The Hindi-Urdu play, Mazaaq, is a collection of three short, hilarious comedy stories by famous Russian writer Anton Chekhov. They deal with emotions in relationships, running the gamut of trite power plays, sublime love, the commonplace to exceptional circumstances, the abyss of poverty to the idle games of the rich. Directed by Vikas Bahari, it has a runtime of one hour and 20 minutes. Presented by Prism Theatres, the play features Nadeem Shah, Shankar Musafir, Ashhar Haque and many other artists.
When: September 24
Where: 72, KK Birla lane, lodhi Estate
Time: 5:00 PM
Forms and feelings is an exhibition of paintings and sculptures featuring the work of four artists. The central concept revolving around the exhibition is how an artist has to put his or her other personal preoccupations and vanities aside to give shape to an idea and translate feelings into forms. The four artists whose works will be on display are Saroj Jain, Madhulika Jha, Shashi K Paul and Sarfuddin Ahmed. It will be inaugurated by eminent Kathak exponent Shovana Narayan and noted filmmaker Shubhadarshini Singh.
When: September 23 till October 2
Where: Shridharani Gallery, Tansen Marg
Crystal Cities is a solo exhibition of new works by Jagannath Panda. The artist is showing after a hiatus of seven years in New Delhi. Drawing from the tension of an urbanised environment, Panda intricately synthesises terrains made of painted images interspersed with fabric collages and sculptures. Exploring foliage is a recurring motif in the works as it is a metaphor for aspirations and utopia that clash within the chaos of the city. Animals become extensions of humans wherein they depict human psychology and behaviour. Using simple and seemingly direct imageries portrayed in a naturalistic manner, Panda explores his concerns with urbanisation and dislocation, social and economic injustice, and shifts in cultural paradigms today.
When: Till October 15
Where: The lodhi hotel
Social and the British Council India are organising a special screening of short movies by The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). The movie marathon consists of four films – Home, winner of BAFTA 2017 under short movies category. Other nominated short movies which will be screened are Consumed, The mouth of hell and The Party. The screening of the film aims to bring together voices from across the globe to open dialogue about compassion and empathy in today's conflicted world. Consumed and The mouth of hell will be shown from 7 to 8:00 PM, while The party and Home will be shown from 8 to 9:00 PM.
When: September 19
Where: AntiSocial, Hauz Khas
The 61st edition of Shri Ram is around the corner with Dussehra. The annual dance-drama is an amalgamation of core values that reflect the emotions of devotion, loyalty, endearing family relationships and respect to elders. The life of Ram is a medley of allegories which provide the foundation of a metaphysical way of life. For the first time, props and accessories will be made of jute.
When: September 21 to October 17
Where: SBKK lawns, 1, Copernicus Marg
Time: 6:30 PM