THE ASIATIC SOCIETY OF MUMBAI
The Mumbai Research Centre
invites you to a talk titled “Getting to Know Ardeshir Irani” by Dr. Narendra Panjwani
on Friday, 8th November 2024 at 5.00 p.m.
The Mumbai Research Centre of The Asiatic Society of Mumbai invites you to a talk “Getting to Know Ardeshir Irani” by Dr. Narendra Panjwani.
The event starts at 5 PM on Friday, 8th November 2024, with tea at 4:30 PM at the Durbar Hall.
Ardeshir Irani created India's first talkie, ALAM ARA, in 1931, choosing Hindustani and thus creating Hindi Cinema. His decision inspired others, leading to a surge in Hindustani talkies. Dr. Narendra Panjwani's talk explores Irani's lasting impact on cinema.
Narendra Panjwani is a Sociologist, Journalist, and Film Historian. His recent book, "Emotion Pictures – Cinematic Journeys into the Indian Self," explores the Indian psyche through cinema. He taught Film & Media Studies at St. Xavier's College from 2006 to 2016.
- Prof. Mangala Sirdeshpande , Hon. Secretary Asiatic Society of Mumbai
- Dr. Shehernaz Nalwalla, Vice President of the Society & Chairperson – MRC
The Asiatic Society of Mumbai
takes pleasure in inviting you and your friends to
the 31st Justice K.T. Telang Memorial Lecture
by
Dr. Pradeep Chakravarthy
Author & Historian
on
“Multiple temple traditions in Tamil Nadu"
on
Thursday, 24th October, 2024 at 5.30 p.m.
in the Durbar Hall of the Society.
Mr. Paul Abraham
Founder, Sarmaya Arts Foundation,
will preside.
Please join us for tea at 5.00 p.m.
- Prof. Mangala Sirdeshpande, Hon. Secretary
- Meenal Kshirsagar, Vice President of the Society & Chairperson, Endowment Lectures Committee
THE ASIATIC SOCIETY OF MUMBAI
The Mumbai Research Centre
talk on "The Secrets of Bombay Dockyard: Shipbuilding and Ship Repair at the Bombay Dockyard in the 18th and 19th Centuries and the Wadia Shipbuilders” by Cdr Ninad Phatarphekar (Retd.)
Saturday, 5th October 2024 at 5.00 p.m.
Mumbai gained prominence as a cotton trading and commercial centre in the mid nineteenth century. Hidden away in the history books is the fact that from 1736 to 1932 over 400 ships and vessels of various descriptions were built at Bombay Dockyard. Added to that are some 220 odd ships and vessels built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. from 1932 onwards taking the total to well over 600 ships and vessels which is a singular achievement for any city or shipyard. Shipbuilding and ship repair is perhaps the oldest industry that still continues to flourish in Mumbai.
The Mumbai Research Centre of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai invites you to a talk on The Secrets of Bombay Dockyard: Shipbuilding and Ship Repair at The Bombay Dockyard in the 18th and 19th Centuries and the Wadia Shipbuilders by Cdr Ninad Phatarphekar (Retd.).
Saturday, 5th October 2024
Tea @4:30 pm. Talk @5 pm
Durbar Hall, The Asiatic Society of Mumbai.
- Prof. Mangala Sirdeshpande,Hon. Secretary Asiatic Society of Mumbai
- Dr. Shehernaz Nalwalla, Vice President of the Society & Chairperson – MRC