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Indo-American Arts Council
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at the
MUGHAL COURT
A Launch Party for Social Dramas & Shimmering Spectacles:
Muslim Cultures of Bombay Cinema, May 19th-27th, Film Society of the Lincoln Center, Walter Reade Theatre, NYC
Mughalai khanna, sharab, shaheri, mujarewalli…..
transport yourself to Shahahshah Akbar’s darbar on an evening of celebration
with alluring courtesans, heady wine, heavenly cuisine, intoxicating music……
Saturday May 15th, 2010 from 7 pm - midnight.
K Lounge, 30 West 52nd Street (Bet. 5th & 6th Ave) NYC
Mujara Dancers:
8 pm and 11 pm Sumona Chanda Choreography by: Rujuta Vaidya
9 pm Parijat Desai Dance Company Choreography by : Parijat Desai
10 pm Juhi Desai Choreography by: Amit Shah
Dress Code: In deference to His Majesty the Shahenshah, Mughal Court attire
Book sale and signing: Ira Bhaskar & Richard Allen's "Islamicate Cultures of Bombay Cinema"
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$100 non-members: https://www.123signup.com/register?id=mcfdh |
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$75 IAAC members (w/membership #):
call or send your cheque directly to the IAAC at 212 594 3685 or
Tickets are also available at the door.
(Nazrana includes dinner, open bar, entertainment) |
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May 19-27 Social Dramas and Shimmering Spectacles:
Muslim Cultures of Bombay Cinema
Film Society of Lincoln Center, Walter Reade Theatre, NYC. www.filmlinc.com
Tickets for IAAC members just $10 ($2 off the regular price) or even a better deal - buy a Three Series package which is $18 for Members, $21 for Students & Seniors & $24 for the General Public
Just click on Affiliate when purchasing tickets online or mention IAAC/Affiliate group to the box office when purchasing in person.
Fourteen films explore the rich influence of Muslim cultural and socialtraditions on Bombay cinema! Drawing on the music, poetry, and pure feeling of these traditions, these outstanding examples of three genres (the Historical, the Muslim Social and the Courtesan Film) show a range of artistic accomplishments from magnificence and melodrama to New Wave reinvention. Curated by Richard Allen and Ira Bhaskar.
Tickets and information: Film Society of Lincoln Center’s Walter Reade Theatre, 70 Lincoln Center Plaza, NYC Box Office: http://filmlinc.com; 212 875 5601 |
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Chaudhvin Ka Chand
M. Sadiq, 1960, India; 169m |
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Thu May 20: 6:30
Sat May 22: 12:00 |
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Fiza
Khalid Mohamed, 2000, India; 170m |
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Sat May 22: 8:00
Thu May 27: 2:30 |
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Garm Hawa
M. S. Sathyu, 1973, India; 146m |
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Fri May 21: 7:15
Mon May 24: 1:30 |
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Jodhaa Akbar
Ashutosh Gowariker, 2008, India; 213m |
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Wed May 19: 7:00 |
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Mammo
Shyam Benegal, 1994, India; 124m |
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Sat May 22: 3:15
Tue May 25: 1:30 |
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Mere Mehboob
H. S. Rawail, 1963, India; 164m |
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Sun May 23: 8:30
Wed May 26: 1:00 |
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Mirza Ghalib
Sohrab Modi, 1954, India; 145m |
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Thu May 20: 3:30
Sun May 23: 5:45 |
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Mughal-e-Azam
K. Asif, 1960, India; 173m |
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Fri May 21: 1:00
Mon May 24: 7:00 |
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Najma
Mehboob Khan, 1943, India; 121m |
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Wed May 19: 4:15
Sun May 23: 3:15 |
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Pakeezah
Kamal Amrohi, 1971, India; 146m |
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Fri May 21: 4:30
Tue May 25: 9:45 |
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Pukar
Sohrab Modi, 1939, India; 165m |
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Wed May 19: 1:00
Sun May 23: 12:00 |
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Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro
Saeed Akhtar Mirza, 1989, India; 111m |
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Fri May 21: 10:00
Mon May 24: 4:45 |
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Sardari Begum
Shyam Benegal, 1996, India; 116m |
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Sat May 22: 5:40
Tue May 25: 4:00 |
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Umrao Jaan
J.P. Dutta, 2006, India; 189m |
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Tue May 25: 6:15 |
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