Rasan Piya Directed by – Niharika Popli Gyaan Adab invites you to a screening of Rasan Piya – A documentary on the life of the renowned Hindustani Classical vocalist – Ustad Abdul Rashid Khan, musician, poet and teacher, who has inspired a whole generation of musicians and music lovers. The film explores the various influences […]
Guldasta –e-Urdu Presents Pal do pal ka shayar Remembering Sahir Ludhianvi, the legendary poet-lyricist, in a specially curated evening which brings together the story of his life and an appreciation of his contribution to Indian cinema. The programme will present a commentary enlivened by a multi-media presentation, featuring his compositions. Sahir Ludhianvi Sahir Ludhianvi […]
The Book Club Will meet to discuss A Flamingo in My Garden & Talon the Falcon by Deepak Dalal. These books about birds are part of a series titled 'Feather Tales'. The series hopes to make children aware of the wonderful world of birds like cranes, storks, hornbills, woodpeckers, pelicans, flamingos, to name a few. […]
Gyaan Adab invites you to IN THE FACE The amazing world of the novelist and short story writer Sudipta Mukherjee revealed through an interactive presentation, readings and a candid discussion. After her first novel The Crossroads she embarked on an exciting journey into the world of the short story and has created a series […]
Gyaan Adab invites you to Straight from the Heart A family evening of goodwill and love With Rumi, Kabir, Amir Khusroo, John Lennon, Charles Dickens, and other inspirational greats. A musical performance by Vineet Alurkar and Bhupal Limaye and a solo performance by Thabor Walbeek, of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol based on the stage […]
Gyaan Adab invites you to Unsung Heroes of the Old Hindi film song In the hundredth year of Indian cinema we enter the world of old Hindi film music and consider what makes it so rich, everlasting and popular. In the process we uncover a virtually unknown world of great jazz, western and Indian […]
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Gyaan Adab invites you to AN ADVENTURE CALLED SAMPURNA The writerly journey of SAMPURNA CHATTARJI. What makes a poet travel across landscapes, line-breaks and languages? Come spend the evening with Sampurna Chattarji and get a glimpse of her journey, in the company of her alter-ego, her obsessions, and her poems as she discusses her […]
Gyaan Adab invites you to Dance Your Way Thru’ Images An evening where Japanese Poetry and Abhinaya merge flawlessly Be among the first to witness the marriage of Haiku and Abhinaya (facial expressions) portraying the overlapping of ideas in Indian classical dance and Japanese poetry. The evening will include an interactive session between the artists […]
Gyaan Adab invites you to Guldasta –e-Urdu Ismat Manto - Azad Mulzim A dramatic reading of the friendship between Ismat Chugtai and Saadat Hasan Manto, Two of the most prolific writers of their era, they challenged traditional values and worn-out notions of a woman's 'place' in society attracting both bouquets and brickbast. Here they meet […]
