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Lamakaan - An Open Cultural Space

Name: Lamakaan - An Open Cultural Space
Address: Off Road no. 1, Lane before VengalRao Park, Diagonal to GVK Mall, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, 500034, IN
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Lamakaan is an inclusive cultural space that promotes and presents the best of arts, literature, theatre, debate and dialogue with a commitment to being open and accessible.

21/04/2024

Politics of Skhism's Evolution

Talk

April 26, 2024 7:30 pm Friday

Title: Politics of Sikhism's Evolution and Consequences thereof.

About the talk: From a rudimentary collective after the tenth Guru... Sikhism as an organized religion, evolved through many political challenges from extant religions. While surviving various onslaughts for a couple of centuries, it finally took control of its institutions that still bear scars of the violence done to the original thought of the 10 gurus initiated by Guru Nanak's teachings. This has impacted the current socio-political scene as well as the state of Sikh politics in Punjab.

About Dr. Jasveen Jairath: Dr. Jasveen Jairath is from an academic and research background with a focus on the politics of water management. She has lately been active as a social and political activist on various human rights issues in Hyderabad. She hails from Punjab, has a first degree in engineering, and obtained her doctorate in economics from JNU Delhi.

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Lamakaan

Lamakaan is an Open Cultural & inclusive space in Hyderabad that promotes and presents the best of arts, literature, movies, theater, debates, discussions, and dialogue with a commitment to being open and accessible.

20/04/2024

Neuro Quest’s Community presents

Quest 1 - Picture Book Workshop

Unlock Your Imagination!

Join us this summer for an interactive workshop where kids explore mental health, language skills, and cultural understanding through the magic of picture books!

What’s Inside:
- Creative Expression
- Mental Health Awareness
- Language Skills Boost
- Visual Thinking Exercises
- Social & Emotional Development
- Cultural Appreciation

Why Picture Books?
Fun, friendly, and easy to understand for all kids, neurodiverse or neurotypical.

Date & Venue:
5th May 4pm-6pm
At, Lamakaan, Banjara Hills, Rd.No. 1, in lane next to health clat building, Opposite to GVK Mall, Hyderabad.

Don’t Miss Out!
Ignite your child’s curiosity and join us for an adventure in learning!
Click the link in bio or scan the QR on the post to register.

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15/04/2024

We are closed on Monday (15.04.2024), our weekly off & Tuesday (16.04.2024) for Annual Maintenance.

14/04/2024

Print your own Preamble

Workshop

April 14, 2024 2:00 pm Sunday

Join us for an unprecedented celebration on April 14th, all thanks to the supporters of . Experience the magnificent artwork from our Constitution and print your own Preamble! Let's delve into the vision of India from the perspective of the Constitution's framers and engage in lively discussions while participating in live Preamble printing sessions!

Organizer

Imran Siddiqui

Activist, environmentalist, wildlife conservationist

07/04/2024

Ladakh Solidarity Event

As part of the all-india call on 7th April, to support the democratic people's movement in Ladakh, we propose to organize a solidarity action from 3 pm to 5 pm at Lamakaan, in the open space.

29/03/2024

is all set at Lamakaan Hyderabad. Come print your own Preamble. We are on till 5pm today.

27/03/2024

Aadhe Adhure

Play

March 30, 2024 7:30 pm Saturday

"Aadhe Adhure" is a compelling theatre production that delves deep into the intricacies of human relationships and the unfulfilled desires that haunt us all. Through brilliant performances and a poignant script, it tells the story of Savitri, a woman trapped between societal expectations and personal dreams. This raw and honest portrayal of lifes complexities challenges conventions and leaves the audience with a profound sense of introspection, making "Aadhe Adhure" a theatrical masterpiece that lingers in the heart and mind long after the curtains fall. After a long hiatus, the phenomenal classic play is coming to Hyderabad. This time, its being presented by the theatre group Play of Shiva and is being designed and directed by Subhash Gupta. The cast includes talented actors like Niteesh Pandey, Sruti Meher Nori, Kunal Satyjit, Aarya Bansod, and Megha Kumari, making it a must-see.

Organizer

Play of Shiva - Niteesh Pandey

We believe there is art embedded in each one of us and the God himself has gifted us all with art. Like water and air, art should be for all to share. With this thought we come forward and call our endeavour, Play of Shiva

27/03/2024

Film Screenings

Movies

1.0 hrs

March 28, 2024 7:30 pm Thursday

Tharuni, an NGO based in Warangal has been striving relentlessly for the welfare of the girl children and women. The details of the two films that will be part of this showcase are as follows:

Film 1 titled "Girl Power" A film about 'girls collectives' formed by NGO Tharuni who play a crucial role in fighting against many social evils which they experience either in their life or around them

Film 2 titled "Crusader of Women and Child Rights" A film about a child rights activist,Dr.Mamatha Raghuveer who has advocated many programmes for improving the lives of adolescent girls and women of Telangana state in South India.She is currently the Technical Director of Bharosa Center of Women Safety Wing, Telangana Police.

ALL ARE WELCOME

FILMMAKER PRATIMA JAIDEV & DR.MAMATHA RAGHUVEER WILL BE PRESENT FOR INTERACTION

26/03/2024

Bhang Journeys

Book Discussion

March 30, 2024 6:00 pm Saturday

A reading and celebration of Akshaya Bahibala& #39;s new book, & #39;Bhang Journeys: Stories, Histories, Trips and Travels& #39;. The evening will include a reading by Ms Jennifer Larson, US Consul General, Hyderabad, followed by Q&A; and a book signing with the author, Akshaya Bahibala.

Published by Speaking Tiger, this is a fascinating, racy book on the most popular intoxicant of India and the world. Packed with anecdotes, interviews, confessions, legends, facts, and data, this is unlike any book on the subject written in India.

04/03/2024

DÉJÀ VU Docu Film Screening

Movies

1.5 hrs

March 07, 2024 7:00 pm Thursday

DÉJÀ VU a documentary by Bedabrata Pain

2024 began with farmers all over Europe demonstratively raising their voices in protest, while farmers in India re-launch a protest march to Delhi alongside other demonstrations, with MSP at the forefront of their demands.

Against the backdrop of the global rise in farmers’ movement comes the documentary “Déjà vu”. The documentary began in 2021. Barely two months since the launch of the farm laws in India to promote market reforms. In the middle of Covid and a frigid American winter, four Indians were on a ten-thousand-kilometer drive through the farming heartland of America. Because, as it turns out that four decades ago, similar market reforms were ushered in in America. A more classic case of “back to the future” perhaps could not be found. How did the reforms turn out? Who benefitted? Who lost out? Is it the farmers, the consumers, or the corporates? What impact did loss of MSP or ushering in of contract farming have on farmers? Through personal experiences and human stories of small farmers in America, Deja Vu is chronicle of a four decade long history of a much-trumpeted elixir – and a cautionary tale for India. Déjà Vu is the confluence where past meets the future.

DIRECTOR: Bedabrata Pain One of the inventors of CMOS digital camera technology that enabled cell-phones to movie cameras - Bedabrata Pain was an award-winning senior research scientist at NASA and Caltech. He holds over 90 patents and is an inductee to the US Space Technology Hall of Fame. With his debut film Chittagong (2012), he won the Golden Lotus in the Indian National Awards as well as many international awards. Earlier, he was the executive producer of internationally acclaimed Amu (2005) and the documentary called Lifting the Veil (1997). He is currently working on several feature films and web-series in India and in Hollywood. Dr. Pain is a technology consultant for the prime movie camera maker RED Digital Cinema. He received his B. Tech. degree from IIT Kharagpur in 1986, and his Ph.D. degrees from Columbia University in 1992, and taught in UCLA from 1998-2008,

04/03/2024

Navalny Docu Film Screening

Movies

1.5 hrs

March 05, 2024 7:00 pm Tuesday

Based on work of Bellingcat journalist of Christo Grozev, and Maria Pevchikh, the head investigator for Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation, films uncover a plot with both efforts and stupidity of a team of Kremlin and Navalny’s prank calls to his would-be assassins where they reveal how they laced his blue underwear with poison. The director described his work as “the story of one man and his struggle against an authoritarian regime. It has won multiple awards, including at Sundance Film Festival, BAFTA and Oscar for best documentary.

Title: Navalny | 98 minutes | Languages: Russian and English with English Subtitles

Directed by Daniel Roher in the 2022 Oscar-winning documentary Navalny captures life and future death of the Russian dissent leader. It starts with a question, “"If you are killed if this does happen, what message do you leave behind to the Russian people?".

ALL ARE WELCOME! FREE ENTRY!

Organizer

Lamakaan

Lamakaan is an Open Cultural & inclusive space in Hyderabad that promotes and presents the best of arts, literature, movies, theater, debates, discussions, and dialogue with a commitment to being open and accessible.

03/03/2024

Lamakaan 14th Annual
Day 3 events

02/03/2024

Lamakaan 14th Annual events for day 2 and day 3...

01/03/2024

Lamakaan's 14th Annual.. First day four events..
Fri, Mar 01, 2024

Understanding Documentaries History, journey, and artistic possibilities - By Amudhan RP

Cybernetic Census and The Politics of Numbers in Digital India - A Talk by Srinivas Kodali

Civil Society & Democracy By Yogendra Yadav

Ghost Writer - A Hindi Play By Bombay Theatre Group

29/02/2024

Join us as we celebrate our 14th Annual, 1-3 rd March

29/02/2024

Lamakaan canteen will be closed
from 4pm to 10pm
on 1st, 2nd & 3rd March 2024
due to its 14th Annual Festival!
Join us in the celebrations!
All events are FREE & OPEN to all!

28/02/2024

OK Nithya Menen!

Talk

1.0 hrs

March 03, 2024 6:00 pm Sunday

OK Nithya Menen!

The actor, producer, writer and singer talks about all things Ok and not Ok.

This event is part of Lamakaan’s 14th Annual Celebrations!

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Organizer

Lamakaan
Lamakaan is an Open Cultural & inclusive space in Hyderabad that promotes and presents the best of arts, literature, movies, theater, debates, discussions, and dialogue with a commitment to being open and accessible.

28/02/2024

Zikr uss Parivash ka

Talk

1.0 hrs

March 03, 2024 8:00 pm Sunday

Zikr uss Parivash ka, aur phir bayan apna A Talk by Sanjiv Saraf

Sanjiv Saraf, founder Rekhta, speaks about his translations of Urdu poetry and the love of Urdu that created Rekhta.

Sanjiv Saraf is a notable figure in Urdu literature and culture, particularly renowned for his efforts to promote and preserve the Urdu language's rich heritage. As the founder of Rekhta.org, he has played a pivotal role in creating a digital platform that serves as a comprehensive repository of Urdu poetry, literature, and cultural resources.

In addition to his contributions through Rekhta.org, Sanjiv Saraf is also an accomplished author and scholar. His latest book on Ghalib, titled "Andaz e Bayan Aur - Mirza Ghalib's 100 Selected Ghazals," is a testament to his profound understanding and appreciation of Mirza Ghalib's timeless poetry and legacy.

Sanjiv Saraf will talk about his latest book and shed light on the nuances of writing about Ghalib. one of the most revered and influential poets in the Urdu literary tradition.

This event is part of Lamakaan’s 14th Annual Celebrations!

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Organizer

Lamakaan

Lamakaan is an Open Cultural & inclusive space in Hyderabad that promotes and presents the best of arts, literature, movies, theater, debates, discussions, and dialogue with a commitment to being open and accessible.

28/02/2024

Urdu Vogue: Bridging tradition

Talk

March 03, 2024 7:00 pm Sunday

Urdu Vogue: Bridging tradition and trend in the new age A Talk by Huma Khalil

Rekhta Foundation is a prominent organization dedicated to preserving, promoting, and disseminating Urdu literature and culture. Established in 2012 by Sanjiv Saraf, rekhta.org has become a pivotal platform for Urdu enthusiasts, scholars, poets, and learners worldwide. The foundation's primary objective is to make Urdu literature accessible to a global audience through digital mediums.

Huma hails from Aligarh. She studied English literature at Aligarh Muslim University. Still, Urdu runs in her blood, and hence, all her writings, filmmaking, events, etc are inspired by the rich poetry and literature from the vast treasure trove of the Urdu language. Huma's latest work is 'The Allure Of Aligarh: A Poetic Journey Into The University City.' It’s a tribute to her hometown and will be dedicated to AMU's centenary in 2020.

She is a member of the advisory board of the Rekhta Foundation, under which Rekhta.org is the largest online website for Urdu literature and language. She is involved in promoting Urdu Language and literature through the website and Rekhta's audio-visual platform with millions of followers worldwide. The Rekhta Foundation also hosts an annual flagship festival in Delhi, 'Jashn e rekhta, ' besides hosting events throughout the year in various cities such as ' Shaam e Rekhta.'

In this talk, Huma Khalil will share her journey with the Rekhta Foundation and the digitization of rare Urdu manuscripts and literary works, making them accessible to a wider audience. By leveraging technology, rekhta.org has successfully preserved and archived invaluable pieces of Urdu literary heritage, ensuring their conservation for future generations.

This event is part of Lamakaan’s 14th Annual Celebrations! ALL ARE WELCOME!

Organizer

Lamakaan

Lamakaan is an Open Cultural & inclusive space in Hyderabad that promotes and presents the best of arts, literature, movies, theater, debates, discussions, and dialogue with a commitment to being open and accessible.

28/02/2024

Laali Chhaaye Rahi Hai

Music

March 02, 2024 8:00 pm Saturday

LAALI CHHAAYE RAHI HAI - A performance of the hori theme in thumri by Vidya Rao

Vidya Rao, the award-winning thumri maestro, will present some hori bandishes in the traditional thumri gayaki.

A large part of the thumri repertoire draws from calendrical rituals and the cycle of the seasons. The 40 days from Basant Panchami (this year on 14 February) to Holi (on 25 March) are marked by the singing of thumri, dadra, and songs derived from folk music that focus on the theme of holi, colour and spring. These bandishes draw from the Ganga-Jamuna traditions of both Sufi and Vaishnavi poetry, sung now in the bol-banao style of the courtly, romantic, poorabi thumri.

The artists Vidya Rao is a singer of poorab-ang thumri and allied forms. She is the disciple of Vidushis Naina Devi, Shanti Hiranand, and Girija Devi. She also writes on music and the performing arts. Shanti Bhushan Jha, tabla nawaz, is a much sought-after accompanist and a senior shagird of Ustad Akram Khan of Ajrara Gharana. He teaches at Delhi University’s Music Faculty. Ashique Kumar, on harmonium, is also a vocalist and the disciple of Pandit L K Pandit of Gwalior gharana. He is a professor at the Faculty of Music, Delhi University.

Shanti Swaroop on tanpura and vocal support, is a Hyderabad-based singer. A disciple of Vidushi N Rajam (violin), he is also trained in vocal khayal gayaki of Agra Gharana.

This event is part of Lamakaan’s 14th Annual Celebrations!

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Organizer

Lamakaan

Lamakaan is an Open Cultural & inclusive space in Hyderabad that promotes and presents the best of arts, literature, movies, theater, debates, discussions, and dialogue with a commitment to being open and accessible.

28/02/2024

Roots of Composite Culture

Talk

March 02, 2024 6:00 pm Saturday

Roots of Composite Culture in The Deccan by Prof. Mohd. Suleman Siddiqi

Prof Mohd. Suleman Siddiqi, Former Vice Chancellor of Osmania University and founder Registrar of MANUU, will discuss the culture established in Deccan, where all communities lived together peacefully.

This event is part of Lamakaan’s 14th Annual Celebrations!

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Organizer
Lamakaa
Lamakaan
Lamakaan is an Open Cultural & inclusive space in Hyderabad that promotes and presents the best of arts, literature, movies, theater, debates, discussions, and dialogue with a commitment to being open and accessible.

28/02/2024

Makaanix 101 - A General Quiz

Quiz

2.5 hrs

March 02, 2024 3:00 pm Saturday

Bala, the legendary Quizzie, will hold a quirky, entertaining, and elevating Quiz. Make of three and participate.

Prelims - 3-4 pm

Written prelims to pick the top 6 teams for the Q - MAKAANIX 101 finals.

About the Quiz Master: Bala started his career in advertising here in 1990 and continued in Delhi and Mumbai over the years as a Creative Director and consultant. His quizzing started in High School at St.Paul's, Hyderguda. He conducted several quizzes at colleges and YMCAs in Hyderabad, mostly between 1980 and 1985. He was also a University Challenge TV quiz setter in the early 2000s. He has taught Advertising in 4 cities and hopes to channelize a longstanding passion for collecting books into actually reading them.

This event is part of Lamakaan’s 14th Annual Celebrations!

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Organizer
Lamakaan
Lamakaan is an Open Cultural & inclusive space in Hyderabad that promotes and presents the best of arts, literature, movies, theater, debates, discussions, and dialogue with a commitment to being open and accessible.

28/02/2024

Ghost Writer - A Hindi Play

Play

March 01, 2024 8:00 pm Friday

The play is set in the contemporary era of cinema-going audiences dwindling, and films have become a spectacle without the story. The play is a satirical look at the state of writers. The protagonist suffers from writer's block because he is out of sync with the present era. His producer wants him to churn out scripts, and if he fails, he devises an ingenious idea to motivate the writer and massage his ego. Will his plan succeed? Come watch "Ghost writer" - laugh, cry, and take an honest look at our times.

Actors – VANYA JOSHI & NARENDRA SACHAR

Writer, Producer & Director – MAYA RAO

About cast & crew: Vinay Joshi kr Badle Xena Bhargava is a film student, interviewer and theatre artist from Lucknow. After completing her studies at Sophia College, Mumbai, she’s paving her way as an actor on stage and screen.

Narendra Sachar has a Master's in theatre from the Indian theatre Chandigarh and has been part of the NSD repertory company. He has acted in several films, TV shows, ads, and web series.

Maya Rao, a writer and director, is a postgraduate from FTII and has written and directed several TV shows, documentaries, ads, and web shows.

This event is part of Lamakaan’s 14th Annual Celebrations!

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Organizer

Lamakaan

Lamakaan is an Open Cultural & inclusive space in Hyderabad that promotes and presents the best of arts, literature, movies, theater, debates, discussions, and dialogue with a commitment to being open and accessible.

28/02/2024

Cybernetic Census

Talk

March 01, 2024 5:00 pm Friday

Cybernetic Census and The Politics of Numbers in Digital India - A Talk by Srinivas Kodali

Srinivas Kodali takes us through how modern-day digital governance treats humans as numbers with the mathematical science of cybernetics, which is used to reshape the republic.

The Census has been a project of control for colonial actors in India, these colonial practices were modified to help achieve India's development goals under PC Mahalnobis. Mahalnobis, as the architect of the modern census in India, evolved practices that have been exported from India to the rest of the world. Present-day census applications in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have been heavily relying on cybernetics to create 360-degree profiles of citizens. This form of real-time cybernetic census will be the future in Digital India. The talk will look into the discontents of numbers and how modern-day digital governance treats humans as numbers with the mathematical science of cybernetics, which is being used to reshape the republic. It will touch on Digital Governance, Representation, Surveillance, Control, and Freedoms in Digital Societies.

This event is part of Lamakaan’s 14th Annual Celebrations!

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Organizer

Lamakaan

Lamakaan is an Open Cultural & inclusive space in Hyderabad that promotes and presents the best of arts, literature, movies, theater, debates, discussions, and dialogue with a commitment to being open and accessible.

28/02/2024

Day 02 10 am Direct Cinema and Fly on the Wall Films from North America: Robert Drew (Primary), Maysles Brothers (Salesman), Frederick Wiseman (Titicut Follies) 11 am Tea break 11.15 pm Political Documentaries from South America : Fernando Solanas & Patricio Guzman 12.30 pm Lunch break 1.30 pm : Meanwhile in Europe, Australia, Africa & Asia Documentaries by Bert Haanstra, Krzysztof Kieslowski, Werner Herzog, Dennis O’Rourke, John Pilger & Ai Weiwei 3 pm : Tea break 3.15 pm : Wild life and Television Documentaries Hugo van Lawick, David Attenborough, BBC, Al Jazeera, DW and more 4.15 pm : Closing remarks for the day

Day 03 10 am : Films Division of India: propaganda, nation building and creative freedom 11 am Tea break 11.15 Independent Documentaries in India 01 : Political and Activist Documentaries 12.30 pm : Lunch break 1.30 pm : Independent Documentaries in India 02 : Creative, Personal, Reflective and Experimental Documentaries 3 pm : Tea break 3.15 pm : PSBT, Renewed Films Division and OTT platforms 4.15 pm : Closing remarks and reflections

Amudhan R.P. Born and raised in a rural and small-town background, Amudhan developed his liking for cinema by watching popular Tamil films with his mother, Pushpam, a farmer, while sitting on the sand-bed in thatched and temporary cinema halls called Touring Talkies. Cinema has always been a collective activity/place for Amudhan, in which people from different backgrounds come together and imagine multiple worlds in a given short time. After completing his Post Graduation in Development Communication from Madurai Kamraj University and a two-year stint at the Centre for Development of Instructional Technology (CENDIT), New Delhi, Amudhan set up MARUPAKKAM (The Other Side, in Tamil), a media action group in Madurai with his like-minded friends to produce, screen and disseminate documentary films, in 1996.

26/02/2024

Lamakaan, the open cultural space of Hyderabad is celebrating the 14th Annual festival.

Lamakaan was founded in 2010 by a group of Hyderabadis on a small property off the busy Road Number 1 in Banjara Hills, in a quiet lane. Its founding vision was to create a hub for progressive cultural practices. Over the last ten years, it has emerged as a sustainable model for creating diverse communities of practitioners in many fields.

Lamakaan also proactively invites and supports several initiatives spanning from scientific organizations like the Lamakaan Amateur Radio Society to literary meets of Bazm-e-Sukhan.

The events and programs held at Lamakaan are curated and mentored by 14 accomplished individuals from different fields. These curators have complete freedom and independence to accept or reject proposed events, produce their own events and bring programs of their choice to Lamakaan. The trustees and the management of Lamakaan with a group of young volunteers keep the place running. Lamakaan is truly a successful experiment and model for creating infrastructure for open social spaces in urban centers across India.

Kranthi, Manager of Lamakaan, said, “Lamakaan 14th annual is a special weekend. We look back on this great journey that inspires us as we look, hope, and aspire to a more inclusive, peaceful, equitable future. Lamakaan is a special critical place that society has claimed to be its own, and we reaffirm our commitment to keep it that way.”

This year’s line-up runs from 1st to 3rd March. The events begin at 11 am. All the events are open to all, and the entry is free on a first-come, first-serve basis. Events are given over-leaf and more information about each event is, as always, available at our website: lamakaan.com.

+91 9642731329 | [email protected]

25/02/2024

Urdu Vogue: Bridging tradition

Talk

1.0 hrs

March 03, 2024 7:00 pm Sunday

Urdu Vogue: Bridging tradition and trend in the new age A Talk by Huma Khalil

Rekhta Foundation is a prominent organization dedicated to preserving, promoting, and disseminating Urdu literature and culture. Established in 2012 by Sanjiv Saraf, rekhta.org has become a pivotal platform for Urdu enthusiasts, scholars, poets, and learners worldwide. The foundation's primary objective is to make Urdu literature accessible to a global audience through digital mediums.

Huma hails from Aligarh. She studied English literature at Aligarh Muslim University. Still, Urdu runs in her blood, and hence, all her writings, filmmaking, events, etc are inspired by the rich poetry and literature from the vast treasure trove of the Urdu language. Huma's latest work is 'The Allure Of Aligarh: A Poetic Journey Into The University City.' It’s a tribute to her hometown and will be dedicated to AMU's centenary in 2020.

She is a member of the advisory board of the Rekhta Foundation, under which Rekhta.org is the largest online website for Urdu literature and language. She is involved in promoting Urdu Language and literature through the website and Rekhta's audio-visual platform with millions of followers worldwide. The Rekhta Foundation also hosts an annual flagship festival in Delhi, 'Jashn e rekhta, ' besides hosting events throughout the year in various cities such as ' Shaam e Rekhta.'

In this talk, Huma Khalil will share her journey with the Rekhta Foundation and the digitization of rare Urdu manuscripts and literary works, making them accessible to a wider audience. By leveraging technology, rekhta.org has successfully preserved and archived invaluable pieces of Urdu literary heritage, ensuring their conservation for future generations.

This event is part of Lamakaan’s 14th Annual Celebrations! ALL ARE WELCOME!

Organizer

Lamakaan

Lamakaan is an Open Cultural & inclusive space in Hyderabad that promotes and presents the best of arts, literature, movies, theater, debates, discussions, and dialogue with a commitment to being open and accessible.

25/02/2024

Laali Chhaaye Rahi Hai

Music

1.5 hrs

March 02, 2024 8:00 pm Saturday

LAALI CHHAAYE RAHI HAI - A performance of the hori theme in thumri by Vidya Rao

Vidya Rao, the award-winning thumri maestro, will present some hori bandishes in the traditional thumri gayaki.

A large part of the thumri repertoire draws from calendrical rituals and the cycle of the seasons. The 40 days from Basant Panchami (this year on 14 February) to Holi (on 25 March) are marked by the singing of thumri, dadra, and songs derived from folk music that focus on the theme of holi, colour and spring. These bandishes draw from the Ganga-Jamuna traditions of both Sufi and Vaishnavi poetry, sung now in the bol-banao style of the courtly, romantic, poorabi thumri.

The artists Vidya Rao is a singer of poorab-ang thumri and allied forms. She is the disciple of Vidushis Naina Devi, Shanti Hiranand, and Girija Devi. She also writes on music and the performing arts. Shanti Bhushan Jha, tabla nawaz, is a much sought-after accompanist and a senior shagird of Ustad Akram Khan of Ajrara Gharana. He teaches at Delhi University’s Music Faculty. Ashique Kumar, on harmonium, is also a vocalist and the disciple of Pandit L K Pandit of Gwalior gharana. He is a professor at the Faculty of Music, Delhi University.

Shanti Swaroop on tanpura and vocal support, is a Hyderabad-based singer. A disciple of Vidushi N Rajam (violin), he is also trained in vocal khayal gayaki of Agra Gharana.

This event is part of Lamakaan’s 14th Annual Celebrations!

ALL ARE WELCOME!

25/02/2024

Routes of Composite Culture

Talk

1.0 hrs

March 02, 2024 6:00 pm Saturday

Routes of Composite Culture in The Deccan by Prof. Mohd. Suleman Siddiqi

Prof Mohd. Suleman Siddiqi, Former Vice Chancellor of Osmania University and founder Registrar of MANUU, will discuss the culture established in Deccan, where all communities lived together peacefully.

This event is part of Lamakaan’s 14th Annual Celebrations!

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Organizer

Lamakaan

Lamakaan is an Open Cultural & inclusive space in Hyderabad that promotes and presents the best of arts, literature, movies, theater, debates, discussions, and dialogue with a commitment to being open and accessible.

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*how long is february? Screening August 05, 2023 7:00 pm Saturday how long is february? a fantasy in three parts. 15 years after the brutal events of February 2020 in Delhi, a nation reckons with the truth of what really happened. In parallel, there is the urgent matter of 72 arrested goats and an unfolding conspiracy. About the play: That which is denied must be imagined - Sartre Set in an imagined future and based on real events, this is a project in narrative justice delivered via the performative. Using a satirical lens, the play questions the complicity and inaction of various groups involved in the denial of justice. Ages 14+ Written and Directed by Nisha Abdulla. A grantee of the Voices from the South grant by Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Here's the registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10dO9wrBJ5HquchrlJTLMCtKhRFiJ4elUbQOoLNwVcIw/edit #screening #play Organizer lamakaan Lamakaan is an inclusive cultural space that promotes and presents the best of arts, literature, theatre, debate and dialogue with a commitment to being open and accessible.

Sahir: In Love with Being Human Music2.0 hrsJuly 27, 2023 6:00 pm Thursday #sahirludhianvi #bollywoodsongs #oldbollywoodsongs #urdupoetry #deepakmahaan LAMAKAAN LECTURE Sahir: In Love with Being Human An interactive, audio-visual talk about Humanism in Sahir Ludhianvi’s poetry Humanism is inherent to Sahir’s romanticism. Even amongst severe tempests of the heart, Sahir does not succumb to carnal desires of the flesh but remains devoted to duty. Interspersed with moving film songs, the lecture illustrates how Sahir’s romantic poetry is distinctly different since it maintains dignity even in the throes of sensuality. A diehard humanist, Deepak Mahaan is a pioneering radio, TV and film professional whose creations have won accolades and awards at major channels and film festivals. An ardent admirer of Urdu-Hindi poets & lyricists, the long-standing film columnist of “THE HINDU” also unravels that despite limitations of film stories and situations, Sahir always rendered exquisite poetry to inspire the finest virtues of the human heart. Mahaan’s spontaneous lectures on the same topic have been highly applauded at prominent platforms like Progressive Writers’ Forum, University of Rajasthan, Vasundhara Sahitya Foundation and University of Fraser Valley, Canada as well as several film and art societies. Deepak Mahaan Documentary Filmmaker-Author-Columnist-Sports Commentator-Mentor www.deepakmahaan.com (M): 9414202090 Organizer Lamakaan and Deepak Mahaan Documentary Filmmaker-Author-Columnist-Sports Commentator-Mentor www.deepakmahaan.com (M): 9414202090

Clay time and play time Artist Crimson (aka Satish Mandalaparthy) is a Hyderabad-based visual arts teacher. He is a seasoned painter, sculptor, and botanical handicraftsman. He honed his sculpting skills with his guru, Shri Kota Pardha Sarathi. Satish was associated with AIR Radio and S.F.M. 93.5 as a radio jockey and programme producer for many years. He found his true calling in teaching and training young artists. Claytime-Playtime is one of Crimson's most successful and well-participated workshops. So, pull up your sleeves, come join the artist at Lamakaan - An Open Cultural Space #claysculpture #claysculpting #clayworkshop #yes2crimson