Lamakaan

Celebrating Song of the Clay Pot: My Journey with the Ghatam by Sumana Chandrashekar

Join us for an enchanting evening of music and conversation as Sumana Chandrashekar performs on the ghatam and discusses her acclaimed book, Song of the Clay Pot: My Journey with the Ghatam, with Vidya Rao, Hindustani classical singer and writer.
Published by Speaking Tiger Books, this work is a heartfelt exploration of the ghatam—its history, legends, and the artist’s personal journey with the instrument.


About the Author:Sumana Chandrashekar is a ghatam player, writer, and researcher from Bengaluru. A student of Sukanya Ramgopal, she has performed widely and worked on experimental, collaborative, and educational music projects. Her research explores intersections of language, migration, gender, and music.


Praise for the Book:
“A beautifully told story and a goldmine of information about the ghatam’s history, legend, and lore.” — Shubha Mudgal


“Her words move like her fingers on the ghatam… A beautiful book about the intersection of society, culture, and art.” — T.M. Krishna


ALL ARE WELCOME!

New month, new director in focus!

Lamakaan invites film lovers to immerse themselves in the visionary world of Sir Ridley Scott, the British filmmaker whose cinematic eye has shaped generations. Born in South Shields, England, in November 1937, Scott rose from art school to global acclaim, crafting films that blend atmospheric visuals with philosophical depth.
From the dystopian future of Blade Runner to the primal terror of Alien, Scott’s work explores humanity’s struggles with technology, identity, and the pursuit of survival. His historical epics, such as Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven, showcase his flair for grandeur and emotional resonance, while thrillers like Thelma & Louise and Black Hawk Down reveal his command of tension and character development.
With over $5 billion in global box office earnings, multiple BAFTA, Emmy, and Golden Globe awards, and a knighthood for his contribution to the arts, Ridley Scott remains a towering figure in cinema.
Join us at Lamakaan for a curated selection of his retro classics—films that continue to inspire, provoke, and mesmerize. Whether you're revisiting old favorites or discovering them anew, this festival promises a cinematic journey through time, space, and the human condition.

Film Title: THE DUELLISTS | 1977 | 100 Mins | UK & USA | English Language with English Subtitles

About the film: The Duellists (1977), Ridley Scott’s debut feature, is a visually stunning period drama set during the Napoleonic Wars, where two French officers—d’Hubert and Féraud—engage in a relentless series of duels over 15 years, driven by pride and obsession. Based on Joseph Conrad’s story, the film delves into the absurdity of honor culture and the psychological toll of conflict, earning acclaim for its painterly cinematography and historical accuracy.

Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is free and open to all!

Book Title : Hidimbi
Author : Nareshkumar Sufi
Publishers : Jhansi Publications

We are happily announcing our 8th book from Jhansi Publications. Hidimbi written by Nareshkumar Sufi, a well known Telugu author

Khachar Pakhi
(a play in Hindi)

"Khachar Pakhi" engages with the intricate intersections of trauma, memory, and identity through the story of an anonymous woman whose unexpected encounter with her former perpetrator reopens the psychic wounds of a decade-old experience. Set within the seemingly mundane context of a job interview, the play destabilises temporal linearity by collapsing past and present into a disorienting continuum, thereby staging the enduring effects of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Through fragmented recollections and blurred boundaries between truth and illusion, the narrative underscores how trauma disrupts perception and resists coherent representation. The protagonist’s confrontation with her suppressed memories reveals both the fragility of human subjectivity and the arduous process of healing. In this regard, the play situates itself within contemporary discourses on trauma studies, particularly those that examine how individual suffering is mediated through cultural and performative expression. Written and directed by Dr. Surendra Singh Negi, the play derives its title from Rabindranath Tagore’s allegorical "Khachar Pakhi", a poem-song (or kobita–gaan in Bangla) in which a caged bird and a free bird articulate competing visions of freedom, confinement, and contentment. This intertextual reference enriches the central metaphor of captivity and liberation, resonating with the protagonist’s struggle to reclaim agency from the constraints of memory. By weaving raw emotional intensity with nuanced dialogue, "Khachar Pakhi" emerges through psychological realism as a poignant meditation on resilience, trauma, and the enduring possibilities of renewal.

Kulhad Painting at Lamakaan

Add a splash of color to your chai time! ☕🎨
Join us for a cozy Kulhad Painting session at Lamakaan where creativity meets culture. Paint your own earthen kulhad, sip on some good vibes, and take home a piece of handmade joy.
No experience needed just bring your imagination and we’ll bring the paints!

On the occasion of childrens day Rainbow childrens film society is conducting Rainbow childrens International film festival.
Little Farmer
Aadhya
Aparna Thana Mana
Vandemataram
Hats of Police short films and also some other childrens message oriented short films

All are welcome

New month, new director in focus!

Lamakaan invites film lovers to immerse themselves in the visionary world of Sir Ridley Scott, the British filmmaker whose cinematic eye has shaped generations. Born in South Shields, England, in November 1937, Scott rose from art school to global acclaim, crafting films that blend atmospheric visuals with philosophical depth. From the dystopian future of Blade Runner to the primal terror of Alien, Scott’s work explores humanity’s struggles with technology, identity, and the pursuit of survival. His historical epics, such as Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven, showcase his flair for grandeur and emotional resonance, while thrillers like Thelma & Louise and Black Hawk Down reveal his command of tension and character development. With over $5 billion in global box office earnings, multiple BAFTA, Emmy, and Golden Globe awards, and a knighthood for his contribution to the arts, Ridley Scott remains a towering figure in cinema. Join us at Lamakaan for a curated selection of his retro classics—films that continue to inspire, provoke, and mesmerize. Whether you're revisiting old favorites or discovering them anew, this festival promises a cinematic journey through time, space, and the human condition.

Film Title: ALIEN | 1979 | 116 Mins | UK & USA | English Language with English Subtitles

About the film: Alien (1979), directed by Ridley Scott, is a groundbreaking sci-fi horror film in which the crew of the spaceship Nostromo investigates a distress signal on a remote moon, only to unleash a deadly alien life form that stalks them one by one. With its eerie atmosphere, iconic creature design, and Sigourney Weaver’s unforgettable performance as Ellen Ripley, the film redefined space horror and launched a legendary franchise.


Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is free and open to all!

GZH invites you to a special screening of:

Lotte in Weimar
Director: Egon Günther
Year: 1974/1975
Language: German (with English subtitles)
Runtime: 125 minutes
Color: Orwocolor

Synopsis:
Based on Thomas Mann’s 1939 novel Lotte in Weimar, this East German drama revisits one of German literature’s most iconic figures, Goethe’s Lotte. Mann- a German novelist, short story writer, social critic, philanthropist, essayist, and the 1929 Nobel Prize in Literature laureate- crafts a poignant meditation on art, memory, and human longing.

Decades after inspiring The Sorrows of Young Werther, the now middle-aged Charlotte Kestner (Lilli Palmer) travels with her daughter to Weimar in 1816, hoping to meet Goethe once more. When a young waiter recognizes her as the “real” Lotte, the news spreads quickly through the town, drawing curiosity and excitement from Weimar’s cultured elite. Visitors flock to her inn, eager to glimpse the living muse of Goethe’s youthful masterpiece.

As Charlotte is swept into the orbit of gossip, admiration, and expectation, her long-awaited reunion with Goethe (Martin Hellberg) unfolds not as a romantic rekindling but as a profound confrontation between past and present, memory and myth. Egon Günther’s reflective, elegantly staged adaptation explores the shifting boundaries between life and art, celebrity and solitude, revealing how time transforms both love and legend.

We have selected this film in celebration of Thomas Mann's 150th birth anniversary, a tribute to one of Germany’s most enduring literary voices.

All are welcome!

This year we are celebrating the birth centenary of the great maestro of Indian music Sri. Salil Chowdhury. On the week of his birthday we want to pay our homage to the legend through his music which includes the various genre of his immortal creations.

An assortment of Bharatnatyam pieces by performed students of Sahityakalpa, coming from different professions and parallelly pursuing their passion for dance.

New month, new director in focus!

Lamakaan invites film lovers to immerse themselves in the visionary world of Sir Ridley Scott, the British filmmaker whose cinematic eye has shaped generations. Born in South Shields, England, in November 1937, Scott rose from art school to global acclaim, crafting films that blend atmospheric visuals with philosophical depth. From the dystopian future of Blade Runner to the primal terror of Alien, Scott’s work explores humanity’s struggles with technology, identity, and the pursuit of survival. His historical epics, such as Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven, showcase his flair for grandeur and emotional resonance, while thrillers like Thelma & Louise and Black Hawk Down reveal his command of tension and character development. With over $5 billion in global box office earnings, multiple BAFTA, Emmy, and Golden Globe awards, and a knighthood for his contribution to the arts, Ridley Scott remains a towering figure in cinema. Join us at Lamakaan for a curated selection of his retro classics—films that continue to inspire, provoke, and mesmerize. Whether you're revisiting old favorites or discovering them anew, this festival promises a cinematic journey through time, space, and the human condition.

Film Title: BLADE RUNNER | 1982 | 117 Mins | Hongkong & USA | English Language with English Subtitles

About the film: Blade Runner (1982), directed by Ridley Scott, is a neo-noir sci-fi classic set in a dystopian Los Angeles of 2019, where ex-cop Rick Deckard is tasked with hunting down rogue bioengineered beings known as replicants. As he tracks them, he confronts questions about identity, memory, and what it truly means to be human. With its haunting visuals, philosophical depth, and iconic score, the film remains a cornerstone of cyberpunk cinema.

Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is free and open to all!

New month, new director in focus!

Lamakaan invites film lovers to immerse themselves in the visionary world of Sir Ridley Scott, the British filmmaker whose cinematic eye has shaped generations. Born in South Shields, England, in November 1937, Scott rose from art school to global acclaim, crafting films that blend atmospheric visuals with philosophical depth. From the dystopian future of Blade Runner to the primal terror of Alien, Scott’s work explores humanity’s struggles with technology, identity, and the pursuit of survival. His historical epics, such as Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven, showcase his flair for grandeur and emotional resonance, while thrillers like Thelma & Louise and Black Hawk Down reveal his command of tension and character development. With over $5 billion in global box office earnings, multiple BAFTA, Emmy, and Golden Globe awards, and a knighthood for his contribution to the arts, Ridley Scott remains a towering figure in cinema. Join us at Lamakaan for a curated selection of his retro classics—films that continue to inspire, provoke, and mesmerize. Whether you're revisiting old favorites or discovering them anew, this festival promises a cinematic journey through time, space, and the human condition.

Film Title: THELMA & LOUISE | 1991 | 129 Mins | USA | English Language with English Subtitles

About the film: Thelma & Louise is a 1991 American buddy comedy-drama film directed by Ridley Scott and written by Callie Khouri. The film stars Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis as Louise and Thelma, two friends who embark on a road trip that takes an unforeseen turn. The supporting cast includes Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen, Christopher McDonald, and Brad Pitt. Filming took place in California and Utah from June to August 1990.

Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is free and open to all!

Performing Classical Dance (Bharatnatyam)

Celebrating Song of the Clay Pot: My Journey with the Ghatam by Sumana Chandrashekar

Join us for an enchanting evening of music and conversation as Sumana Chandrashekar performs on the ghatam and discusses her acclaimed book, Song of the Clay Pot: My Journey with the Ghatam, with Vidya Rao, Hindustani classical singer and writer.
Published by Speaking Tiger Books, this work is a heartfelt exploration of the ghatam—its history, legends, and the artist’s personal journey with the instrument.


About the Author:Sumana Chandrashekar is a ghatam player, writer, and researcher from Bengaluru. A student of Sukanya Ramgopal, she has performed widely and worked on experimental, collaborative, and educational music projects. Her research explores intersections of language, migration, gender, and music.


Praise for the Book:
“A beautifully told story and a goldmine of information about the ghatam’s history, legend, and lore.” — Shubha Mudgal


“Her words move like her fingers on the ghatam… A beautiful book about the intersection of society, culture, and art.” — T.M. Krishna


ALL ARE WELCOME!

New month, new director in focus!

Lamakaan invites film lovers to immerse themselves in the visionary world of Sir Ridley Scott, the British filmmaker whose cinematic eye has shaped generations. Born in South Shields, England, in November 1937, Scott rose from art school to global acclaim, crafting films that blend atmospheric visuals with philosophical depth.
From the dystopian future of Blade Runner to the primal terror of Alien, Scott’s work explores humanity’s struggles with technology, identity, and the pursuit of survival. His historical epics, such as Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven, showcase his flair for grandeur and emotional resonance, while thrillers like Thelma & Louise and Black Hawk Down reveal his command of tension and character development.
With over $5 billion in global box office earnings, multiple BAFTA, Emmy, and Golden Globe awards, and a knighthood for his contribution to the arts, Ridley Scott remains a towering figure in cinema.
Join us at Lamakaan for a curated selection of his retro classics—films that continue to inspire, provoke, and mesmerize. Whether you're revisiting old favorites or discovering them anew, this festival promises a cinematic journey through time, space, and the human condition.

Film Title: THE DUELLISTS | 1977 | 100 Mins | UK & USA | English Language with English Subtitles

About the film: The Duellists (1977), Ridley Scott’s debut feature, is a visually stunning period drama set during the Napoleonic Wars, where two French officers—d’Hubert and Féraud—engage in a relentless series of duels over 15 years, driven by pride and obsession. Based on Joseph Conrad’s story, the film delves into the absurdity of honor culture and the psychological toll of conflict, earning acclaim for its painterly cinematography and historical accuracy.

Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is free and open to all!

Book Title : Hidimbi
Author : Nareshkumar Sufi
Publishers : Jhansi Publications

We are happily announcing our 8th book from Jhansi Publications. Hidimbi written by Nareshkumar Sufi, a well known Telugu author

Khachar Pakhi
(a play in Hindi)

"Khachar Pakhi" engages with the intricate intersections of trauma, memory, and identity through the story of an anonymous woman whose unexpected encounter with her former perpetrator reopens the psychic wounds of a decade-old experience. Set within the seemingly mundane context of a job interview, the play destabilises temporal linearity by collapsing past and present into a disorienting continuum, thereby staging the enduring effects of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Through fragmented recollections and blurred boundaries between truth and illusion, the narrative underscores how trauma disrupts perception and resists coherent representation. The protagonist’s confrontation with her suppressed memories reveals both the fragility of human subjectivity and the arduous process of healing. In this regard, the play situates itself within contemporary discourses on trauma studies, particularly those that examine how individual suffering is mediated through cultural and performative expression. Written and directed by Dr. Surendra Singh Negi, the play derives its title from Rabindranath Tagore’s allegorical "Khachar Pakhi", a poem-song (or kobita–gaan in Bangla) in which a caged bird and a free bird articulate competing visions of freedom, confinement, and contentment. This intertextual reference enriches the central metaphor of captivity and liberation, resonating with the protagonist’s struggle to reclaim agency from the constraints of memory. By weaving raw emotional intensity with nuanced dialogue, "Khachar Pakhi" emerges through psychological realism as a poignant meditation on resilience, trauma, and the enduring possibilities of renewal.

Kulhad Painting at Lamakaan

Add a splash of color to your chai time! ☕🎨
Join us for a cozy Kulhad Painting session at Lamakaan where creativity meets culture. Paint your own earthen kulhad, sip on some good vibes, and take home a piece of handmade joy.
No experience needed just bring your imagination and we’ll bring the paints!

On the occasion of childrens day Rainbow childrens film society is conducting Rainbow childrens International film festival.
Little Farmer
Aadhya
Aparna Thana Mana
Vandemataram
Hats of Police short films and also some other childrens message oriented short films

All are welcome

New month, new director in focus!

Lamakaan invites film lovers to immerse themselves in the visionary world of Sir Ridley Scott, the British filmmaker whose cinematic eye has shaped generations. Born in South Shields, England, in November 1937, Scott rose from art school to global acclaim, crafting films that blend atmospheric visuals with philosophical depth. From the dystopian future of Blade Runner to the primal terror of Alien, Scott’s work explores humanity’s struggles with technology, identity, and the pursuit of survival. His historical epics, such as Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven, showcase his flair for grandeur and emotional resonance, while thrillers like Thelma & Louise and Black Hawk Down reveal his command of tension and character development. With over $5 billion in global box office earnings, multiple BAFTA, Emmy, and Golden Globe awards, and a knighthood for his contribution to the arts, Ridley Scott remains a towering figure in cinema. Join us at Lamakaan for a curated selection of his retro classics—films that continue to inspire, provoke, and mesmerize. Whether you're revisiting old favorites or discovering them anew, this festival promises a cinematic journey through time, space, and the human condition.

Film Title: ALIEN | 1979 | 116 Mins | UK & USA | English Language with English Subtitles

About the film: Alien (1979), directed by Ridley Scott, is a groundbreaking sci-fi horror film in which the crew of the spaceship Nostromo investigates a distress signal on a remote moon, only to unleash a deadly alien life form that stalks them one by one. With its eerie atmosphere, iconic creature design, and Sigourney Weaver’s unforgettable performance as Ellen Ripley, the film redefined space horror and launched a legendary franchise.


Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is free and open to all!

GZH invites you to a special screening of:

Lotte in Weimar
Director: Egon Günther
Year: 1974/1975
Language: German (with English subtitles)
Runtime: 125 minutes
Color: Orwocolor

Synopsis:
Based on Thomas Mann’s 1939 novel Lotte in Weimar, this East German drama revisits one of German literature’s most iconic figures, Goethe’s Lotte. Mann- a German novelist, short story writer, social critic, philanthropist, essayist, and the 1929 Nobel Prize in Literature laureate- crafts a poignant meditation on art, memory, and human longing.

Decades after inspiring The Sorrows of Young Werther, the now middle-aged Charlotte Kestner (Lilli Palmer) travels with her daughter to Weimar in 1816, hoping to meet Goethe once more. When a young waiter recognizes her as the “real” Lotte, the news spreads quickly through the town, drawing curiosity and excitement from Weimar’s cultured elite. Visitors flock to her inn, eager to glimpse the living muse of Goethe’s youthful masterpiece.

As Charlotte is swept into the orbit of gossip, admiration, and expectation, her long-awaited reunion with Goethe (Martin Hellberg) unfolds not as a romantic rekindling but as a profound confrontation between past and present, memory and myth. Egon Günther’s reflective, elegantly staged adaptation explores the shifting boundaries between life and art, celebrity and solitude, revealing how time transforms both love and legend.

We have selected this film in celebration of Thomas Mann's 150th birth anniversary, a tribute to one of Germany’s most enduring literary voices.

All are welcome!

This year we are celebrating the birth centenary of the great maestro of Indian music Sri. Salil Chowdhury. On the week of his birthday we want to pay our homage to the legend through his music which includes the various genre of his immortal creations.

An assortment of Bharatnatyam pieces by performed students of Sahityakalpa, coming from different professions and parallelly pursuing their passion for dance.

New month, new director in focus!

Lamakaan invites film lovers to immerse themselves in the visionary world of Sir Ridley Scott, the British filmmaker whose cinematic eye has shaped generations. Born in South Shields, England, in November 1937, Scott rose from art school to global acclaim, crafting films that blend atmospheric visuals with philosophical depth. From the dystopian future of Blade Runner to the primal terror of Alien, Scott’s work explores humanity’s struggles with technology, identity, and the pursuit of survival. His historical epics, such as Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven, showcase his flair for grandeur and emotional resonance, while thrillers like Thelma & Louise and Black Hawk Down reveal his command of tension and character development. With over $5 billion in global box office earnings, multiple BAFTA, Emmy, and Golden Globe awards, and a knighthood for his contribution to the arts, Ridley Scott remains a towering figure in cinema. Join us at Lamakaan for a curated selection of his retro classics—films that continue to inspire, provoke, and mesmerize. Whether you're revisiting old favorites or discovering them anew, this festival promises a cinematic journey through time, space, and the human condition.

Film Title: BLADE RUNNER | 1982 | 117 Mins | Hongkong & USA | English Language with English Subtitles

About the film: Blade Runner (1982), directed by Ridley Scott, is a neo-noir sci-fi classic set in a dystopian Los Angeles of 2019, where ex-cop Rick Deckard is tasked with hunting down rogue bioengineered beings known as replicants. As he tracks them, he confronts questions about identity, memory, and what it truly means to be human. With its haunting visuals, philosophical depth, and iconic score, the film remains a cornerstone of cyberpunk cinema.

Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is free and open to all!

New month, new director in focus!

Lamakaan invites film lovers to immerse themselves in the visionary world of Sir Ridley Scott, the British filmmaker whose cinematic eye has shaped generations. Born in South Shields, England, in November 1937, Scott rose from art school to global acclaim, crafting films that blend atmospheric visuals with philosophical depth. From the dystopian future of Blade Runner to the primal terror of Alien, Scott’s work explores humanity’s struggles with technology, identity, and the pursuit of survival. His historical epics, such as Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven, showcase his flair for grandeur and emotional resonance, while thrillers like Thelma & Louise and Black Hawk Down reveal his command of tension and character development. With over $5 billion in global box office earnings, multiple BAFTA, Emmy, and Golden Globe awards, and a knighthood for his contribution to the arts, Ridley Scott remains a towering figure in cinema. Join us at Lamakaan for a curated selection of his retro classics—films that continue to inspire, provoke, and mesmerize. Whether you're revisiting old favorites or discovering them anew, this festival promises a cinematic journey through time, space, and the human condition.

Film Title: THELMA & LOUISE | 1991 | 129 Mins | USA | English Language with English Subtitles

About the film: Thelma & Louise is a 1991 American buddy comedy-drama film directed by Ridley Scott and written by Callie Khouri. The film stars Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis as Louise and Thelma, two friends who embark on a road trip that takes an unforeseen turn. The supporting cast includes Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen, Christopher McDonald, and Brad Pitt. Filming took place in California and Utah from June to August 1990.

Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is free and open to all!