Ram Kumar - Nostalgic Longing 
(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)
 

SRI AUROBINDO: An Indian Mystic Who Worked for Human Unity: 
2022; English
 

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)

(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 MaatiBaani, which translates to "Language of the Earth".

Accompanists: Zaheen Khan on Tabla, Lalit Sisodiya on Harmonium 
 

A Repertoire of Delight — A Colourful Mix of Short Plays and Stories
(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! 

Mani Kaul and that thing called the actor
(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.
 

hursday 30

Discussion  ■ C D Deshmukh Auditorium From 11:00 am

UN@80: Reflections and Visions of the Future

Speakers: Mr. Nitin Desai, former UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs; Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj, former Indian Permanent Representative to the UN in New York; Gen. Satish Nambiar, former Force Commander and Head of Mission of UNPROFOR, the UN Protection Force in the former Yugoslavia; Dr. Shashi Tharoor, former UN Under-Secretary-General for Public Information; and youth representative

(Collaboration: The United Nations, India)

Keynote Speaker: Shri Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor, India

Presidential  Address by Dr Harivansh, Hon’ble Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha

Vote of thanks by Shri Shanti Narain, former member Traffic Railway and Secretary General, IC Centre for Governance

(Collaboration: IC Centre for Governance)

In Conversation : 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.