Duration: (50 min;2010; English)

Directed by Laurent Bregeat

In this film Bregeat enters the world of the reclusive and introspective abstractionist Ram Kumar, exploring his life, his philosophy, his views and how they play out in his work.

(Collaboration: Raza Foundation)

Duration:  49-minutes film ; Offered by Sri Aurobindo Ashram – Delhi Branch

Sri Aurobindo (1872–1950) was a seer, thinker, poet, and patriot who presented a rational vision of spirituality that harmonizes science and inner growth. He guided individuals toward a meaningful life without renunciation or ritual, embodying a rare synthesis of the East and the West.

The film captures his remarkable life, teachings, and vision of human unity in under an hour.

A discussion with the scriptwriter, Dr. Ramesh Bijlani, will follow the screening.

(Collaboration: Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His Holiness the Dalai Lama)

Odissi Recital

By Khyati Rawat from Noida, disciple of Guru (Dr.) Jyoti Shrivastava

At 18.30

Mohiniattyam Recital

By Vishnupriya Marar from Delhi, disciple of Guru (Dr.) Neena Prasad

By Chi. Apoorv Shivakumar, Prarthana Johnson; Nayanika Narayanam; Niharika Narayanam; Ambika Iyer; Kenisha Kapur; Thanusha Parthasarathy; Shreyambika Narayanam; Rakshita, T Manasa; Amirtha K; Ms. Leena Sudheer; Chi. Bhakt Varun; Chi. Siddharth Nair; Ms. Jayalakshmi; Chi. Aakash M Nair; Chi. M C Sharen Ganesh; Chi. Akshay S Nair;U Sai Samhita; Kum. U Sai Sruti.

Followed by grand recital by Vid. Vivek Mozhikulam from Chennai

Accompanying Artistes: Ms. Uma Arun, Kum. Soumya Kannan, Kum. T Manasa (Violin); Chi. Nandu Krishnan, Chi. Ratul S Kumar (Mridangam); Chi. M Sriram (Kanjira)

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(Collaboration: Gayathri Fine Arts)

Raga Soirée by Nirali Kartik

Nirali Kartik is known for her emotive and impeccable raga expositions. Her journey in Hindustani classical music started at the Saptak School of Music with Shri P.G. Shinde, followed by training under Shri Vikas Parikh. She is currently a student of Pandit Sanjeev Abhyankar. She has received the Shreshtha Sadhak Award from the Gujarat Sangeet Natak Academy. She is the co-founder and lead singer of the world music group Maati Baani, which translates to "Language of the Earth".

Accompanists: Zaheen Khan on Tabla, Lalit Sisodiya on Harmonium

(60 minutes; English/Hindi)

Director: Sujata Soni Bali

Artistes: Sunit Tandon, Charu Shankar & Sahiba Bali

Its Only Words brings you an entertaining mix of dramatic readings by renowned stage and screen artists, where stories sparkle with life and emotion. From rib-tickling humour and witty banter to gripping suspense and heartfelt moments, each short play and story offers a fresh mood and flavour. The carefully curated selection spans diverse genres brought alive through voice, expression and powerful performances. So, sit back and let the magic unfold!

(96 minutes; English and Hindi; subtitles in English)

Directed by Mita Vashisht

The film takes a journey with a young actress and a young Dhrupad musician, into the landscape of an iconic film director's ideas of what acting in cinema is, or should be....

A profound insight into the deep engagement that film maker Mani Kaul had with the Natyashastra (the 2500-year-old treatise of the performing arts), and his practise of it, in crafting the actors' performance, in his cinema.

Sonia Singh, Author, Visiting fellow, Cambridge Judge Business School and former Editor, Anchor, NDTV with Amish Tripathi, renowned author and former Director, Nehru Centre, London and Minister (Culture and Education) at the High Commission of India in the UK.

A relaxed yet thought-provoking fireside chat with bestselling author Amish Tripathi, following the release of his latest book. The conversation will delve into the inspirations, research and creative processes behind his works, while also exploring his broader literary journey- from mythology to philosophy, from ancient India to modern storytelling.

FILM FESTIVAL: WOMEN AT THE CENTRE

11:00 am Rear Window (UK) 

(111 min; 1954; English)

Director: Alfred Hitchcock

Nominated for 4 Academy Awards. Ranked among AFI’s 100 Greatest American Films.

2:00 pm Tár (US)

(2022; 158 min; 2022; English)

Director: Todd Field

Nominated for 6 Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Actress (Cate Blanchett). Won Golden Globe for Best Actress.

8:30 pm An Officer and a Gentleman (US) 

(124 min; 1982; English))

Director: Taylor Hackford

Recipient of 2 Academy Awards including Best Supporting Actor (Louis Gossett Jr.) and Best Original Song (‘Up Where We Belong’).

FILM FESTIVAL: WOMEN AT THE CENTRE

10:00 am Arth (India)

(138 mins; Hindi; 1982)

Director: Mahesh Bhatt

1:00 pm  All About Eve (US) 

(1950; 138 min; English)

Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Recipient of 6 Academy Awards including Best Picture.

4:00 pm Erin Brockovich (US) 

(2000; 130 min; English)

Director: Steven Soderbergh

Recipient of Academy Award for Best Actress (Julia Roberts)

8:30 pm Rudali

(128 mins;1993; Hindi)

Director: Kalpana Lajmi

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