What: This film is a journey in search of Kabir's ‘des’ or country and unfolds through the interwoven narratives of two people from two very different countries - Dalit folk singer Prahlad Tipaniya and North American scholar Linda Hess. We enter the world of Kabir through song interwoven in the personal and public lives of these two individuals, brought together in an unlikely friendship by the amazing universality and cross- cultural resonance of Kabir.
When: Feb 17, 3:00 PM - 4:40 PM
Where: Digital Academy, Geminis Studio, Plot No C/3, MIDC Street No 11, Andheri East, Mumbai
Contact: 28229944, 66901427
Nava Gadee Nava Rajya
What: If the culmination of all love stories is marriage, here it is the other way round - marriage is the beginning of this love story. The play depicts the story of a four-month old married couple. Theirs is an arranged marriage and now the two are discovering the various facets of each other's personalities. At times exciting, at times disappointing - the two are unraveling before each other. The entanglement of the couple is endearing and the estrangement - devastating. The evolving relationship between the two forms the basis of this family play. Language: Marathi. Cast: Umesh Kamat, Priya Bapat, Hemant Dhome & Urja Deshpande. Directed by: Samir Viddans.
When: Feb 18, 8:30 PM Onwards
Where: Gadkari Rangayatan, Dr Mose Rd, Near Masunda Talav, Thane West
Contact: 25362165, 25419118
Kabaddi Kabaddi
What: This play looks at the relationship between a father and daughter. A strict father forbids his daughter from playing Kabaddi, professionally. Cast: Mukta Barve & Vinay Aapte. Directed by: Jitendra Patil
When: Feb 18, 4:00 PM Onwards
Where: Dinanath Mangeshkar Hall, Natwariya Dutta Bhatt Marg, Opp Railway Station, Vile Parle East, Mumbai
Contact: 26125568, 26184027
Travelling Light
What: Travelling Light theatre screening written by Nicholas Wright and directed by Nicholas Hytner.
When: Feb 18 at 3 PM & Feb 19 at 7 PM
Where: Dance Theatre Godrej (NCPA), Nariman Point, Mumbai
Contact: 66223737, 66588997, 22824567, 66548135, 66223724, 66223754
Dear Father
What: Mankad family, comprising of father, Mr. Manu Mankad, son, Ajay Mankad and daughter in law Alka Mankad is like any family living next door to you. Ajay is a lawyer and Alka teaches maths in college. They live an average life with average Khusi and average Ghum as Ajay jokingly puts it. They have their share of domestic squabbles but nothing to draw our attention. But, behind this facade of a happy family - are there secrets everyone is trying to bury? Is there a mystery waiting to be revealed? A puzzle waiting to be solved? Language: Gujarati. Cast: Paresh Rawal, Mrinmayee & Chetan Dhanani.
When: Feb 19, 3:45 PM Onwards
Where: Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Munshi Sadan, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Chowk, Kulapati Munshi Marg, Grant Road, Mumbai
Contact: 23630265, 23631261, 23634462, 23634463