Director: Shri Ramesh Sharma

The documentary is a post-mortem of the 1971 Bangladesh Genocide and the Anatomy of the Coup which led to the assassination of Sheik Mujibur-Rahman.

Screening of documentary film by Dr. Hindol Sengupta, Professor at O.P .Jindal Global University on Kushok Bakula Rinpoche, the late renowned Buddhist monk

Chief Guest: H.E. Mr. Ganbold Dambajav, Ambassador of Mongolia to India

Guest of Honour: Abhijit Halder, Director General, International Buddhist Confederation

This special documentary is all about the life of Kushok Bakula Rinpoche, a Buddhist monk and diplomat who made a big impact in Ladakh. He also served as India's ambassador to Mongolia for ten years, where he helped bring back Buddha Dhamma after Communism ended.

Screening will be followed by a conversation between the filmmaker and Dr Sonam Wangchuk

CANCELLED

Flute concert by Hiroki Okano, renowned Japanese musician and sound artist, globally recognised in the ambient and new age music scene. His music blends electronic sounds, traditional music, and world music, centred on themes of earth consciousness, cosmic consciousness, and prayer.

Okano’s music offers a unique and immersive soundscape, providing audiences with a one-of-a-kind experience. Through his music, Okano aims to help audiences feel the healing power of music, connect deeply with life and nature, and spread the message of peace and harmony

(Collaboration: The Japan Foundation, New Delhi)

From Fire to Light: Rereading the Manusmrti

By Arvind Sharma (Harper Collins, 2024)

Discussants: Prof. Purushottam Agrawal, Former Chairperson, Centre of Indian Languages, JNU; Prof. Bharat Gupt, Vice-Chairman, National School of Drama & Former Professor, Delhi University; Prof. Arvind Sharma, Birks Professor of Comparative Religion, McGill University & Author of the book

Moderator: Prof. C. Upender Rao, School of Sanskrit and Indic Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University

The artist will conduct an upcycling workshop at 12 noon.

The exhibition showcases 30 solar cyanotype prints that explore interior and exterior landscapes, portraits, and abstract compositions. The dreamlike works are created using the historic, non-toxic cyanotype process with subjects spanning from gardens and rituals in India to baroque cloisters in Portugal. The images evoke themes of memory, connection, and history.

Artworks by Nova Bronstein Kak, a mixed media artist based in the New York area. Her alternative photography work uses gesture, light and exposure to shift perception.

Inauguration on 22nd August 2025 at 18:30 hrs by Veer Munshi, artist

The exhibition will be on display till 29 August from 11:00 to 19:00 hrs

Artist Phaneendranath Chaturvedi in conversation with eminent art critic and curator Uma Nair

(Collaboration: The Raza Foundation)

# MOG!

(120 minutes; 2023, Konkani with English subtitles)

Director: Jojo D'Souza

NRI chef Lionel (Bharath) returns to Goa to sell his estranged father’s café. A fiery misunderstanding leads him to Celina (Nakshatra Medhekar), a bubbly baker’s daughter. As their love story unfolds, a long-buried secret from Celina’s father threatens to unravel everything. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Goa, MOG! is a stirring tale of love, silence, and redemption.

(Collaboration: Goenkarancho Ekvot)

Mogacho Korar

(120 minutes, 2025, Konkani with English Subtitles)

Director: Silverio Cardoza

Mogacho Korar" is a Konkani phrase that translates to "Love's Promise" or "Pact of Love". It's also, the title of a Konkani film directed by Victor, which explores family relationships, particularly between a daughter-in-law and mother-in-law, and emphasizes the importance of building harmonious relationships and staying united. The film aims to convey the message that love and unity is essential for a happy family life, especially in challenging times.

(Collaboration: Goenkarancho Ekvot)

A festival of feature and documentary films organised in collaboration with Goenkarancho Ekvot

Inauguration

Followed by Film Screening

Pedru Poder

(115 minutes,2020, Konkani with English Subtitles)

Director: Jojo D'Souza

A light-hearted yet realistic romantic comedy that delves into the life of Pedru, a traditional Goan baker (Poder) who aspires to break free from his humble origins and achieve wealth. He forms a bond with Daisy, a wealthy girl who cherishes simplicity. However, Daisy is also promised to her childhood friend, the affluent model Donald. The narrative explores themes of ambition, love, friendship, trust, honesty, and deception, culminating in a story that is both entertaining and morally enriching