PHYSICAL PROGRAMME

POST-TALIBAN DEVELOPMENTS IN AFGHANISTAN

The series of discussions will focus on major issues, developments and with an aim to look ahead. The series has been conceptualised by Cmdre C. Uday Bhaskar.

Panel discussion on 
Current Developments in Afghanistan: Relevance for India 
Led by Shri Shyam Saran, Life Trustee, IIC and former Foreign Secretary; Ms Suhasini Haider, Diplomatic Editor, The Hindu; and Amb. Amar Sinha, former Ambassador to Afghanistan

The discussion will be chaired by Cmdre. C. Uday Bhaskar

(  Collaboration with South Asia Monitor)

As the programme will be held in physical mode, Covid protocols will be strictly adhered to with 50% seating capacity. Wearing of face masks is mandatory and will be strictly enforced. Entry will not be permitted to anyone not wearing a mask. Audiences are requested to arrive at the venues, at least 30 minutes prior to the programmes in order to facilitate the screening process at the door. There will be separate doors earmarked for Entry and Exit.

We request audiences to kindly abide by the above regulations

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Director/Editor: Dilesh Korya
Producer: Behroze Gandhy

The film will be introduced by Ms Geeta Kapur and Behroze Gandhy

Screening will be followed by a discussion with
Rashna Gandhy Imhasly, Behroze Gandhy, Shireen Gandhy and Adil Gandhy 
Moderator: Ashok Vajpeyi

A feature documentary that interweaves personal testimony with rare historical and 8 mm family archive to tell the story of how a modern art movement was born alongside the new nation of India. The film traces the journey of Kekoo and Khorshed Gandhy, well-known gallerists who transformed the artistic heritage of the city of Bombay 

(Collaboration: The Raza Foundation)

    Kindly please make a note
-    Physical programmes will be held as per the Covid -19 guidelines with 50% seating capacity in the C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium for cultural programmes
-    Wearing of face masks is mandatory and will be strictly enforced. Entry will not be permitted to anyone not wearing a mask
-    Audiences are requested to arrive at the venues, at least 30 minutes prior to the programmes in order to facilitate the screening process at the Door
-    There will be separate doors earmarked for Entry and Exit

We request audiences to kindly abide by the above regulations

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Presentation of awards to young crafts persons 

Mandari Dance
A short presentation of a traditional folk dance and music from Chahatisgarh
Presented by Ghotul group of artists from Kunda village, Bastar division

Chief Guest: Smt. Devaki Jain, eminent economist and writer

Awards will be presented to Subhalaxmi Bai from Jagatsinghpur, Odisha for golden grass craft; Priya Karmakar from Birbhum, West Bengal for suri bowl with bell metal; Hrudananda Chand from Jajpur, Odisha for weaving Phodo Kumbha sarees; Prabir Tudu from Malda, West Bengal for bamboo craft; Jaspreet Kaur from Patiala, Punjab for phulkari embroidery; and Aman L. Konyak from Nagaland for crafting bead necklaces

(Collaboration: Delhi Crafts Council)
 

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Geet-prakars: Genre in Gwalior Gharana of Hindustani Classical Music
Gwalior Gharana of Hindustani classical music is considered the father of all other gharanas belonging to khayal genre. In addition to khayal compositions, there are many other types of compositions that were developed and are practiced by the Gwalior musicians today. This illustrated lecture will demonstrate how styles such as khayalnuma, tappa, tap-khayal, trivet, Chatrang, Rag-sagar, and Swar-sagar have evolved from this salient gharana.

The illustrated lecture will be presented by Shashwati Mandal, senior vocalist who has trained under Pt. Balasaheb Poonchhwale, Smt Purnima Chaudhuri, Gundecha Brothers and Pt. Madhup Mudgal
 

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Crafting a Future: Stories of Indian Textiles and Sustainable Practices
Illustrated lecture by Archana Shah, author of the new book of the same title. Archana Shah will speak about her textile journey of over 40 years

(Collaboration: Dastkar; and Creative Dignity)
 

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At 6 pm
Odissi Recital

By Shagun Butani from Gurugram

Accompanists: Prashant Kumar Behera (vocal); Prashant Maharana (Odissi mardal); and Siddharta Dalbehera (flute); Siddharta Dalbehere on flute; Deepa Dharmadhikari on lights

At 7 pm

Bharatanatyam Recital

By Anannya Chatterjee from Delhi, disciple of Guru Jayalakshmi Eshwar
Accompanists: Guru Jayalakshmi Eshwar (nattuvangam); Vinod Kumar Kannur (vocal); Tanjavur Keshavan (mridangam); and Shyamala Bhaskaran (veena)

PHYSICAL PROGRAMME

6th Symposium in the series on ‘Understanding Qawwali’ 
Conceptualised by Manjari Chaturvedi

Qawwali Mehfil – Tradition and Experiment: Bulleh Shah and Amir Khusrau
Performances by Ustad Ranjhan Ali, Manjari Chaturvedi and Dhruv Sangari

(Collaboration: Sufi Kathak Foundation)

PHYSICAL PROGRAMME

6th Symposium in the series on ‘Understanding Qawwali’ 
Conceptualised by Manjari Chaturvedi

The symposium will focus on the revival of this oral tradition and performing art with a special emphasis on the livelihood opportunities for performing artists. Speakers at the symposium include experts, musicologists, sociologists, filmmakers, students and traditional performers 

(Collaboration: Sufi Kathak Foundation)