Trivial Disasters
A series of comic vignettes, Trivial Disasters is a humorous, cheeky and nearly twisted take on the grave realities of the way we live today. It turns momentous occasions, important relationships and issues on their heads to reveal their ridiculous and rib-tickling sides. It’s a hilariously bizarre world where marriages come with warranty and exchange offers, kidnappers haggle over ransom like groceries, serial killers are television stars and poet laureates compose for municipal signage. All things preposterous are run-of-the-mill and anything ordinary is earth-shattering. Cast: Kalki Koechlin, Richa Chadda, Cyrus Sahukar, Purab Kohli. When: August 10, 7:00 Pm. Where: Tata Theatre, NCPA, Nariman Point, Mumbai. Contact: 022 22824567.
Book exhibition
Ashish Book Centre has organized a book fair offering books at throw away prices with upto 85% off. Some titles are available for as low as Rs 50. . Widest range of books on A to Z subjects like Advertising, Architecture, Art, Beauty, Cookery, Children book, Computer, Fashion, Fiction, Gardening, Graphics, Guajarati, Health, History, Hindi, Management, Marathi, Non-Fiction, Photography, Sport, Textile, Travel, Wild life, Cd Roms and many more are available under one roof. Book Fair will be open on Public Holidays & Sundays. Even the minimal budget permits you to buy more books. When: Till August 19, 10.00 am to 08.30 pm. Where: Sunderabai Hall, Opp SNDT Women’s University, Behind Income Tax Office, Churchgate, Mumbai.
Mehfil@Prithvi
Gulzar the name is synonymous with Urdu poetry. His bodies of work and poetry recitation skills have become the fabric of contemporary Urdu in India. Be a part of this mehfil which will discuss, discover, unravel and enjoy the oeuvre of this prolific man. Sampooran Singh Kalra (born 18 August 1936), known popularly by his pen name Gulzar, is not only a poet and lyricist but also a film director. He started his career as a lyricist in the 1963 film Bandini and has worked with many music directors including R.D. Burman, Salil Choudhury, Vishal Bharadwaj and A.R. Rahman. He has directed films such as Aandhi and Mausam and TV series during 1970s and 1980s. When: August 12, 7:00 PM onwards. Where:
Prithvi Theatre, 20, Janki Kutir, Juhu Church Road, Juhu, Mumbai. Contact: 022 26149546.
Opera Screening
La fanciulla del West is an opera in three acts by Puccini, based on the play The Girl of the Golden West. The story takes place in California during the Gold Rush of 1849. The opera is not frequently performed, and has been criticized for failing to provide “atmosphere” like Puccini’s other works. Cast: Deborah Voigt (Minnie), Marcello Giordani (Dick Johnson) & Lucio Gallo (Jack Rance). When: August 14 till 18, 6:30 PM onwards. Where: Dance Theatre Godrej, NCPA, Nariman Point, Mumbai. Contact: 022 22824567.
Independence Day Brunch
Celebrate Independence Day with an exceptional brunch at JW Marriott Mumbai. Culinary delicacies from Kashmir to Kanyakumari will mark this great day. The brunch will comprise of an exquisite spread of authentic street food from across the nation that will promise a great afternoon. Culminate your gastronomic journey with a sinful selection of desserts like Balushahi, Gulab Jamun, Boondi Ladoo, Moong Dal Halwa and Jalebi with Rabdi that will provide the perfect closure to this extravagant meal. When: August 15, 12:30 PM onwards. Where: Lotus Cafe, JW Marriott Hotel, Juhu Tara Road, Mumbai. Contact: 022 66933344.
