema in the evening as the sun sets quite early these days.

This month, Lamakaan presents the cinema of Terrence Malick, known for his philosophical theme films.

Terrence Frederick Malick (born November 30, 1943) is an American filmmaker. His films include Badlands (1973); Days of Heaven (1978); The Thin Red Line (1998), for which he received Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay Academy Award nominations and won the Golden Bear at the 49th Berlin International Film Festival; The New World (2005); The Tree of Life (2011), which garnered him another Best Director Oscar nomination and the Palme d'Or at the 64th Cannes Film Festival; and A Hidden Life (2019).

Malick began his career as part of the New Hollywood generation of filmmakers with Badlands, about a murderous couple on the run in 1950s American Midwest, and Days of Heaven, which details a love triangle between two laborers and a wealthy farmer during the First World War, before a lengthy hiatus. His films have explored transcendence, nature, and conflicts between reason and instinct. Broad philosophical and spiritual overtones and the use of meditative voice-overs from individual characters typically mark them. Malick's style has polarized scholars and audiences; many praise his films for their lavish cinematography and aesthetics, but others fault them for lacking plot and character development. His work has nonetheless ranked highly in retrospective decade-end and all-time polls.

Film Title: THE TREE OF LIFE | 2011 | 139 Mins | USA | English Language with English Subtitles

About the film: The Tree of Life is a 2011 American epic experimental coming-of-age drama film written and directed by Terrence Malick. Its main cast includes Brad Pitt, Sean Penn, Hunter McCracken, Laramie Eppler, Jessica Chastain, and Tye Sheridan in his debut feature film role. The film chronicles the origins and meaning of life through a middle-aged man's childhood memories of his family living in 1950s Texas, interspersed with imagery of the universe's origins and the inception of life on Earth.

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

This story brings life to a middle age women through her aspirations to learn the car. How does she figure out her way towards dream forms the rest of the story ?

Rotaract Club of Hyderabad East is hosting an event where people can join us for painting with spray or acrylic paints.

Udaan Acotorz, Hyderabad presents.
Play Name: Salma Deewani | For all age groups
Written, directed and performed by Bhagyashree Tarke

Date : 30th November 2024 ( Saturday )
Time : 08:00 pm to 09:30 pm
Venue : Lamakaan, Banjara Hills, Rd No 01.
Duration : 80 Minutes
Donor Pass : 200/-
Telebooking on 9290013166

Invitation to the Book Discussion and Launch of an Advanced Version of A Systematic Study of the Holy Qur’ān by Dr. Javed Jamil

Date: Sunday, 1st December 2024
Time: 11:00 AM
Venue: Lamakaan

Join us for an engaging session as we explore the remarkable work of Dr. Javed Jamil—an advanced version of his acclaimed book, A Systematic Study of the Holy Qur’ān. This updated edition includes over 150 pages of additional explanations of verses, as well as original Arabic verses alongside translations, making it an invaluable resource for understanding the Holy Qur’ān in depth.

Dr. Jamil's systematic approach offers a unique classification of Qur’anic verses, enabling readers to appreciate the comprehensiveness of God’s Final Testament. Through a blend of spiritual, scientific, and socio-political insights, the book emphasizes the Qur’ān as not only a guide for personal faith but also as a constitution for building a peaceful and just global society.

We look forward to your presence at this event.

Mangalipalli, a quaint village in the Singareni area, was one of the many villages displaced by opencast mining. This memoir is a nostalgic recollection of the author's childhood memories, penned with intense emotion.

Book Launch of "Dravida Mahasamundram - Telugu Poetry collection" by Venkata Narayana Gooondla. Published by Matti Mudranalu.

Samahaara
presents

A double bill of classic Telugu plays

Gollapudi Maruti Rao`s
"KALLU"

&

Gandavaram Subbarami Reddy`s
"AAGANDI NENU VASTUNNAA"

Directed by Rathna Sheka

KALLU (EYES), is a play about a group of people who are blind. They pool enough money by begging and for the collective good of the group they decide to get one of them eyes. What happens when one of them can see? Will the others be taken care of or exploited?


AAGANDI NENU VASTUNNAA is a play about Seetharamayya and his son Satyam. Seetharamayya is an orthodox middle class father who hates the creative field (Theatre/Acting). Satyam a very passionate and talented actor tries to change his fathers opinion. Will Satyam succeed?

LAMAKAN PRESENTS COSMOS MUSIC BAND.
"We are recreating many songs from different genres and languages. MUSICAL PIECES adding background music, and blending them with electric guitar, piano, tabla, and clapbox."Join us for an enchanting musical journey that blends the richness of Western melodies with the timeless charm of light classical tunes.
SOHAN (KEYBOARD AND ELECTRIC GUITAR) AB(CLAPBOX,TABLA)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

All are Welcome!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Origin, Evolution, and How to Fight it

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

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

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

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

The Centre for Development Policy and Practice, in collaboration with the Digital Empowerment Foundation, is proud to present another captivating edition of Bazm-e-Sukhan.

Join us on Wednesday 11th December 2024 at Lamakaan, Hyderabad for an enriching evening *"EK SHAM WATAN KE NAAM"* (Patriotic, Freedom & Partition Poetry.

Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, 11th December 2024
Time: 6:00 PM
Venue: Lamakaan, Hyderabad

We look forward to your presence at this special event.

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

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

Film Title: EARLY SPRING | 1956 | 144 Mins | Japan | Japenese Language with English Subtitles

About the film: Early Spring is a 1956 film by Yasujirō Ozu about a married salaryman (Ryō Ikebe) who escapes the monotony of married life and his work at a fire brick manufacturing company by beginning an affair with a fellow office worker (Keiko Kishi). The film also deals with the hardships of the salaryman lifestyle. "I wanted," Ozu said, "to portray what you might call the pathos of the white-collar life."



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WrittenbyAjayShukla Directed by Ali Ahmed

Date:14thDecember2024 Time: 8 PM Onwards

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

Performing Classical Dance (Bharatnatyam)

Hello Hyderabad! Let’s heal our inner child this Children’s Day! Whether you’re 8 or 80, join us for a delightful sit-and-paint event where we’ll unleash our creativity together. No prior experience is required, you can seek our guidance during the event. Come and rediscover the joy of art with us!
Date: 16th November
Time: 11am to 2pm
Place: Lamakaan

Registration fee: Rs100
Registration link: https://forms.gle/jBznSjxUVY6ofkJ7A

Please drop a WhatsApp text on 6290176108 for any queries. And don't forget to follow Minion.crafts for more updates on the event!

Join us at Lamakaan for the "What We Can Do" Workshop – an interactive, hands-on session where photographers and writers unite to create unique stories through words and visuals. This workshop invites participants to pair up and dive into collaborative storytelling. Writers will weave narratives, while photographers capture scenes and moments that bring these words to life, exploring themes like “moments in time” or “expressions of culture.”

Each team will work together to turn ideas into a visual story, building connections with like-minded creatives and expanding their skills in a collaborative environment. This engaging, community-driven experience will also include an opportunity to showcase each story at the end, celebrating the creativity of each participant.

Perfect for photographers and writers eager to explore new ways of expression and connect with others in the community!

Join us for a handson experience in the beautiful art of macrame, channelizing your energy and stress hormones.
the wall hanging, plant hanger or any other home decor this workshop this workshop is a gateway to an exciting world of creativity.
materials will be provided by the facilitator. open for all age group

Calling all Potterheads!

Join us for Harry Potter Journal Date on Nov 17, 2024.

• Design your magical journal cover, compete in our fun quiz & win amazing gifts!

• Enjoy refreshing drinks & snacks with fellow wizards & witches!

When: 17 Nov 2024

Where: Lamakaan, Banjara Hills

Fee: ₹934/- (inclusive of refreshments)

All ages welcome!

Limited Spots

Join us on Tuesday, 19th November 2024, at Lamakaan for an insightful book discussion with Mr. Rahul Bhatia, author of The Identity Project: The Unmaking of a Democracy, and Dr. Mujibur Rehman, author of Shikwa-e-Hind: The Political Future of Indian Muslims.
This event offers a unique opportunity to delve into pressing questions surrounding identity, democracy, and minority politics in India. Engage in thoughtful dialogue and hear directly from the authors as they share the ideas and inspirations behind their works.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, 19th November 2024
Time: 6:30 PM
Venue: Lamakaan, Hyderabad
This event is open to all, and entry is free. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a conversation on the evolving narratives that shape India today!

As the winter sets in Hyderabad, it's a perfect time to watch cinema in the evening as the sun sets quite early these days.

This month, Lamakaan presents the cinema of Terrence Malick, known for his philosophical theme films.

Terrence Frederick Malick (born November 30, 1943) is an American filmmaker. His films include Badlands (1973); Days of Heaven (1978); The Thin Red Line (1998), for which he received Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay Academy Award nominations and won the Golden Bear at the 49th Berlin International Film Festival; The New World (2005); The Tree of Life (2011), which garnered him another Best Director Oscar nomination and the Palme d'Or at the 64th Cannes Film Festival; and A Hidden Life (2019).

Malick began his career as part of the New Hollywood generation of filmmakers with Badlands, about a murderous couple on the run in 1950s American Midwest, and Days of Heaven, which details a love triangle between two laborers and a wealthy farmer during the First World War, before a lengthy hiatus. His films have explored transcendence, nature, and conflicts between reason and instinct. Broad philosophical and spiritual overtones and the use of meditative voice-overs from individual characters typically mark them. Malick's style has polarized scholars and audiences; many praise his films for their lavish cinematography and aesthetics, but others fault them for lacking plot and character development. His work has nonetheless ranked highly in retrospective decade-end and all-time polls.

Film Title: THE NEW WORLD | 2005 | 150 Mins | UK & USA | English & Algonquian Languages with English Subtitles

About the film: The New World is a 2005 historical romantic drama film written and directed by Terrence Malick, depicting the founding of the Jamestown, Virginia, settlement and inspired by the historical figures Captain John Smith, Pocahontas of the Powhatan tribe, and Englishman John Rolfe. It is the fourth feature film written and directed by Malick.

The cast includes Colin Farrell, Q'orianka Kilcher, Christopher Plummer, Christian Bale, August Schellenberg, Wes Studi, David Thewlis, Yorick van Wageningen, and John Savage. The production team includes director of photography Emmanuel Lubezki, producer Sarah Green, production designer Jack Fisk, costume designer Jacqueline West, composer James Horner, and film editors Richard Chew, Hank Corwin, Saar Klein, and Mark Yoshikawa.

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

J. Devika is a noted Malayali historian, trenchant feminist, social critic, and academic from Kerala. She currently researches and teaches at the Centre for Development Studies, Thiruvananthapuram as a professor. She comments widely on Indian politics and culture and has closely interacted with the Hema Committee proceedings.

She will speak about the Malayali film world and the Hema committee and interact with students and activists.

All are Welcome!

Kya Hua Is Shehar ko? - 40 years on!

Kya hua is shehar ko is a 95 minute long documentary film which centres around religious processions in Hyderabad city as the locus of a new political sensibility that was being engineered in Hyderabad during the 80s.
The film maker Deepa Dhanraj follows the procession and its aftermatth of violence and speaks with victims and eye-witnesses. 40 years on - some of the sensibilities that were marginal to mainstream life have now become the mainstream. In this screening, we hope younger citizens of Hyderabad who are grappling with their own concerns about how the city around them is changing will get an opportunity to watch a poignant documentary film and hear the maker of the film to understand how her own concerns have remained the same and also changed.

"Christspiracy - The Spirituality Secret" examines the intersections between various religions, veganism, and animal rights, aiming to explore how religious values might align with compassion towards animals. The film delves into biblical texts, theological perspectives, and historical narratives to question traditional Christian stances on animal use and advocate for a vegan lifestyle as a form of spiritual alignment.

A cyber safety awareness session focuses on educating participants, especially students, about safe online practices to protect themselves from potential cyber threats. The session covers essential topics like safeguarding personal information, recognizing phishing and scams, understanding privacy settings, and learning the importance of strong passwords. Through interactive discussions and real-life examples, these sessions aim to empower participants with practical knowledge to navigate the digital world responsibly, ensuring their online safety and security.

Art and literature can be seen as extensions of the human 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.

Batik printing, is a traditional textile technique originating from Indonesia and now practised across the States of Gujarat, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, each in its own style. In this batik printing workshop, attendees shall learn about the history and cultural significance of batik while gaining hands-on experience in the craft.

The participants will be introduced to the materials, including fabric, wax, and dyes. They will then be taught how to use block printing tools to apply wax patterns onto fabric, creating a resist design. After waxing, participants will dye and wash their fabrics, allowing them to witness the transformation as the wax is removed to reveal vibrant, intricate patterns. The attendees can leave the workshop with their unique batik pieces, hopefully having developed a deeper appreciation for this beautiful art form and its cultural roots. Workshop Details:
Date: 24.11.24
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Cost: Rs.600/- for one person and Rs.1000/- for a group of two (inclusive of all materials and you will be able to take back your batik piece with you)
Registration: Whatsapp/call this number to register - +919154967805; +919154399395

A love story in Frankfurt that offers all kinds of cultural adventures: A Congolese, played by Passi Balende and a German woman, played by Ursula Strauss fall in love and enter into a relationship, knowing full well that it might not be easy. In fact, the man has more criminal energy than the woman would like, so she would rather be his Samaritan than his ally. In her debut film, Lisa Bierwirth tells the story of this difficult relationship pleasantly and soberly, which is made possible by the great protagonists. At the same time, she observes the prejudices that are springing up all around so you can experience how everyday racism works.

All are Welcome!

‘TRANSCREATION’ is a rare art of poetic expression, where the poetry in one language is translated in another language with near precise meaning and rhyming, matching with the original form and language. Dr. Ravindra Kumar Choudhary, M.S.(Ortho.) is an orthopedic surgeon by profession based at Bangalore. A poet of Hindi, Urdu, English, Bengali and Punjabi, he writes under the pseudonym ‘Ravi Maun’. He is an expert in transcreation of Urdu poetries/shayaris of renowned shayars & she’rs and in a period spanning about 47 years, he has transcreated & translated several thousands of Urdu poetries to English. He has recently extended his passion of transcreation of poetries in Kannada language to Hindi. He developed this unique passion after being influenced with the shayris of renowned Urdu shayar Dr. Bashir Badr, who was living with his family in the AMU (Aligarh Muslim University) campus. Ravi Maun used to stop at his residence and listen to his poetries on the way to Ziauddin hostel from medical college. Ravi Maun’s work is available on his blog on www.ravimaun.com. Few of his couplets are posted here at the end to extinguish the curiosity to understand his work.
An interactive session with him has been organized by DOBARA as ‘BASHIR-K-SAFEER’, where he will share the interesting moments spent with Dr. Bashir Badr and will throw light on the art & importance of transcreation. He will also advise on the lifestyle and precautions to be taken by the elderly/aged people in their daily life for a safe and healthy living ahead.
It’s a golden opportunity to spend some moments with him, listen to his experiences and interact. The literary fraternity including writers and enthusiasts are invited to attend the session to be held on the 27th Nov. 2024

As the winter sets in Hyderabad, it's a perfect time to watch cinema in the evening as the sun sets quite early these days.

This month, Lamakaan presents the cinema of Terrence Malick, known for his philosophical theme films.

Terrence Frederick Malick (born November 30, 1943) is an American filmmaker. His films include Badlands (1973); Days of Heaven (1978); The Thin Red Line (1998), for which he received Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay Academy Award nominations and won the Golden Bear at the 49th Berlin International Film Festival; The New World (2005); The Tree of Life (2011), which garnered him another Best Director Oscar nomination and the Palme d'Or at the 64th Cannes Film Festival; and A Hidden Life (2019).

Malick began his career as part of the New Hollywood generation of filmmakers with Badlands, about a murderous couple on the run in 1950s American Midwest, and Days of Heaven, which details a love triangle between two laborers and a wealthy farmer during the First World War, before a lengthy hiatus. His films have explored transcendence, nature, and conflicts between reason and instinct. Broad philosophical and spiritual overtones and the use of meditative voice-overs from individual characters typically mark them. Malick's style has polarized scholars and audiences; many praise his films for their lavish cinematography and aesthetics, but others fault them for lacking plot and character development. His work has nonetheless ranked highly in retrospective decade-end and all-time polls.

Film Title: THE TREE OF LIFE | 2011 | 139 Mins | USA | English Language with English Subtitles

About the film: The Tree of Life is a 2011 American epic experimental coming-of-age drama film written and directed by Terrence Malick. Its main cast includes Brad Pitt, Sean Penn, Hunter McCracken, Laramie Eppler, Jessica Chastain, and Tye Sheridan in his debut feature film role. The film chronicles the origins and meaning of life through a middle-aged man's childhood memories of his family living in 1950s Texas, interspersed with imagery of the universe's origins and the inception of life on Earth.

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

This story brings life to a middle age women through her aspirations to learn the car. How does she figure out her way towards dream forms the rest of the story ?

Rotaract Club of Hyderabad East is hosting an event where people can join us for painting with spray or acrylic paints.

Udaan Acotorz, Hyderabad presents.
Play Name: Salma Deewani | For all age groups
Written, directed and performed by Bhagyashree Tarke

Date : 30th November 2024 ( Saturday )
Time : 08:00 pm to 09:30 pm
Venue : Lamakaan, Banjara Hills, Rd No 01.
Duration : 80 Minutes
Donor Pass : 200/-
Telebooking on 9290013166

Invitation to the Book Discussion and Launch of an Advanced Version of A Systematic Study of the Holy Qur’ān by Dr. Javed Jamil

Date: Sunday, 1st December 2024
Time: 11:00 AM
Venue: Lamakaan

Join us for an engaging session as we explore the remarkable work of Dr. Javed Jamil—an advanced version of his acclaimed book, A Systematic Study of the Holy Qur’ān. This updated edition includes over 150 pages of additional explanations of verses, as well as original Arabic verses alongside translations, making it an invaluable resource for understanding the Holy Qur’ān in depth.

Dr. Jamil's systematic approach offers a unique classification of Qur’anic verses, enabling readers to appreciate the comprehensiveness of God’s Final Testament. Through a blend of spiritual, scientific, and socio-political insights, the book emphasizes the Qur’ān as not only a guide for personal faith but also as a constitution for building a peaceful and just global society.

We look forward to your presence at this event.

Mangalipalli, a quaint village in the Singareni area, was one of the many villages displaced by opencast mining. This memoir is a nostalgic recollection of the author's childhood memories, penned with intense emotion.

Book Launch of "Dravida Mahasamundram - Telugu Poetry collection" by Venkata Narayana Gooondla. Published by Matti Mudranalu.

Samahaara
presents

A double bill of classic Telugu plays

Gollapudi Maruti Rao`s
"KALLU"

&

Gandavaram Subbarami Reddy`s
"AAGANDI NENU VASTUNNAA"

Directed by Rathna Sheka

KALLU (EYES), is a play about a group of people who are blind. They pool enough money by begging and for the collective good of the group they decide to get one of them eyes. What happens when one of them can see? Will the others be taken care of or exploited?


AAGANDI NENU VASTUNNAA is a play about Seetharamayya and his son Satyam. Seetharamayya is an orthodox middle class father who hates the creative field (Theatre/Acting). Satyam a very passionate and talented actor tries to change his fathers opinion. Will Satyam succeed?

LAMAKAN PRESENTS COSMOS MUSIC BAND.
"We are recreating many songs from different genres and languages. MUSICAL PIECES adding background music, and blending them with electric guitar, piano, tabla, and clapbox."Join us for an enchanting musical journey that blends the richness of Western melodies with the timeless charm of light classical tunes.
SOHAN (KEYBOARD AND ELECTRIC GUITAR) AB(CLAPBOX,TABLA)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

All are Welcome!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Origin, Evolution, and How to Fight it

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

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

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

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

The Centre for Development Policy and Practice, in collaboration with the Digital Empowerment Foundation, is proud to present another captivating edition of Bazm-e-Sukhan.

Join us on Wednesday 11th December 2024 at Lamakaan, Hyderabad for an enriching evening *"EK SHAM WATAN KE NAAM"* (Patriotic, Freedom & Partition Poetry.

Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, 11th December 2024
Time: 6:00 PM
Venue: Lamakaan, Hyderabad

We look forward to your presence at this special event.

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

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

Film Title: EARLY SPRING | 1956 | 144 Mins | Japan | Japenese Language with English Subtitles

About the film: Early Spring is a 1956 film by Yasujirō Ozu about a married salaryman (Ryō Ikebe) who escapes the monotony of married life and his work at a fire brick manufacturing company by beginning an affair with a fellow office worker (Keiko Kishi). The film also deals with the hardships of the salaryman lifestyle. "I wanted," Ozu said, "to portray what you might call the pathos of the white-collar life."



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WrittenbyAjayShukla Directed by Ali Ahmed

Date:14thDecember2024 Time: 8 PM Onwards

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