Music & Dance
What: Ghazal icon and Padmashree recipient Pankaj Udhas, in a new initiative has a real treat in store for ghazal lovers with his live concert ‘Dastkhat’. This latest offering from the master is a collection of seven ghazals of Janaab Faiz Ahmed Faiz, which includes famous nazm ‘Sheeshon Ka Masiha koi Nahin’, and a video of the title track ‘Kab Tak dil ki Khair Manaye’ that will splash across the music channels very soon. Tickets available at Sophia Bhabha Auditorium, Rhythm house, and bookmyshow.com
When: Oct 26, 7.30 PM onwards
Where: Sophia Bhabha Auditorium, Sophia College Campus, B. Desai Road, Breach Candy, Mumbai
Contact: Anuj Bajaj on 9768002004
Shankar Tucker & Maatibaani Live
What: As a clarinetist, Shankar has shared the stage with such legendary artists as ZakirHussain and Hariprasad Chaurasia, and recorded for music director Pritam Chakraborty. Shankar blends Classical Indian music, jazz and popular music to create a unique and original fusion sound, both in solo recordings and with some of the most talented and accomplished young Carnatic and Hindustani vocalists and instrumentalists, including Vidya and Vandana Iyer, Nirali Kartik, Mahesh Vinayakram, B. Sree Sundarkumar, and others. Shankar himself plays a wide range of instruments in his recordings: piano, bass, kanjira, tabla, and other percussion instruments.
When: Oct 21, 9:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Where: The Blue Frog Club, Mathuradas Mills Compound, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai
Contact: 9022905340
A Classical Evening
What: Catch Anushree Talwalkar and Yudhajit Roy performing live the best of their Hindustani vocals at Mumbai Marathi Sahitya Sangh. The duo of vocalists will make sure that they deliver the best of their performance and gift you a special evening. Do join in!
When: Oct 21, 6:00 PM Onwards
Where: Mumbai Marathi Sahitya Sangh Mandir, Dr. Bhalerao Marg, Kelewadi Charni Road, Girgaon, Mumbai
Festival & More
Charulata – 14th Mumbai Film Festival
What: Catch the screening of Charulata an Indian film directed by Satyajit Ray.
When: Oct 19, 8:30 PM Onwards
Where: Liberty Cinema, 41/42, Liberty Building, Churchgate, New Marine Lines, Mumbai
Contact: 22084521, 22031196
Identification of a Woman – 14th Mumbai Film Festival
What: Catch the screening of Identification of a Woman an Italy-France film directed by Michelangelo Antonioni.
When: Oct 20, 1:00 PM Onwards
Where: Liberty Cinema, 41/42, Liberty Building, Churchgate, New Marine Lines, Mumbai
Contact: 22084521, 22031196
Balak Palak – 14th Mumbai Film Festival
What: Catch the screening of ‘Balak Palak’ a film from India (Marathi) directed by Ravi Jadhav on Screen 5.
When: Oct 20, 3:30 PM Onwards
Where: Inox Multiplex, CR 2, 2nd Floor, Nariman Point, Mumbai
Contact: 66595959, 66588888
Mumbai Film and Comics Convention
What: Comic book fans can attend a cartooning workshop, shop for merchandise, learn to sketch and attend launches and previews of new comic books like Beast Legion (Volume 2), Retrograde (Volume 2), Krishna: A Journey, Karna: The Animated Series, Aghori Book II and Munkeeman: The Missing Years. The big event to look forward to is the Indian debut of Mumbai Confidential, a crime noir comic book series. The creators of Agent Vinod, a comic book based on a movie, will discuss the scope of the relationship between Bollywood and graphic novels. There will also be a session with Abid Surti, creator of the popular comic book character Bahadur. Comic book fans can also dress up in costumes. Prizes for the best outfit are up for grabs. Visit www.comicconindia.com for schedule.
When: Oct 20 & Oct 21, 10.30 AM – 8.00 PM
Where: World Trade Centre details, World Trade Centre Arcade, Sadhu TL Vaswani Marg, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai
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Glitter – A Wedding And Lifestyle Exhibition
What: With the festive and wedding season just round the corner, this is your chance to shop everything under the sun. True to its name, Glitter is a lifestyle and wedding exhibition that defines exclusivity and panache. So be there and pick your piece of fashionable attires, jewelry, decorative and accessories! The entry fee to the event is Rs.50.
When: Till Oct 21, 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Where: JW Marriott, Juhu, Juhu Tara Road, Mumbai
Contact: 9321066656, 9920022212
