Lamakaan

A talk by activist & lawyer Rachana Reddy

"PUSHER 2" (Denmark)
SYNOPSIS: [Drama]
A drug pusher grows increasingly desperate after a botched deal leaves him with a large debt to a ruthless drug lord.

Please feel free to invite any guests along. Its a FREE event 🙂

Plan for the event:
1. Introduction to the film by Santosh Mohan Veeranki (Screenwriter/Filmmaker) (10 minutes)
2. Screening @7:40 pm sharp (1 hour 50 mins)
3. Post screening discussion (15 minutes)

Disclaimer - Movie screening for educational purposes only

Entry fee: 100 Rupees

Riding on a Sunbeam: Journeys through Space, Time, Life and Love … is a special and exciting travel film that follows Mauktik Kulkarni (an Engineer turned Neuroscience student turned Zen traveler) and Sammy Jo (a Berkeley undergrad taking a gap semester) … in an unconventional touristy way.

Playfully, abundantly and on occasions, acutely, they explore the contradictions of our Indian society with interesting perspectives … exploring economically developed places alongside backward regions, staunchly nationalistic mind sets side by side with the insurgency prone pockets and the socially conservative elements that co-exist with countless liberal lifestyles … All within the same India.

Through smaller stories experienced throughout with the eyes of the two protagonists … Mauktik, who now turns to his own country and Sammy, who has never seen India before. The film creates a mosaic of India that is at once exhilarating, reflective, enchanting and laughable … in a way that has rarely been seen before.

Director: Brahmanand S Siingh is an award-winning filmmaker (producer-director) and writer based out of Mumbai. His latest film, Kaagaz Ki Kashti (Paperboat … 126 mins), a biopic on legendary ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh, just ready for take-off, is already sailing on appreciative waves. His National-Award winning (among many other awards and accolades) feature-length documentary on RD Burman, Pancham Unmixed: Mujhe Chalte Jaana Hai, (113 mins) continues to enjoy an amazing, sweeping cult, critical and popular acclaim across viewing platforms.

Other recent feature documentaries like Riding on a Sunbeam: Journeys through Space, Time, Life & Love (108 mins), a fascinating travel documentary on the way non-touristy India presents itself to us; Through Our Eyes (85 mins), a group of batch-mates from a premiere Institute looking back at their elliptical journey of 25 years while continuing to dream ahead are also being extremely well-received. Even his earlier, somewhat shorter works like Ragpickers; Uncaging the Body (Apsara Award for Best Short Film, 2003-2004); A Burden of Love (on Alzheimer’s disease); Ashgari Bai (on an octogenarian legendary dhrupad singer) and a whole lot of other short, corporate and documentary films have drawn great response, highly recognized for its sensitivity, authenticity and engaging quality.

Siingh often brings out an insightful, exploring and reflective quality in the subjects that excite him, bringing out its core essence in a soulful and captivating manner. Many of his films have been screened at various International film festivals as well as on national and international television channels, and have been nominated for and won, national and international awards. He has also been invited to be on the Jury on International Film Festivals and is a consultant on selection of films in many film festivals and award platforms.

Currently, Singh is producing and directing another feature documentary, Quawwali: A Soulful Flight and developing a feature project, Jhalki … Ek Aur Bachpan (A Different Childhood) … the International buzz for which is already considered very high. He has also initiated a path-breaking venture — a series of well-researched, grippingly-told, tastefully-presented and thoroughly-distributed Biopics under Mobius Biopics Pvt Ltd.

Male protagonist: Mauktik Kulkarni, Executive Producer and co-anchor of Riding on a Sunbeam, is an engineer-turned-neuroscientist and is an entrepreneur at heart. He has been a part of two successful startups and is currently co-founder of a third startup named Wazzat Labs. He is an author, film maker, public speaker and traveler who has backpacked through more than 50 countries. His first book ‘A Ghost of Che,’ a memoir based on his solo, 8000km motorcycle trip in South America, was published in 2009 and he is working on his second book based on his one-year, round-the-world trip. He has delivered invited lectures on neuroscience, entrepreneurship, traveling, film-making and anything else that strikes his fancy. He has been a guest columnist for travel/sports and, over the past few years, gotten into film-making. ‘Riding on a Sunbeam,’ his first film project, is a backpacking film about India directed by National-award winner Brahmanand Singh. He is currently working on his second film project, which is a feature film adaptation of his book.

Female protagonist: Samantha Jo Fitzsimons is the female protagonist of the film, Samantha (Sammy) has backpacked through more than 10 countries even at a young age of 22 years. She has recently completed her degree in Premed and Anthropology at UC Berkeley. She also did a minor in music. Before joining this film, she has tried her hand at acting, modeling and has studied film-making as well.

A panel discussion (1hr discussion + 1hr Q&A) on the ocassion of International Hawkers day! Focus on sustainable consumerism and the contribution of a hawker in the value chain. Entree free for all.

SPEAKERS:
1) T. Vijayendra - Environmentalist & Ex-Trade Union Activist (Sustainability in Value chains & Importance of Hawker)
2) Sudharshan Rao - Trade Union Activist (Challenges & rights of Hawker)

CONTEXT:
Hawkers deserve support from other sections of people who benefit from their activities, as hawkers form an important section of the working class. They provide important consumer goods and services for ordinary people at affordable cost. Some times when they sell seasonal fruits, members of the upper classes also buy from them because they are fresh.

They form an important link in the chain of sustainable consumerism. Their prices are low because their over heads low. The hawker or his family does the procurement, processing or cooking themselves. They have low or zero inventories costs
Even though their prices are low, people still haggle for prices because the buyers are also poor. People don't haggle when they buy from big stores. Still in some cases, like hawkers selling tea or idlis from bicycle, the prices are fixed.

Traditional mass manufacturing methods resulted in the growth of retailing and hypermarkets. Such a value chain is mainly responsible for the excessive acquistion of consumer goods in the society. Theres a need to reconfigure these supply chains to achieve sustainability benefits. Hence, Hawkers and decentralized production chains are to be encouraged.

Hawkers face harassment as there are various channels of corruption through both govt. and non-govt. bodies, where hawkers end up paying space rent illegally.

शादी ब्याह जो है, कोई खेल नहीं है
पर अब धरती पे लड़की ना मिल रही हो, तो क्या आप कही भी जाने के लिए राज़ी होंगे? अगर लड़की चाँद से हो तब भी?
कैसा होगा चाँद पर सब कुछ? कैसे होंगे वहाँ के लोग और उनके तौर तरीक़े?
Rangeen Sapney theatre presents "Sasural Chaand Par" where we take you on a trip to Moon!
So come with us on this hilarious musical journey. The satellite leaves at 8pm on May 19th from Lamakaan, Banjara Hills
Tickets available on BookMyShow

Automation in the IT industry threatens to disrupt workforce like no other in the recent times. This, coupled with growing protectionism in several developed economies is going to take its toll on the Indian IT industry. With the startup ecosystem showing no signs of large scale recruitments either, the IT dependent workforce is at crossroads. In this context, it is imperative for IT professionals to sit together, discuss, and come up with ways and means to ensure their job security, and holistic personal and professional growth.

What will Neverland be like if Peter Pan never went there? Come and watch this one act play performed by children. 5 pm, 27th May. Entry Free.

About The Play - The original script “NIROP” is written by Dr. Vasant Sabnis in Marathi which has been adapted in Hindi by Mrs. Amruta Gharipurikar.

A protagonist, who is very much confused as how to end his life either by consuming poison or hanging himself because nothing falls for him in a right place. He is unemployed and has break-up with his girlfriend.
While the protagonist is in the process of committing suicide in his house, his best friend bumps into his house with whom he shares his emotional and romantic moments. The friend doesn’t even refrain him from attempting suicide as he is aware of protagonist’s nature and leaves him in lurch.

Thereafter he is visited by different people for their personal means and reasons, knowing his intentions and not stopping him from committing suicide. Then at the last moment of his life a stranger comes to him and his thought takes a twist and changes his life.


Actors - Sunjit Rao, Vinayak Raikhelkar, Suresh Kumar, Sanjay Singh, Tarusha Saxena , Prashaant Sharma, Drishka Chandra, Justin George & Srinivas Reddy

Design & Direction - Saurabh Gharipurikar.

Two shows
First Show - 27th May 2017 ( Saturday )
Second Show - 28th May 2017 ( Sunday )
Time - 07:30 pm to 08:30 pm
Venue - Lamakaan, Opp GVK One mall, Banjara Hills, Street no. 1, Hyd
Duration – 60 Minutes
Donor Pass rs. - 150/-

For more details and tele booking contact - Mr. Saurabh #9290013166

A one session workshop on Telugu (Padyam) for kids where they can learn selected Telugu Padyams with tune. These Padyams apart from having literary value also have important life lessons associated. The workshop will have stories and legends related to the Padyams.

Got any stories from your travels? Where things went from bad to worse? Or where a random act of kindness from a total stranger left you feeling bliss? Or tales of you finding yourself on one of your travels? Or story of that Goa plan which never seems to turn into reality?

Whatever be it, come share it with us. We are all ears. If you just want to sit back and listen to others stories and not tell a story of your own, thats fine too.

Aapki kahani. Aaphiki zubaani!

Entry Fee: Rs.100
PAYTM to mobile number 7680993179

Our mission 2026 "INDIA WITHOUT STAGE FEAR"

#IndiaWithoutStageFear #TTT_India

Our Children's theatre group the Performers are proud to present a musical rendering of the play - The Jack and the Beanstalk .The play which brings to life the classic story is peppered with songs , rap , mime and lots of fun ! The age group of the performers range from 5.5-12 years .The play is directed by Mrs Anita Madangopal

About The Play - The original script “NIROP” is written by Dr. Vasant Sabnis in Marathi which has been adapted in Hindi by Mrs. Amruta Gharipurikar.

A protagonist, who is very much confused as how to end his life either by consuming poison or hanging himself because nothing falls for him in a right place. He is unemployed and has break-up with his girlfriend.
While the protagonist is in the process of committing suicide in his house, his best friend bumps into his house with whom he shares his emotional and romantic moments. The friend doesn’t even refrain him from attempting suicide as he is aware of protagonist’s nature and leaves him in lurch.

Thereafter he is visited by different people for their personal means and reasons, knowing his intentions and not stopping him from committing suicide. Then at the last moment of his life a stranger comes to him and his thought takes a twist and changes his life.


Actors - Sunjit Rao, Vinayak Raikhelkar, Suresh Kumar, Sanjay Singh, Tarusha Saxena , Prashaant Sharma, Drishka Chandra, Justin George & Srinivas Reddy

Design & Direction - Saurabh Gharipurikar.

Two shows
First Show - 27th May 2017 ( Saturday )
Second Show - 28th May 2017 ( Sunday )
Time - 07:30 pm to 08:30 pm
Venue - Lamakaan, Opp GVK One mall, Banjara Hills, Street no. 1, Hyd
Duration – 60 Minutes
Donor Pass rs. - 150/-

For more details and tele booking contact - Mr. Saurabh #9290013166

With the current trends in technology and increased importance being given to Arts in combination with technology, we introduce the STEAM based Crafts and BotsTM workshop for little innovators this summer.
Crafts and Bots is a combination of Craft work and Robotics. Here the students will be encouraged to think out of the box and develop gadgets and models using things around them like cardboard and thermocol in combination with EtchBricks. EtchBricks are Electronic building blocks which can be plugged in to each other to build amazing interesting projects without the need for programming, soldering or any prior knowledge in electronics.
Using EtchBricks anyone can build projects without the need of a computer. Instead children will be building a very small computer of their own which takes inputs and gives relevant outputs. This circuit in combination with Arts and Crafts help students build amazing models. With the simplicity of building projects, children as young as 7+ years can build, make and innovate amazing creations using EtchBricks.
The short term summer workshop will have the following impact on students
Students will be taught, how the basic gadgets around them work.
How they can make gadgets on their own using the material around them in combination with EtchBricks; using concepts of STEAM which is Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math.
Students will be encouraged to think on their own, discuss and build projects, which will put their creative thinking, group activity and problem solving skills to use.
With just a short term workshop, students will gain confidence that they can build interesting projects using things around them.
This experience will help them think differently and make contribution to various national level science fairs along with students from various other schools.
Workshop Format: 1. Though we believe in Group Activity, we are very seriously concerned over individual learning. So there is NO group sharing of kits, each kid builds his/her own project. This allows each student gaining confidence to build and make along with bringing shy students to take a forward step who otherwise will be hidden in larger groups.
The students will be allowed to think practically and implement their own ideas. Once they get an understanding of the EtchBricks Kit, they will be confident and curious enough to build on their own.
A competition will be conducted at the end of the workshop based on a theme, the winner will be provided with an appreciation award and an interesting gift.
FEES: This is a free workshop meant to spark creativity in girls. As most of our events are dominated by boys. We want to make it clear that girls are equally good at it.

THE PARTICIPATION FOR THIS EVENT IS BY PREREGISTRATION. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED TO PARTICIPATE PLEASE REGISTER IN THE LINK PROVIDED AT THE END OF THE DESCRIPTION
Conversations on Education is planned as a series of dialogical events to together explore the idea of education and its connection to our lives, aspirations, notions of work/employment and also engage with the implications of this with our own predicaments as learners, parents, teachers or even employers. We also hope to explore the possibilities available through more convivial educational opportunities/options available.
At this session we hope to examine some of the myths of the schooling system that we have all internalized. Can we, individually and collectively, look within and ponder over what is it that we have to root out of our belief system and explore what that change will translate into for myself (if I am a student), my child (if I am a parent) and for my students (if I am a teacher). 

This event is the second of the series . Please register here for participation in the discussion

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPu3hoQ4o90LTbTTvGWlPG7qQ7WxsXA6pmYtj_ukKzzQ3xNA/viewform?c=0&w=1

Shivoham is a dance recital which revolves around Lord Shiva. This Dance recital is an amalgamation of Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam style of Dances.

Film appreciation event by panel of filmmakers discussing all 4 movies shown this month as part of our Denmark Retrospect for CINEPHILE FILM SCREENINGS

The Unreserved is an inquiry into the lives of passengers who use the Unreserved Compartment, the cheapest way to travel across India on the Indian Railways system. The film portrays the passengers’ aspirations, efforts and opinions through conversations and personal stories.

Samahaara Children's Theatre Workshop

presents

"Back to the summer" A Short Childres's play

It is a play about three children Scott, Liam and Shelly, who travel back in time through Shelly’s time machine to bring back summer. But, instead of reaching the current year, they go to different times. They end up in the 1980s, they visit the ancient Egyptians, travel to Hollywood and the year 2072. The story concludes after they return to the current time period.

"Salvaton mein Samvaad"
'Salvaton mein Samvaad' is a Hindi play written by Mani Madhukar.The story focuses largely on the deteriorating value system of the younger generation.This one act play opens with an eager father who has come to meet Nita-his daughter at her hostel. However, the warden at the hostel tells him that she has gone to Pune to participate in a competition.Along comes Nita's friend, a happy-go-lucky, loud-mouthed and ill-mannered girl.
The play deals with an interesting and deep conversation between two strangers who are age apart.
Directed By - Jay Jha
Cast - Jay Jha | Sahilja Chaturvedi
Date & Time - 2nd June | 8PM to 9 PM
Donor pass - 150/-
Contact - 9700074070

Weekend Filmmaking workshop For Kids
Learning Objective of the workshop - Teach young learners how to make a short visual story/film in two days
Core Skills involved - #Visual Communication, #Creative thinking and #Critical thinking
Focus points of the workshop - #Storytelling, #Power of imagination, #Group Dynamics
Why?
Creative thinking and Visual Communication are the most important 21st century skills. Most of the jobs in the current market scenario are based around the internet. And most of the internet is visual. We process visual information 60,000 times faster than any text which makes Visual Communication a very effective tool in the modern age. 80% of the learning happens visually but most of our education system focuses on the written word. Visual literacy is important to be an effective communicator irrespective of career choice.
Core Structure of the Workshop (total 9 hour workshop) Session 1: Framing & Camera Handling Session 2: Scripting & Pre-production Session 3: Shooting Session 4: Editing Session 5: Screening

Limited Seats Available***
Workshop Fee: INR 2,800
Book Tickets: Workshop Fee: INR 2,800 only
Book Tickets: https://www.townscript.com/e/introduction-to-filmmaking-workshop-for-kids-214220

Please schedule this for Saturday, 3rd June 3 to 6 PM
Write Club Hyderabad helps you pen your thoughts, spill your mind and finally make an appointment with the writer in your head. We conduct free, weekly events that foster writing. Our Meetups aim at helping writers reach their goals in a supportive, collaborative, social setting. Writing doesn't have to be all by oneself. We welcome anyone who writes, regardless of genre, language or age. We have members writing novels, short stories, poetry, screenplays, essays, school reports and more. What we do, basically: One of the members of Write Club (anyone with a participation count over 2 consecutive meetups) hosts a session. They bring forth a theme and writing exercises. We all then write to the host’s prompts and guidelines for about an hour. Once we're done writing, we read out our write-ups (optional). We also exchange feedback and constructively critique each other's works. Entry is free, anyone with an interest in writing can walk in. Bring your writing devices and we’re all set! We promise to provide you with good coffee and a super-creative conversation.
We have Write Club sessions every Saturday afternoon – 3 to 6 PM

Global Citizen Year is an international program which gives the opportunity for 17-19 year old young leaders from US and abroad to spend 7 months living in a new country and getting to know you and your life. While in Pune & Hyderabad, these Fellows volunteer full-time with Teach For India and Voice 4 Girls. By hosting a Fellow, you become a family to the Fellow, learning about the Fellow's own culture and country, while sharing with them the experience of an Indian family, celebrations and culture.

classical dance festival of our academy will be held on the 1st weekend of june 2017

BHUMI is an NGO which primarily focuses on education for the underprivileged children. We are having a second orientation in order to recruit new volunteers.

Weekend Filmmaking workshop For Kids
What?
Learning Objective of the workshop - Teach young learners to make a short visual story/film in two days

Core Skills involved - Visual Communication, Creative thinking and Critical thinking

Focus points of the workshop - Storytelling, Power of imagination, Group Dynamics

Why?
Creative thinking and Visual Communication are the most important 21st century skills. Most of the jobs in the current market scenario are based around the internet. And most of the internet is visual. We process visual information 60,000 times faster than any text which makes Visual Communication a very effective tool in the modern age. 80% of the learning happens visually but most of our education system focuses on the written word. Visual literacy is important to be an effective communicator irrespective of career choice.

Core Structure of the Workshop (total 9 hour workshop) Session 1: Framing & Camera Handling Session 2: Scripting & Pre-production Session 3: Shooting Session 4: Editing Session 5: Screening

On the eve of world environment day, we bring to you this acclaimed animated film.

G | 1h 16min |1992| English

The magical inhabitants of a rainforest fight to save their home, which is threatened by logging and a polluting force of destruction called Hexxus.
Director: Bill Kroyer

Kathak is one of the most vibrant classical dance forms of India known for its mesmerizing rhythmic footwork and graceful story-telling. Raveena Singh, a proponent of the art form, will present a vibrant and varied demonstration of its nuances. The evening will unfold with a Prayer: an offering to Lord Krishna,followed by Nritta: acute synchronization between rhythm and time, with dance movements, Shiva Tandava Stotram: Sanskrit Hymn of praise sung by Ravana in admiration of Lord Shiva, Sufi: a blend of delicate Kathak movements to sufi music and Tarana.

A love story of king Dushyant and Shakuntala presented in a comic way where Dashavatar form folk art is used

This is a play-let about a small child and his journey through life. The different emotions he had shared with his most loved ones

A panel discussion on understanding the NGT decision on the KBR Park issue.

Panelists:
Kingshuk Nag
L Ravichander

Moderated by Dr. Anant Mariganti

Force Majeur (Swedish)
SYNOPSIS: [Drama]
A family vacationing in the French Alps is confronted with a devastating avalanche.

Please feel free to invite any guests along. Its a FREE event 🙂

Plan for the event:
1. Introduction to the film by Santosh Mohan Veeranki (Screenwriter/Filmmaker) (10 minutes)
2. Screening @7:40 pm sharp (2 hours)
3. Post screening discussion (15 minutes)

Disclaimer - Movie screening for educational purposes only

This is a play-let about a small child and his journey through life. The different emotions he had shared with his most loved ones

The VAN Project is a rock/blues high school band from Hyderabad consisting of Adithya Rajesh(Lead Vocals), Vijay Tadepalli(Guitar), and Nilesh Konduri(Percussion and Keyboards). We aim to promote and popularise the fusion of Indian classical/folk genres with western rock n' roll, heavy metal, and blues.

Most schools re-open on 12th June and kids would be back to academics. The meetup shall focus on bringing out ideas to get students interested in their academics.

We shall discuss Content Appreciation- showing students applications of concepts in various subjects (especially Theoretical Disciplines). Hopefully the discussion shall help students in eliminating the divide between learning and playing.

Please schedule this for Saturday 10th June, 3 to 6 PM
Write Club Hyderabad helps you pen your thoughts, spill your mind and finally make an appointment with the writer in your head. We conduct free, weekly events that foster writing. Our Meetups aim at helping writers reach their goals in a supportive, collaborative, social setting. Writing doesn't have to be all by oneself. We welcome anyone who writes, regardless of genre, language or age. We have members writing novels, short stories, poetry, screenplays, essays, school reports and more. What we do, basically: One of the members of Write Club (anyone with a participation count over 2 consecutive meetups) hosts a session. They bring forth a theme and writing exercises. We all then write to the host’s prompts and guidelines for about an hour. Once we're done writing, we read out our write-ups (optional). We also exchange feedback and constructively critique each other's works. Entry is free, anyone with an interest in writing can walk in. Bring your writing devices and we’re all set! We promise to provide you with good coffee and a super-creative conversation. We have Write Club sessions every Saturday afternoon – 3 to 6 PM

A Two Day Workshop on Human Imaginations and its wonders!For Kids & Parents !

Workshop Fees for 2 days ₹ 500 , for parents & Kids !

By, POORVA DHANASHREE ,A Reowned Bharatnayam and vilasini Natyam Dancer .
The content of the workshop is as following ,

In today’s world where most of the conversations are done through gadgets, one hardly gets any space and time to express oneself in one’s own language and expressions… Creativity… Imagination…. Spontaneity… Empathy… Expressions … these are slowly losing their valuable space in both in adults and children.. Fear of future … status… … A strong sense of pride and image .. and chains of comparisons are stifling most of the children who hardly get a space where they can be themselves without the compulsions of judgments and they are growing up to be kiddults and then reaching adulthood quite fast before their age. And somewhere in the race of becoming an adult they are losing touch with the child within them This workshop on creative writing will give many opportunities to you and your child to go deep within the levels of your imagination and discover the unique person that you are Who can do this workshop ? 7-13 years of age… How many session ? 2* 2 hours And why ? - If you feel the strong need to dialogue with your creative self - If you want to explore the magic of writing/ drawing/movement/music - If you want to go on an adventure trip to find the hidden world of ideas, thoughts, feelings within you Then please join us… The journey of self-discovery does not stop with being a child. In fact, adults need it more as they consciously, unconsciously or sub-consciously internalize many external patterns/ ideas /images and somewhere forget connecting to one’s own self… How will we do it ? Through dialogues, discussions, writing, drawing, meditation, movements, music … You need to bring few pages perhaps a notebook will be better… colour pencils , pencil and a pen…. So come and be a part of this adventure trip into your own world of ideas.. thoughts and images. 😊

Hum logaan zaraa play karne ku sonche. Aapku daawat hai (zyaada feel nakko ho jaao, khaane-peene ka nai hai sirf dekhne ka hai aake..ticket bi khareedna padta) aake hamaara play dekho. Aap aaye toh acha dikhta hamaarku.
Play bi bhot mazey ka hai. Waise apne muh se zyaada nai bolna apan, magar poori koshish kiye apne bacche..jaan laga diye. Hum bi umeed karre aapku acha dikhta bolke.
Waise play angrezi ka hai, Hugh Chesterman bolke chicha thhe (khuda unki ruh ko jannat naseeb karo), unho likhe so ‘The Pie & The Tart’, bolke play ku hum logaan padhe..bhot acha laga apne ku. Magar praablem kya ho gayi bolto, play angrezi mey tha, aur hum logon ki puur englis mey nai jamta honga sonchke, hum logaan thode tabdeeliyaan kardiye script aur dialagon mey: line-on ku Hyderabadi mey daal diye aur thode situationaan idhar udhar kar diye. Aap dekhe toh samajh jaate.
Istori kya hai bol toh: do bhukke nange bhikaariyaan rehte, Salim-Javed; unn logon ku zabardast bhook lagti rehti. Ramzan (aur rehem) ka quota khatam ho gaya bolke, koi bi bheek ke naam ku thookte bi nai unke muh pe. Aakhir mey Ismile bhai aur Pasha Bi ke ghar ke bahaar khade reh toh unku sunaai padta ke Ismile bhai ki koi nawaab saab ku khush karne ke waaste khaas zaafraani biryaani banaate, jiski khushbu soong ke Salim-Javed ku idea aata ke Biryaani nawaab saab ke paet mey nai, unn logon ke paet mey jaana.
Unki yeh tarqeeb kaamyaab hoti ki nai, yeh dekhne ke waaste aap logaan apne full familyon ke saath zaroor aao.

On this Sunday morning through afternoon come and explore wide range of Organic Fruits, veggies & groceries Homemade Breads and other baked goods; Organic Lunch, Handicrafts and Handlooms, Handmade Jewelry, Terrace Gardening Corner, Creative Design Spaces. Every Sunday 10:30am - 1.30pm For details: 9642731329. Entry Free. All are Welcome.

Stryro Engraving Printing will be conducted by Hobbylu - Hobby Discovery Platform for children.
It is an art form where an artist creates an image using one material (we will use foam sheet) carving lines into that material base. This is called relief printing. Once the lines have been created, the artist then puts dye or paint over the material base using a special brush, carefully flips the material base over onto another material (usually paper) and presses down hardly on the base to make an impression. The artist lifts the base off the paper, leaving one print behind.

Auditions for Samahaara web series in Deccani (Hyderabadi Hindi).

A technique from Augusto Boals Theatre of the oppressed, This two hour workshop explores Image Theatre and provides ample practice time for the participants to understand this technique in totality.

What is image theatre? Participants are given a theme and they , with their bodies create a shape, a statue and a response.These "images' that are formed can be expanded using sounds and also words, It is a practice in getting the mind off the way.

In this two hour workshop discover 'secret thoughts' held in your body and breaking the mind-Body Dichotomy.

Paricipation fee including course material- 200 INR
Registration Mandatory-https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1AFLOLopNCLpz9cJ6yUADhVS48STnuzVzyzHHMbLTxX4/edit

A Two Day Workshop on Human Imaginations and its wonders!For Kids & Parents ! Workshop Fees for 2 days ₹ 500 for parents & Kids !
By, POORVA DHANASHREE ,A Reowned Bharatnayam and vilasini Natyam Dancer . The content of the workshop is as following , In today’s world where most of the conversations are done through gadgets, one hardly gets any space and time to express oneself in one’s own language and expressions… Creativity… Imagination…. Spontaneity… Empathy… Expressions … these are slowly losing their valuable space in both in adults and children.. Fear of future … status… … A strong sense of pride and image .. and chains of comparisons are stifling most of the children who hardly get a space where they can be themselves without the compulsions of judgments and they are growing up to be kiddults and then reaching adulthood quite fast before their age. And somewhere in the race of becoming an adult they are losing touch with the child within them This workshop on creative writing will give many opportunities to you and your child to go deep within the levels of your imagination and discover the unique person that you are Who can do this workshop ? 7-15 years of age… How many session ? 2* 2 hours And why ? - If you feel the strong need to dialogue with your creative self - If you want to explore the magic of writing/ drawing/movement/music - If you want to go on an adventure trip to find the hidden world of ideas, thoughts, feelings within you Then please join us… The journey of self-discovery does not stop with being a child. In fact, adults need it more as they consciously, unconsciously or sub-consciously internalize many external patterns/ ideas /images and somewhere forget connecting to one’s own self… How will we do it ? Through dialogues, discussions, writing, drawing, meditation, movements, music … You need to bring few pages perhaps a notebook will be better… colour pencils , pencil and a pen…. So come and be a part of this adventure trip into your own world of ideas.. thoughts and images. 😊

"LAST WISH BABY"
A Hilarious Multilingual Satire

"Hyderabad's best satire" Come watch...

An adaptation of William Seebring’s play
“The Original Last Wish Baby”

Directed by : Rathna Shekar Reddy

Date: 11th June 2017
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Lamakaan, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad.


The Last Wish Baby is a satire which explores the lunacy that surrounds any media-driven issue today.The play begins with the birth of a baby without a heart, yet miraculously alive.The media of the entire country goes into a frenzy covering this new piece of sensational news.

A medical marvel turns into a media saga of the infant’s journey now known as the Last Wish Baby. Everyone uses this news for their own ends. However, the heart is found, a separate woman having given birth to it. A clash between the mothers, another media circus.

From "A laugh riot" to "A must-watch", this play is back on popular demand.

Donation Rs.100/
Tele bookings at 8341120303

In memory of Dr.Dasari Narayan Rao

Meghasandesam (1983)
U | 2h 31min | Drama, Musical | Telugu
Director:Dasari Narayana Rao

SYNOPSIS: [Comedy/Drama]
Where are we humans going? A film poem inspired by the Peruvian poet César Vallejo. We meet people in the city. People trying to communicate, searching compassion and get the connection of small and large things.

Please feel free to invite any guests along (you can use the. Its a FREE event 🙂

Plan for the event:
1. Introduction to the film by Santosh Mohan Veeranki (Screenwriter/Filmmaker) (10 minutes)
2. Screening @7:40 pm sharp (1 hour 38 mins)
3. Post screening discussion (15 minutes)

Disclaimer - Movie screening for educational purposes only

The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) has made a third detection of gravitational waves, ripples in space and time, from the merger of two massive black holes that happened three billion light years away. This opens a new window of astronomy, Gravitational Wave Astronomy. We shall discuss the science of detection and the future implication of this new dynamic area of research.

https://youtu.be/4GbWfNHtHRg

This is for a talk, followed by a discussion on GM mustard, which is on the verge of approval as the first transgenic food crop that could be allowed for cultivation in India.

Rageen Sapney Theatre presents,
Please Don't Mind! A night of 3 comedy short plays

1. Sautan Ke Jhumke 
2. Pehchaan Kaun
3. Pagal Pagal Pata Chala Hai

Written & Directed by : Surender Sahil Verma

Duration: 1 hour
Donor Fee: Rs. 100/-

This workshop will teach mathematical problem solving as a highly structured process that everyone can learn and apply instantly to get benefits. Learn by doing - this is a fully hands-on workshop.

It is a paid workshop - attendees are charged INR 500 per head via PayTM or cash. Duration is 3.5 hours.

Preferred age of attendees is age 10 and above.

Please schedule this for Saturday, 17th June 3-6PM Write Club Hyderabad helps you pen your thoughts, spill your mind and finally make an appointment with the writer in your head. We conduct free, weekly events that foster writing. Our Meetups aim at helping writers reach their goals in a supportive, collaborative, social setting. Writing doesn't have to be all by oneself. We welcome anyone who writes, regardless of genre, language or age. We have members writing novels, short stories, poetry, screenplays, essays, school reports and more. What we do, basically: One of the members of Write Club (anyone with a participation count over 2 consecutive meetups) hosts a session. They bring forth a theme and writing exercises. We all then write to the host’s prompts and guidelines for about an hour. Once we're done writing, we read out our write-ups (optional). We also exchange feedback and constructively critique each other's works. Entry is free, anyone with an interest in writing can walk in. Bring your writing devices and we’re all set! We promise to provide you with good coffee and a super-creative conversation. We have Write Club sessions every Saturday afternoon – 3 to 6 PM

Citizens for Inclusive Education
Invite you to a talk on
Negotiating a Colonial Legacy: Criminal Defamation and the Constitution
by
Gautam Bhatia

Gautam Bhatia is a practicing lawyer in Delhi, Visiting Faculty at West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata and author of the book Offend, Shock or Disturb: Free Speech under the Indian Constitution, 2016.
Date & Time: 17 June, 6pm
Venue: Lamakaan
The talk is being organized by Citizens for Inclusive Education (CIE) to understand the politics of defamation and its deployment against protest and dissent in the university. Several of you may remember that five students from English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU), Hyderabad, were convicted for six months in a defamation case brought against them by a faculty member. The Magistrate Court weaved together a problematic matrix of malicious and unruly students requiring discipline, of the University space as being sacred and neutral, and most importantly, that protest against discrimination is defamation.
The print media and some of the online media have celebrated the verdict, as a much-needed action against violent students from OBC, Dalit and Tribal backgrounds, who in the name of fighting for social justice are actually disrupting the “normal” university life. Against this verdict of the Magistrate's Court, the students have appealed to the Session's court which will shortly hear the matter.
We invite journalists, students, teachers, lawyers, activists and well-wishers to participate in the discussion and voice your concerns to save the right to freedom of expression, democratic values and human rights in higher educational institutions.

After completion of two rounds of Marxist study circle on Dialectical Materialism and Communist Manifesto respectively,a third round of Marxist Study Circle is being planned over a period of two days on the topic "Basics of Political Economy". This Marxist study circle will be organised on 17th and 18th June (7:00pm to 9:00pm) at Lamakaan, Banjara Hills,Hyderabad.

After completion of two rounds of Marxist study circle on Dialectical Materialism and Communist Manifesto respectively,a third round of Marxist Study Circle is being planned over a period of two days on the topic "Basics of Political Economy". This Marxist study circle will be organised on 17th and 18th June (7:00pm to 9:00pm) at Lamakaan, Banjara Hills,Hyderabad.

On this Sunday morning through afternoon come and explore wide range of Organic Fruits, veggies & groceries Homemade Breads and other baked goods; Organic Lunch, Handicrafts and Handlooms, Handmade Jewelry, Terrace Gardening Corner, Creative Design Spaces. Every Sunday 10:30am - 1.30pm For details: 9642731329.
Entry Free. All are Welcome.

Chota Bioscope Screenings brings to you,

My Neighbor Totoro
Tonari no Totoro (original title)
G | 1h 26min | Animation, Family, Fantasy |1988 | English

When two girls move to the country to be near their ailing mother, they have adventures with the wondrous forest spirits who live nearby.
Director: Hayao Miyazaki

A meetup for enthusiastic people to meet and explore

Naxalbari movement - yesterday, today and tomorrow

To mark the 50 years of the Naxalbari movement, Lamakaan is hosting a series of talks and discussions. The first of these is by Mr.Sumanta Banerjee.


About the Speaker:
Sumanta Banerjee is a cultural historian who specializes in research into popular culture, particularly of the colonial period. He is the author of many books, including The Parlour and the Streets: Elite and Popular Culture in Nineteenth Century Calcutta and Dangerous Outcast: The Prostitute in Nineteenth Century Bengal, both published by Seagull Books.

Malhaar Utsav

Rendition of Malhaar compositions by senior artist Shri Satish Kashikar and Smt Aradhana Karhade Shastri

Accompanying artist,Shri Suhas Shastri on Tabla and Shri Rahul Deshpande on Harmonium

The Gate of Heavenly Peace
3h | Documentary | 1995
Directors: Richard Gordon, Carma Hinton

The Gate of Heavenly Peace is a three-hour documentary film about the 1989 protests at Tiananmen Square, which culminated in the violent government crackdown on June 4. The film uses archival footage and contemporary interviews with a wide range of Chinese citizens, including workers, students, intellectuals, and government officials, to revisit the events of “Beijing Spring.” From the beginning of the protests in mid-April to the night of June 3–4, the film provides a “meticulous day-by-day chronicle of the six-week period… This unglamorous but absorbing film interweaves videotaped scenes of the demonstrations and conversations with leaders and participants with an explanatory narration into an account that is as clear-headed as it is thorough and well-organized.”[1]

Among those interviewed are Liu Xiaobo, Wang Dan, Wuer Kaixi, Han Dongfang, Ding Zilin, Chai Ling, Dai Qing, Feng Congde, and Hou Dejian.

In addition, The Gate of Heavenly Peace examines the deeper history behind the demonstrations, providing historical and cultural context for the famous images that the Western media flashed around the world. The film explores the symbolic importance of Tiananmen Square and also looks at earlier political movements in China from the May Fourth Movement of 1919 to the Cultural Revolution of 1966-76 to the Tiananmen Incident of 1976. In so doing, the film considers the ways in which the political habits and attitudes that came to inform public life in China over the past century also shaped the events of 1989.

Pauline Chen writes: “The Gate of Heavenly Peace illuminates how images of these movements, filtered and refracted through propaganda, emotion, and imperfect memory, provided inspiration and models for the participants, both students and government, in the 1989 events. The students thought they were emulating the May 4 leaders, forgetting that those students returned to school and worked for more gradual social change after successfully drawing attention to China's political and social problems. To some Communist Party members, however, the 1989 mass student demonstrations may have chillingly recalled the chaos and terror of the Cultural Revolution. Both the Cultural Revolution and the 1976 Tiananmen Incident attest to how extremists have used popular uprisings as excuses to get rid of their moderate rivals; the 'reactionary' Deng Xiaoping, who favored greater economic freedom, was blamed by Mao for the 1976 Tiananmen Incident and forced from his position. Unfortunately, today's hard-liners have also learned the lesson from these events. The moderate reformers Zhao Ziyang and Yan Mingfu, China's best hope for democratic reform, were ousted from power following the June 4 crisis.”

'Sa Pa Sa' is a musical web series/live show format created and conducted by Sushma and Sowmya Nittala. We explore themes in music ... right from M.S. Subbu Lakshmi to Sound of Music. Sushma and Sowmya Nittala sing the songs related to the theme with little intros and anecdotes. It is an attempt to bring music closer to even the casual listeners.
On World Music Day, 2017 Sushma and Sowmya perform at Lamakaan with yet another unique theme.

Lilya 4-Ever (Swedish/Russian)
SYNOPSIS: [Crime/Drama]
Sixteen-year-old Lilja and her only friend, the young boy Volodja, live in Estonia, fantasizing about a better life. One day, Lilja falls in love with Andrej, who is going to Sweden, and invites Lilja to come along and start a new life.

Please feel free to invite any guests along. Its a FREE event 🙂

Plan for the event:
1. Introduction to the film by Santosh Mohan Veeranki (Screenwriter/Filmmaker) (10 minutes)
2. Screening @7:40 pm sharp (1 hour 49 mins)
3. Post screening discussion (15 minutes)

Disclaimer - Movie screening for educational purposes only

Performing Classical Dance (Bharatnatyam)

A talk by activist & lawyer Rachana Reddy

"PUSHER 2" (Denmark)
SYNOPSIS: [Drama]
A drug pusher grows increasingly desperate after a botched deal leaves him with a large debt to a ruthless drug lord.

Please feel free to invite any guests along. Its a FREE event 🙂

Plan for the event:
1. Introduction to the film by Santosh Mohan Veeranki (Screenwriter/Filmmaker) (10 minutes)
2. Screening @7:40 pm sharp (1 hour 50 mins)
3. Post screening discussion (15 minutes)

Disclaimer - Movie screening for educational purposes only

Entry fee: 100 Rupees

Riding on a Sunbeam: Journeys through Space, Time, Life and Love … is a special and exciting travel film that follows Mauktik Kulkarni (an Engineer turned Neuroscience student turned Zen traveler) and Sammy Jo (a Berkeley undergrad taking a gap semester) … in an unconventional touristy way.

Playfully, abundantly and on occasions, acutely, they explore the contradictions of our Indian society with interesting perspectives … exploring economically developed places alongside backward regions, staunchly nationalistic mind sets side by side with the insurgency prone pockets and the socially conservative elements that co-exist with countless liberal lifestyles … All within the same India.

Through smaller stories experienced throughout with the eyes of the two protagonists … Mauktik, who now turns to his own country and Sammy, who has never seen India before. The film creates a mosaic of India that is at once exhilarating, reflective, enchanting and laughable … in a way that has rarely been seen before.

Director: Brahmanand S Siingh is an award-winning filmmaker (producer-director) and writer based out of Mumbai. His latest film, Kaagaz Ki Kashti (Paperboat … 126 mins), a biopic on legendary ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh, just ready for take-off, is already sailing on appreciative waves. His National-Award winning (among many other awards and accolades) feature-length documentary on RD Burman, Pancham Unmixed: Mujhe Chalte Jaana Hai, (113 mins) continues to enjoy an amazing, sweeping cult, critical and popular acclaim across viewing platforms.

Other recent feature documentaries like Riding on a Sunbeam: Journeys through Space, Time, Life & Love (108 mins), a fascinating travel documentary on the way non-touristy India presents itself to us; Through Our Eyes (85 mins), a group of batch-mates from a premiere Institute looking back at their elliptical journey of 25 years while continuing to dream ahead are also being extremely well-received. Even his earlier, somewhat shorter works like Ragpickers; Uncaging the Body (Apsara Award for Best Short Film, 2003-2004); A Burden of Love (on Alzheimer’s disease); Ashgari Bai (on an octogenarian legendary dhrupad singer) and a whole lot of other short, corporate and documentary films have drawn great response, highly recognized for its sensitivity, authenticity and engaging quality.

Siingh often brings out an insightful, exploring and reflective quality in the subjects that excite him, bringing out its core essence in a soulful and captivating manner. Many of his films have been screened at various International film festivals as well as on national and international television channels, and have been nominated for and won, national and international awards. He has also been invited to be on the Jury on International Film Festivals and is a consultant on selection of films in many film festivals and award platforms.

Currently, Singh is producing and directing another feature documentary, Quawwali: A Soulful Flight and developing a feature project, Jhalki … Ek Aur Bachpan (A Different Childhood) … the International buzz for which is already considered very high. He has also initiated a path-breaking venture — a series of well-researched, grippingly-told, tastefully-presented and thoroughly-distributed Biopics under Mobius Biopics Pvt Ltd.

Male protagonist: Mauktik Kulkarni, Executive Producer and co-anchor of Riding on a Sunbeam, is an engineer-turned-neuroscientist and is an entrepreneur at heart. He has been a part of two successful startups and is currently co-founder of a third startup named Wazzat Labs. He is an author, film maker, public speaker and traveler who has backpacked through more than 50 countries. His first book ‘A Ghost of Che,’ a memoir based on his solo, 8000km motorcycle trip in South America, was published in 2009 and he is working on his second book based on his one-year, round-the-world trip. He has delivered invited lectures on neuroscience, entrepreneurship, traveling, film-making and anything else that strikes his fancy. He has been a guest columnist for travel/sports and, over the past few years, gotten into film-making. ‘Riding on a Sunbeam,’ his first film project, is a backpacking film about India directed by National-award winner Brahmanand Singh. He is currently working on his second film project, which is a feature film adaptation of his book.

Female protagonist: Samantha Jo Fitzsimons is the female protagonist of the film, Samantha (Sammy) has backpacked through more than 10 countries even at a young age of 22 years. She has recently completed her degree in Premed and Anthropology at UC Berkeley. She also did a minor in music. Before joining this film, she has tried her hand at acting, modeling and has studied film-making as well.

A panel discussion (1hr discussion + 1hr Q&A) on the ocassion of International Hawkers day! Focus on sustainable consumerism and the contribution of a hawker in the value chain. Entree free for all.

SPEAKERS:
1) T. Vijayendra - Environmentalist & Ex-Trade Union Activist (Sustainability in Value chains & Importance of Hawker)
2) Sudharshan Rao - Trade Union Activist (Challenges & rights of Hawker)

CONTEXT:
Hawkers deserve support from other sections of people who benefit from their activities, as hawkers form an important section of the working class. They provide important consumer goods and services for ordinary people at affordable cost. Some times when they sell seasonal fruits, members of the upper classes also buy from them because they are fresh.

They form an important link in the chain of sustainable consumerism. Their prices are low because their over heads low. The hawker or his family does the procurement, processing or cooking themselves. They have low or zero inventories costs
Even though their prices are low, people still haggle for prices because the buyers are also poor. People don't haggle when they buy from big stores. Still in some cases, like hawkers selling tea or idlis from bicycle, the prices are fixed.

Traditional mass manufacturing methods resulted in the growth of retailing and hypermarkets. Such a value chain is mainly responsible for the excessive acquistion of consumer goods in the society. Theres a need to reconfigure these supply chains to achieve sustainability benefits. Hence, Hawkers and decentralized production chains are to be encouraged.

Hawkers face harassment as there are various channels of corruption through both govt. and non-govt. bodies, where hawkers end up paying space rent illegally.

शादी ब्याह जो है, कोई खेल नहीं है
पर अब धरती पे लड़की ना मिल रही हो, तो क्या आप कही भी जाने के लिए राज़ी होंगे? अगर लड़की चाँद से हो तब भी?
कैसा होगा चाँद पर सब कुछ? कैसे होंगे वहाँ के लोग और उनके तौर तरीक़े?
Rangeen Sapney theatre presents "Sasural Chaand Par" where we take you on a trip to Moon!
So come with us on this hilarious musical journey. The satellite leaves at 8pm on May 19th from Lamakaan, Banjara Hills
Tickets available on BookMyShow

Automation in the IT industry threatens to disrupt workforce like no other in the recent times. This, coupled with growing protectionism in several developed economies is going to take its toll on the Indian IT industry. With the startup ecosystem showing no signs of large scale recruitments either, the IT dependent workforce is at crossroads. In this context, it is imperative for IT professionals to sit together, discuss, and come up with ways and means to ensure their job security, and holistic personal and professional growth.

What will Neverland be like if Peter Pan never went there? Come and watch this one act play performed by children. 5 pm, 27th May. Entry Free.

About The Play - The original script “NIROP” is written by Dr. Vasant Sabnis in Marathi which has been adapted in Hindi by Mrs. Amruta Gharipurikar.

A protagonist, who is very much confused as how to end his life either by consuming poison or hanging himself because nothing falls for him in a right place. He is unemployed and has break-up with his girlfriend.
While the protagonist is in the process of committing suicide in his house, his best friend bumps into his house with whom he shares his emotional and romantic moments. The friend doesn’t even refrain him from attempting suicide as he is aware of protagonist’s nature and leaves him in lurch.

Thereafter he is visited by different people for their personal means and reasons, knowing his intentions and not stopping him from committing suicide. Then at the last moment of his life a stranger comes to him and his thought takes a twist and changes his life.


Actors - Sunjit Rao, Vinayak Raikhelkar, Suresh Kumar, Sanjay Singh, Tarusha Saxena , Prashaant Sharma, Drishka Chandra, Justin George & Srinivas Reddy

Design & Direction - Saurabh Gharipurikar.

Two shows
First Show - 27th May 2017 ( Saturday )
Second Show - 28th May 2017 ( Sunday )
Time - 07:30 pm to 08:30 pm
Venue - Lamakaan, Opp GVK One mall, Banjara Hills, Street no. 1, Hyd
Duration – 60 Minutes
Donor Pass rs. - 150/-

For more details and tele booking contact - Mr. Saurabh #9290013166

A one session workshop on Telugu (Padyam) for kids where they can learn selected Telugu Padyams with tune. These Padyams apart from having literary value also have important life lessons associated. The workshop will have stories and legends related to the Padyams.

Got any stories from your travels? Where things went from bad to worse? Or where a random act of kindness from a total stranger left you feeling bliss? Or tales of you finding yourself on one of your travels? Or story of that Goa plan which never seems to turn into reality?

Whatever be it, come share it with us. We are all ears. If you just want to sit back and listen to others stories and not tell a story of your own, thats fine too.

Aapki kahani. Aaphiki zubaani!

Entry Fee: Rs.100
PAYTM to mobile number 7680993179

Our mission 2026 "INDIA WITHOUT STAGE FEAR"

#IndiaWithoutStageFear #TTT_India

Our Children's theatre group the Performers are proud to present a musical rendering of the play - The Jack and the Beanstalk .The play which brings to life the classic story is peppered with songs , rap , mime and lots of fun ! The age group of the performers range from 5.5-12 years .The play is directed by Mrs Anita Madangopal

About The Play - The original script “NIROP” is written by Dr. Vasant Sabnis in Marathi which has been adapted in Hindi by Mrs. Amruta Gharipurikar.

A protagonist, who is very much confused as how to end his life either by consuming poison or hanging himself because nothing falls for him in a right place. He is unemployed and has break-up with his girlfriend.
While the protagonist is in the process of committing suicide in his house, his best friend bumps into his house with whom he shares his emotional and romantic moments. The friend doesn’t even refrain him from attempting suicide as he is aware of protagonist’s nature and leaves him in lurch.

Thereafter he is visited by different people for their personal means and reasons, knowing his intentions and not stopping him from committing suicide. Then at the last moment of his life a stranger comes to him and his thought takes a twist and changes his life.


Actors - Sunjit Rao, Vinayak Raikhelkar, Suresh Kumar, Sanjay Singh, Tarusha Saxena , Prashaant Sharma, Drishka Chandra, Justin George & Srinivas Reddy

Design & Direction - Saurabh Gharipurikar.

Two shows
First Show - 27th May 2017 ( Saturday )
Second Show - 28th May 2017 ( Sunday )
Time - 07:30 pm to 08:30 pm
Venue - Lamakaan, Opp GVK One mall, Banjara Hills, Street no. 1, Hyd
Duration – 60 Minutes
Donor Pass rs. - 150/-

For more details and tele booking contact - Mr. Saurabh #9290013166

With the current trends in technology and increased importance being given to Arts in combination with technology, we introduce the STEAM based Crafts and BotsTM workshop for little innovators this summer.
Crafts and Bots is a combination of Craft work and Robotics. Here the students will be encouraged to think out of the box and develop gadgets and models using things around them like cardboard and thermocol in combination with EtchBricks. EtchBricks are Electronic building blocks which can be plugged in to each other to build amazing interesting projects without the need for programming, soldering or any prior knowledge in electronics.
Using EtchBricks anyone can build projects without the need of a computer. Instead children will be building a very small computer of their own which takes inputs and gives relevant outputs. This circuit in combination with Arts and Crafts help students build amazing models. With the simplicity of building projects, children as young as 7+ years can build, make and innovate amazing creations using EtchBricks.
The short term summer workshop will have the following impact on students
Students will be taught, how the basic gadgets around them work.
How they can make gadgets on their own using the material around them in combination with EtchBricks; using concepts of STEAM which is Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math.
Students will be encouraged to think on their own, discuss and build projects, which will put their creative thinking, group activity and problem solving skills to use.
With just a short term workshop, students will gain confidence that they can build interesting projects using things around them.
This experience will help them think differently and make contribution to various national level science fairs along with students from various other schools.
Workshop Format: 1. Though we believe in Group Activity, we are very seriously concerned over individual learning. So there is NO group sharing of kits, each kid builds his/her own project. This allows each student gaining confidence to build and make along with bringing shy students to take a forward step who otherwise will be hidden in larger groups.
The students will be allowed to think practically and implement their own ideas. Once they get an understanding of the EtchBricks Kit, they will be confident and curious enough to build on their own.
A competition will be conducted at the end of the workshop based on a theme, the winner will be provided with an appreciation award and an interesting gift.
FEES: This is a free workshop meant to spark creativity in girls. As most of our events are dominated by boys. We want to make it clear that girls are equally good at it.

THE PARTICIPATION FOR THIS EVENT IS BY PREREGISTRATION. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED TO PARTICIPATE PLEASE REGISTER IN THE LINK PROVIDED AT THE END OF THE DESCRIPTION
Conversations on Education is planned as a series of dialogical events to together explore the idea of education and its connection to our lives, aspirations, notions of work/employment and also engage with the implications of this with our own predicaments as learners, parents, teachers or even employers. We also hope to explore the possibilities available through more convivial educational opportunities/options available.
At this session we hope to examine some of the myths of the schooling system that we have all internalized. Can we, individually and collectively, look within and ponder over what is it that we have to root out of our belief system and explore what that change will translate into for myself (if I am a student), my child (if I am a parent) and for my students (if I am a teacher). 

This event is the second of the series . Please register here for participation in the discussion

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPu3hoQ4o90LTbTTvGWlPG7qQ7WxsXA6pmYtj_ukKzzQ3xNA/viewform?c=0&w=1

Shivoham is a dance recital which revolves around Lord Shiva. This Dance recital is an amalgamation of Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam style of Dances.

Film appreciation event by panel of filmmakers discussing all 4 movies shown this month as part of our Denmark Retrospect for CINEPHILE FILM SCREENINGS

The Unreserved is an inquiry into the lives of passengers who use the Unreserved Compartment, the cheapest way to travel across India on the Indian Railways system. The film portrays the passengers’ aspirations, efforts and opinions through conversations and personal stories.

Samahaara Children's Theatre Workshop

presents

"Back to the summer" A Short Childres's play

It is a play about three children Scott, Liam and Shelly, who travel back in time through Shelly’s time machine to bring back summer. But, instead of reaching the current year, they go to different times. They end up in the 1980s, they visit the ancient Egyptians, travel to Hollywood and the year 2072. The story concludes after they return to the current time period.

"Salvaton mein Samvaad"
'Salvaton mein Samvaad' is a Hindi play written by Mani Madhukar.The story focuses largely on the deteriorating value system of the younger generation.This one act play opens with an eager father who has come to meet Nita-his daughter at her hostel. However, the warden at the hostel tells him that she has gone to Pune to participate in a competition.Along comes Nita's friend, a happy-go-lucky, loud-mouthed and ill-mannered girl.
The play deals with an interesting and deep conversation between two strangers who are age apart.
Directed By - Jay Jha
Cast - Jay Jha | Sahilja Chaturvedi
Date & Time - 2nd June | 8PM to 9 PM
Donor pass - 150/-
Contact - 9700074070

Weekend Filmmaking workshop For Kids
Learning Objective of the workshop - Teach young learners how to make a short visual story/film in two days
Core Skills involved - #Visual Communication, #Creative thinking and #Critical thinking
Focus points of the workshop - #Storytelling, #Power of imagination, #Group Dynamics
Why?
Creative thinking and Visual Communication are the most important 21st century skills. Most of the jobs in the current market scenario are based around the internet. And most of the internet is visual. We process visual information 60,000 times faster than any text which makes Visual Communication a very effective tool in the modern age. 80% of the learning happens visually but most of our education system focuses on the written word. Visual literacy is important to be an effective communicator irrespective of career choice.
Core Structure of the Workshop (total 9 hour workshop) Session 1: Framing & Camera Handling Session 2: Scripting & Pre-production Session 3: Shooting Session 4: Editing Session 5: Screening

Limited Seats Available***
Workshop Fee: INR 2,800
Book Tickets: Workshop Fee: INR 2,800 only
Book Tickets: https://www.townscript.com/e/introduction-to-filmmaking-workshop-for-kids-214220

Please schedule this for Saturday, 3rd June 3 to 6 PM
Write Club Hyderabad helps you pen your thoughts, spill your mind and finally make an appointment with the writer in your head. We conduct free, weekly events that foster writing. Our Meetups aim at helping writers reach their goals in a supportive, collaborative, social setting. Writing doesn't have to be all by oneself. We welcome anyone who writes, regardless of genre, language or age. We have members writing novels, short stories, poetry, screenplays, essays, school reports and more. What we do, basically: One of the members of Write Club (anyone with a participation count over 2 consecutive meetups) hosts a session. They bring forth a theme and writing exercises. We all then write to the host’s prompts and guidelines for about an hour. Once we're done writing, we read out our write-ups (optional). We also exchange feedback and constructively critique each other's works. Entry is free, anyone with an interest in writing can walk in. Bring your writing devices and we’re all set! We promise to provide you with good coffee and a super-creative conversation.
We have Write Club sessions every Saturday afternoon – 3 to 6 PM

Global Citizen Year is an international program which gives the opportunity for 17-19 year old young leaders from US and abroad to spend 7 months living in a new country and getting to know you and your life. While in Pune & Hyderabad, these Fellows volunteer full-time with Teach For India and Voice 4 Girls. By hosting a Fellow, you become a family to the Fellow, learning about the Fellow's own culture and country, while sharing with them the experience of an Indian family, celebrations and culture.

classical dance festival of our academy will be held on the 1st weekend of june 2017

BHUMI is an NGO which primarily focuses on education for the underprivileged children. We are having a second orientation in order to recruit new volunteers.

Weekend Filmmaking workshop For Kids
What?
Learning Objective of the workshop - Teach young learners to make a short visual story/film in two days

Core Skills involved - Visual Communication, Creative thinking and Critical thinking

Focus points of the workshop - Storytelling, Power of imagination, Group Dynamics

Why?
Creative thinking and Visual Communication are the most important 21st century skills. Most of the jobs in the current market scenario are based around the internet. And most of the internet is visual. We process visual information 60,000 times faster than any text which makes Visual Communication a very effective tool in the modern age. 80% of the learning happens visually but most of our education system focuses on the written word. Visual literacy is important to be an effective communicator irrespective of career choice.

Core Structure of the Workshop (total 9 hour workshop) Session 1: Framing & Camera Handling Session 2: Scripting & Pre-production Session 3: Shooting Session 4: Editing Session 5: Screening

On the eve of world environment day, we bring to you this acclaimed animated film.

G | 1h 16min |1992| English

The magical inhabitants of a rainforest fight to save their home, which is threatened by logging and a polluting force of destruction called Hexxus.
Director: Bill Kroyer

Kathak is one of the most vibrant classical dance forms of India known for its mesmerizing rhythmic footwork and graceful story-telling. Raveena Singh, a proponent of the art form, will present a vibrant and varied demonstration of its nuances. The evening will unfold with a Prayer: an offering to Lord Krishna,followed by Nritta: acute synchronization between rhythm and time, with dance movements, Shiva Tandava Stotram: Sanskrit Hymn of praise sung by Ravana in admiration of Lord Shiva, Sufi: a blend of delicate Kathak movements to sufi music and Tarana.

A love story of king Dushyant and Shakuntala presented in a comic way where Dashavatar form folk art is used

This is a play-let about a small child and his journey through life. The different emotions he had shared with his most loved ones

A panel discussion on understanding the NGT decision on the KBR Park issue.

Panelists:
Kingshuk Nag
L Ravichander

Moderated by Dr. Anant Mariganti

Force Majeur (Swedish)
SYNOPSIS: [Drama]
A family vacationing in the French Alps is confronted with a devastating avalanche.

Please feel free to invite any guests along. Its a FREE event 🙂

Plan for the event:
1. Introduction to the film by Santosh Mohan Veeranki (Screenwriter/Filmmaker) (10 minutes)
2. Screening @7:40 pm sharp (2 hours)
3. Post screening discussion (15 minutes)

Disclaimer - Movie screening for educational purposes only

This is a play-let about a small child and his journey through life. The different emotions he had shared with his most loved ones

The VAN Project is a rock/blues high school band from Hyderabad consisting of Adithya Rajesh(Lead Vocals), Vijay Tadepalli(Guitar), and Nilesh Konduri(Percussion and Keyboards). We aim to promote and popularise the fusion of Indian classical/folk genres with western rock n' roll, heavy metal, and blues.

Most schools re-open on 12th June and kids would be back to academics. The meetup shall focus on bringing out ideas to get students interested in their academics.

We shall discuss Content Appreciation- showing students applications of concepts in various subjects (especially Theoretical Disciplines). Hopefully the discussion shall help students in eliminating the divide between learning and playing.

Please schedule this for Saturday 10th June, 3 to 6 PM
Write Club Hyderabad helps you pen your thoughts, spill your mind and finally make an appointment with the writer in your head. We conduct free, weekly events that foster writing. Our Meetups aim at helping writers reach their goals in a supportive, collaborative, social setting. Writing doesn't have to be all by oneself. We welcome anyone who writes, regardless of genre, language or age. We have members writing novels, short stories, poetry, screenplays, essays, school reports and more. What we do, basically: One of the members of Write Club (anyone with a participation count over 2 consecutive meetups) hosts a session. They bring forth a theme and writing exercises. We all then write to the host’s prompts and guidelines for about an hour. Once we're done writing, we read out our write-ups (optional). We also exchange feedback and constructively critique each other's works. Entry is free, anyone with an interest in writing can walk in. Bring your writing devices and we’re all set! We promise to provide you with good coffee and a super-creative conversation. We have Write Club sessions every Saturday afternoon – 3 to 6 PM

A Two Day Workshop on Human Imaginations and its wonders!For Kids & Parents !

Workshop Fees for 2 days ₹ 500 , for parents & Kids !

By, POORVA DHANASHREE ,A Reowned Bharatnayam and vilasini Natyam Dancer .
The content of the workshop is as following ,

In today’s world where most of the conversations are done through gadgets, one hardly gets any space and time to express oneself in one’s own language and expressions… Creativity… Imagination…. Spontaneity… Empathy… Expressions … these are slowly losing their valuable space in both in adults and children.. Fear of future … status… … A strong sense of pride and image .. and chains of comparisons are stifling most of the children who hardly get a space where they can be themselves without the compulsions of judgments and they are growing up to be kiddults and then reaching adulthood quite fast before their age. And somewhere in the race of becoming an adult they are losing touch with the child within them This workshop on creative writing will give many opportunities to you and your child to go deep within the levels of your imagination and discover the unique person that you are Who can do this workshop ? 7-13 years of age… How many session ? 2* 2 hours And why ? - If you feel the strong need to dialogue with your creative self - If you want to explore the magic of writing/ drawing/movement/music - If you want to go on an adventure trip to find the hidden world of ideas, thoughts, feelings within you Then please join us… The journey of self-discovery does not stop with being a child. In fact, adults need it more as they consciously, unconsciously or sub-consciously internalize many external patterns/ ideas /images and somewhere forget connecting to one’s own self… How will we do it ? Through dialogues, discussions, writing, drawing, meditation, movements, music … You need to bring few pages perhaps a notebook will be better… colour pencils , pencil and a pen…. So come and be a part of this adventure trip into your own world of ideas.. thoughts and images. 😊

Hum logaan zaraa play karne ku sonche. Aapku daawat hai (zyaada feel nakko ho jaao, khaane-peene ka nai hai sirf dekhne ka hai aake..ticket bi khareedna padta) aake hamaara play dekho. Aap aaye toh acha dikhta hamaarku.
Play bi bhot mazey ka hai. Waise apne muh se zyaada nai bolna apan, magar poori koshish kiye apne bacche..jaan laga diye. Hum bi umeed karre aapku acha dikhta bolke.
Waise play angrezi ka hai, Hugh Chesterman bolke chicha thhe (khuda unki ruh ko jannat naseeb karo), unho likhe so ‘The Pie & The Tart’, bolke play ku hum logaan padhe..bhot acha laga apne ku. Magar praablem kya ho gayi bolto, play angrezi mey tha, aur hum logon ki puur englis mey nai jamta honga sonchke, hum logaan thode tabdeeliyaan kardiye script aur dialagon mey: line-on ku Hyderabadi mey daal diye aur thode situationaan idhar udhar kar diye. Aap dekhe toh samajh jaate.
Istori kya hai bol toh: do bhukke nange bhikaariyaan rehte, Salim-Javed; unn logon ku zabardast bhook lagti rehti. Ramzan (aur rehem) ka quota khatam ho gaya bolke, koi bi bheek ke naam ku thookte bi nai unke muh pe. Aakhir mey Ismile bhai aur Pasha Bi ke ghar ke bahaar khade reh toh unku sunaai padta ke Ismile bhai ki koi nawaab saab ku khush karne ke waaste khaas zaafraani biryaani banaate, jiski khushbu soong ke Salim-Javed ku idea aata ke Biryaani nawaab saab ke paet mey nai, unn logon ke paet mey jaana.
Unki yeh tarqeeb kaamyaab hoti ki nai, yeh dekhne ke waaste aap logaan apne full familyon ke saath zaroor aao.

On this Sunday morning through afternoon come and explore wide range of Organic Fruits, veggies & groceries Homemade Breads and other baked goods; Organic Lunch, Handicrafts and Handlooms, Handmade Jewelry, Terrace Gardening Corner, Creative Design Spaces. Every Sunday 10:30am - 1.30pm For details: 9642731329. Entry Free. All are Welcome.

Stryro Engraving Printing will be conducted by Hobbylu - Hobby Discovery Platform for children.
It is an art form where an artist creates an image using one material (we will use foam sheet) carving lines into that material base. This is called relief printing. Once the lines have been created, the artist then puts dye or paint over the material base using a special brush, carefully flips the material base over onto another material (usually paper) and presses down hardly on the base to make an impression. The artist lifts the base off the paper, leaving one print behind.

Auditions for Samahaara web series in Deccani (Hyderabadi Hindi).

A technique from Augusto Boals Theatre of the oppressed, This two hour workshop explores Image Theatre and provides ample practice time for the participants to understand this technique in totality.

What is image theatre? Participants are given a theme and they , with their bodies create a shape, a statue and a response.These "images' that are formed can be expanded using sounds and also words, It is a practice in getting the mind off the way.

In this two hour workshop discover 'secret thoughts' held in your body and breaking the mind-Body Dichotomy.

Paricipation fee including course material- 200 INR
Registration Mandatory-https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1AFLOLopNCLpz9cJ6yUADhVS48STnuzVzyzHHMbLTxX4/edit

A Two Day Workshop on Human Imaginations and its wonders!For Kids & Parents ! Workshop Fees for 2 days ₹ 500 for parents & Kids !
By, POORVA DHANASHREE ,A Reowned Bharatnayam and vilasini Natyam Dancer . The content of the workshop is as following , In today’s world where most of the conversations are done through gadgets, one hardly gets any space and time to express oneself in one’s own language and expressions… Creativity… Imagination…. Spontaneity… Empathy… Expressions … these are slowly losing their valuable space in both in adults and children.. Fear of future … status… … A strong sense of pride and image .. and chains of comparisons are stifling most of the children who hardly get a space where they can be themselves without the compulsions of judgments and they are growing up to be kiddults and then reaching adulthood quite fast before their age. And somewhere in the race of becoming an adult they are losing touch with the child within them This workshop on creative writing will give many opportunities to you and your child to go deep within the levels of your imagination and discover the unique person that you are Who can do this workshop ? 7-15 years of age… How many session ? 2* 2 hours And why ? - If you feel the strong need to dialogue with your creative self - If you want to explore the magic of writing/ drawing/movement/music - If you want to go on an adventure trip to find the hidden world of ideas, thoughts, feelings within you Then please join us… The journey of self-discovery does not stop with being a child. In fact, adults need it more as they consciously, unconsciously or sub-consciously internalize many external patterns/ ideas /images and somewhere forget connecting to one’s own self… How will we do it ? Through dialogues, discussions, writing, drawing, meditation, movements, music … You need to bring few pages perhaps a notebook will be better… colour pencils , pencil and a pen…. So come and be a part of this adventure trip into your own world of ideas.. thoughts and images. 😊

"LAST WISH BABY"
A Hilarious Multilingual Satire

"Hyderabad's best satire" Come watch...

An adaptation of William Seebring’s play
“The Original Last Wish Baby”

Directed by : Rathna Shekar Reddy

Date: 11th June 2017
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Lamakaan, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad.


The Last Wish Baby is a satire which explores the lunacy that surrounds any media-driven issue today.The play begins with the birth of a baby without a heart, yet miraculously alive.The media of the entire country goes into a frenzy covering this new piece of sensational news.

A medical marvel turns into a media saga of the infant’s journey now known as the Last Wish Baby. Everyone uses this news for their own ends. However, the heart is found, a separate woman having given birth to it. A clash between the mothers, another media circus.

From "A laugh riot" to "A must-watch", this play is back on popular demand.

Donation Rs.100/
Tele bookings at 8341120303

In memory of Dr.Dasari Narayan Rao

Meghasandesam (1983)
U | 2h 31min | Drama, Musical | Telugu
Director:Dasari Narayana Rao

SYNOPSIS: [Comedy/Drama]
Where are we humans going? A film poem inspired by the Peruvian poet César Vallejo. We meet people in the city. People trying to communicate, searching compassion and get the connection of small and large things.

Please feel free to invite any guests along (you can use the. Its a FREE event 🙂

Plan for the event:
1. Introduction to the film by Santosh Mohan Veeranki (Screenwriter/Filmmaker) (10 minutes)
2. Screening @7:40 pm sharp (1 hour 38 mins)
3. Post screening discussion (15 minutes)

Disclaimer - Movie screening for educational purposes only

The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) has made a third detection of gravitational waves, ripples in space and time, from the merger of two massive black holes that happened three billion light years away. This opens a new window of astronomy, Gravitational Wave Astronomy. We shall discuss the science of detection and the future implication of this new dynamic area of research.

https://youtu.be/4GbWfNHtHRg

This is for a talk, followed by a discussion on GM mustard, which is on the verge of approval as the first transgenic food crop that could be allowed for cultivation in India.

Rageen Sapney Theatre presents,
Please Don't Mind! A night of 3 comedy short plays

1. Sautan Ke Jhumke 
2. Pehchaan Kaun
3. Pagal Pagal Pata Chala Hai

Written & Directed by : Surender Sahil Verma

Duration: 1 hour
Donor Fee: Rs. 100/-

This workshop will teach mathematical problem solving as a highly structured process that everyone can learn and apply instantly to get benefits. Learn by doing - this is a fully hands-on workshop.

It is a paid workshop - attendees are charged INR 500 per head via PayTM or cash. Duration is 3.5 hours.

Preferred age of attendees is age 10 and above.

Please schedule this for Saturday, 17th June 3-6PM Write Club Hyderabad helps you pen your thoughts, spill your mind and finally make an appointment with the writer in your head. We conduct free, weekly events that foster writing. Our Meetups aim at helping writers reach their goals in a supportive, collaborative, social setting. Writing doesn't have to be all by oneself. We welcome anyone who writes, regardless of genre, language or age. We have members writing novels, short stories, poetry, screenplays, essays, school reports and more. What we do, basically: One of the members of Write Club (anyone with a participation count over 2 consecutive meetups) hosts a session. They bring forth a theme and writing exercises. We all then write to the host’s prompts and guidelines for about an hour. Once we're done writing, we read out our write-ups (optional). We also exchange feedback and constructively critique each other's works. Entry is free, anyone with an interest in writing can walk in. Bring your writing devices and we’re all set! We promise to provide you with good coffee and a super-creative conversation. We have Write Club sessions every Saturday afternoon – 3 to 6 PM

Citizens for Inclusive Education
Invite you to a talk on
Negotiating a Colonial Legacy: Criminal Defamation and the Constitution
by
Gautam Bhatia

Gautam Bhatia is a practicing lawyer in Delhi, Visiting Faculty at West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata and author of the book Offend, Shock or Disturb: Free Speech under the Indian Constitution, 2016.
Date & Time: 17 June, 6pm
Venue: Lamakaan
The talk is being organized by Citizens for Inclusive Education (CIE) to understand the politics of defamation and its deployment against protest and dissent in the university. Several of you may remember that five students from English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU), Hyderabad, were convicted for six months in a defamation case brought against them by a faculty member. The Magistrate Court weaved together a problematic matrix of malicious and unruly students requiring discipline, of the University space as being sacred and neutral, and most importantly, that protest against discrimination is defamation.
The print media and some of the online media have celebrated the verdict, as a much-needed action against violent students from OBC, Dalit and Tribal backgrounds, who in the name of fighting for social justice are actually disrupting the “normal” university life. Against this verdict of the Magistrate's Court, the students have appealed to the Session's court which will shortly hear the matter.
We invite journalists, students, teachers, lawyers, activists and well-wishers to participate in the discussion and voice your concerns to save the right to freedom of expression, democratic values and human rights in higher educational institutions.

After completion of two rounds of Marxist study circle on Dialectical Materialism and Communist Manifesto respectively,a third round of Marxist Study Circle is being planned over a period of two days on the topic "Basics of Political Economy". This Marxist study circle will be organised on 17th and 18th June (7:00pm to 9:00pm) at Lamakaan, Banjara Hills,Hyderabad.

After completion of two rounds of Marxist study circle on Dialectical Materialism and Communist Manifesto respectively,a third round of Marxist Study Circle is being planned over a period of two days on the topic "Basics of Political Economy". This Marxist study circle will be organised on 17th and 18th June (7:00pm to 9:00pm) at Lamakaan, Banjara Hills,Hyderabad.

On this Sunday morning through afternoon come and explore wide range of Organic Fruits, veggies & groceries Homemade Breads and other baked goods; Organic Lunch, Handicrafts and Handlooms, Handmade Jewelry, Terrace Gardening Corner, Creative Design Spaces. Every Sunday 10:30am - 1.30pm For details: 9642731329.
Entry Free. All are Welcome.

Chota Bioscope Screenings brings to you,

My Neighbor Totoro
Tonari no Totoro (original title)
G | 1h 26min | Animation, Family, Fantasy |1988 | English

When two girls move to the country to be near their ailing mother, they have adventures with the wondrous forest spirits who live nearby.
Director: Hayao Miyazaki

A meetup for enthusiastic people to meet and explore

Naxalbari movement - yesterday, today and tomorrow

To mark the 50 years of the Naxalbari movement, Lamakaan is hosting a series of talks and discussions. The first of these is by Mr.Sumanta Banerjee.


About the Speaker:
Sumanta Banerjee is a cultural historian who specializes in research into popular culture, particularly of the colonial period. He is the author of many books, including The Parlour and the Streets: Elite and Popular Culture in Nineteenth Century Calcutta and Dangerous Outcast: The Prostitute in Nineteenth Century Bengal, both published by Seagull Books.

Malhaar Utsav

Rendition of Malhaar compositions by senior artist Shri Satish Kashikar and Smt Aradhana Karhade Shastri

Accompanying artist,Shri Suhas Shastri on Tabla and Shri Rahul Deshpande on Harmonium

The Gate of Heavenly Peace
3h | Documentary | 1995
Directors: Richard Gordon, Carma Hinton

The Gate of Heavenly Peace is a three-hour documentary film about the 1989 protests at Tiananmen Square, which culminated in the violent government crackdown on June 4. The film uses archival footage and contemporary interviews with a wide range of Chinese citizens, including workers, students, intellectuals, and government officials, to revisit the events of “Beijing Spring.” From the beginning of the protests in mid-April to the night of June 3–4, the film provides a “meticulous day-by-day chronicle of the six-week period… This unglamorous but absorbing film interweaves videotaped scenes of the demonstrations and conversations with leaders and participants with an explanatory narration into an account that is as clear-headed as it is thorough and well-organized.”[1]

Among those interviewed are Liu Xiaobo, Wang Dan, Wuer Kaixi, Han Dongfang, Ding Zilin, Chai Ling, Dai Qing, Feng Congde, and Hou Dejian.

In addition, The Gate of Heavenly Peace examines the deeper history behind the demonstrations, providing historical and cultural context for the famous images that the Western media flashed around the world. The film explores the symbolic importance of Tiananmen Square and also looks at earlier political movements in China from the May Fourth Movement of 1919 to the Cultural Revolution of 1966-76 to the Tiananmen Incident of 1976. In so doing, the film considers the ways in which the political habits and attitudes that came to inform public life in China over the past century also shaped the events of 1989.

Pauline Chen writes: “The Gate of Heavenly Peace illuminates how images of these movements, filtered and refracted through propaganda, emotion, and imperfect memory, provided inspiration and models for the participants, both students and government, in the 1989 events. The students thought they were emulating the May 4 leaders, forgetting that those students returned to school and worked for more gradual social change after successfully drawing attention to China's political and social problems. To some Communist Party members, however, the 1989 mass student demonstrations may have chillingly recalled the chaos and terror of the Cultural Revolution. Both the Cultural Revolution and the 1976 Tiananmen Incident attest to how extremists have used popular uprisings as excuses to get rid of their moderate rivals; the 'reactionary' Deng Xiaoping, who favored greater economic freedom, was blamed by Mao for the 1976 Tiananmen Incident and forced from his position. Unfortunately, today's hard-liners have also learned the lesson from these events. The moderate reformers Zhao Ziyang and Yan Mingfu, China's best hope for democratic reform, were ousted from power following the June 4 crisis.”

'Sa Pa Sa' is a musical web series/live show format created and conducted by Sushma and Sowmya Nittala. We explore themes in music ... right from M.S. Subbu Lakshmi to Sound of Music. Sushma and Sowmya Nittala sing the songs related to the theme with little intros and anecdotes. It is an attempt to bring music closer to even the casual listeners.
On World Music Day, 2017 Sushma and Sowmya perform at Lamakaan with yet another unique theme.

Lilya 4-Ever (Swedish/Russian)
SYNOPSIS: [Crime/Drama]
Sixteen-year-old Lilja and her only friend, the young boy Volodja, live in Estonia, fantasizing about a better life. One day, Lilja falls in love with Andrej, who is going to Sweden, and invites Lilja to come along and start a new life.

Please feel free to invite any guests along. Its a FREE event 🙂

Plan for the event:
1. Introduction to the film by Santosh Mohan Veeranki (Screenwriter/Filmmaker) (10 minutes)
2. Screening @7:40 pm sharp (1 hour 49 mins)
3. Post screening discussion (15 minutes)

Disclaimer - Movie screening for educational purposes only