THE ASIATIC SOCIETY OF MUMBAI
The Mumbai Research Centre
Screening and Panel Discussion on ‘The Modern in Print’,
a film by Mala Sinha and Suchitra Balasubrahmanyan
on Monday, 5th May, 2025 at 5.00 p.m.
‘The Modern in Print’, a film by Mala Sinha and Suchitra Balasubrahmanyan is a rare commentary on both the art form of textile printing and the transformation of the city of Mumbai. This film provides a rich exploration of the shifting dynamics between tradition and modernity, set against the backdrop of the city of Mumbai. and opens up crucial conversations around the evolving modes of economy, migration, and cultural exchanges that have shaped the city of Mumbai.
Through the personal stories of craftspeople, “The Modern in Print” sensitively portrays the urban transformation of Mumbai.
The film screening will be followed by a Panel Discussion that will be moderated by Tinaz Nooshian. The panellists are:
Dinaz Kalwachwala - Documentary Filmmaker
Amit Bhavsar - Executive Producer, Music Director and Co-director
Mala Pradeep Sinha -Textile designer and Co-founder of Bodhi
Suchitra Balasubrahmanyan - Design Historian, Independent scholar and visiting professor.
Savitha Suri - Textile Researcher & Curator
Date: 5th May 2025 (Monday)
Time: 5 PM (Screening & Panel Discussion)
Join us for tea at 4:30 PM
Venue: 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
THE ASIATIC SOCIETY OF MUMBAI
The Mumbai Research Centre
launch of the four-volumes of ‘The Heritage Handbook’
published by The People’s Project
in collaboration with The MMR Heritage Conservation Society
The Mumbai Research Centre of The Asiatic Society of Mumbai is pleased to invite you to the launch of the four-volumes of ‘The Heritage Handbook’, published by The People’s Project in collaboration with The MMR Heritage Conservation Society.
Serving as companion guidebooks to the MMRHCS heritage maps, The Heritage Handbooks offer invaluable insights into the diverse heritage of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Moving beyond colonial landmarks, these handbooks bring to light lesser-known and often overlooked stories from across the region.
The event will feature the official launch, followed by author presentations and group discussions.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, 22nd April 2025
Time: 4:30 PM – Tea
5:00 PM – Book Launch, Presentations, and Group Discussions
Venue: Durbar Hall, The Asiatic Society of Mumbai,
Town Hall, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Fort, Mumbai 400 001
- Prof. Mangala Sirdeshpande, Hon. Secretary Asiatic Society of Mumbai
- Dr. Shehernaz Nalwalla, Vice President of the Society & Chairperson – MRC
Dear Sir/ Madam,
The Asiatic Society of Mumbai and The Marg Foundation invite you to a talk on Marg’s recently published volume “The Third Side of the Coin” edited by Joe Cribb, (Former Keeper, Coins and Medals, British Museum) with Dr. Shailendra Bhandare (Senior Assistant Keeper, South Asian and Far-Eastern Numismatics, Ashmolean Museum) and Dr. Sanjay Garg (Former Deputy Director, National Archives of India) on Wednesday, 23rd April, 2025, at 6.00 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, 23rd April 2025
Time: 6.00 p.m. (5.30 p.m. Tea)
Venue: Durbar Hall, The Asiatic Society of Mumbai
Please register to attend the event
or
RSVP on WhatsApp No. 7715893596
(with name and email id)
Regards,
Prof. Mangala Sirdeshpande
Hon. Secretary, Asiatic Society of Mumbai
THE ASIATIC SOCIETY OF MUMBAI
The Mumbai Research Centre
Special Exhibition Walkthrough “In the Dappled Light”
led by Paul Abraham, Founder, Sarmaya Arts Foundation.
Friday, 4th April 2025 from 4.00 - 6.00 p.m.
The Mumbai Research Centre of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai is delighted to invite you to a special exhibition walkthrough titled “In the Dappled Light” led by Paul Abraham, Founder, Sarmaya Arts Foundation.
Sarmaya's upcoming exhibition draws from a theme that's represented abundantly in its collection: nature. Starting with the Tree of Life, Sarmaya explores the influence of the natural world on all human endeavours. The curation of modern and contemporary Indian art, Indigenous traditions and historical artefacts, like 19th-century photographs, will examine the role of nature in art, science and spirituality.
This exclusive session will feature special objects that are not part of the exhibition display, offering unique insights into the Sarmaya collection.
Date: 4th April 2025 (Friday)
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Venue: Sarmaya Arts Foundation, 2nd floor, 274, Dr Dadabhai Naoroji Road,
Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai- 400001
₹750/- (₹500/- Members)
Registration Links:
Member: https://rzp.io/rzp/SarmayaMEMBERS
General: https://rzp.io/rzp/SarmayaGENERAL
Light refreshments will be served after the walkthrough.
- Prof. Mangala Sirdeshpande, Hon. Secretary Asiatic Society of Mumbai
- Dr. Shehernaz Nalwalla, Vice President of the Society & Chairperson – MRC
THE ASIATIC SOCIETY OF MUMBAI
The Mumbai Research Centre
Afghan Church walk with Kirtida Unwalla and Sharon Irani
Saturday, 29th March 2025
The Mumbai Research Centre of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai is happy to announce the Afghan Church walk with Kirtida Unwalla and Sharon Irani.
Monument & Memorial: The Story of the Afghan Church
Discover the fascinating story of how this elegant church, with its striking Indo-Gothic architecture, became a symbol of resilience and unity during times of conflict. From its origins as a memorial to British soldiers who perished in the First Afghan War to its restoration as a beacon of cultural heritage, each corner of the Afghan Church whispers tales of courage, sacrifice, and the enduring legacy of Bombay's connection with Afghanistan and the North West Frontier.
SATURDAY, 29th March 2025 at 3 pm
AFGHAN CHURCH
₹750 (₹500 FOR MEMBERS)
Registration Links:
General: https://rzp.io/rzp/AfghanGENERAL
Member: https://rzp.io/rzp/AfghanMEMBERS
- Prof. Mangala Sirdeshpande, Hon. Secretary
- Dr. Shehernaz Nalwalla, Vice President of the Society Asiatic Society of Mumbai & Chairperson – MRC
THE ASIATIC SOCIETY OF MUMBAI
The Mumbai Research Centre
12th Edition of the Bombay Booked programme
Discussion on the book Shantaram Chalichi Smranagatha by Amey Joshi,
Monday, 17th March 2025 at 5.00 p.m. in the Durbar Hall
The Asiatic Society of Mumbai's Mumbai Research Centre cordially invites you to the 12th edition of the Bombay Booked programme. Bombay Booked is a programme that discusses books based on and about Mumbai. This session will discuss the book Shantaram Chalichi Smranagatha by Amey Joshi, which explores the significant role of Mumbai in India's freedom struggle. The discussion will be moderated by R.J. Ganesh Achawal.
This book provides in-depth information on the effective meetings held at Shantaram Chawl during the freedom movement. Shantaram Chawl has witnessed meetings on Ganesh Utsav, Shiv Jayanti, protests against Lord Wellington, Non-Cooperation Movement, Rowlatt Act and other issues. Shantaram Chawl has been sanctified by the touch of the feet of more than 40 freedom fighters.
Amey Joshi has done extensive research for this work, collecting evidence from prestigious institutions like Asiatic Society, Mani Bhavan, Sardar Grih and Kesari Wada. The collected material has been thoughtfully translated by Dr. Aparna Bedekar, Vivek Chhatre, Padmaja Bapaye and Anagha Bedekar. Moreover, the content, structure and overall presentation of the book have been done by Amey Joshi, Anagha Bedekar and Dr. Aparna Bedekar.
Date: Monday, 17 March 2025
Time: 5:00 PM (Refreshments from 4:30 PM onwards)
Venue: Darbar Hall, The Asiatic Society of Mumbai
Town Hall, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Road, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400023
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द एशियाटिक सोसायटी ऑफ मुंबई चे मुंबई संशोधन केंद्र आपल्याला बॉम्बे बुक्ड प्रोग्रामच्या १२ व्या आवृत्तीसाठी सस्नेह आमंत्रित करत आहे. बॉम्बे बुक्ड या कार्यक्रमात मुंबईवर आधारित आणि त्याबद्दलच्या पुस्तकांवर चर्चा केली जाते. या सत्रात अमेय जोशी लिखित शांताराम चाळीची स्मरणगाथा या पुस्तकावर चर्चा होईल, जे भारताच्या स्वातंत्र्यलढ्यात मुंबईच्या महत्त्वपूर्ण भूमिकेचा शोध घेते. या चर्चेचे सूत्रसंचालन आर.जे. गणेश आचवल करतील. स्वातंत्र्य चळवळीदरम्यान शांतारामच्या चाळीत झालेल्या प्रभावी सभांवर हे पुस्तक सखोलपणे माहिती देते. गणेश उत्सव, शिवजयंती, लॉर्ड वेलिंग्डन विरोधातील निषेध, असहकार चळवळ, रौलेट कायदा आणि इतर विषयांवरील सभांची शांताराम चाळ साक्षीदार आहे. शांताराम चाळ 40 पेक्षा जास्त स्वातंत्र्य सेनानींच्या पदस्पर्शाने पावन झाली आहे. अमेय जोशी यांनी या कामासाठी व्यापक संशोधन केले आहे, एशियाटिक सोसायटी, मणिभवन, सरदार गृह आणि केसरी वाडा सारख्या प्रतिष्ठित संस्थांकडून पुरावे गोळा केले आहेत. संग्रहित साहित्याचे भाषांतर डॉ. अपर्णा बेडेकर, विवेक छत्रे, पद्मजा बापाये आणि अनघा बेडेकर यांनी विचारपूर्वक केले. शिवाय, पुस्तकाचा आशय, रचना आणि एकूण सादरीकरण अमेय जोशी, अनघा बेडेकर आणि डॉ. अपर्णा बेडेकर यांनी केले आहे.
तारीख: सोमवार, १७ मार्च २०२५
वेळ: संध्याकाळी ५:०० (सायंकाळी ४:३० वाजेपासून अल्पोपहार)
स्थळ: दरबार हॉल, द एशियाटिक सोसायटी ऑफ मुंबई
टाऊन हॉल, शहीद भगतसिंग रोड, फोर्ट, मुंबई, महाराष्ट्र ४०००२३
- Prof. Mangala Sirdeshpande, Hon. Secretary Asiatic Society of Mumbai
- Dr. Shehernaz Nalwalla, Vice President of the Society & Chairperson – MRC
