Lamakaan - An Open Cultural Space

09/06/2026

KARWAN E MOHABBAT

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A festival to celebrate (s)heroes who have stood up against violence & hate

REHMAT

On the 13th and 14th June @ 6:00 PM 13 June.

13th June

Moderators Rana Ayyub and Kunal Purohit Storytelling and Poetry reading by Elahe Hiptoola and Deepti Girotra

14th June

Musical Night with Anuj Gurwara and Friends

Do join us to honour these (s)heroes of courageous kindness REHMAT (s)heroes

Adil Hussain Shah The pony owner in Pahalgam who was martyred saving lives from terrorists.

Imam Imdadullah Rashidi Ensured peace in communal riots Asansol even after mobs tortured and killed his teenage son.

Ngaineikim Lunkim Kuki women leader saved many Meitie lives even after as bullets flew, Sheltering them and mobilising a human chain to protect all.

Abdul Basheer After Abdul Basheer was killed in act of retaliatory violence in Mangalore, his family publicly appealed to people to refrain from any revenge and restored peace.

Mohinder Singh Saved many fellow Muslims during the 2020 Delhi communal frenzy.

Kshetrimayum Onil Is a Meitei peace and human rights activist who rescued and supported persecuted Kukizo-Hmar people despite deep ethnic divide.

Sunny Sharma Sunny Sharma courageously protected and supported mumbers of Muslim community during communal violence in Shamli and Muzaffarnagar.

Himanshi Narwal A young naval wife who lost her husband during the Pahalgam killings. She has shown immense courage and strength by choosing to let go of hate and violence and appealed for peace.

Organizer

Lamakaan

06/06/2026

Rahul Bose on Rugby premier League season 2
7th June, 7:00 pm onwards.

Rugby Premier League (RPL), Powered by AVID, is the world’s premier franchise-based rugby sevens competition, bringing together international stars and India’s top talent. This year, holding the league in Hyderabad for Season 2, the league features six franchises, world-class rugby and the introduction of a women’s competition. Following a successful debut season in Mumbai that reached over 54 million viewers and generated 235 million digital impressions, the HSBC RPL continues to drive rugby’s growth in India

Rahul Bose is a multiple award winning actor, filmmaker, social activist and former Indian rugby international who represented India from 1998 to 2009. Since becoming President of the Indian Rugby Football Union in 2021, he has played a pivotal role in advancing the sport's growth and visibility, including the launch of the HSBC Rugby Premier League, Powered by AVID. Recognized for his contributions to rugby, the Rahul Bose Rugby Stadium in Bhubaneswar was named in his honour in 2023. Beyond sport, he is celebrated for his work in cinema and his commitment to education and child welfare through his NGOs, The Foundation and HEAL.

18/04/2026

18/04/2026

Under Grey Smoggy Skies

April 21, 2026 7:30 pm Tuesday

Join us for a discussion on Under Grey Smoggy Skies by Harsh Mander, a compelling exploration of inequality and lived realities in contemporary India. The author will be in conversation with Amirullah Khan, bringing together perspectives from activism and policy.

12/04/2026

Join us for Bano Ki Kahaniyan, an evening celebrating the extraordinary literary legacy of Jeelani Bano — the Padma Shri-awarded Hyderabadi writer whose stories gave voice to the struggles, dignity, and quiet strength of ordinary lives across seven decades. Through dramatic readings and discussion, nine distinguished voices — including Rakhshanda Jalil, Volga, Amena Tahseen, Vinay Varma, Vaishali Bisht, Anuj Guwara, Mehak Hyderabadi and Subhatul Marjan — will bring her unforgettable prose to life and discuss her works. At Lamakaan, Friday, 17th April, 6:30 PM. All are welcome.

26/03/2026

Join us for a discussion on the Trans Bill. A space to understand why many are opposing it.

20/03/2026

Women in Medicine

Discussion

March 20, 2026 6:30 pm Friday

As part of the Women’s Day Month series, this session brings together a doctor, an ASHA worker, and an ANM worker to share their experiences from different levels of the healthcare system. Through their stories and reflections, the conversation will explore the everyday challenges, responsibilities, and realities faced by women working in the medical field. Join us for an insightful discussion on the dedication, struggles, and resilience of women who keep healthcare systems running.

Organizer

Lamakaan

03/03/2026

Friends Of Jilipibala

Movies

Friends of Jilipibala (Jilipibalar Bondhura) is a 2025 Bengali documentary directed by Debalina Majumder (or Debalina Mow) that spans over a decade, capturing the bond between a young girl and a tamarind tree in Kolkata. The film highlights the importance of urban greenery and the devastating impact of deforestation on non-human life, serving as a call to action to preserve ecological diversity.

Screening by Art Against Oppression

Organizer

Art Against Oppression

Art Against Oppression is a cultural forum that welcomes the collective voices and artforms which speak up against the existing oppressive social order. We are trying to bring together an organised expression of those cultures which have always stood by the oppressed.