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Dear Members,
Greetings for the New Year!
The vibrant image of the phulkari on the January calendar
captures the spirit of this month's programmes: festive, feminine,
and the collective. In a first, IHC celebrates Lohri through an ode
to the feminine graces of the festival. Vocalist Sunanda Sharma,
from the Benaras Gharana & Punjabi Sufi singer, Rekha Raj,
present an evening of singing, dancing and eating together around a
bonfire on
ththe 13 .
Combining the classical, the folk and the modern, Vrindan (1st),
an ethno-music ensemble, heralds the music performances for the
month. Artistes from both
thCarnatic and Hindustani styles come together to perform Laya
Madhuram (8 ), one of the longest and rare thalas in Carnatic
percussion music.
Young classical dancers, from various Indian dance disciplines
kickstart the nd)
New Year in Unbound Beats of India – Celebrating the Rhythm of
Dance (2 . rdContemporary Kathak performance by the Usha Gupta
Dance Entourage (3 ),
thTraditional Bharatanatyam Margam by Shreya Iyer (14 ),
Kuchipudi by
thBhavana Reddy (17 ) are some of the other dance
highlights.
The feminine also extends itself to our film screenings this
month - Shazia thIqbal's Bebaak, which looks at patriarchal control
over women's bodies (20 ).
th thGenesis (24 ) & Mouthpiece (25 ) presented in
collaboration with the High Commission of Canada, depict the many,
diverse lives women lead. In the monthly series of 35 mm screenings
in collaboration with DFF, we warmly
th invite you to watch Priyadarshan's Kanchivaram (2008), on 10
January, which also happens to be the birthday month of the
immensely popular director.
stDirector Anandana Kapur's documentary Aayi Gayi (31 ) comments
upon the complex relationship between the State and its people,
through the lens of electricity, a commodity we take for granted in
our urban lives.
The Habitat Film Club presents a mentoring workshop for creative
documentary filmmakers with Neelima Mathur, Director & Curator,
Lakeside Documentary Film Festival – a unique opportunity for young
filmmakers to have their documentary ideas or projects in
development assessed and
th thevaluated in intensive one-on-one sessions (16 – 18 ).
In our efforts to foster new ways of creative expression, to
nurture emerging voices and build new communities of artistic
practice, we are happy to announce Underground Talks, in
collaboration with G.A.G. Moderne, a new series of talks on Art
& Artists, to enable dialogue between artists and the public
and, to provoke conversations on subjects that matter. Manish
Pushkale, will be in conversation with Guru Prerana Shrimali,
senior dancer, Jaipur Gharana of
thKathak for its inaugural session on 18 January.th
Popular stand-up comic Amit Tandon's show Masala Sandwich (11 )
about the mid-life crisis in his 40s is sure to tickle your funny
bones, as is Pierrot Troupe's
thlatest, Akbar The Great Nahin Rahe (4 ). At the other end of
the dramatic array, lies
thQaidi (19 ), a courtroom drama by Akshara Theatre, and
Dramatech's Towards th
Zero (25 ), a murder mystery adapted from Agatha Christie's
detective novel of the same name.
Among the rejuvenating monthlies, the IHC Music Club presents
Parampara - Journey & Intricacies of Hindustani Classical
Music, a talk on the importance of the
thGuru - Shishya Parampara, by vocalist and scholar, Kshitij
Mathur (30 ). The th th
Opera at Habitat Series (10 ) marks the commencement of
Beethoven's 250 birth anniversary year with the screening of
Fidelio, a live video film of his only opera. Witness Andrew
Scott's power-packed performance in Present Laughter
thin this month's NT Live Broadcast (12 ). The Playwright of the
Month Series features the fictional works of award winning writer
and socio-political activist,
thMahasweta Devi (16 ).
The IHC-RIS-CEFIPRA Science, Technology and Innovation Policy
(STIP) Forum lecture this month on Space Technology &
Applications for Development
th(10 ) will be delivered by Dr. P. G. Diwakar, Distinguished
Scientist, ISRO. A panel discussion on societal behaviour,
governance milieu and urban issues led
thby R.M.S. Liberhan (7 ), is a step towards addressing
challenges in urban spaces.
We explore the new Museo Camera Centre for the Photographic Arts
with thAditya Arya, Director of the Centre on Jan 12 as part of the
IHC Walks series.
We look forward to your participation and engagement.
The Programmes Team
Featuring:
Maaz Kanti | Nadroo Aloo Bukhara Kabab
Paneer Kaliya | Haaq
Kashmiri Tarami
Featuring:
Stir-Fry Water Prawn, Sichuan Pepper, Chilli Lime Sauce
Crab Meat wi th Asparagus Soup wi th Egg Flower Soup
Five Spice Lamb Stew, Celery wi th Chinese Scallion Pancake
Tossed Vegetables Lotus Nut, Onion Seeds, Garlic Chives
Sauce
Steam Black Bean Rice Pudding in Banana Pockets
CHINESE DELICACIES
January 13 | 7:00pmThe Hub, Habitat World, IHC
This Lohri, experience the feminine graces of the
festival that celebrate the end of an agrarian cycle
and look forward to a year of hope and happiness.
Sunanda Sharma from the Benaras Gharana
brings alive the traditional folklore and ri tes of
passage of Punjab, followed by
Punjabi Sufi singer, Rekha Raj.
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CELEBRATIONS
THE HABITAT
LOHRI
A time of
bonhomie and bonding,
singing and eating together
around a bonfire!
Chope, A Traditional Phulkari Patternmade by a maternal
grandmother for her grand daughter
Image Courtesy: 1469 Original
Entry Free. Open to all
AKBAR THE GREAT NAHIN RAHE
(Comedy/Hinglish/75 mins)
Wri. Mrinal Thakur
Dir. Dr. M. Sayeed Alam
Prod. Pierrot's Troupe
What happens when Akbar’s greatness is questioned? He finds
support in heaven from Ashoka to Alexander to Atal Ji.
But, to redeem his name, he needs someone on earth.... that too
from the world of media; a Media Mughol, precisely. Who will he or
she be?
Tickets at Rs.200, Rs.350 & Rs.500 available on
bookmyshow.com & at the Programmes desk, Habitat World,
IHC.
Jan 4, Sat at 7:30pm
The Stein Auditorium,
Habitat World, IHC
An Old World Culture Presentation#Entry for 6 years &
above
An Old World Culture Presentation#Entry for 12 years &
above
(Hindi/130mins with interval)
Wri. Sai Paranjype Dir. Subhash Gupta Prod. Abhiyan
Jan 5, Sun at 7:30pmThe Stein Auditorium, Habitat World, IHC
Tickets at Rs.500, Rs.350 & Rs.200 available on
bookmyshow.com &at the Programmes desk, Habitat World, IHC.
Stand-Up
COMEDY
(Hinglish/90 mins)
by
Amit Tandon
The show is Amit's story of finally coming to terms with a
mid-life crisis – from teenage kids to health issues, all that he
is facing in his 40s!
An Old World Culture Presentation
Tickets at Rs.500, Rs.350 & Rs.200 available on
bookmyshow.com &at the Programmes desk, Habitat World, IHC.
#Entry for 10 years & above
Habitat Film Club Schedulewww.habitatfilmclub.com
Jan 3 7:00pm | Shoplifters (Japanese with Eng subtitles/
2018/121 mins) Dir. Hirokazu Koreeda. Followed by a discussion
steered by Shubhra Gupta, film critic, Indian Express. Open to
Habitat Film Club members’ only. Collab. The Indian Express Film
Club
Jan 9 7:00pm | Habitat Film Appreciation Forum screens Dreams
(Japanese/French/English - with Eng subtitles/1990/119 mins). Dir.
Akira Kurosawa. Introduction and discussion led by Anupama Bose,
Visiting Faculty (Film Producing programmes), SRFTI and Whistling
Woods, curator and distributor, Indie films.
Jan 10 7:00pm| Kanchivaram (35 mm/Tamil/2008/117 mins) Dir.
Priyadarshan. Collab. Directorate of Film Festivals, Ministry of I
& B, Govt. of India (DFF).
Jan 24 7:00pm|Mouthpiece (English/2018/91 mins) Dir. Patricia
Rozema. The film digs deeply and personally into the roles women
play and how societal expectations can muddy up their individual
desires. Collab. High Commission of Canada
Jan 25 7:00pm|Genesis (French/2018/127 mins) Dir. Philippe
Lesage. The film showcases the inner turmoil of teens when they are
learning to love while simultaneously learning to know themselves.
Collab. High Commission of Canada
Jan 28 7:00pm|Aval Oru Thodar Kathai (Tamil/1975/162 mins) Dir.
K. Balachander. The story revolves around a working middle-class
woman, who sacrifices her life and desires to support her large
family. A restored version of the classic. Collab. National Film
Archives of India (NFAI).
With
Neelima MathurFestival Director & Curator, Lakeside
Documentary Film Festival
A hands-on mentoring workshop for creative documentary
filmmakers to have your documentary ideas or projects in
development assessed and evaluated in intensive one-on-one
sessions. A ring of observers will be present during sessions
for
maximising impact of individual mentoring sessions.
To par ticipate in the Genesis Lab, share your Approach /
Treatment / Director’s Note (max. 500 words each) latest by
Jan 10, 2020 to [email protected]
Film students and enthusiasts are invited to apply as
Observers.
To register, contact the Programmes desk, Habitat World,
IHC.
Jan 16 – 18 | 3 pm – 5 pmExperimental Ar t Gallery, IHC
Filmmaker fee – `400
Observer fee – `100 per session
Tickets at Rs.500, Rs.350 & Rs.250 available on
bookmyshow.com & at the Programmes desk, Habitat World,
IHC.
www.habitatworld.com
Jan 12, Sun at 3:00pmThe Stein Auditorium, Habitat World,
IHC
Dir. Matthew Warchus
Cast. Andrew Scott & others
#Entry for 16 years & above
PROGRAMME CALENDARJanuary 2020
(Eng/180 mins)
An Old World Culture Presentation
#Entry for 8 years & above
An Old World Culture Presentation
Deception. Murder. Mystery. An Indian adaptation of Agatha
Christie’s detective novel of the same name.
Tickets at Rs.500, Rs.350 & Rs.200 available on
bookmyshow.com & at the Programmes desk, Habitat World,
IHC.
Jan 25, Sat at 7:00pmThe Stein Auditorium, Habitat World,
IHC
Towards Zero(English/100 mins)
Wri. Agatha Christie Adapted & Dir. Renu S. Chopra
Featuring:
Lenguado A La Parrilla, Salsa De Aguacate Y Granada
Carrot & Cilantro Soup
Traditional Seafood Paella
Gambas A La Plancha Picantes Con Salsa Picante
Almond & Fig Tart
SPANISH Delicacies
Debi Chautiyal stands accused of murdering her husband. Defence
lawyer Radhika Gautam believes in Debi's innocence and tries to
save her. Meanwhile, prosecuting lawyer Munjaal Mahadev Singh is
practically celebrating his victory. What is the truth behind the
murder?
Be a spectator in this courtroom drama with a twist and let the
mystery unfold.
Tickets at Rs.500, Rs.350 & Rs.200 available on
bookmyshow.com & at the Programmes desk, Habitat World,
IHC.
#Entry for 15 years & aboveAn Old World Culture
Presentation
Jan 19, Sun at 7:00pmThe Stein Auditorium, Habitat World,
IHC
(Hindi/70 mins)
Wri. & Dir. Rajneesh Gautam | Prod. Akshara Theatre
Ambient Decor, Courtesy: 1469 Original
Jan 11, Sat at 7:00pmThe Stein Auditorium, Habitat World,
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11:00am|IHC Walk. Explore Museo Camera Centre for the
Photographic Arts which showcases the art, science and history of
photography. Led by Aditya Arya, Director of the Centre. Write to
[email protected] for details & registration.
3:00pm| NT Live Broadcast. Present Laughter (English/2019/180
mins) Dir. Matthew Warchus. Cast. Andrew Scott & others. As he
prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry
Essendine's colourful life is in danger of spiralling out of
control. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis as his many and
various relationships compete for his attention, Garry's few
remaining days at home are a chaotic whirlwind of love, sex, panic
and soul-searching. A giddy and surprisingly modern reflection on
fame, desire and loneliness. Tickets at Rs.250, Rs.350 & Rs.500
available on bookmyshow.com & at the Programmes desk, Habitat
World, IHC.
7:00 pm | Qaidi (Hindi/70 mins). Wri. & Dir. Rajneesh
Gautam. Prod. Akshara Theatre. Debi Chautiyal stands accused of
murdering her husband. Defence lawyer Radhika Gautam believes in
Debi's innocence and tries to save her. Meanwhile, prosecuting
lawyer Munjaal Mahadev Singh is practically celebrating his
victory. What is the truth behind the murder? Be a spectator in
this courtroom drama with a twist and let the mystery unfold.
Tickets at Rs.200, Rs.350 & Rs.500 available on bookmyshow.com
& at the Programmes desk, Habitat World, IHC.
An Old World Culture Presentation.
7:00 pm | DOC FILM | Yoga for Health & Global Harmony
(English/2019/28 mins) Dir. Benoy K Behl, historian, filmmaker and
photographer. The film explores the true meaning of Yoga and its
relevance in the modern world today. The film maker will be present
for the screening and discussion.
7:30pm|Akbar The Great Nahin Rahe (Comedy/Hinglish/75 mins) Wri.
Mrinal Thakur. Dir. Dr. M. Sayeed Alam. Prod. Pierrot's Troupe.
What happens when Akbar's greatness is questioned? He finds support
in heaven from Ashoka to Alexander to Atal Ji. But, to redeem his
name, he needs someone on earth... that too from the world of
media; a Media Mogul, precisely. Who will he or she be? Tickets at
Rs.200, Rs.350 & Rs.500 available on bookmyshow.com & at
the Programmes desk, Habitat World, IHC. An Old World Culture
presentation.
7:00pm | Sitar recital by Mayank Raina, disciple of Pt. Debu
Chaudhary, accompanied by Bivakar Choudhury (Tabla). Followed by
Hindustani Classical Vocal recital by Rahul Prakash, disciple of
Pt. Baldevraj Varma, accompanied by Anand Kumar (Tabla) & Lalit
Sisodia (Harmonium). Collab. Pt. Kapildeo Singh Memorial Trust.
7:00pm | Acupuncture - Use, Benefits & Risks by Dr. Anil
Kumar, a visually challenged acupuncturist.
7:00pm| Masala Sandwich by Amit Tandon (Stand-up
Comedy/Hinglish/90 mins). The show is Amit's story of finally
coming to terms with a mid-life crisis – from teenage kids to
health issues, all that he is facing in his 40s! Tickets at Rs.200,
Rs.350 & Rs.500 available on bookmyshow.com& at the
Programmes desk, Habitat World, IHC. An Old World Culture
presentation.
7:00pm | Traditional Margam presentation by Shreya Iyer,
disciple of 'The Dhananjayans' and Divya Shiva Sundar.
7:00pm | Kathak Parisamvad. Naika Bhed, a discussion on
classification & interpretation of Nayikas (heroines) in Indian
classical dance. Speakers: Saswati Sen (Kathak), Madhavi Mudgal
(Odissi), Nandini Singh (Kathak). Moderator: Nupur Laul. Collab.
Vaasuki Natyashaala.
7:00pm | Revisiting Classics with Translation Artists - VII. A
dialogue on "Mythology in Translation". Speakers: Dr. Bibek Debroy,
economist, scholar and translator and, senior Bharatnatyam and
Odissi exponent, Dr. Sonal Mansingh. Moderator: Prof. Anand Khatri.
Collab. Poiesis.
7:00pm| Kathak Mahotsava. Performing artistes: Shefali Goel
Tayal, disciple of Guru Nandini Singh; Kajal Sharma, disciple of
Pt. Birju Maharaj; Kajal Misra Roy & Trina Roy, disciples of
Guru Susmita Misra & Pt. Ramgopal Misra. Collab. Vaasuki
Natyashaala.
7:00pm|DOC FILM|Meet LDF– a 3 day festival of . K2. screenings
and discussionsTouching The Sky (Polish/2015/72 mins) Dir. Elisa
Kubarska. Close Ties (Polish/2015/18 mins) Dir. Zofia Kowalewska.
Post screening discussion led by Vandana Kohli, film maker. Collab.
Lakeside Doc Festival.
7:30pm|Playwright of the Month Series presents the works of
award winning writer and socio political activist, Mahasweta Devi.
Her fictional works have been adapted into plays in several Indian
languages. Curated by Sohaila Kapur.
7:00pm | Kuchipudi recital by Bhavana Reddy, disciple of Raja
Radha Reddy and Kaushalya Reddy.
7:00pm| Sarangi & Sitar duet performance by Azeem Ali Khan
and KG Westman, accompanied by Suranjana Ghosh (Tabla). Followed by
Hindustani classical vocal recital by Mohsin Ali Khan, disciple of
Ustad Amir Ahmad Khan. Collab. Kirana Gharana Music Society
7:00pm|DOC FILM|Day 2 of Meet LDF. Casa Blanca
(Spanish/2015/60mins) Dir. Aleksandra Maciuszek. Helicopter – House
Arrest (German/2014/39mins) Dir. Constantin Hatz. Post screening
discussion led by Vandana Kohli, film maker. Collab. Lakeside Doc
Festival.
6:00pm | IHC Members' Meet. Open House. Open to IHC Members'
only.
7:00pm| Underground Talks. A new series of talks on Art &
Artists that will focus on subjects of interest to the public,
giving the artists an opportunity to articulate their opinions, to
foster learning, inspiration and provoke conversations that matter.
Artist, Manish Pushkale will be in conversation with Guru Prerana
Shrimali, senior dancer, Jaipur Gharana of Kathak. Collab. G.A.G
Moderne.
7:00pm | Series on Psychology. Reminiscence therapy for late
life depression. Speaker: Naina Sharma, Clinical psychologist.
Collab.VIMHANS
7:00pm|DOC FILM|Day 3 of Meet LDF. Happy (German/2016/ 85 mins)
Dir. Carolin Genreith. Post screening discussion led by Vandana
Kohli, film maker. Collab. Lakeside Doc Festival.
7:00pm | IHC LOHRI CELEBRATIONS: A time of bonhomie and bonding,
singing and eating together around a bonfire. This Lohri,
experience the Feminine grace of the festival that celebrates the
end of an agrarian cycle and looks forward to a year of hope and
happiness. Sunanda Sharma from the Benaras Gharana brings alive the
traditional folklore and rites of passage of Punjab followed by
Punjabi Sufi singer, Rekha Raj. Venue: IHC Hub
EXHIBITION
107:00pm | KHOJ (The Search) - A contemporary Kathak performance
by Usha Gupta Dance Entourage.
7:00pm | FILM CLUB SCREENING. Shoplifters (Japanese with Eng
subtitles/2018/121 mins) Dir. Hirokazu Koreeda. A family of
small-time crooks take in a child they find outside in the cold. A
Japanese couple stuck with part-time jobs and hence inadequate
incomes avail themselves of the fruits of shoplifting to make ends
meet. They are not alone in this behaviour. The younger and the
older of the household are in on the act. Followed by a discussion
steered by Shubhra Gupta, film critic, Indian Express. Open to
Habitat Film Club members' only. Collab. The Indian Express Film
Club.
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217:00pm | BOOK DISCUSSION | A discussion on Ikigai, the
Japanese philosophy for a long and happy life. Panelists: Francesc
Miralles, co - author of 'Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and
Happy Life'; Vineet Nayar, former CEO, HCL Corporation Pvt. Ltd;
Rajen Makhijani, Strategy Consultant, Leadership Coach,
Screenwriter. Moderated by Mohit Gupta, Chief Curator, City Book
Leaders.
7:00pm | VAAK Series. Gandhi, Azadi Aur thHum, marking Mahatma
Gandhi's 150
year. Speakers: Parvez Ahmed, author and journalist;
Priyadarshan, author and media expert; Vinay Viswas, poet and
critic; Shaheen, Broadcaster. Collab. Bhartiya Jnanpith.
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7:00pm | FILM CLUB SCREENING. Mouthpiece (English/2018/91 mins)
Dir. Patricia Rozema. A young writer, Cassandra, struggles to write
a eulogy for her late mother, Elaine, who gave up her career to
raise her children. Collab. High Commission of Canada.
7:00pm | Dil-e Nadaan: A musical evening dedicated to Mirza
Ghalib. Presenting new aspects of Ghalib's poetry, exploring the
space between poetry and performance. Verses explained and
expounded by leading Ghalib expert, Prof. Mehr Afshan Faruqi,
Associate Professor of Urdu at University of Virginia &
performed by Classical and Ghazal singer, Pooja Goswami Pavan.
Collab. Dastangoi Collective
7:00 pm | Towards Zero (Eng/100 mins) Wri. Agatha Christie.
Adapted & Dir. Renu S. Chopra. Deception. Murder. Mystery. An
Indian adaptation of Agatha Christie’s detective novel of the same
name. Tickets at Rs.200, Rs.350 & Rs.500 available on
bookmyshow.com & at the Programmes desk, Habitat World, IHC. An
Old World Culture Presentation.
7:00pm | Ghazal, Geet and Nazm of Legends, performed by Koyel
Tripathi & Alhad Kashikar.
7:00pm | FILM CLUB SCREENING Genesis (French/2018/127 mins)Dir.
Philippe Lesage. A story of teenage half-siblings, simultaneously
struggling with romance. Collab. High Commission of Canada.
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7:00pm | IHC-RIS-CEFIPRA Science, Technology and Innovation
Policy (STIP) Forum. Space Technology & Applications for
Development. Speaker: Dr. P. G. Diwakar, Distinguished Scientist,
ISRO & Director, Earth Observations Applications and Disaster
Management Programme Office, ISRO HQ.
7:00pm | FILM CLUB SCREENING. Kanchivaram (35mm/ Tamil/2008/117
mins) Dir. Priyadarshan. The movie depicts the struggles of the
silk weavers in the town of Kanchipuram, as they live a perpetual
'hand-to-mouth' existence. It comments on the need for organised
cooperative initiatives to safeguard the interests of the workers.
Collab. Directorate of Film Festivals, Ministry of I & B, Govt.
of India (DFF)
7:00pm | Solo Kathak recital by Dr. Sucharita Datta, disciple of
Gurus - Amita Dutta, Susmita Mishra, Saswati Sen & Pt. Birju
Maharaj.
7:00pm | Bebaak (Defiant) (Short film/Urdu/Hindi/2019/20 mins).
Wri. & Dir. Shazia Iqbal. Based on a true story, the film is an
exploration of the patriarchal notion of male agency over female
bodies, constructed on a systematic theological idea that requires
women to cover up, to be 'more modest, respectful and acceptable'
by society. Screening followed by discussion with the film
maker.
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7:00pm |Habitat Film Appreciation Forum screens Dreams
(Japanese/French/ English - with Eng subtitles/1990/119 mins). Dir.
Akira Kurosawa. A film of eight vignettes, inspired by Kurosawa's
own dreams, which explores myth, folklore and apocalypse.
Introduction and discussion led by Anupama Bose, Faculty (Film
Producing programmes), SRFTI, and Whistling Woods, curator and
distributor, Indie films.
7:30pm| Panje (Hindi/130mins with interval) Wri. Sai Paranjype.
Dir. Subhash Gupta. Prod. Abhiyan. Sonia a bored and neglected
housewife of a rich and unscrupulous businessman brings home two
street tomcats to fill the vacuum in her life. Her life takes a
turn when a charming young man, a friend of her nephew visits her.
The domesticated cats expose the hypocrisy, the arrogance, the
cruelty, the greed, the cynicism and the tragic loneliness and
helplessness behind the respectability that characterizes the
wealthy upper class. Tickets at Rs.200, Rs.350 & Rs.500
available on bookmyshow.com & at the Programmes desk, Habitat
World, IHC. An Old World Culture Presentation.
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A solo photography exhibition by Sandeep Gupta.
An exhibition of paintings by Dipnarayan Paul & Moinudin
Mullick.
Sarvasutra 2.0 Kaavya Arts presents a group paintings and
photography exhibition
7:00pm | An Music, Poetry & beyond, evening of music
celebrating the poetry of Kabir, Maluk Das, Surdas, Tulsi Das and
others by Sujit Kumar Ojha, disciple of Pt. Madhup Mudgal.
7:00pm|BOOK LAUNCH & DISCUSSION|Urban Ethos and Pathos a
selection of writings on societal behaviour, governance milieu and
urban issues by R.M.S .Liberhan Panelists: Shyam Saran, .former
Foreign Secretary, GOI; Dr. Kiran Karnik, former President, IHC;
Dr. Rajat Kathuria, Director & CEO, ICRIER; Durbar Ganguly,
Chief Editor, Millenium Post; Narendra Kumar, Chairman, Har-Anand
Publications; Sunit Tandon, Director, IHC. Pub. Har-Anand
Publications.
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7:00pm | Unbound Beats of India - Celebrating the Rhythm of
Dance. A festival celebrating young classical dancers. Performing
artistes: Ankita Bakshi (Odissi), Diksha Rawat (Kathak), Vani
Ballah Pahwa ( Mohniyattam), Chitra Dalvi Vartak (
Bharatnatyam),Vinod Kevin Bachan (Odissi), Ayana Mukherjee
(Kuchipudi), Mohit Shridhar ( Kathak). Collab. Utsav- Ranjana's
Odissi Dance Academy
7:00pm| Concert by Vrindan, an ethno music ensemble, accompanied
by a classical Kathak presentation. Artistes: Dipanker Roy
Chowdhury (Mohan Veena), Mudassir Khan (Sarangi), Mintal Gazi
(Acoustic guitar), Arunangshu Chaudhaury (Tabla), Anohita Chowdhury
& Archana Singh (Classical Dance)
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7:00pm | Eternal Quest - an exploration of works of select
Indian saint poets. Performed by Shovana Narayan (Kathak), Ranjana
Gauhar (Odissi), Rashmi Vaidialingam (Kuchipudi) & Alka
Raghuvanshi (Sutradhar).
7:00pm | Isha (Short Film/Hindi with English subtitles/2019/38
mins) Dir. Keshav Raina. The film tells the story of Isha, an
autistic girl child who comes under fire due to family pressure and
social stigmas. Followed by an interaction with the cast &
crew.
7:00pm | FILM CLUB SCREENING. Aval Oru Thodar Kathai
(Tamil/1975/162 mins) Dir. K. Balachander. The story revolves
around a working middle class woman, who sacrifices her life and
desires to support her large family. A restored version of the
classic. Collab. National Film Archives of India ( NFAI).
7:00pm | Laya Madhuram - Presentation of compositions in one of
the longest and rare thalas in Carnatic percussion music and other
rare 'thalas', accompanied by a dance performance. Followed by
Swara Sangamam (Essence of Time), a fusion concert featuring
vocalists, melodic and percussion instrumentalists from both
Hindustani and Carnatic styles. Performing artistes: TR Dhandapany
(Konnakol); D. Venkatasubramaniam (Violin); D. Kartik Narayanan
(Mridangam); Gayathri Sharma (Vocal - Carnatic Style); Badri
Narayanan (Pakhawaj); Prem Anand (Kanjira); Navneeth G (Ghatam); S
Prasanna (Ghatam); Kiran (Flute). Dance performance by students of
Guru Kanaka Sudhakar.
DELHI 'O' DELHI FOYER
1 - 31 A solo Photography exhibition by Sandeep Gupta.
CONVENTION CENTRE FOYER
1- 3 Ahsaas A group show of paintings by Ritu Saxena, Uma Gupta
& Tulika Kukreti.
4 - 7 An exhibition of paintings by Dipnarayan Paul &
Moinudin Mullick.
8 - 12 Light and Lines in the Middle Land A solo exhibition of
photographs by Amit Verma.
13 - 16 Portraits of Automobiles A solo painting exhibition by
Murali Sharma.
17 - 19 A solo exhibition of paintings by Deepali Roongta.
20 - 21 The Horizon A solo exhibition of paintings by Monika
Vishwakarma.
24 - 27 Vastram A solo exhibition of paintings by Dipali
Deshpande.
28 - 31 A solo exhibition of black & white photography by
Jagdish Ray Sarkar.
VISUAL ARTS GALLERY
1 - 3 Pathfinders An exhibition of photographs from Leh -
Ladakh.
15 - 16 Abhivyakti, A Collection of Expressions. Serenity Art
Gallery presents a solo paintings exhibition by Sanjay Soni.
18 - 21 Eternity Art Family presents a group paintings
exhibition by various artists.
23 - 31 Confluence: Celebrating India Bangladesh Printmaking A
group show by various artists from India & Bangladesh.
OPEN PALM COURT GALLERY
5 - 6 Sarvasutra 2.0 Kaavya Arts presents a group paintings and
photography exhibition.
18 - 21 Sree A group paintings exhibition by various
artists.
23 - 31 Confluence: Celebrating India Bangladesh Printmaking, a
group show by various artists from India & Bangladesh.
EXPERIMENTAL ART GALLERY
25 - 26 A solo figurative Acrylic paintings Elysian Lanes
exhibition by Varnika Raizada.
28 - 30 Shad A group paintings exhibition by Saurabh Kumar, Anju
Agrawal & Purnima Arora.
OUTDOOR EXHIBITIONS
1 - 12 Where Cultures Meet: A Photographic Encounter Between
Qatar & India A photographic exhibition by 2 photographers from
Qatar & India who went on a journey in the Himalayan region of
Ladakh.
15 Jan The Mysterious strength of Anthropomorphism An art
installation by Kisalay Vora.
29 - 31 TERI's annual flagship. An 'innovative- interactive
space' envisioned to bring together individuals and institutions
from myriad walks of life to discuss topical issues concerning the
environment. The focus will be on discussing solutions, creating
awareness and promoting frank conversations around the SDGs and the
role each individual can play in achieving them in their day-to-day
activities. Co-located with, the World Sustainable Development
Summit (WSDS) 2020 by TERI.
IHC Art in Metro at Jor Bagh Metro Station
Ras Se Bana Banaras - Kashi Ki Mahima continues.
IHC Art in Metro at Mandi House Metro Station
The 1947 Partition Archive continues.
EXHIBITIONS
7,10,11,15,18,21,29,30,31
1,7,8,11,13,17,22,24,25,29,30
1,2,3,8,14,16,17,20,23,27
4,5,11,12,16,19,25
3,9,10,12,16,17,18,19,20,22,24,25,27,28,31
January 2020
12WALK
7:00pm | Sakha - The Eternal Friend - an Odissi recital by
Arunima Ghosh, disciple of Guru Sharon Lowen and Guru Monalisa
Ghosh.
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7:00pm | IHC Music Club: Listen, Share & Discuss. Parampara
- Journey & Intricacies of Hindustani Classical Music - the
importance of the Guru - Shishya Parampara, nuances & values of
teachings by Gurujans, the journey of a student, and tradition vs
modernization, by vocalist and scholar, Kshitij Mathur.
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7:00pm | Aayi Gayi (Docu/61 mins/Hindi with English
subtitles/2019). Dir. Anandana Kapur. The film explores the complex
relationships between the State and its people through the lens of
electricity. Screening followed by a discussion with the filmmaker.
Collab. Kriti Film Club.
7:00pm | Nashist. Saigal Aaye Basso Mere Mann Mein
(Hindustani/2004/58 mins). Dir. Sharad Dutt. A film on legendary
singer, K. L. Saigal, in commemoration of his death
anniversary.Collab. Impresario Asia.
7:00pm| BOOK LAUNCH - Unapologetically Mad by Manjima Misra a
collection of short stories, followed by a panel discussion on
'Intersection between Feminism & Mental Health'. Panelists:
Japleen Pasricha, Founder & Director of web portal, 'Feminism
in India'; Olivia Deka, Founder & Director, 'She For Change';
Parth Manikala, international award winning speaker, Rahul
Chaudhary, Social Worker and Nishi Paliwal Theatre Artist.
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7:00pm | Opera at Habitat Series. Beethoven's Fidelio (sung in
German with English subtitles/123 mins). As the year of
thBeethoven's 250 birth anniversary commences, Sunit Tandon
introduces a live video film of his only opera. Florestan is a
political prisoner. To rescue him, his wife, Leonore, joins the
staff of the prison, disguised as a young man 'Fidelio'. The gaoler
Rocco's daughter, Marzelline, falls in love with this young man,
rejecting the advances of her father's assistant, Jacquino. Leonore
finds her husband just before the prison governor, Pizzaro,
attempts to kill him. She prevents this attempt by revealing her
true identity, when a trumpet announces the arrival of the Minister
for Justice, who saves the day.
7:00pm | WESTERN CLASSICAL MUSIC WALKS Nothing But Wind! Enjoy
an evening of music on wind instruments by composers across time. A
video-lecture by Nicholas Hoffland.
7:00pm | Charter of Patients' Rights – In Theory or Practice?
Panelists: Dr. Abhay Shukla, National Co-Convener, Jan Swasthya
Abhiyan; VR Raman, Head of Policy, Water AID India; Prof. Naresh
Gupta, Medical Consultant, Maulana Azad Medical College & Lok
Nayak Hospital ; Dr. Jayashree Gupta, President, Consumers India.
Chair: Justice Prafulla Chandra Pant, Member, National Human Rights
Commission & former Judge, Supreme Court of India. Collab.
Consumers India & SUM
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