[lamakaan] Upcoming events- This Week (Jan 13–18) | Poetry, Film, Talks, Workshops & Theatre
Lamakaan
Dear Friends,
We’re happy to share the upcoming events at Lamakaan this week—an engaging mix of poetry, cinema, discussions, community gatherings, workshops, and theatre. Join us for conversations, creativity, and collective reflection.
🗓️ Wednesday| Jan 14
6:00 PM | Bazm-e-Sukhan Anniversary
Kuchh Ishq Kiya: Faiz Ahmed Faiz
A special evening celebrating the life and poetry of Faiz Ahmed Faiz, featuring Mir Ali Hussain and musical renditions by Smita Bellur.
7:00 PM | Remembering Federico Fellini – Film Screening
La Strada (1954, Italy)
A screening of Fellini’s iconic film followed by an open discussion. Entry free and open to all.
🗓️ Thursday | Jan 15
3:00 PM | KULHAD – Short Film Screening
A sensitive, student-made film exploring loneliness, mental health, and human connection through a simple shared moment over chai.
7:00 PM | From Istanbul to Hyderabad – Discussion
Özge Baykan Calafato explores transnational histories between the Ottoman Empire and Hyderabad through royal photography, memory, and migration.
🗓️ Friday | Jan 16
7:00 PM | Vibhata Sandhya – Book Discussion
A discussion on Vibhata Sandhyalu, a landmark Telugu literary anthology edited by C.V. Subbarao, examining literature as a tool for social change.
🗓️ Saturday | Jan 17
10:30 AM | Hyderabad Traders Meetup
An informal gathering of stock market traders to connect, discuss, and network over tea and snacks.
1:00 PM | Listening Circle – Peer Support Space
A facilitated peer-support circle for queer and neurodivergent individuals using dance movement therapy and shared reflection.
🗓️ Sunday | Jan 18
10:30 AM | 2026 Vision Board Workshop
A creative workshop to visualize goals and intentions for 2026. Open to all ages. (Fee 500/- applicable; registration required)
8:00 PM | Sutradhar Presents: PASSWALA – Play
A powerful theatrical adaptation exploring life, death, dignity, and resilience through the lens of a crematorium keeper’s everyday world.
We look forward to welcoming you this week for meaningful dialogue, art, and shared experiences.
Warm regards,
Team Lamakaan
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