The Literary Club of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai is delighted to invite you to a talk on ‘Lavani: a devotional and aesthetic approach’ by Dr. Prakash Khandge, ex-Professor, Lok Kala Academy, University of Mumbai, on Friday 13th March 2020 at 5.30 p.m. in the Durbar Hall of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai.
Dr. Khandge will give us an enthralling exposition on Lavani, the well-known Maharashtrian folk dance form, performed to the beats of the “dholki,” a percussion instrument. While Lavani and the evolution of Marathi folk theatre have been synergistic, today, it is often associated with eroticism, a misinterpretation of the genre. This belies Lavani’s rich literary tradition that elegantly combines song, dance and enactment. Widely performed in the later Peshwa period, its roots can be traced to the devotional songs and narratives of saints of Maharashtra.
Dr. Prakash Khandge, founder and head of the Lok Kala Academy of the University of Mumbai, is a recipient of several awards, including the Lalit Kala Akademi. He has authored several books on Folk Literature and Performing and Tribal Arts.
Tea will be served at 5.00 p.m.

- Mr. Surendra Kulkarni,Hon. Secretary, ASM
- Prof. Meenal Kshirsagar, Chairperson - ASM LitClub

The Literary Club of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai cordially invites you to “Buddha’s Bowl @ Ajanta, a presentation by Vithal C. Nadkarni, on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of Ajanta’s rediscovery, on Friday, 7th February, 2020, at 5.30 p.m., in the Durbar Hall of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai.

Buddha’s Bowl @ Ajanta: In the 200th year of Ajanta’s rediscovery, Vithal C. Nadkarni takes an analytic look at the changing narratives sparked by this World Heritage site. The re-imaging of the Ajanta Apsara, whether in the East or in the West, is hardly a new phenomenon.

Still, how does one evaluate Ajanta’s influence on maestros such as Auguste Rodin, for example? And on thinkers like Schumacher, the so-called Buddhist socialists, not to forget celebrities such as Robert Thurman, Richard Gere and Steven Seagal? What can the wannabe genius and acolyte of today hope to learn and imbibe from the masterful murals that have had an abiding influence not just on Indian art but also on a global scale? More importantly, how can we revitalise our hearts, minds and lives with this enchanting artistic legacy?
Vithal C. Nadkarni is a former Science Editor of The Times of India, and a Consulting Columnist with The Speaking Tree; and also a Vice-President of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai.
Do join us for this enriching and elevating experience.
Tea will be served at 5.00 p.m.

- Mr. Surendra Kulkarni, Hon. Secretary, ASM
- Prof. Meenal Kshirsagar , Chairperson - ASM LitClub

The Asiatic Society of Mumbai Literary Club cordially invites you to a talk on
‘Writing Across Forms’ by Shanta Gokhale on
Tuesday, 28th January 2020, at 5.30 p.m.

The writer will attempt to answer the question: How do the processes for writing a novel, a play and a memoir differ if they differ at all? She will talk about her personal experiences working with the three formats. Shanta Gokhale is a renowned writer, journalist, theatre critic and cultural commentator. She has recently published ‘One Foot on the Ground: A Life Told Through the Body’ an unusual and extraordinary autobiography, one of the finest personal histories written in contemporary India.
Do join us for an evening of illuminating insights into the mind of one of the leading intellectuals of our time.
Tea will be served at 5.00 p.m.
- Mr. Surendra Kulkarni, Hon. Secretary, ASM
- Prof. Meenal Kshirsagar, Chairperson - ASM LitClub

   
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