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CHILDREN DREAM STEAM2ND FEB SATURDAYDream Catchers by Chaahat Advani

CSMVS Lawns

11:00 am - 12:00 noon

Join us on a sacred journey as you weave your very own dreamcatcher and let your inner boho shine! (Age: 6 to 12yrs)

Khatron Ke Khiladi by Science Utsav

CSMVS Lawns

12:00 noon - 1:00 pm

Get ready to be amazed by the power of fire in this enchanting science show. (Age: All)

Our Playground by Toybank

CSMVS Lawns

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Enjoy a fun-filled collaborative session through play to create a vision for a better tomorrow. (Age: 6 to 12yrs)

Math with Origami by Bob

CSMVS Lawns

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Unravel the fun of Math with Origami. (Age: 10yrs +)

Tribal Beats by Saevus CSMVS Lawns

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Introducing the tribal natives of the Indian wild through music and dance. (Age: 8 to 12yrs)

Mo-Glitter by Shruti Narayan CSMVS Lawns

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Do a creative mosaic, add some glitter and you get a Mo-Glitter! Experience using mixed medium. (Age: 6 to 12yrs)

3RD FEB SUNDAYFoiled! by artist Arzan Khambatta

CSMVS Lawns

11:00 am - 12:00 noon

Create your own sculpture with scraps and foil with artist Arzan Khambatta . (Age: 8 to 14yrs)

Everyday Math through Stories, Fun and Dance by Neha Khaitan

CSMVS Lawns

12:00 noon - 1:00 pm

An interactive storytelling session using the language of Bharatanatyam with everyday math presented from A Flower Child. (Age: 7 to 12yrs)

Clever, Cleverer, Cleverest by Maulshree Kalothia

CSMVS Lawns

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Hear the award-winning story of the clever tailor Ruparam and see how a little can go a long way, especially in these times of excess. (Age: 5yrs +)

Build a Rocket Launcherby Science Utsav

CSMVS Lawns

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Explore, play, discover and build your own rocket launcher. (Age: 5yrs +)

CHILDREN DREAM STEAM3RD FEB SUNDAYThink with your Hands by Sticky Bits

CSMVS Lawns

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Get creative and let your imagination run wild. Join us in a fun filled session. (Age: 5 to 10yrs)

Rhythmic Art Strokes and Spirit Dance Expression of the Elements of Nature by Allison Moreu

CSMVS Lawns

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Be a tree, a wolf, water or wind and join Allison Moreu as she takes you on a journey with a spirit dance of the elements of nature which culminates into an expressive Mural painting. (Age: 6 to 12yrs)

4TH FEB MONDAYLittle Van Goghs by Saturday Art Class

CSMVS Lawns

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Understand the value of patience through the Starry Night painting. (Age: 6 to 12yrs)

3D Doodling CSMVS Lawns

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Open your wings of creativity by making 3D models of things around us with a special 3D pen and let your imagination take shape. (Age: 6 to 14yrs)

5TH FEB TUESDAYPlastic Not in my Ocean by Natasha D'Costa

CSMVS Lawns

11:00 am - 12:00 noon

Let the magic in your hands convert plastic waste into a beautiful bench. Bring your plastic bags, wrappers, etc. to help build a strong sturdy bench presented by the NGO, Start Upcycling Now.

Of Dreams that Glow and Words that Flow! by Richa Gupta

CSMVS Lawns

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

A fun-filled poetry writing workshop, that gets kids to give words to their wishes and come up with their own original poem. (Age: 7 to 15yrs)

Birds 'R Us by Monica Jhaveri

CSMVS Lawns

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

An interactive session for kids of all ages, where we will learn about identifying local bird species in Mumbai. (Age: All)

6TH FEB WEDNESDAYOur Playground CSMVS

Lawns4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

A playful, collaborative session of individuals to create a vision for a better tomorrow. (Age: 6 to 12yrs)

CHILDREN DREAM STEAMOur Planet Blue! by Katie Bagli

CSMVS Lawns

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Join us on an exciting musical story about our planet’s environment, sung to rap beat by a group of children. (Age: 6 to 14yrs)

7TH FEB THURSDAYThe Six Traits of Creative Writing by Reshma Krishnan Barshikar

CSMVS Lawns

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

An introduction to the basic traits of creative writing and the use of graphic organisers which help in building a discipline of writing. (Age: 10 to 15yrs)

Wear Your Art by Changeover

CSMVS Lawns

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

As Kala Ghoda turns 20, let your imagination spruce up a plain cotton canvas tote bag into an unusual piece of art using 20 shades and tints! (Age: 6yrs+)

8TH FEB FRIDAYReviving Indian Artby Students of ABWAGrade 11 IB

CSMVS Lawns

11:00 am - 12:45 pm

Learn the nuances of the Indian art of mandala to the children of the NGO Toy Bank. The mandala design will be created on a board that you can take home.

Workshop with Drawing Words by Yasmeen Ismail

CSMVS Lawns

1:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Students of the Dhirubhai Ambani International School Primary Art Core Group will view the Drawing Words exhibit and attend a session presented by British Council Mumbai.

Puppet Workshop by Frédéric Simon

CSMVS Lawns

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Make children discover that you can make your own games with everyday objects and stimulate your imagination. Presented by Alliance Francaise De Bombay. (Age: 5 to 10yrs)

STEAM Stories with Puppets by Usha Venkataraman

CSMVS Lawns

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Physics and chemistry are made easy in this immersive storytelling of The Moon and his two wives as Alexander T Wolf teaches about materials and their uses. (Age: 8 to 12yrs)

9TH FEB SATURDAYMagical Mandalas by Anita Yewele

CSMVS Lawns

11:00 am - 12:00 noon

Unleash your mind to create a dreamscape through circular patterns. (Age: 6yrs +)

CHILDREN DREAM STEAM9TH FEB SATURDAYExperience STEAM by Agastya Foundation

CSMVS Lawns

12:00 noon - 1:00 pm

Spark your curiosity with hands-on science activities and share the Ah! Aha! Ha Ha! experience!

Know Your Rhythm by iexpress

CSMVS Lawns

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Go on a joyous journey to explore, be imaginative and harmonize with the inner self through a sensory process. (Age: 5yrs +)

Interactive Storytelling and Dance by Nidhi BaghariaPuppet Stories to understand Math and Biology Concepts by Usha Venkataraman

CSMVS Lawns

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Interactive math and biology stories of King Vikram who solves an improbable task and Jack on his mission to grow a plant. (Age: 8 to 12yrs)

CSMVS Lawns

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Enjoy stories of the Father of the Nation - a fun-filled interactive session with a drama on making a difference. (Age: 2 to 10yrs)

Creative Daydreaming workshop by Play2Transform; facilitated by Avinash Jhangiani

CSMVS Lawns

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Sketch your dream and write a letter to the President about your vision for India. These will be uploaded to www.dreamonindia.com under Map of Dreams and select dreams will be included in the printed copy of the Book of Dreams. (Age: All)

10TH FEB SUNDAYKiki and Bobo: Storytelling and Illustrating for Young Children by Yasmeen Ismail

CSMVS Lawns

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Storytelling followed by a colourful activity for the entire family to get involved in. Don't forget to get your colours. Presented by British Council Mumbai. (Age: 4 to 8yrs)

20 Ways to Write Your Nameby Bhakti Oberoi

CSMVS Lawns

12:00 noon - 1:00 pm

Explore different styles of letter writing; creating cool, colourful & fun ways to write your name and make your very own paper nameplaque. (Age: 6 to 12yrs)

Under 18 Visual Arts Prize Distribution

CSMVS Lawns

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

All schools and organisations to gather for the results of the Children's Art Installation, themed '20 TIMES'.

CHILDREN DREAM STEAMOoey Gooey by Nutty Scientists

CSMVS Lawns

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Get messy and ignite your curious minds as you combine chemicals, make your own slime, colour changing experiments, create elephant's toothpaste and see amazing chemical reactions. (Age: 4 to 9yrs)

Know Your Art presents S. H. Raza

CSMVS Lawns

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Mathematics, geometry, shapes and colour. Steam them up and what do you get? A masterpiece by Indian artist S.H. Raza. Come and learn about his life and take back your own unique artwork. (Age: 6 to 12yrs)

Frozen Dry Ice Workshop by Nutty Scientists

CSMVS Lawns

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Ever wondered how ice can be dry? Play with carbonic ice and create mists, blow balloons, make sounds through friction and enjoy the never ending bubbles! (Age: 4 to 9yrs)

Twisted Tales with the Gruffalo!By Talking Turtles

CSMVS Lawns

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The Gruffalo is walking through the woods, listening to stories that could help him get smarter than that witty mouse! Join him and listen up, as his wooded buddies tell him twisted tales! (Age: All)

• All registrations will begin half an hour before each workshop time at the CSMVS Lawns• Entry on a first come, first serve basis• For all installations (under 18), please refer to our Visual Arts section

Curators: Nuriya Rao & Tasneem RajkotwalaTeam: Ranjana Nair, Yashika Kukreja, Kimmie Kukreja and Arun Mohnani

Acknowledgements: Arzan Khambatta, British Council Mumbai, Alliance Francaise De Bombay, Saevus, Katie Bagli, Rishita Chandra, Usha Venkataraman, Science Utsav and Nutty ScientistNote: All programs are subject to change.

CHILDREN'S LITERATURE TALE O' CLOCK2ND FEB SATURDAYPapa's Marathon with Nalini Sorensen

Kitab Khana 10:30 am - 11:30 pm

It’s marathon time! How fit are you? Have you counted the number of steps you take in a minute? Author Nalini Sorensen shares the story of her Papa’s Marathon! (Age: 5+ yrs)

Click a Story Workshop with Tejal Pandey

Visitor's Centre, CSMVS

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Pictures speak a thousand words and thousands of words make a story! Learn how to make images. Don't forget your cellphone *each child needs a cell phone for session* (Age: 10+ yrs)

Lucky it's not just Christmas story! with Nalini Sorensen


Woof! Woof! Woof! That’s Lucky! Who? LUCKY! The Cocker Spaniel puppy. Love, laughter, tail wags, singing and loads of fun with author Nalini Sorensen.(Age: 5+ yrs)

Puu with CG Salamender and Samidha Gunjal

Kitab Khana 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Drawing words and writing pictures: a workshop making picture books with author C G Salamander and illustrator Samidha Gunjal. (Age: 6+ yrs)

Flying with Grandpa by Madhuri Kamat


Peek into the world of Xerxes and Grandpa alongside creating a fun game to entertain your elders with author Madhuri Kamat. (Age: 8+ yrs)

Creating Characters with Anita Heiss


Learn how to make a fun, loveable character with Australian author Anita Heiss. (Age: 8+ yrs)

Wonderwords with Rituparna Sarkar


Do you know what tsundoku or bhaat-ghoom means? Leap into a world of words that cannot be translated into English and hop on this wondrous world tour. (Age: 9+ yrs)

CHILDREN'S LITERATURE TALE O' CLOCK3RD FEB SUNDAYWoka Chimni with Preeti Vyas

Kitab Khana 10:30 am -11:30 am

Meet young Woka Chimni a house sparrow from Mumbai, who travels across India. Author Preeti Vyas tells you about her adventures. (Age: 5+yrs)

Nani's Walk in the Park with Deepa Balsavar

Kitab Khana 11:30 am -12:30 pm

You haven’t been on a walk unless you have walked with Nani! Accompany Nani and her grandson Venki on an adventure around a special neighbourhood. Come be prepared to create the biggest most amazing picture ever. (Age: 6+ yrs)

Fantasy Writing Workshop with Aditi Krishnakumar


10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Write a short fantasy story set in your own magical world. Fill it with mysterious beings, animals and side quests that take your characters to their goal. (Age: 10+ yrs)

Music for Joshua with Chatura Rao


Have you ever wanted something so badly that you followed it around and tried to make friends with it (one step at a time)? Listen to Joshua's enchanting story. (Age: 6+ yrs)

If I Could Teach A Teacher by Sakshi Singh


Ever wondered what makes a few words a poem? Is it rhyme, rhythm or idea? Learn about the magic of writing poetry in this session. (Age: 6+ yrs)

In My Heart with Nandana Sen


A story of families born out of love, followed by a jigsaw puzzle, activity cards and a spontaneous drawing session based on the book. (Age: 6+ yrs)

Magicians of Madh with Aditi Krishnakumar


Take a fun quiz about mythological creatures and the things people believed about them. Design your own creatures and help on a magical quest. (Age: 8+ yrs)

CHILDREN'S LITERATURE TALE O' CLOCK9TH FEB SATURDAYThe Little Red String with Madhumita Nandi Srivastava

Kitab Khana 10:30 am -11:30 am

Join The Little Red string, Moni and Viru on their adventure. Imagine and create your own story panel. (Age: 6+ yrs)

Zine Making Workshop with Himanshu


Do you have a topic or an idea that you really want to share with the world? Painter and zine-maker Himanshu will help you make a magazine based on your thoughts, ideas, dreams and fantasies. (Age: 10+ yrs)

My City, My Dogs with Abodh Aras


Meet Traffic, Hole, Periappa and other dogs who live of the streets of Mumbai and listen to the stories the dogs pictured in the book, My City, My Dogs written by Abodh Aras, illustrated by Sumedha Sah, photographed by Hashim Badani. (Age: 5+ yrs)

Neel on Wheels with Lavanya Karthik


Listen to the story of a superboy with a super set of wheels. Come along and also make your own monster and super duper machines. (Age: 6+ yrs)

Insect Boy with Monami and Shobha Vishwanath


One incident can lead to different stories, and characters are influenced by small events in their life. Learn to flip a story on its head. (Age: 6+ yrs)

The Little Rainmaker with Roopal Kewalaya


Would we survive in a world without sunlight and rain? Can a ten year-old bring rain to the world? Can magic really make dreams possible? Discuss myriad possibilities of living in an underground world or drinking chemical water. (Age: 8+ yrs)

Book Launch! Twice Upon a Time with Payal Kapadia


If you think you’ve read every fairytale out there, think again. Smash the tired old princess story to smithereens with Twice Upon a Time. Write a princess story like no other! (Age: 9+ yrs)

CHILDREN'S LITERATURE TALE O' CLOCK10TH FEB SUNDAYDiscover India Tambola with Sonia Mehta

Kitab Khana 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Roll up your sleeves and revise your knowledge of India with the coolest game of housie you've ever played. Peek into Daadu Dolma, Pushki and Mishka's adventures across the states of India and end with a fun session of quizzing and tambola! (Age: 6+ yrs)

Travel Writing Workshop with Gretchen Ferrao


10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Editor-writer Gretchen Ferrao Walkers helps you dip into your travel memories, fish for the right experiences and find the perfect words to describe your adventures. (Age: 10+ yrs)

Jiya Meets Urmila with Shabnam Minwalla and Tanvi Bhat


Jiya and Urmila grow up on two sides of a wall. They lead completely different lives. Then one day, the two girls come together to battle their horrid, trouble-making neighbour. Join these two girls and make some music along the way. (Age: 6+ yrs)

I Need to Pee with Neha Singh


Young Rahi loves drinking water, juices and nariyal paani – what do you think that leads to? A whole lot of susu - susu on the train, susu on the plane, susu when travelling in a bus too! (Age: 5+ yrs)

Amuchi Puchi with Sharanya Manivanan


Do you have a secret code, story or ritual with your grandparents? Come listen to the heart-warming tale of Aditya, Anjali and their dear Ammuchi. (Age: 6+ yrs)

Padma and the Blue Dinosaur with Vaishali Shroff


Learn about the exciting world of Indian dinosaurs and our rich fossil heritage. (Age: 8+ yrs)

CHILDREN'S LITERATURE TALE O' CLOCKKALA GHODA GOES TO SCHOOLAt the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival we wish to make sure that children interact with authors, engage with stories and expand their horizons. In addition to the festival, we organise sessions for schools every year. To celebrate the 20th year of KGAF, in association with The Pomegranate Workshop we have organised sessions in schools all over the city.

4TH FEB MONDAYMagicians of Madh with Aditi Krishnakumar

CSMVS Lawns

10:00 am -11:00 am

Delve into a magical land, take a quiz and even design a magical creature.

5TH FEB TUESDAYThe Sage's Secret with Abhinav

CSMVS Lawns

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Kalki Chronicles- a story about the 10th Avatar of Vishnu who must restore the balance between good and evil.

6TH FEB WEDNESDAYWhat Maya Saw with Shabnam Minwalla

CSMVS Lawns

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Set in Mumbai, the story takes the protagonist Maya on a cluehunt across the city; a mystery to be unravelled.

Please register for all kids literature events by emailing [email protected] with "Register" and the name of the session in the subject line. No registration for other children's workshops.

Curator: Yashasvi Vachhani Team: Poyani Mehta, Elvira Castelino

Acknowledgements: Puffin India, Duckbill Books, Karadi Tales, HarperCollins, Tulika Books, FunOkPlease, Kitab Khana, Somaiya Bhavan, Lubaina Bandukwala, Australian Consulate- General Mumbai, The Pomegranate Workshop.Note: All programs are subject to change.

CINEMA PAST FORWARD2ND FEB SATURDAYCOOMARASWAMY HALLSwedish Dads Photography Exhibition 12:00 noon

- 2:00 pm This photo essay by Johan Bävmanaims to describe the background to Sweden’s unique parental allowance and inspire other fathers – in Sweden, and further afield – to consider the positive benefits of such a system.

Panel Discussion 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Gender norms, values, stereotypes, impact on quality of life & ground realities of increasing women's participation in the workplace.

Mom (Hindi, Feature) 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Devaki is a biology teacher at the same school at-tended by her step daughter who later gets brutally attacked. When the justice system fails, Devaki takes matters into her own hands.

Hamid (Hindi, Feature) #PUBLICPREMIERE

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Eight-year-old Hamid learns that 786 is God's number and decides to try and reach out to God by dialing this number to talk to his father, who his mother tells him has gone to Allah. One fine day the phone call is answered.

Audience Interaction 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Talk with the cast and crew of Hamid.

VISITORS' CENTREJuze (Konkani, Feature) #DIVERSEVOICES

12:30 pm - 2:10 pm

A terrifying landlord in a small Goan village drives Santosh, a stubborn teenager on his path to self-discovery, to make a brave and difficult choice.

Tottaa Pataaka Item Maal (Hindi, Feature) #PUBLICPREMIERE

2:15 pm - 4:15 pm

Four women from Delhi, NCR and Gurgaon, tired of dealing with the incessant fear or rape, decide to teach one man how it feels to be afraid of being raped.

CINEMA PAST FORWARDAudience Interaction 4:15 pm -

4:45 pm Talk with the cast and crew of Totta Pataaka Item Maal.

Shehjar (Hindi, Feature) #DIVERSEVOICES

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

A young Kashmiri couple with their two teenaged sons travel from Kashmir to Mumbai for a brief stay, leading to unexpected consequences and revelations.


Talk with the cast and crew of Shehjar.

3RD FEB SUNDAYCOOMARASWAMY HALLZoo (Hindi, Feature)#DIVERSEVOICES

1:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Shot entirely on an iPhone, Zoo inter-weaves the lives of 2 teenaged Dharavi rappers, a coffee-shop waiter, an under-aged teenage girl and another girl staying in the slums working as house help in upmarket Mumbai, all battling their own demons.

Talk 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Mobile filmmaking by Shlok Sharma, director of Zoo.

Haseena Maan Jayegi (Hindi, Feature) #HAPPY20TH

5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Sanjay Dutt and Govinda's fourth collaboration and their most successful one, Haseena Maan Jayegi celebrates 20 years of its release this year.


Director David Dhawan on 20 years of Haseena Maan Jayegi.

VISITORS' CENTREBismillah of Benares (Hindi/English, Documentary) #PICKSOFPAST20

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Director Nasreen Munni Kabir travels to Benaras to explore the life, work and unique personality of acclaimed classical musician Bismillah Khan. This documentary made in 2002 has the world-class performer look back at his amazing career with humour, humility and spirituality.

CINEMA PAST FORWARDActor in Law (Urdu, Feature) #DIVERSEVOICES

2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Celebrated actor Om Puri's last film, Actor in Law, is the story of an aspiring actor, estranged from his attorney father, who poses as a lawyer and becomes a celebrity for taking up difficult cases.


Talk with Nandita Puri who looks back on veteran actor Om Puri's career, spanning decades.

Aligarh (Hindi, Feature) #PICKSOFPAST20

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

A gay, linguistics professor must deal with the aftermath of a sting operation that outs his sexual orientation in front of the entire nation.


Talk with Hansal Mehta, director of Aligarh.

4TH FEB MONDAYCOOMARASWAMY HALLIn Search of Guru Dutt (Hindi/English, Documentary) #DIVERSEVOICES

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

In search of Guru Dutt, directed by Nasreen Muni Kabir, is a film on the life of the legendary filmmaker that includes comments from his contemporaries Dev Anand,Waheeda Rehman and many more.

Nil Battey Sannata (Hindi, Feature) #PICKSOFPAST20

3:00 pm - 4:45 pm

A comedy-drama, Nil Battey Sannata is about a single woman who works as a housemaid but has big dreams for her daughter.

Sudani from Nigeria (Malayalam, Feature) #DIVERSEVOICES

5:00 pm - 7:05 pm

Majeed, a football manager, recruits three Nigerian footballers for his team. When Samuel, one of the players, is injured, Majeed lets him stay at his house and over time, they develop a close bond.

VISITORS' CENTRE#HOTSHORTSDeath of a Father (10 mins)Playboy Mr. Sawhney (25 mins)Bawraa (28 mins)Shame (25 mins)Sheher Ya Tum (6 mins)Raat Baaki Baat Baaki (20 mins)Fool for Love (15 mins)

1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

A curated collection of short films.

CINEMA PAST FORWARDArth (Hindi, Feature) #PICKSOFPAST20

3:30 pm - 5:45 pm

A filmmaker who is having an extra-marital affair decides to leave his wife. Arth is the story of this woman's search for her identity.

Short Films on Mahatma Gandhi#CELEBRATING150

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

A curated collection of short films on Mahatma Gandhi to celebrate the 150th year of his birth anniversary.

5TH FEB TUESDAY COOMARASWAMY HALLZindagi Na Milegi Dobara (Hindi, Feature) #PICKSOFPAST20

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Three friends decide to turn their fantasy vacation into reality after one of their number becomes engaged.

Short Films on Mahatma Gandhi#CELEBRATING150

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

A curated collection of short films on Mahatma Gandhi to celebrate the 150th year of his birth anniversary.

Sarfarosh (Hindi, Feature) #HAPPY20TH

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

After his brother is killed and father severely injured by terrorists, a young medical student quits his studies to join the Indian Police Service to wipe out the terrorists.

VISITORS' CENTREBest of KASHISH Short Films #DIVERSEVOICES

12:00 noon - 2:00 pm

A curated collection of short films from KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival.

Evening Shadows (Hindi, Feature) #DIVERSEVOICES

2:15 pm - 4:00 pm

Evening Shadows, directed by Sridhar Rangayan, is the heart-warming story about a mother-son bond, that has to withstand the ravages of time, distance and truths.


Talk with director Sridhar Rangayan.

CINEMA PAST FORWARDSupermen of Malegaon (Hindi/English, Documentary) #PICKSOFPAST20

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The film revolves around the passion which residents of Malegaon, a city in Maharashtra, India have for filmmaking. This documentary is a journey through that movie making process.

6TH FEB WEDNESDAYCOOMARASWAMY HALLSudani from Nigeria (Malayalam, Feature) #DIVERSEVOICES

1:00 pm - 3:05 pm

Majeed, a football manager, recruits three Nigerian footballers for his team. When Samuel, one of the players, is injured, Majeed lets him stay at his house and over time, they develop a close bond.

Mayurakshi (Bengali, Feature) #DiverseVoices

3:30 pm - 4:45 pm

A middle-aged man, who is facing problems in his life, visits his father who is suffering from a neu-rological disorder. This reunion changes their lives when a lot of closed chapters are reopened.

Juze (Konkani, Feature) #DIVERSEVOICES

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

A terrifying landlord in a small Goan village drives Santosh, a stubborn teenager on his path to self-discovery, to make a brave and difficult choice.

VISITORS' CENTREAmdavad Ma Famous (Gujarati, Short) #PICKSOFPAST20

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Set during the kaleidoscopic backdrop of the kite-flying festival, 'Amdavad Ma Famous', witnesses the transformation of an 11-year-old Zaid an aggressive and a passionate kite-runner who comes across a hindrance that prevents him from flying kites on the terrace.

Maman Last Call (French, Feature) #DIVERSEVOICES

2:00 pm - 3:45 pm

A Canadian comedy-drama film based on Nathalie Petrowski's novel, Maman Last Call revolves around a career-oriented journalist who has resisted marrying and start a family with her boyfriend, but unexpectedly finds herself pregnant.

CINEMA PAST FORWARDSaeed Mirza: The Leftist Sufi(English, Documentary) #PICKSOFPAST20

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

A lyrical documentary on India's most celebrated auteur of the 70s through the mid 90s. Saeed Mirza is the creator of cult films that delve into the socio-economic realities of Mumbai and the angst of the marginalized and disenfranchised.

7TH FEB THURSDAY

COOMARASWAMY HALLLa Passion d'Augustine (French, Feature) #DIVERSEVOICES

1:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Mother Augustine provides a musical education to young women, no matter the socio-economic background. However, with the looming changes brought by the Vatican II and Quebec's Quiet Revolution, the school's future is in peril.

Vino Para Robar (Spanish, Feature) #DIVERSEVOICES

3:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Two professional thieves realize they will have to work together to steal a unique bottle of wine kept safe inside a bank in Mendoza.

The Fakir of Venice (Hindi, Feature)#PUBLICPREMIERE

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

An Indian con man is hired to find a fakir who can bury himself in sand for an installation art project in Venice. He passes off a poor slum dweller from Bombay as the real thing, conning the European art world successfully.

VISITORS' CENTREThe Last Music Store (English, Documentary)#PICKSOFPAST20

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

The Last Music Store documents the curtains go-ing down on the iconic Rhythm House, Bombay's last and oldest large-format music store ensconced in the Kala Ghoda precinct.

Shool (Hindi, Feature) #HAPPY20TH

2:00 pm - 4:15 pm

Honest and diligent inspector Samar Pratap Singh faces the cruelty of the local MLA due to Samar's attribute of maintaining law and order.

CINEMA PAST FORWARDKapoor & Sons (Hindi, Feature) #PICKSOFPAST20

4:30 pm - 6:45 pm

A story revolving around a dysfunctional family of two brothers who visit their family and discover the family's undergoing crisis.

8TH FEB FRIDAYCOOMARASWAMY HALLInkaar (Hindi, Feature) #DIVERSEVOICES

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

At a leading advertising agency, the battle for the top job takes an ugly turn when Maya files a sexual harassment complaint against the CEO.

In Conversation 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Paromita Vohra talks to Sudhir Misra about consent.

Tumbbad (Hindi, Feature) #DIVERSEVOICES

5:30 pm - 7:15 pm

A mythological story about a Goddess who created the entire universe. This film was the first Indian film ever to open the Venice International Film Critic's Week.


Talk with the cast and crew of Tumbbad.

VISITORS' CENTREMayurakshi (Bengali, Feature) #DiverseVoices

1:00 pm - 2:45 pm

A middle-aged man, who is facing problems in his life, visits his father who is suffering from a neurologi-cal disorder. This reunion changes their lives when a lot of closed chapters are reopened.

Ambassador of Socialism (Hindi, Docu-Drama) #DIVERSEVOICES

3:00 pm - 5:15 pm

This docu-fiction is a memorable journey of a simple man, Dr. Rammanohar Lohia, who created history in Indian politics.

Victor's History (English, Feature)#DIVERSEVOICES

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

A proud son hires a documentary filmmaker to immortalize his father's legacy. Tensions flare up between filmmaker and subject and a rookie camera-man is caught in the cross fire as the three travel across France unearthing family secrets.

CINEMA PAST FORWARD9TH FEB SATURDAYCOOMARASWAMY HALLMetegol (Spanish, Feature) #DIVERSEVOICES

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

A young man named Amadeo sets off on an unex-pected adventure with the players of his beloved Foosball game.

Raghu Rai - An Unframed Portrait (Hindi/English, Documentary)#DIVERSEVOICES

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Avani Rai didn't set out to make a film on her father, the famous photographer, Raghu Rai. What she wanted was to get to know him better by observing him on one of his photo trips. The duo travel to Kashmir, photographing each other and their surroundings and each other while reflecting on their lives, politics and his craft.

Meet The Trumps: From Immigrant to President (English, Documentary) Presented by &Prive

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The remarkable story of Donald J. Trump’s family history, an extraordinary immigration success story. What can we learn about the next President of the United States from his background? Fol-lowed by a panel discussion.

VISITORS' CENTREFood Walk 9:30 am -

12:00 noonIrani Café visit with Roxanne Bamboat.

The Last Irani Chai (Hindi/English, Documentary) #DIVERSEVOICES

12:30 pm - 1:15 pm

The Last Irani Chai, by Khalid Mohamed is a salute to the surviving spirit of the Irani tea-shops of Mumbai. Most of them have vanished from the city with the vagaries of time and the advance of fast-food chains yet a few of them continue to be an integral part of the city's culture and hospitality.


Talk with Khalid Mohamed, director of The Last Irani Chai.

Workshop: Acting with Preeti 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Preeti Gupta is a Lee Strasberg alumna. She is currently faculty of advanced acting in Actor's Technique NY. This foundational workshop is a must do for anyone who wants to be learn how to be truthful in front of the camera.

CINEMA PAST FORWARDDear Molly (English, Feature) #PUBLICPREMIERE

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

An Indo-Swedish collaboration Dear Molly is a poignant story based on a father-daughter relation-ship. The film explores the journey of a daughter in search of her father in Sweden.

10TH FEB SUNDAYCOOMARASWAMY HALLGoopi Gawaiyaa Bagha Bajaiyaa (Hindi, Animated Feature) #PUBLICPREMIERE

11:00 pm - 12:30 pm

Goopi loves to sing, Bagha loves to drum. Despite their acute ineptness, their passion to sing and play knows no bounds. They meet in the jungle, to where they are banished from their respective villages when the cacophony they create becomes absolutely unbearable. An immediate bond is forged between the two hapless souls, their destines get entwined and Goopi & Bagha become indispensable to each other

Victor's History (English, Feature) #DIVERSEVOICES

1:00 pm - 2:45 pm

A proud son hires a documentary filmmaker to immortalize his father's legacy. Tensions flare up between filmmaker and subject and a rookie camera-man is caught in the cross fire as the three travel across France unearthing family secrets.

Noblemen (English, Feature) #DIVERSEVOICES

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Noblemen is the story of a 15-year-old boy, strug-gling with his adolescent years, who is terrorized by a gang of bullies in a posh boarding school. This sets forth a chain of events that leads to a loss of life and innocence.

Weinstein: The Inside Story (English, Documentary) Presented by &Prive

5:15 pm - 7:15 pm

The documentary examines the lengths that Har-vey Weinstein went to to silence and discredit his accusers. Followed by a panel discussion.

VISITORS' CENTREThe Immortals (English, Documentary) #DIVERSEVOICES

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

The Immortals is a personal journey travelling through time and space to unravel hidden stories and rediscover objects and images that at one time were an integral part of the lives of cinematic artists through which their creations came into being.

CINEMA PAST FORWARD#HOTSHORTSDeath of a Father (10 mins)Playboy Mr. Sawhney (25 mins)Bawraa (28 mins)Shame (25 mins)Sheher Ya Tum (6 mins)Raat Baaki Baat Baaki (20 mins)Khoj (28 mins)Pardaa (17 mins)Fool for Love (15 mins)

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

A curated collection of short films.

A Big Little Murder (Hindi/English, Documentary) #DIVERSEVOICES

5:30 pm - 7:10 pm

In a bid to uncover the truth, the film conducts an independent investigation into the shocking murder of a 7 year-old boy at Ryan International School, Gurgaon. With exclusive access to families of both the victim and the accused, the series goes beyond a "whodunnit" to probe into the "why" of the murder.

Curators: Mayank Shekhar, Karan Agarwal and Bhavika ThakkarTeam: Akansha Lande

Acknowledgements: The Consulate General of Argentina, Québec Government Office in Mumbai, Australian Consulate- General Mumbai, National Film Development Corporation; and all directors and producers.

Note: All programs are subject to change.

DANCE SPHOORTI2ND FEB SATURDAYPunjabi Folk Dance by Virasat Club

Cross Maidan

5:15 pm - 5:25 pm

An energetic and pulsating rhythm with live drums brings Punjab's Bhangra to captivate the audience.

Prabhav by Dr. Parinita Shah & Vaidehi Parashurami

Cross Maidan

5:35 pm - 6:05 pm

This Kathak duet will present the Sphoorti of the Sun and the Moon and present their contrasting roles.

Purusha and Prakriti by Naushina Shaikh & Vrushankh Raghatate

Cross Maidan

6:15 pm - 6:25 pm

Purusha and Prakriti: A contemporary human relationship experienced through 20 poses of Acro yoga to celebrate 20 years of KGAF.

Sattriya by Prerona Bhuyan & Madhusmita Bora

Cross Maidan

6:35 pm - 6:50 pm

Sattriya Dance Academy from Philadelphia, USA promotes this 600 year old dance form and gives us a glimpse of Krishna's 10 incarnations.

Inauguration & Invocation Cross Maidan

6:50 pm - 7:10 pm

Shloka/ prayer to invoke the blessings of the Lord for peace and enlightenment.

Geet Ramayan by Dr.Tushar Guha's Nrityanjali

Cross Maidan

7:15 pm - 8:00 pm

Creative dance adaptation and an excerpt of Geet Ramayan by 80 dancers; 20 characters of Ramayan commemorating 20 years of KGAF.

Odissi, Manipuriby Suchismita Kanjilal & Rintu Das

Cross Maidan

8:10 pm - 8:35 pm

A duet from Odisha and Manipur with their characteristic fluidity and charm.

Bharatanatyamby Rukmini Vijaykumar

Cross Maidan

8:45 pm - 9:15 pm

Danseuse and film actress Rukmini Vijakumar's brilliance lies in her aesthetic approach to dance and reflects her intensive training in Bharatnatyam and Modern Dance.

Contemporary, Jazz by Shakti Mohan's Nritya Shakti

Cross Maidan

9:25 pm - 9.55 pm

Dance India Dance winner and Dance Plus judge Shakti Mohan's troupe presents Contemporary and Jazz.

5TH FEB TUESDAYKGAF Talent Hunt Cross

Maidan5:00 pm - 5:10 pm

Winners of the All India KGAF Talent Hunt perform.

DANCE SPHOORTIKathak by Pallavi Mhaiskar & Nrutyangan Dance Academy

Cross Maidan

5:20 pm - 5:40 pm

Kathak performance with the specalised elements characterising this dance form from the North of India.

Fusionby Urmila Thakkar Choreography

Cross Maidan

5:50 pm - 6:00 pm

Upbeat and energising performances using songs from the legends of Bollywood.

Drutam: The messenger of youth, a Kathak performance by Amartyya Chatterjee

Cross Maidan

6:10 pm - 6:30 pm

Sanjog Academy of Performing Arts epitomises 20 years of KGAF in 20 minutes with Drutam symbolising life in the 20's: The fast motion of youthful life, their sense of freedom and enjoyment.

Odissi by Raminder Khurana

Cross Maidan

6:40 pm - 7:05 pm

The dance recital will present the Odissi repertoire to melodious music.

Folk Dance by Khyati Shah & Kalautsav Dance Academy

Cross Maidan

7:15 pm - 7:35 pm

Experience India's varied cultural aspects with folk dances of Madhya Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Uttar Pradesh, Assam and Nagaland- 20 minutes with 20 dancers.

Bharatanatyam by Nandini Ganesan & Kala Sadan

Cross Maidan

7:45 pm - 8:15 pm

Renowned institution Kala Sadan started by Guru Shri Mani explores how divine energy exists in each one of us, with four generations of Guru Shishya Parampara set to live music accompaniment.

Shur-o-Dhwani, Rabindra Nritya by Kamalika Guha Thakurta & Srijon Foundation

Cross Maidan

8:25 pm - 8:55 pm

Well-known television actress Kamalika Guha Thakurta presents a bouquet of dances set to Rabindra Sangeet where musical instruments are woven into the songs as metaphors of love, longing and divinity.

Odissi, Mayurbhanj Chhau by Sushant Maharana & Nrityamanjari

Cross Maidan

9:05 pm - 9:45 pm

Intricacies of both Odissi and Chhau will be explored in this performance.

6TH FEB WEDNESDAYMohiniattam by Lakshmi Nair

Cross Maidan

5:00 pm - 5:20 pm

Gliding movements of the body and the gentleness of its style reflected in Mohiniattam Dance from Kerala.

DANCE SPHOORTIBharatanatyam by Kashmira Trivedi & Takshashila Nrityakala Mandir

Cross Maidan

5:30 pm - 5:50 pm

Classical dance from Tamil Nadu presents divine moments.

Odissi by Dr. Prachi Jariwala

Cross Maidan

6:00 pm - 6:25 pm

The dance recital will present Pallavi and Sunderkanda from Saint Tulsidas's Ramcharitamanas.

Latin Rhythm by Nimesh Bijlani & La Rhythm

Cross Maidan

6:35 pm - 6:45 pm

Millenials will showcase Sphoorti through Salsa and Bachata.

Bharatanatyam by Ambali Praharaj

Cross Maidan

6:55 pm - 7:20 pm

With varying pace rhythm and in the inimitable Kalakshetra style, this dance recital will present the Bharatanatyam repertoire.

Princess Meera by Dr. Anonna Guha & disciples

Cross Maidan

7:30 pm - 7:40 pm

This dramatic Kathak dance performance reflects the love, passion and determination of Princess Meera and her belief in herself.

Waterfloor by Osmosis Cie-Ali Salmi

Cross Maidan

7:50 pm - 8:00 pm

Waterfloor situates a body and its reflection in a Landscape. A standing man, reflection, illusion: video-choreographic performance.

Tango by BTangoconscious

Cross Maidan

8:10 pm - 8:20 pm

You are what you dance, nothing less nothing more- Tango is universal surrender.

Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam, Mayurbhanj Chhau by Vanashree Rao & Rasa United

Cross Maidan

8:30 pm - 9:05 pm

Abhimanyu Vadh is the highlight of this dramatic dance performance.

Kathak by Ranjana Phadke & Kathakalaya

Cross Maidan

9:15 pm - 9:40 pm

The performance will highlight the various nuances of Kathak including intricate footwork and pirouettes.

Seraikella Chhau by Sushant Maharana

Cross Maidan

9:50 pm - 9:55 pm

A martial art or sword dance, based on Seraikella Chhau movements.

7TH FEB THURSDAYKathak by Padmashri Sunayana Hazarilal & Natwari

Cross Maidan

5:00 pm - 5:20 pm

The presentation set to live music accompaniment, directed by Padmashri Sunayana Hazarilal will depict characteristic Benaras Gharana Kathak while delineating the Nayika's dilemma.

DANCE SPHOORTIBharatanatyam by Shreyasi Gopinath

Cross Maidan

5;30 pm - 5:50 pm

The recital will commence with a traditional invocatory Pushpanjali and a composition and choreography of Guru Jamuna Krishnan.

Bharatanatyam by Divya Ravi

Cross Maidan

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

This solo presentation explores the various popular as well as lesser-known tales of the magnificent river Ganga through intricately woven poetry.

Odissi, Flamenco by Shubhada Varadkar & Miguel Angel Espino

Cross Maidan

6:40 pm - 7:25 pm

Synthesis of poems of Spanish poet Federico Garcia Lorca and India's poetic genius Jaydev, will create a visual poetic exploration.

Festivals of India by Taal Group

Cross Maidan

7:35 pm - 7:55 pm

Headed by Krutika Shah, the performance will bring us vibrant, colourful and joyful moments set to Bollywood and Folk music.

Creation of the Five Elements by Dr. Shashikala Ravi & Troupe

Cross Maidan

8:45 pm - 9:10 pm

Amritanjalai School of Bharatanatyam will depict the creation of the five elements by the Supreme Brahman.

Kathak by Arpana Rao

Cross Maidan

9:20 pm - 9:50 pm

Arpana Mahuaa Nritya Academy will present a Kathak performance with traditional Kathak repertoire.

8TH FEB FRIDAYLet's Bachata Dominican Style by Avan Mehta

Somaiya Centre

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Be a part of this fun learning workshop about Bachata.

9TH FEB SATURDAYCatch the Culture through Folk Dances by Dr. Tushar Guha

Somaiya Centre

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

An introductory workshop on the varied array of folk dance forms in India.

Bharatanatyam by Adi Mahima

Cross Maidan

5:00 pm - 5:10 pm

Young Adi Mahima's passion for Bharatanatyam will energise the audience.

DANCE SPHOORTIKuchipudi By Payal Ramchandani

Cross Maidan

5:20 pm - 5:50 pm

Lyrical dance and Kuchipudi repertoire will be reflected in this performance.

Kathak by Vaibhav Joshi

Cross Maidan

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm

The senior most disciple of Pt. Gopikrishna, Vaibhav Joshi's Kathak will reflect the style and energy of his Guru through Teen taal repertoire.

Ritu Maalya by Saji Menon, Prachi Saathi, Namrata Mehta

Cross Maidan

6:40 pm - 7:05 pm

An interpretation of the prominent Indian seasons through a melange of three classical dance styles of Mohiniattam, Bharatnatyam and Odissi.

Folk Dance by Chetan Jethava & Saptak Folk Dance Group

Cross Maidan

7:15 pm - 8:00 pm

Gujarati Folk dances and Raas Garba in colourful attire will reflect the Sphoorti of the dance section.

20 : 20 Confluence of Art Cross Maidan

8:10 pm - 8:25 pm

20 dance styles dedicated to 20 years of KGAF- a platform for artistes representing various genres to share, interact and exchange over the last 20 years.

FlamencoKathaa by Aditi Bhagwat & Kunal Om

Cross Maidan

8:35 pm - 9:35 pm

Flamenco-Kathak is a blend of the two disciplines in their pure and collaborative form with foot tapping being at the crux of both styles.

10TH FEB SATURDAYKathak by Diva Agarwal

Cross Maidan

4:45 pm - 4:55 pm

Young dancer Diva Agarwal presents Kathak.

Ballet, Contemporary, Zumba by Rhythmus Happy Feet

Cross Maidan

5:05 pm - 5:20 pm

Founded by Swara Patel and Deepika Ravindran, the students of the academy will present well thought out concepts with their creative movements.

Bharatanatyam by Suhail Bhan

Cross Maidan

5:30 pm - 5:50 pm

An energetic performance by the graceful Suhail Bhan.

Bharatanatyam by Sandhya Damle

Cross Maidan

6:00 pm - 6:20 pm

Nritya Darpana Academy of Fine arts headed by Sandhya Damle, presents Bharatanatyam.

DANCE SPHOORTIIshara, a Sufi Kathak presentation by Vaishali Trivedi & Sangati Centre for Performing Arts

Cross Maidan

6:30 pm - 7:00 pm

This work is styled with the beauty of Kathak dance, singing and world music with the choreographer trying to hold on to the ideas around a voyage of reconnection and conflict between materialism and spirituality and eventually choosing a path.

Urban Hip Hop by Gang 13

Cross Maidan

7:10 pm - 7:15 pm

Recent contestants of Dance Plus, and part of 13.13 Crew, this youthful group will entrall with their dance performance.

Ek Tha Raja - a Dance Theatre by Indian Revival Group

Cross Maidan

7:25 pm - 8:25 pm

A spectacular Musical that celebrates the timeless and unusual tale of an exceptional Raja, a great son of Gujarat, choreographed and directed by Yug Sundar and Papiha Desai.

Kathak Yatra by Saswati Sen & Kalashram

Cross Maidan

8:35 pm - 9:20 pm

Kathak exponent, renowned and graceful danseuse Saswati Sen's performance of the Lucknow Gharana will eulogise Guru Pt. Birju Maharaj’s inimitable style, while tracing the journey of Kathak.

Shakti Awakening by Sangeeta Rajan & Swati Apte

Cross Maidan

9:30 pm - 9:55 pm

The Odissi performance traces the blossoming of the feminine from a meditative awakening to its full manifestation as the warrior Goddess.

Curator: Dr. Anonna Guha Assistant Curator: Hetal DesaiTeam: Girish Dalvi, Maitri Khedekar, Priyadarshi Desai, Manasi Damle, Tanmay Kamble, Geeta Chandrasekaran, Harsha Andan, Poonam Arora, Balkrishna Sawant, Sreekala Velambath, Anjum Panna, Falak Trivedi, Manjula Parshram, Neeta Parekh, Sayali Shinde, Bhavna Gandhi, Neelima Sonkusale, Nikita Basari, Vinaya Kenny, Juhi Trivedi, Bindu Singh, Sunmesh Singh, Ajay Jadhav, Sagar Damle, Khushi Patel, Bhavika Nathwani, Satyen Tawde, Neha Valmiki

Acknowledgements: Dance Gurus, Dancers, Musicians, Troupe Managers and Dr. Tushar Guha – Nrityanjali


FOOD WORKSHOPS

3RD FEB SUNDAY Top Chef Masters With Chef Tiffany Derry

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

145 Restaurant

America's favourite Top Chef Tiffany Derry makes a special appearance in Mumbai. She's all set to share some of her signature recipes and flavours from the South.

5TH FEB TUESDAYFad Diets & The Effect They Have On Our Body

5:00 pm -7:00 pm

BNHS Nutrition Consultant Neha Sahaya talks about trendy diets like Keto and Intermittent Fasting, what they mean and all the pros and cons.

6TH FEB WEDNESDAYAn Asian Affair 4:00 pm -

6:00 pmAsian Town Restaurant

Asian Town prepares delicious Oriental dishes and teaches you tips and tricks to help you cook Asian dishes at home.

Magical Millets 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Somaiya Center

Ruchi Jain from Taru Naturals and Reema Sathe from Happy Roots along with Kumud Dadlani talking about what to do with millets and why they are important today.

7TH FEB THURSDAYRegional Culinary Treasures 4:00 pm -

6:00 pmBombay Vintage

The chefs at Bombay Vintage share some of their favourite recipes that celebrate the regional cuisines that makes Bombay a melting pot of cultures. Ghee roasts, unusual chaat and a lot more at this workshop!

8TH FEB FRIDAY Dessert Diva 4:00 pm -

6:00 pmLe15 Café Dessert Queen Pooja Dhingra shows you how to

prepare easy stress free and delicious sweet treats.

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17 BakeHouse Café

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5 Millennials Eatery & Bar

21 Zen Café

13 The Pantry

29 Effingut

3 Plenty

19 Pandora's Box

11 La Folie Du Chocolate

27 Bombay Vintage

7 Oh Dough

23 Chetna

15 145 Kalaghoda

31 Le 15 Café

2 1441 Pizzeria

18 Carter's Blue

10 99 Pancakes

26 Copper Chimney

6 The Nutcracker

22 The Punjab Grill

14 Khyber

30 The Table

4 The Fork Tale

20 Garage Inc

12 Love & Cheesecake

28 Woodside Inn

8 Burma Burma

24 The Irish House

16 Bombay Street Treat

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalay

It’s 20 years of our beloved Kala Ghoda Arts Festival and to mark this glorious occasion some of the restaurants in the neighbourhood have put up a delicious feast.

Each of the participating restaurants has put together a special menu called the 'Flavours Of Kala Ghoda' to showcase dishes curated specially for these 9 days of the festival. Each menu is different and unique to the cuisine and dishes that they serve and there is a lot more to choose from than just the regular fare.

We hope you visit these restaurants to sample some of their menus and to make it easier we’ve created a little foodie map to help you pick. Bon Apetit !

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9TH FEB SATURDAYIrani Chai!a food walk

9:30 am -12:00 noon

Start point Westside

A food walk through Kala Ghoda talking about some of the most iconic Irani cafés and their history.

Burmese Culture 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Burma Burma

Learn all about Burmese culture and cuisine while making your own Burmese speciality salads.

10TH FEB SUNDAYPunjabi Tadka 3:00 pm -

5:00 pmPunjab Grill A special workshop by Chef Amitesh Singh Virdi

on the flavours and spices that shape the curries of Punjab. The story and recipes for these signature curries and how they became an important part of the cuisine.

FOOD FLAVOURS OF KALA GHODA

Curators : Roxanne Bamboat and Nicole Mody Acknowledgements : The restaurants in and around Kala Ghoda, the US Consulate of Mumbai, 145 Kala Ghoda

Note: All programs are subject to change. All entry on first come, first served basis only.

HERITAGE WALKS ALL ROADS LEAD TO KGAFPasses have to be collected from the help desk at 11am on the day before the walk you wish to attend on a

. Starting point of each walk will be mentioned on the pass. Each walk will have two hosts and forty guests. No email registrations will be accepted. Right to admission strictly for those who have a pass and at the discretion of the festival team.

9:30 am - 11:00 amTime of assembly: 9:00 am with the pass

A walk along the periphery of the city’s first dockyard that created a legacy of ship builders and gave birth to the Indian Navy.Conducted by: Mrigank, Fayeza

4:00 pm - 5:00 pmTime of assembly: 3:30 pm with the pass

Capture the essence of the historic Fort district with the wind in your hair and wonder in your eyes on this open bus ride. Conducted by: Bharat


Take a stroll through the first financial hub of the city that transformed this trading port into a thriving metropolis and made Mumbai the commercial capital of India. Conducted by: Ashwin, Siddhartha




The city's iconic square has a lot of stories to tell. Learn more about them as we walk past the institutions that came around it, and into the bylanes of the Fort. Conducted by: Mrigank, Fayeza

HERITAGE WALKS ALL ROADS LEAD TO KGAF9:30 am - 11:00 amTime of assembly: 9:00 am with the pass

The history of the Independence movement comes alive, as we enter the political epicenter of the freedom strugle and mass agitations by Mumbaikars. Conducted by: Chandrashekhar, Kaevan

Children between 6 & 12 years to be accompanied by an adult


History need not always be about remembering tough names and dates. Join us as we make history fun and interactive for young minds! Conducted by: Farrokh, Vinayak


Discover the contributions of leading citizens - whom we today remember only as statues - in the city’s growth, and marvel at the grandeur of the majestic institutions in a walk around the Oval Maidan.Conducted by: Cusrow, Siddhartha

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Time of assembly: 3:30 pm with the pass

Capture the essence of the historic Fort district with the wind in your hair and wonder in your eyes on this open bus ride. Conducted by: Ashwin




Take a stroll through the first financial hub of the city that transformed this trading port into a thriving metropolis and made Mumbai the commercial capital of India. Conducted by: Ashwin, Bharat

HERITAGE WALKS ALL ROADS LEAD TO KGAF4:30 pm - 6:00 pmTime of assembly: 4:00 pm with the pass

There's more to the Gateway of India than just the Gateway. Learn more about the original face of the city. Conducted by: Farrokh, Huzefa


Discover the contributions of leading citizens - whom we today remember only as statues - in the city’s growth, and marvel at the grandeur of the majestic institutions in a walk around the Oval Maidan. Conducted by: Cusrow, Kaevan


The city's iconic square has a lot of stories to tell. Learn more about them as we walk past the institutions that came around it, and into the bylanes of the Fort. Conducted by: Mrigank, Bharat


Mumbai is home to the largest number of Art Deco buildings in the world. Join our experts to understand the nuances of this architectural style on a walk around the lovely Art Deco buildings of Backbay Reclamation. Conducted by: Tapan, Rohit


A walk along the periphery of the city’s first dockyard that created a legacy of ship builders and gave birth to the Indian Navy.Conducted by: Mrigank, Bharat

HERITAGE WALKS ALL ROADS LEAD TO KGAF


Discover what was once the southern coast of the original island of Bombay. Conducted by: Kaevan, Ashwin


Mumbai's most famous shopping district was once a stretch of sea. Walk on water to understand how a shallow creek was transformed into an upmarket enclave. Conducted by: Farrokh, Huzefa


From barrels to bands, Cooperage has seen it all. Join us to discover the original Bandstand of the city. Conducted by: Ashwin, Bharat


Mumbai is home to the largest collection of Art Deco buildings in the world. Join our experts to understand the nuances of this architectural style on a walk around the lovely Art Deco buildings of Backbay Reclamation. Conducted by: Tapan, Rohit


Mumbai's most famous shopping district was once a stretch of sea. Walk on water to understand how a shallow creek was transformed into an upmarket enclave. Conducted by: Farrokh, Huzefa

a food walk9:30 am -12:00 noonTime of assembly: 9:00 am

A food walk through Kala Ghoda talking about some of the areas most iconic Irani Cafes and their history. Participants to assemble at Westside. No pass required.




Discover what was once the southern coast of the original island of Bombay. Conducted by: Kaevan, Siddhartha




There's more to the Gateway of India than just the Gateway. Learn more about the original face of the city. Conducted by: Farrokh, Huzefa


The history of the Independence movement comes alive, as we enter the political epicenter of the freedom strugle and the mass agitations by Mumbaikars.Conducted by: Chandrashekhar, Kaevan


From barrels to bands, Cooperage has seen it all. Join us to discover the original Bandstand of the city. Conducted by: Siddhartha, Vinayak



Children between 6 & 12 years to be accompanied by an adult

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Time of assembly: 4:30 pm with the pass

History need not always be about remembering tough names and dates. Join us as we make history fun and interactive for the young minds! Conducted by: Fayeza, Farrokh




LITERATURE TELL IT SLANT

2ND FEB SATURDAYInauguration and Book Release: People Called Kala Ghoda

DSL Garden

5:00 pm - 5:10 pm

Inauguration, comments by Hon. Chairman, Kala Ghoda Association, Maneck Davar and Festival Coordinator, Nicole Mody. Release of the People Place Project volume on 20 years of Kala Ghoda with Nisha Nair Gupta.

Archiving Culture DSL Garden

5:10 pm - 6:00 pm

Nisha Nair Gupta, Nicole Mody, Kaiwan Mehta and Anuradha Parikh with Indira Chandrasekhar discuss the enormities and the nuances of creating and keeping cultural archives.

Literature at Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2019

DSL Garden

6:15 pm - 6:20 pm

Introductory comments by curator of literature, Indira Chandrasekhar.

Retro/Prospective DSL Garden

6:20 pm - 6:50 pm

On the 20th anniversary of KGAF, Ranjit Hoskote gives a perspective on literature at Kala Ghoda over the years.

Book Launch DSL Garden

6:55 pm - 7:00 pm

A major literary release of the year - Githa Hariharan's I Have Become the Tide with Ranjit Hoskote.

Turning The Tide DSL Garden

7:00 pm - 7:45 pm

Githa Hariharan talks to Ranjit Hoskote about the fragility of societies in the context of her recent novel.

A National Identity Project DSL Garden

7:45 pm - 8:45 pm

Charles Assisi and N.S. Ramnath authors of The Aadhaar Effect with Haresh Chawla.

Twenty Readings DSL Garden

8:45 pm - 9:00 pm

Part of the 20 readings for 20 years of KGAF.

LITERATURE TELL IT SLANT LITERATURE TELL IT SLANTSpeculating Realities- Fiction Crosses Genres

DSL Garden

9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Priya Sarukkai Chhabria, Krishna Udayasankar, Rebecca Lloyd and Sadhna Shanker with Indira Chandrasekhar on stepping into and going beyond genre.

3RD FEB SUNDAYBeing Local while being Global : A literary journey by Dr. Dnyaneshwar Mulay

Artists' Centre

11:30 am - 1:30 pm

An interactive talk, filled with Dr. Mulay's varied experiences on his literary journey.

Discovering the Youth DSL Garden

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

KGAF presents young talent. Listen to self-published author Mahika Mukherjee with God's Tears in conversation with Lubaina Bandukwala.

Salute! DSL Garden

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

16 year old Aparajita Acharya in her coffee table book Hero of Drass, pays tribute to her father symbolising the armed forces.


4:00 pm - 4:05 pm


Displacements: Assimilation Or Cultural Lacunae

DSL Garden

4:05 pm - 5:00 pm

Rochelle Almeida and Anita Heiss on migration, displacement, diaspora and lost communities.

Displacements: Refugee Tales DSL Garden

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

David Herd and Rebecca Lloyd on telling the difficult stories of refugees in the UK through poetry and prose.

26/11 - The Truths Of Survival DSL Garden

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Anant Goenka, Hussain Zaidi and Milind Deora talk to Kavitha Iyer about the Indian Express compilation: Stories of Strength.

LITERATURE TELL IT SLANTThe Bombay Plan DSL

Garden6:45 pm - 7:55 pm

Lord Meghnad Desai, Sanjaya Baru and R. Gopalakrishnan on the unique 1944 plan for development in India.

Text And Script In Art Practices

DSL Garden

8:05 pm 8:45 pm

An image-rich presentation by Jaya Jaitly of her extensively researched compilation, Crafting Indian Scripts, followed by an engagement with contemporary practitioner of calligraphy Zeenat Kulavoor.

Meeting On The Subcontinent: Poets From East And West

DSL Garden

9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Alvin Pang, David Herd and Ranjit Hoskote with Sharmistha Mohanty.

4TH FEB MONDAYTwenty Readings DSL



Drawing From The Ancient Past Into The Present

DSL Garden

5:10 pm - 6:10 pm

Priya Sarukkai Chhabria leads Mani Rao, Karthika Nair and Mustansir Dalvi on cadence, text, practice and translation.

The Language Of Kutch DSL Garden

6:15 pm - 7:10 pm

From linguistic lack to aesthetic abundance, Kutch in focus with Vishan Nagda, Madhuri Chheda, Kirti Khatri and Vinod Ganatra.

Where Are The Margins Of Literature?

DSL Garden

7:15 pm - 8:15 pm

Ambai, Urvashi Butalia and Shanta Gokhale discuss writing, translation and subversive spaces of literature.

Rediscovering Hidden Histories

DSL Garden

8:20 pm - 9:10 pm

Ira Mukhoty and Parvati Sharma in conversation with Ranjit Hoskote about discovering fascinating unknown textures of the past.

LITERATURE TELL IT SLANT LITERATURE TELL IT SLANT

Writing And Drawing City Commutes

DSL Garden

9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Poetry and image - Karthika Nair, Sampurna Chattarji and Roshni Vyam discuss the rhythms of commuting with Indira Chandrasekhar.

5TH FEB TUESDAYGet Published! By Meghna Pant

Artists' Centre

11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Do you want to become India's next best-selling author? Turn from an aspiring storyteller to a published and successful author.


5:00 pm - 5:10 pm


Gandhi Between The Wars DSL Garden

5:10 pm - 6:10 pm

Srinath Raghavan on the American interest in Gandhi between WWI and WWII. Chaired by Sidharth Bhatia.

Experiments with Truth DSL Garden

6:15 pm - 7:15 pm

Tridip Suhrud with his new critical edition of Gandhi's autobiographical tome in conversation with Bernard Imhasly.

The First Call For Non-Violence: Gandhi In Bombay

DSL Garden

7:20 pm - 8:00 pm

Usha Thakkar and Sandhya Mehta share their discovery of Gandhi's critical time in the city as he shaped his political journey.

Bapu - Ways Of Understanding

DSL Garden

8:10 pm - 8:30 pm

Atul Dodiya transforms the poetic fantasy of Labhshankar Thakkar, with readings in Gujarati by Atul Dodiya and in English by Naushil Mehta

Gandhi Through Poetry DSL Garden

8:40 pm - 8:55 pm

Udayan Thakkar reads his selection of poetry on Gandhi.

LITERATURE TELL IT SLANTHope Street Poets DSL

Garden 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Curated with Sampurna Chattarji, five poets in discussion on the urgencies of our time through and in their work: Mustansir Dalvi, Sohini Basak, Arjun Rajendran, Suhit Kelkar, Vinita Agrawal.

6TH FEB WEDNESDAYTwenty Readings DSL



Defining Boundaries: Northern And Southern Reaches

DSL Garden

5:10 pm - 6:00 pm

A.S. Dulat, Radha Kumar, Jairam Ramesh in conversation with Neena Gopal on our national boundaries - fragile yet robust.

Resilient Women DSL Garden

6:00 pm - 6:50 pm

Reshma Qureshi and Tania Singh from Make Love Not Scars and Manjima Bhattarjya talk to Meghna Pant. Is fashion exploitation or redemption?

Book Launch DSL Garden

6:50 pm - 7:00 pm

Feed our indulgences with two new publications: Pooja Dhingra; Komala Sista Rao accompanied by Arati Rao-Shetty and Suneeta Rao.

Cooking Up A Storm DSL Garden

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Komala Sista Rao, Maria Goretti, Tara Deshpande-Tennebaum, Pooja Dhingra with Aditya Bal take us on a culinary journey across India and the world.

Gendering Caste DSL Garden

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Uma Chakravarti in conversation with Kalpana Sharma and Varsha Ayyar on the critical interface between gender and caste.

LITERATURE TELL IT SLANT LITERATURE TELL IT SLANTMarathi Abhivyakti DSL


Jayashree Hari Joshi leads a conversation with authors Meena Gokhale, Pradnya Daya Pawar and Pratima Joshi.

7TH FEB THURSDAYYour Story-Our Stories... Storytelling By Sonie Thakkar

Artists' Centre

11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Re-frame past experiences, and make a new collective narrative.


5:00 pm - 5:10 pm


Circus And Magic DSL Garden

5:10 pm - 5:50 pm

John Zubrzycki on the magical domain of Jadoowallahs, Jugglers and Jinns in conversation with Akshay Chavan.

Exploring Nature DSL Garden

6:00 pm - 7:15 pm

Shubhangi Swarup, Kavitha Yaga Buggana and Sharmistha Mohanty discuss with Karthika V.K., their deeply sensitive explorations of nature through fiction, memoir, essay and genres that cross barriers.

Rhythms Of Women Of The Soil

DSL Garden

7:30 pm - 8:15 pm

Anjali Purohit talks to Namita Waikar: Grindmill Songs, the Ovis of Bahinabai Choudhary and the farmers' long march for justice.

Twenty Readings: Usawa Literary Review And Poetrywala

DSL Garden

8:20 pm - 8:40 pm

With editors Lavanya Shanbhogue Arvind and Smita Sahay, prose readings as part of the 20 readings for 20 years of Kala Ghoda. Poetry selected by Hemant Divate, Poetrywala.

LITERATURE TELL IT SLANTCity Connections: SheThePeople.tv

DSL Garden

8:45 pm - 10:00 pm

Kala Ghoda Arts Festival joins hands with ShethePeople.TV for this session on women in conflict zones: Rashmi Saksena, Teresa Rehman in conversation with Kiran Manral.

8TH FEB FRIDAYThe ocean in a drop - A Haiku Writing Workshop by Neha Bahuguna

BNHS Auditorium

3.00 pm - 5.00 pm

Haiku writing workshop.


5:00 pm - 5:05 pm


Crime Stories - Real Life And Fiction

DSL Garden

5:05 pm - 5:45 pm

Anuup Sonii and Oswald Pereira with Kalpana Swaminathan.

Agents Of Infinite Variety DSL Garden

5:45 pm - 6:20 pm

Madhavi Menon and Paromita Vohra in conversation with Samhita Ami.

Shakespeare Goes Desi DSL Garden

6:20 pm - 7:00 pm

Jonathan Gil Harris with Masala Shakespeare in conversation with Supriya Nair.

Web Of Blogs DSL Garden

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Bloggers Roxanne Bamboat, Protima Tiwary, Shivya Nath and Aanam Chashmawala talk to Yamini Shah on how to keep up-to-date on food, fitness, travel and fashion.

Gujarati Women Poets DSL Garden

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Salil Tripathi talks to contemporary practitioners Gopika Jadeja, Pratishtha Pandya and Manisha Joshi on the bold new traditions of Gujarati poetry.

LITERATURE TELL IT SLANT LITERATURE TELL IT SLANTCity Connections: Indian Novels Collective

DSL Garden

9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Kala Ghoda joins hands with Indian Novels Collective for this session, Celebrated in Song: Portraits of Women in Fiction and Music. Vidya Shah's musical performance highlights readings from novels under translation by Priyanka Setia.

9TH FEB SATURDAY

Where The Wild Things Are by Sejal Mehta

BNHS Auditorium

3.00 pm - 5.00 pm

Using unique, engaging formats to tell travel stories about the outdoors.


4:00 pm - 4:10 pm


New Fiction DSL Garden

4:10 pm - 5:10 pm

Curated with Supriya Nair, Mahesh Rao, Sucharita Dutta-Asane, Manu Bhattathiri and Neelum Saran Gour in conversation.


5:15 pm - 5:30 pm


Totems, Taboos And Threats DSL Garden

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Nancy Adajania with Paromita Vohra, Sudharak Olwe, Vidya Kamat and Malvika Maheshwari.

And Justice For More - Section 377

DSL Garden

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Justice Chandrachud discusses the simple yet complex implications of Section 377 and the power of the Indian Constitution in safeguarding society. In conversation with senior advocate Jayna Kothari known for her work on transgender equality.

LITERATURE TELL IT SLANTQueer Scapes: The Platforms And The Frames

DSL Garden

8:15 pm - 9:00 pm

Salil Tripathi leads Parmesh Shahani, and Sridhar Rangayan in a conversation on just spaces.

Queer Scapes: The Written Word

DSL Garden

9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Shobhna Kumar leads a discussion with Raj Rao, Nandini Krishnan and Bindumadhav Khire on writing queer and more.

10TH FEB SUNDAYLISTEN TO ME DSL


Writer and feminist Shashi Deshpande takes us through her deeply insightful memoir.

BOOK LAUNCH DSL Garden

4:15 pm - 4:20 pm

Samhita Arni leads Krishna Udayasankar, Sharanya Manivannan, Devi Yesodharan and Abhinav Menon in an exploration of the wild new ways to elaborate figures and stories from history, literature and myth.

Imagined Histories: Expanding Myths

DSL Garden

4:20 pm - 5:30 pm

Samhita Arni leads Krishna Udayasankar, Devi Yesodharan and Abhinav Menon in an exploration of the wild new ways to elaborate figures and stories from history, literature and myth.

A Centenary Tribute To Razia Sajjad Zaheer

DSL Garden

5:30 pm - 5:50 pm

Nadira Zaheer Babbar pays tribute to her mother on her centenary year, with readings by Nadira Zaheer Babbar and Juuhi Babbar Sonii.

Nazaakat-e-Kalam DSL Garden

5:50 pm - 6:50 pm

Nadira Zaheer Babbar, Rahman Abbas and Obaid Azam Azmi in conversation with Qamar Siddiqi.

LITERATURE TELL IT SLANT LITERATURE TELL IT SLANTUNPACKING VOICES WITH GALLERIE

DSL Garden

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Release of International Gallerie's latest issue with Bina Sarkar Ellias, Chintan Girish Modi, Arshiya Lokhandwala and Shilpa Gupta. Readings by Yuki Ellias.

Twenty Readings: Hakara, A Bilingual Journal

DSL Garden

8:15 pm - 8:35 pm

With editors, Noopur Desai and Ashutosh Potdar, part of the 20 readings for 20 years of Kala Ghoda.

Mee And Juhibaby: A Dramatised Reading

DSL Garden

8:45 pm - 9:05 pm

Actor Susmita Mukherjee's debut novel reveals the struggles and joys of surviving in Hindi cinema.

Seeing Places Through Names And Drawings

DSL Garden

9:15 pm - 10:00 pm

Paul Fernandes, Chicku Jayadeva and Sidharth Bhatia with Indira Chandrasekhar on city nostalgia.

Curator: Dr. Indira ChandrasekharCo-curator: Dr. Yamini Shah Team: Harshita Rathod, Amisha Jain, Zahra Haidery and Vinni Chugh

Acknowledgements: Sampurna Chattarji, Supriya Nair, Sharon Irani, Indian Novels Collective, ShethePeople.TV, Hemant Divate of Poetrywala, Lavanya Shanbhoghue Arvind and Smita Sahay of Usawa Literary Review, Noopur Desai and Ashutosh Potdar of Hakara, Arun Kale of Helter Skelter and the editors of Out of Print


MUSIC SCOREMUSIC

CROSS MAIDAN

3RD FEB SUNDAYKGAF Talent Hunt 5:00 pm -

5:20 pmThe winner of the All India Kala Ghoda Arts Festival Talent Hunt 2019 performs.

Reflections by Nir Koren

5:30 pm -5:50 pm

Reflections is a full-band energetic concert. In the heart of the show stands Koren with the songs that aim to remind us to think for ourselves and to build a better life together on Earth. He takes traditional world music instruments with Alternative and Electronic elements.

Sharma & The Besharams 6:00 pm -6:30 pm

Vasuda Sharma on vocals, Rahul Hariharan on the drums, Chirayu Vedekar on bass, Chaitanya Bhaidkar on the guitar, JK on keyboard and Sanchit Mhatre on percussion together form Sharma & The Besharams. The band's sound is essentially Electro-Pop with bits of Soul and RnB.

Bombay Jazz Club feat. Samantha Noella

6:50 pm -7:30 pm

Renowned jazz vocalist Samantha Noella with other leading International Jazz musicians will present popular and original jazz tunes in both classic (swing) and more contemporary styles.

Alif 7:50 pm -8:30 pm

A 5-member band, Alif is a beautiful blend of Urdu and Kashmiri poetry with contemporary music. Get set to be taken on a seamless journey from Jhelumas' chilling crescendo into the rhythmic beat of IRRA award winner 'Like a Sufi', and much more.

Niladri Kumar 8:45 pm -9:45 pm

Niladri Kumar is an unconventional rare instrumentalist, honing a unique repertoire and profound in-depth understanding of traditional and classical styles on the sitar to innovative, electrifying renditions on his own innovation, the 'zitar'.

MUSIC SCOREMUSIC4TH FEB MONDAYAmritaansh 6:10 pm -

6:30 pmA classical fusion rock band, they have been the finalists at the 'MTV Colours of Youth'.

The Kheyaal-E-Jazz Projekt by Ronkini Gupta

6:50 pm -7:30 pm

This fusion set is a blend of Ronkini Gupta's classical training with contemporary sounds of music.Commemorating 20 years of KGAF, Ronkini will sing popular Bollywood and retro songs.

Sufi and Folkby Imran Khan & Friends

7:50 pm -8:20 pm

Capturing the earthy essence of Sufi and folk music, sitarist Imran Khan along with musicians from Rajasthan, will present a dynamic ensemble, with foot-tapping rhythms.

Sounds of Vrindaban by Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia and Students

8:35 pm -9:45 pm

Get set to soak in the mellifluous sounds of the 'bansuri', rendered by Padma Vibhushan Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia and his students of the Vrindaban Gurukul who will perform classical ragas, ably supported on the Tabla by Pt. Yogesh Shamsi and on the Pakhawaj by Pt. Bhawani Shankar.

8TH FEB FRIDAYIndian Classical by Aarushi Majumdar

5:30 pm -6:00 pm

A grade XII student, Aarushi is passionate about music, and has been learning Hindustani classical vocal for over 12 years. She won the KGAF Talent Hunt in 2018.

Jazz Jugalbandiby Luca Ciarla Collective

6:10 pm -6:50 pm

Italian born violin wizard Luca Ciarla owns the stage with his fiddle and other instruments. Starting with a loop pedal, he is all set to enthrall audiences while playing the violin like a guitar, a cello or a percussion.

Afro Percussion by Boombay Djembe Folas

7:00 pm -7:40 pm

An exciting and energetic group of drummers who play traditional rhythms from West Africa, Boombay Djembe Folas are all set to to create a totally different soundscape at KGAF.

MUSIC SCOREMUSIC

Songs of Spring by Sunita Bhuyan

7:50 pm -8:30 pm

Violinist Sunita Bhuyan known for her unique experiments with musical genres presents an innovative ensemble of folk fusion, highlighting the Assamese folk form Bihu, with some scintillating Scottish and Irish folk pieces. Add to that, authentic flute and dhol musicians and dancers from Assam, and what you have is a medley of musical flavours.

Classical Fusion by Trilok Gurtu

8:45 pm -9:45 pm

A world class virtuoso percussionist, Trilok has collaborated with other spectacular musicians. Although his approach to playing and composing is non-stylistic, it is built upon a solid and deep understanding of many global styles.

ASIATIC STEPS9TH FEB SATURDAYLEAPThe Boundary Breakers

5:30 pm - 6.05 pm

This 80-member youthful band directed by Srinivas Krishnan (founding member of LEAP Foundation) will present diverse musical styles and traditions from across India and some world selections. Their global approach to creativity, music and the arts comes as no surprise considering LEAP Foundation is mentored by Maestro AR Rahman.

Swaradhar 6:15 pm - 6:50 pm

A talented group of differently-abled street musicians will present an eclectic set comprising folk, classical and Bollywood music, including performances on some rare musical instruments.

Bollywood Gharana by Abhijit Pohankar

7:00 pm - 7:40 pm

Celebrating 20 years of KGAF, Abhijit Pohankar the master craftsman of fusion music, presents this unique sound of fusion comprising Bollywood hits and Indian classical music, with foot-tapping groove and romantic guitar melody.

MUSIC SCOREMUSICApache Indian 7:55 pm -

8:35 pm A British singer-songwriter and reggae DJ, Apache Indian is all set to rock the KGAF stage with his unusual compositions. His fantastic retro music pays ode to KGAF's 20th year.

Prakriti and Sukriti Kakar 8:50 pm - 9:50 pm

The only twin sisters to have made a mark in Bollywood are not only supremely talented singers but also great performers. All set to perform at KGAF, they will be rendering their popular songs such as 'Ladki kar gayi chull', 'Pehli baar', 'Katra Katra' and 'Paas aao na'.

10TH FEB SUNDAYKabir Café 6:00 pm -

6:45 pm A neo-folk fusion band, Kabir Café plays the poetry of the 15th century Indian Mystic - Kabir, in a substrate of Indian folk music, mixed contemporary genres of Rock, Reggae, Pop and Carnatic music.

Anushka Manchanda 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm

An Indian singer, model, actress, and former VJ, Anushka has been a member of the Indipop girl group Viva. She will be rendering some of her popular songs from films as well as private albums.

Shaan 8:15 pm - 9:45 pm

A multi-lingual playback singer, Shaan will enthrall KGAF audiences with his soulful songs. Considered one of the most popular voices for romantic as well as melodious songs, Shaan is an extremely versatile singer. Bringing in the essence of KGAF's 20th year, Shaan will be belting out some of his popular numbers sung over this period.

Curators : Naveen Deshpande, Geetha Balsara and Nevil Timbadia

Team: Sainath Bhagwat and Diksha Jain

Acknowledgements: Consulate General of Israel, Istituto Italiano di Cultura and all the artists. Note: All programs are subject to change.

STALLS 20 BUY 20

2ND FEB TO 6TH FEB 2019Lavangg Lakhnawi • Leather Vyavsay Kalyan • Metaphor Racha • Nehal Desai • Earthica • Manipuri Handweaved • O' Frida • Ek Katha • Vedas Exports • Bombay 100 years ago • Happy Threads- NGO • AJ Crafts • Froggmag • SMARA by Takshni • House of Tales • Some Fine Handicrafts • Ornate Quilts • Contemporary Arts and Crafts • Studio Vam • Razia Kunj • Equalitee • Upcycler's Lab • Shree Aaryoday Handloom • Marm • Ajrakh, Bandhej, Kutchi Weaves • Pashoo Pakshee • Sparrow's Shelter • Kumhar The Garden Store • wyo.in- Wear Your Opinion • Tath • Aacai • kanvaskloset.com • Labartry • Namrata Kedia • Design Nonstop • Boheco • Mianzi • Then & Now • Murtle • Orient Ceramics • Bargain Book Hut NGOs and Government bodies • TRIFED • MSKVIB- Maharashtra State Khadi & Village Industries Board • Tribal Development Department Maharashtra • MSSIDC - Maharashtra Small Scale Industries Development Corporation • BRTC - Bamboo Research and Training Centre • MAVIM- Mahila Arthik Vikas Mahamandal • Indian Navy - Naval Dockyard • BNHS • CSMVS - The Museum Shop • Mumbai Police • MCGM Self Help Groups • Urmul Seemant Samiti: Rajasthan • JUGAAD: Delhi • NEEV: Jharkhand • GVCS: Rajasthan • Kadam: West Bengal • Malkha: Telangana • Rangoonwala Foundation (India) Trust: Maharashtra • FACE: Jharkhand & West Bengal • AVANI: Uttarakhand • Dwaraka Plus: Karnataka • Pabiben.com: Kutch • Vatsalya: Jaipur • Rural And Urban Development Foundation: Harayana • Samoolam, Delhi • EarthCare Designs Foundation: Maharashtra • Eastend Handicraft Unit: Manipur • Bhadra Foundation: Maharashtra • Bunkar Art, Maharashtra • Seva Trust: Maharashtra • Concern India Foundation: Maharashtra

STALLS 20 BUY 20

7TH FEB TO 10TH FEB 2019Graphicurry by Prasad Bhat • Desi Drama Queen • Monica Jhaveri- Bhopal • Brahma Karma • Sujata • Hathi • The Khadi Cult •Desi Hangover • 1BHK Interiors • Nehal Desai • Indian Colours • Nobody Else • Nurture • Artangle • Art Fact • Ram Narayan Blue Art Potteries (Jaipur) • Kareghar • Hello Bastar • Suchita • Creyons • Weaving Handloom • Naie Kiran Shawl embroidery works • One for Blue • Aarohana EcoSocial Developments • Desi Hangover • Zubiya • Dhalia Crafts • Flutter • Miharu • Laughing Monk • Floft Studio • Akanksha Rastogi • Desi Drama Queen • Bombay Hemp company pvt. ltd. (Boheco) • Mianzi • Then & Now • Murtle • Sairam Handlooms • Orient Ceramics • Matheran Chappals • Ana by Archana Reddy • Jeh Bags • Bargain Book HutNGOs and Government bodies • TRIFED • MSKVIB - Maharashtra State Khadi& Village Industries Board • Tribal Development Department Maharashtra • MSSIDC - Maharashtra Small Scale Industries Development Corporation • BRTC - Bamboo Research and Training Centre • MAVIM- Mahila Arthik Vikas Mahamandal • Indian Navy- Naval Dockyard • BNHS • CSMVS - The Museum Shop • Mumbai Police • MCGM Self Help Groups • Chaitanya Bharathi: Andhra Pradesh • Women's India Trust: Maharashtra • Okhai Center for Empowerment: Gujarat • Ubuntu Arts: Maharashtra • A Hundred Hands: Karnataka • Village Leather Craft: Rajasthan • Aim, Art Illuminates Mankind: West Bengal • Kriti: Maharashtra • Shilp Sadhana, Uttar Pradesh • Chindi, Maharashtra • eCoexist Foundation: Maharashtra • Janhit Vikas Sansthan: Rajasthan • Aarohi: Uttarakhand • Paikpari Matangini Colours Artisans Welfare Association, West Bengal • Ekibeki Association: Maharashtra • Eastend Handicraft Unit, Manipur • Belun Hasta Silpa Khuti Society, West Bengal • Ashish: Maharashtra • Unish-e April: West Bengal • Concern India Foundation: Maharashtra

Curators : Vidula Warawdekar Team : Mayank Valleshah and Yamini Shah

STALLS 20 BUY 20

FOOD STALLS

Chetana Restaurant • Irish House • Copper Chimney • The Nutcracker

POTTER'S MARKET- 2ND FEB TO 4TH FEB 2019 (Behind Max Mueller Bhavan)

Vijit Allada • Shayonti Salvi • Yashashri Telkar • Lidwin Mascarenhas • Swati Jain • Deepak Namasale • Nilesh Bendkhale • Sultana Khan • Shakila Farook • Sumathi Madhav

POTTER'S MARKET- 5TH FEB TO 7TH FEB 2019 (Behind Max Mueller Bhavan)

Tejashri Patil Pradhan • Sushama Maddapa • Devendra Shakya • Bhagyashree Baviskar • Neha Deshmukh • Karishma Rodrigues • Pawan Baviskar • Om Prakash • Kunal Ukey • Neha Aseeth

POTTER'S MARKET- 8TH FEB TO 10TH FEB 2019 (Behind Max Mueller Bhavan)Sejal Sethi • Veena Singh • Shalan Dere • Kshitija Mitter • Nikita Dawar • Shruti Manwatkar • Sejal Mody • Dhanashree Kelkar • Sandeep Manchekar • Kiran Modak • Veena Singh

4TH FEB MONDAY - 8TH FEB FRIDAY

Kachchighodi Rampart Row 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Kachchighodi is a folk dance largely performed by the menfolk. It has its roots in the martial traditions of Rajasthan.

Bahurupia Rampart Row 5.00 pm -9.30 pm

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