HAPPENINGS AT HABITAT WORLD IN May2011

7:00pm|LECDEM|Odissi Music And HABITAT FILM FESTIVAL '11 1 Allied Forms- The Tradition Of Raas 8 15 10:15am|Short Film- Mr. India 22 HABITAT FILM FESTIVAL '11 29 10:30am|Short film- Rupban MUSIC Discussant: Ramhari Das. Collab: FILMS (Manipuri/2009/47mins) Dir.Haobam FILMS S Paban Kumar (Bengali/2010/27mins) Dir.Supriyo Sen Utsav- Ranjana's Dance Academy 11:00am|Chithakuzhal (The Bird Catcher) 11:00am|I Am Kalam (Hindi/2010/ THEATRE 87mins) Dir.Nila Madhab Panda 7:00pm|The Prophet And The Poet (Malayalam/2010/83mins) Dir.Majeed (English/90mins) by Little Theatre Gulistan 2:00pm|Pranchiyettan & The Saint (Malayalam/2010/133mins) Dir.Ranjith THEATRE 7.00pm|Repeat of Nehru: His Inner Group, Bangalore. Based on a 2:00pm|Jaangfaai Joonaak (From The Shadow 3:45pm|Short film- Dhruva Nakshatram Story (Eng/90mins) Dir. & Wri. compilation of letters and articles Of Silence) (Assamese/2011/82mins) (The Pole Star) (Tamil/2010/11mins) Pramila Le Hunte. Tickets at Rs.350, exchanged between Mahatma Gandhi Dir.Sanjib Sabhapandit Dir.S. Aravind Rs.250 & Rs.100 available at the and Rabindranath Tagore over 25 3:45pm|Short Film- Surang (The Tunnel) 4:00pm|Mee Sindhutai Sapkal (I Am Programme desk from May.20 years, with the Indian freedom struggle (Hindi/2009/11mins) Dir.Anurag Sindhutai Sapkal) (Marathi/2010/ onwards for IHC members. Open to all as the backdrop. The letters reveal how Goswami 114mins) Dir.Ananth Mahadevan 6:30pm|Retro- Noukadubi (Boatwreck) from May.23.An Arts and Old World the two personalities differed THEATRE 7:00pm|Repeat of Chann Badlaan Da 4:00pm|No One Killed Jessica (Bengali/2010/146mins) Dir.Rituparno Culture presentation. significantly on the form and content of (Punjabi/90mins) Tickets at Rs.350, (Hindi/2011/136mins) Dir.Raj Kumar Gupta Ghosh the freedom movement. Collab: Rs.250 & Rs.100 available at the FILMS 7:00pm|FILM CLUB SCREENING| 6:30pm|Khaddama (Expatriate Housemaid) Impresario India Programme desk from May 1 onwards Short Film Festival. A showcasing of (Malayalam/2011/107mins) Dir.Kamal for IHC members. Open to all from critically acclaimed short films from MUSIC 7:00pm|Hindustani Vocal recital by 8:30pm|Retro- Abohoman (Bengali/2010/ across the world Collab: Shamiana Neeta Mathur, disciple of Krishna Bisht May 4 122mins) Dir.Rituparno Ghosh

7:00pm|DOC FILM|Premiere of Spirit 2 Of Moksha (Hindi/2010/105mins) 9 16 23 30 FILMS Dir.Rajeev Gautam. The film examines M the celebration, concept and purpose of Kumbh Mela as the biggest festival of faith, world over. It makes an analytical presentation of myths and truths behind the spirit which leads millions together towards the common cause of attaining salvation. Limited invitations available at the Programme desk MUSIC 7:00pm|Rabindra Sangeet Violin recital 7:00pm|Charles Dickens: The Continuing TALKS by Madhu Tanjorkar, UK, disciple of Story Writer Lucinda Dickens DANCE 7:00pm|Pehchaan- A monthly FILMS HABITAT FILM FESTIVAL '11 7:00pm|Ustad Mushtaq Ali Khan Birth Hawksley speaks about her famous performance series. Kathak recital by 6:30pm|Bettada Jeeva (Man Of The Hills) Shekhar Tanjorkar. Followed by MUSIC Centenary Celebrations- Sitar recital by great great great grandfather Charles Rama Prasad Chattopadhayay, disciple (Kannada/2011/108mins) Dir.P. Hindustani Classical Vocal & Sitar Dickens, his connections with India, of Pt. Bijoysankar, Pt. Birju Maharaj & Seshadri recital by Dr. Amelia Maciszewski, Pt. Debu Chaudhuri. Hindustani Vocal and echoes of his novels in today's Shaswati Sen. Followed by Tabla solo by 8:30pm|Retro- Bariwali (The Lady Of The USA, disciple of Aashish Khan & Girija recital by Pt. Rajan Sajan Mishra. Tabla urban narratives. Introduced by Subhankar Banerjee, disciple of House) (Bengali/2000/150mins) Devi Collab: India World Cultural accompanist- Pt. Kumar Bose. Collab: Namita Gokhale Swapan Shiva Collab: Dhwani Dir.Rituparno Ghosh Forum UMAK Centre for Culture T 3 10 17 24 31

MUSIC 7:00pm|The Sufi Gospel Project by vocalist Sonam Kalra Music, Poetry & DANCE 7:00pm|Kathak recital by Urmila Sharma, disciple of Pt. Ram Baboo Prayer that transcend the barriers of FILMS HABITAT FILM FESTIVAL '11 MUSIC 7:00pm|Ustad Mushtaq Ali Khan Birth religion and language. Utterances in one 6:30pm|Udaan (The Flight) (Hindi/ Bhatt & Pt. Birju Maharaj Centenary Celebrations features the voice- the voice of faith. Accompanied 2010/134mins) Dir.Vikramaditya TALKS 7:00pm|Vimhans continues with its Launch of Sitars Of India- an ensemble by Alex Fernandes (Piano), Ahsan Ali Motwane monthly series on Growing Up With presented by Pt. Prateek Chaudhuri & Khan (Sarangi), Rajesh Prasanna 8:30pm|Aidonla Aidhu (Five Ones Are Teens. Teens & Sexuality- Strategies to troupe Collab: UMAK Centre for DANCE 7:00pm|Kuchipudi dance recital by (Flute), Amaan Ali Khan (Tabla) & Five) (Kannada/2011/114mins) Dir.V. effectively deal with teenage Natya Tarangini Daniel Paul (Guitar) K. Prakash relationships and concerns. Culture

6:30pm|Gender Justice, Women and Media 7:00pm|Hindustani Vocal recital by EXHIBITIONS 4 11 18 25 Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar, Shankar TALKS Panelists: Justice Hima Kohli, Vartika MUSIC DOD FOYER Nanda, Head of Dept. of Journalism, Guitar by Dr. Kamala Shankar & W DANCE 1 – 31 Ghalib, Mir & Zauq's “Dilli” A photographic LSR College, Rashmi Singh, Expert, Bharatnatyam recital by Anuradha journey of the Walled City by Amit Bhatia Venkat Raman. Collab: Swar Gender and Social Protection, Usha CONVENTION FOYER Thakur, Social Worker, Neelam Pratap Saraswati Foundation 4 – 6 Solo show of paintings by Pravesh Sagar Rudy, Golfer and social activist; TALKS 7:00pm|DRAMATISED READINGS| Nivedita Singh, Counsellor MUSIC 7:00pm|Celebration of K. L. Saigal - The A dream theatre initiative by Yatrik 7 – 12 Creation Of Art & Craft Painting & crafting on parchment paper by Sunita Tandon MUSIC 7:00pm|Spring Concert 2011 A collection Definitive Biography by Pran Nevile Theatre Group & Old World Culture 23 – 26 Solo show of paintings by Pradeep of folk songs and romantic interludes Pub.Penguin Books. Followed by songs continues… Reading of the selected Bamboowala from an international repertoire, of Saigal by Priya Kanungo script from Session I with 27 – 31 The Green God Solo exhibition by Dhananjay capturing the lighter moments of spring. MUSIC 7:00pm|In celebration of the Days of improvisations and adaptations. At FOR DETAILS, CALL 4366 3080/90 Conductor: Nadya V. Balyan Culture of Kazakhstan in Delhi- FILMS HABITAT FILM FESTIVAL '11 Session II- The Caretaker by Harold Pianist: Jina Lee. Collab: Capital City Performance by Kamerata of Kazakhstan- 6:30pm|O Maria (Konkani/2010/ Pinter- remastered! EXHIBITIONS Minstrels Choir Kazakh Chamber Orchestra. Artistic Dir. 106mins) Dir.Rajendra N. Talak TALKS 7:00pm|BOOK LAUNCH|Until My VISUAL ARTS GALLERY TALKS 7:00pm|BOOK LAUNCH|Daughters: & conductor: Gaukhar Murzabekova 8:30pm|Retro- Antarmahal (Views Of The Freedom Is Come: The New Intifada In A Story of Five Generations by Bharati Collab: ICCR & Embassy of the Republic Inner Chamber) (Bengali/2005/118mins) Kashmir Edited by Sanjay Kak. Collab: 1 – 7 Still The Seagull Foundation For The Arts Ray. Collab: Penguin India of Kazakhstan Dir.Rituparno Ghosh Penguin Books India presents a solo exhibition of black & white photographs by Prarthana Modi 6:30pm|LECTURE SERIES|Word And 7:00pm|International Ancient Arts Event- 8 – 15 Once upon a Mind Gallery Art Konsult presents a 5 Image: Ramayana And Visual Imagination 12 Cultural Festival & Scientific Symposium 19 26 solo show of paintings by Vikash Kalra TALKS In India A Series of 8 inter-disciplinary DANCE exploring the performing arts as tools for depicting the utilization of mankind in the hand T lectures concludes. Conceptualized by transformation of Society. Ram Lila by of this materialistic metropolitan culture. Avadh Adars Ramelela Mandal, Patthar 6:30pm|Life Without Disease- Body Is Its Alok Bhalla. Co-ordinated by Dr. TALKS 16 – 22 Medical Dreamtimes Crown Communications Manir, Ayodhya. Talk on Arts & Healing Malashri Lal & Dr. Alka Pande. Own Doctor Speaker: Dr. Jacob presents a group exhibition of paintings, by Cinzia Rigodanzo, Art Therapist, Closing session conducted by Navtej Vadakkanchery, Naturopath Chair: D. thankhas & sculptures highlighting the Switzerland. Garadi Dance of Pondicherry FILMS HABITAT FILM FESTIVAL '11 Johar. Check with the Visual Arts R. Kaarthikeyan Collab: Foundation importance of medicine in art As per mythology, Vanars (monkeys) 6:30pm|Magiya Kaala (Kannada/2011/ Gallery for registration and details. for Good Governance performed this dance to celebrate Rama's 100mins) Dir.Mudnakudu Chinnaswamy OPEN PALM COURT GALLERY Collab: Sahitya Akademi victory over Ravana. Talk on The Concept 8:30pm|Necklace (Bengali/2010/95mins) THEATRE 7:00pm|DRAMATISED READINGS| 1 – 7 Tree & Humanity Solo exhibition of paintings & Of Fanaa Or Spiritual Ecstasy by Alhaj Dr. TALKS 7:00pm|DRAMATIZED READING|A Dir.Sekhar Das The Bards And Minstrels Of India wood sculptures by Sujan Biswas. In the artist's Liaqat Hussain Moini, Aligarh Muslim dream theatre initiative by Yatrik Series. Tamasha from Maharashtra opinion, 'Trees signify Life; Life is a Tree & a University & Sajjadanshin, Ajmer Sharif. TALKS 7:00pm|Challanges Before Bureaucracy Theatre Group & Old World Culture. Collab: North Central Zone Cultural Tree is World' Old scripts or original, new plays may Performance by Qutbi Brothers. Artistic Speaker: R. C. Bhargava, Chairman, Centre 8 Expression'11 - Modern Art -An Inspiration be submitted; to be read by actors in a Dir. Reela Hota. Collab: ICCR, Ayodhya Maruti Udyog Ltd., formerly with Indian Empowerment presents a group exhibition of Research Centre, U. P. Tourism & Administrative Service & B. S. Baswan, MUSIC 7:00pm|Tribute To Suchitra Mitra dramatised reading. Session I- Reading 100 children participating from different Pondicherry Tourism Ex-Director, IIPA & Indian Devotional songs by Rupa Chanda & of The Caretaker by Harold Pinter. schools of Delhi. These works walk you through Dir.Prashant Saigal. Check with the MUSIC 7:00pm|Sarod recital by Abhisek Lahiri, Administrative Service Collab: Institute Anita Pal, disciples of Suchitra Mitra HCL Concert some of the very famous Indian Modern artists' Programmes Desk for more details disciple of Pt. Alok Lahiri for Improved India Collab: Impresario India Series style of working, showcasing an energetic, creative & entrepreneurial young nation 7:00pm|International Ancient Arts grappling with the excitement of constant 6 13 Event continues. Katputhli by Puran 20 HABITAT FILM FESTIVAL '11 27 reinvention, of change. DANCE THEATRE 7:00pm|Caferati @Habitat- The Open Bhatt & troupe. Talk on The Vedic Origin FILMS 6:30pm|Nandalala (Tamil/2010/ 19 – 24 Figurative & Abstract Group exhibition of Mike Series. Perform your own work, in F TALKS Of Sound & Healing by Dr. Pankaj Mala 125mins) Dir.Mysskin paintings by Anand Mali & Eknath Giram any language of the NCR. Poetry, fiction, 8:30pm|Retro- Shob Charitro Kalponik depicting Lord Krishna & nature in various Sharma, Punjab University. Odissi diatribes, songs in 2mins. Moderator: (All Characters Are Imaginary) (Bengali/ forms recital by Guru Gajendra Panda & Danish Husain Please contact the troupe. Talk on Music Therapy In The 2009/98mins) Dir.Rituparno Ghosh 25 – 31 India: People And Culture Solo photography Prog.Desk for details. exhibition by Sumit Saurabh Medical Field by Dr. T. Mythily, PhD, WORKSHOP 7:00pm|The Family Team Learn how to FILMS 7:00pm|FILM CLUB SCREENING|I Am LOBBIES- 5A, 4A, 4B & 6A D.Sc, Cognitive Neuro Psychologist, apply the fascinating, unfailing and (English/Hindi/2011/71mins) Behaviorist Music Therapist, Apollo time-honoured principles of Dir.Sonali Gulati. Chronicle of an Apr. 1 –Time (Less) First photographic solo exhibition by Hospitals. Concludes with International teambuilding to the most important Indian lesbian filmmaker. Winner of June 30 Gwenaëlle Lefeuvre. It invites the visitors to Collaborative Music. Conductor: G. S. enterprise of all – the family unit! Grand Jury Prize, Indian Film Festival, rediscover their own relationship with time and Rajan. Artistic Dir. Reela Hota. Collab: Collab: Family Vision Los Angeles, 2011. The director will be the feelings associated with it: the contemplation, the expectation, the waiting, the ICCR, Orissa Tourism & Tamil Nadu TALKS 7:00pm|Can Caste Be Retained After present for an interaction post screening. Tourism patience and impatience duet, the nostalgia. Conversion? Reservation, Dalitism And MUSIC 7:00pm|Hindustani Vocal recital by TIME (LESS) is a collection of photographs DANCE 7:00pm|Kathak recital by Monisa TALKS 7:00pm|ILLUSTRATED TALK|How To Reform Speaker: Ramdas Lamb, Prof. of Waseem Ahmed Khan, disciple of Lt. taken over three years in France, USA and UK. Nayak, disciple of Pt. Rajendra Identify Your Stress Levels And Overcome Hinduism, University of Hawaii Ata Hussain Khan & Lt. Naseem Ahmed Gangani HCL Concert Series It by Wg. Cdr (retd.) Inder Puri Chair: Bharat Gupt, Delhi University Khan HCL Concert Series FOR DETAILS, CALL 4366 2024/25

9.30am|HABITAT CHILDRENS BOOK HABITAT FILM FESTIVAL '11 7 14 21 10:30am|Short film- Sesh Asha (The Last 28 FILMS 2,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,27,29 FORUM|Revisiting Roald Dahl's Magic Hope) Dir.Dip Bhuyan TALKS Tell us about your favourite Dahl FILMS FILMS 6:30pm|HABITAT FILM FESTIVAL 11:00am|T. D. Dasan Standard VI B S character, read a favourite passage, 2011|Inaugration- Arekti Premer Golpo Dir.Mohan Raghavan draw a scene. Age group 9+ (Just Another Love Story) (Eng/2010/ 1:45pm|Short film- Charulathayude Bakki DANCE 3,6,9,12,13,24,25 Dir.Sangeetha Padmanabhan THEATRE 7:00pm|Tamasha presents Lt. Shiela 128mins) Dirs.Kaushik Ganguly & 2:00pm|Byari Dir.Suveeran Bhatia's immortal musical Chann Rituparno Ghosh. Cast: Rituparno 3:45pm|Short film- Courtroom Nautanki (The Badlaan Da (Punjabi/90mins) A musical Ghosh, Chapal Bhaduri & Indraneil MUSIC 1,4,10,11,12,21,22,23,25,26,27,30,31 Sengupta. Seventy-plus Chapal Courtroom Farce) Dir.Chittaranjan Tripathy production based on Punjabi Folk Bhaduri, once famous for the feminine 4:00pm|Riwayat Dir.Vijay Patkar THEATRE 7.00pm|Nehru: His Inner Story songs. The musical play, staged 30 lead roles he played, is essentially a 6:30pm|Good Night, Good Morning Dir.Sudhish Kamath (Eng/90mins) Dir. & Wri. Pramila Le years back, created a sensation in the woman, biologically trapped in a man's THEATRE 1,7,8,26,27,28,29 Delhi Theatre world & was acclaimed body. He lives a forsaken life, surviving 8:30pm|Dewas (The Country) Dir.Nitin Hunte. Behind the roar of the masses Chandra as a novel experiment presenting an on memories of his past until he meets we hear Nehru’s private story… in his Check panel for details amalgamation of Punjabi literature, Abhiroop Sen, an openly gay filmmaker own words...revealing his own truth. TALKS 2,4,5,7,13,19,20,21,24,25,26 music and theatre. Tickets at Rs.350, who lures him with big money to reveal TALKS 6:00pm|IHC MEMBER'S MEET|Dr. Shikha Tickets at Rs.350, Rs.250 & Rs.100 his tragic story in every detail for a Sharma, Wellness Expert speaks on Wellness Rs.250 & Rs.100 available at the In Modern India- Practical Ways available at the Programme desk from Programme desk from May 1 onwards documentary. May.20 onwards for IHC members. MUSIC 7:00pm|Ramta Jogi- The Wandering Mystic WORKSHOP 20 for IHC members. Open to all from 8:30pm|Lost Mother (Eng/2011/85mins) Songs of the Sufi, the Nirguni and the Open to all from May.23.An Arts and May 4 Dir.Monalisa Dasgupta Vaishnav by Rashmi Agarwal Old World Culture presentation.