Lamakaan

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

Quality film writing is becoming rarer, despite the boom in social media. Writing about film combines a basic knowledge of film technique with good writing skills. It isn't just ticket sales that that decide whether movie is good or bad, film as an art form requires further study.
Jaiwantika Dutta Dhupkar has an MA in Cmmunications from the University of Hyderabad and an MA in English Literature from EFLU. She has written film reviews for "Full hyderabad dotcom" Hyderabad's No. 1 local website and spent several years in Corporate Communications thereafter.

The Red Balloon (1956)
As part of our Children’s Film Festival, we bring you a timeless classic that captures the magic of childhood in the simplest, most poetic way. The Red Balloon follows a young boy in Paris who discovers a balloon with a mind of its own, leading to a gentle, whimsical adventure through the city. With minimal dialogue and rich visual storytelling, the film celebrates friendship, imagination, and the quiet wonder of seeing the world through a child’s eyes.

This is a one-day, small-group dialogue being organized on April 14 (Ambedkar Jayanti) to facilitate a thoughtful and structured discussion on caste in contemporary India. The event will bring together approximately 60–70 participants for a combination of moderated dialogue, reading-based engagement, and guided small-group discussions.
The first half of the day will feature a moderated conversation engaging with themes such as caste and religion, social hierarchy, and the relevance of Ambedkar’s thought in present times. The second half will involve facilitated small-group discussions where participants reflect on their own experiences and perspectives in a respectful and structured setting.
The event is designed as a reflective, educational space and will follow clear guidelines to ensure respectful and constructive dialogue among participants.

A captivating Bharatanatyam performance inspired by Lord Nataraja’s cosmic dance. Experience an evening of rhythm, expression, and storytelling that brings together tradition and spiritual energy

It's a book launch of a Telugu short stories collection by Manasa Yendluri and Aruna.

“Lash’t Wish” is a poignant Hindi play by Dr.Suryasnata Tripathy about a man who performs cremations for a living. When he encounters an unclaimed body, compassion leads him to perform the last rites—only to discover a note listing three unfulfilled wishes. Before lighting the pyre, he sets out to fulfill them. Blending dark humor with tenderness and reflection, the play explores forgotten dreams, loneliness, and the quiet meaning of life. Lash’t Wish ultimately becomes not a story about death, but a gentle reminder of what we leave behind.

“Lash’t Wish” is a poignant Hindi play by Dr.Suryasnata Tripathy about a man who performs cremations for a living. When he encounters an unclaimed body, compassion leads him to perform the last rites—only to discover a note listing three unfulfilled wishes. Before lighting the pyre, he sets out to fulfill them. Blending dark humor with tenderness and reflection, the play explores forgotten dreams, loneliness, and the quiet meaning of life. Lash’t Wish ultimately becomes not a story about death, but a gentle reminder of what we leave behind.

ప్రజల వద్దకు మైథాలజీ పాఠాలు

మైథాలజీ లోని కొన్ని మాటలు తెలుసుకునే పబ్లిక్ క్లాస్ రూమ్

This initiative aims to bring mythology out of textbooks and into shared public spaces, making it accessible to everyone. It envisions an open, inclusive “public classroom” where people can come together to learn, discuss, and reflect on key ideas, stories, and concepts from mythology.

Entry Fee: Minimum Rs. 100/-

Nalo:-) is a poetic cinematic interpretation inspired by the timeless story of Nala and Damayanti from the Mahabharata.
Where we drive that world into ishaan and viha, which travels through Some old book

SOHAM THEATRE PRESENTS

HINDI ONE ACT PLAY - DEAR ZINDAGI (18+)

SYNPOSIS: In the heart of Mumbai, four women from different walks of life find their fates entwined. Dear Zindagi is a stirring drama of betrayal and redemption, where an unexpected rescue by those on the margins of society leads to a powerful awakening. It is a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit and the strength found in unlikely sisterhood

CAST & CREW:

CAST: SUCHISMITA SWAIN AS MAYA (INTRODUCING)

SWAPNAL PARANJPE AS SAPNA
ASMITA KALE AS MADHURI
KETAKI DESHPANDE AS SHAHEEN
MUSIC: SHRINATH KULKARNI LIGHTS: AAKASH PATHAK

DESIGNED & DIRECTED BY SUHAS BARVE

Plastic Fantastic

Isabella Willinger

2023, Colour, 102 min


A well-known problem revisited: In her comprehensive documentary, Isa Willinger investigates the material. Through alarming imagery, she reveals the damage it causes in nature, to animals, and humans. However, she doesn’t overlook its benefits. Willinger explores environmentally friendly methods of plastic production and engages in interviews with representatives from the plastic industry, scientists, and activists. The film portrays the current handling of the problem, which doesn’t inspire excessive optimism, but it also emphasizes that solutions do exist.

All are Welcome!

The story centers around a village where people believe in superstitions and are easily influenced by rumors and false claims. A symbolic object—the “kundeti kommu” (ram’s horn)—becomes the focus of exaggerated belief and manipulation.

Certain characters take advantage of villagers’ ignorance for personal gain. As misunderstandings grow, conflicts arise. Eventually, truth and reason challenge blind faith, exposing hypocrisy and social foolishness.

Performing Classical Dance (Bharatnatyam)

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

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

Quality film writing is becoming rarer, despite the boom in social media. Writing about film combines a basic knowledge of film technique with good writing skills. It isn't just ticket sales that that decide whether movie is good or bad, film as an art form requires further study.
Jaiwantika Dutta Dhupkar has an MA in Cmmunications from the University of Hyderabad and an MA in English Literature from EFLU. She has written film reviews for "Full hyderabad dotcom" Hyderabad's No. 1 local website and spent several years in Corporate Communications thereafter.

The Red Balloon (1956)
As part of our Children’s Film Festival, we bring you a timeless classic that captures the magic of childhood in the simplest, most poetic way. The Red Balloon follows a young boy in Paris who discovers a balloon with a mind of its own, leading to a gentle, whimsical adventure through the city. With minimal dialogue and rich visual storytelling, the film celebrates friendship, imagination, and the quiet wonder of seeing the world through a child’s eyes.

This is a one-day, small-group dialogue being organized on April 14 (Ambedkar Jayanti) to facilitate a thoughtful and structured discussion on caste in contemporary India. The event will bring together approximately 60–70 participants for a combination of moderated dialogue, reading-based engagement, and guided small-group discussions.
The first half of the day will feature a moderated conversation engaging with themes such as caste and religion, social hierarchy, and the relevance of Ambedkar’s thought in present times. The second half will involve facilitated small-group discussions where participants reflect on their own experiences and perspectives in a respectful and structured setting.
The event is designed as a reflective, educational space and will follow clear guidelines to ensure respectful and constructive dialogue among participants.

A captivating Bharatanatyam performance inspired by Lord Nataraja’s cosmic dance. Experience an evening of rhythm, expression, and storytelling that brings together tradition and spiritual energy

It's a book launch of a Telugu short stories collection by Manasa Yendluri and Aruna.

“Lash’t Wish” is a poignant Hindi play by Dr.Suryasnata Tripathy about a man who performs cremations for a living. When he encounters an unclaimed body, compassion leads him to perform the last rites—only to discover a note listing three unfulfilled wishes. Before lighting the pyre, he sets out to fulfill them. Blending dark humor with tenderness and reflection, the play explores forgotten dreams, loneliness, and the quiet meaning of life. Lash’t Wish ultimately becomes not a story about death, but a gentle reminder of what we leave behind.

“Lash’t Wish” is a poignant Hindi play by Dr.Suryasnata Tripathy about a man who performs cremations for a living. When he encounters an unclaimed body, compassion leads him to perform the last rites—only to discover a note listing three unfulfilled wishes. Before lighting the pyre, he sets out to fulfill them. Blending dark humor with tenderness and reflection, the play explores forgotten dreams, loneliness, and the quiet meaning of life. Lash’t Wish ultimately becomes not a story about death, but a gentle reminder of what we leave behind.

ప్రజల వద్దకు మైథాలజీ పాఠాలు

మైథాలజీ లోని కొన్ని మాటలు తెలుసుకునే పబ్లిక్ క్లాస్ రూమ్

This initiative aims to bring mythology out of textbooks and into shared public spaces, making it accessible to everyone. It envisions an open, inclusive “public classroom” where people can come together to learn, discuss, and reflect on key ideas, stories, and concepts from mythology.

Entry Fee: Minimum Rs. 100/-

Nalo:-) is a poetic cinematic interpretation inspired by the timeless story of Nala and Damayanti from the Mahabharata.
Where we drive that world into ishaan and viha, which travels through Some old book

SOHAM THEATRE PRESENTS

HINDI ONE ACT PLAY - DEAR ZINDAGI (18+)

SYNPOSIS: In the heart of Mumbai, four women from different walks of life find their fates entwined. Dear Zindagi is a stirring drama of betrayal and redemption, where an unexpected rescue by those on the margins of society leads to a powerful awakening. It is a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit and the strength found in unlikely sisterhood

CAST & CREW:

CAST: SUCHISMITA SWAIN AS MAYA (INTRODUCING)

SWAPNAL PARANJPE AS SAPNA
ASMITA KALE AS MADHURI
KETAKI DESHPANDE AS SHAHEEN
MUSIC: SHRINATH KULKARNI LIGHTS: AAKASH PATHAK

DESIGNED & DIRECTED BY SUHAS BARVE

Plastic Fantastic

Isabella Willinger

2023, Colour, 102 min


A well-known problem revisited: In her comprehensive documentary, Isa Willinger investigates the material. Through alarming imagery, she reveals the damage it causes in nature, to animals, and humans. However, she doesn’t overlook its benefits. Willinger explores environmentally friendly methods of plastic production and engages in interviews with representatives from the plastic industry, scientists, and activists. The film portrays the current handling of the problem, which doesn’t inspire excessive optimism, but it also emphasizes that solutions do exist.

All are Welcome!

The story centers around a village where people believe in superstitions and are easily influenced by rumors and false claims. A symbolic object—the “kundeti kommu” (ram’s horn)—becomes the focus of exaggerated belief and manipulation.

Certain characters take advantage of villagers’ ignorance for personal gain. As misunderstandings grow, conflicts arise. Eventually, truth and reason challenge blind faith, exposing hypocrisy and social foolishness.