THE ASIATIC SOCIETY OF MUMBAI
The Literary Club of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai
invites you to a talk
by celebrated writer Jerry Pinto
on his book “The Education of Yuri”
on Tuesday 11th April at 5 pm
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The Literary Club of the Asiatic Society of MUmbai takes pleasure in inviting you to a talk by author Jerry Pinto on his latest publication, “The Education of Yuri” on Tuesday 11th April at 5 pm in the Durbar Hall of the Society.
This is a coming-of-age novel or bildungsroman, a tale that is warm, tender and funny. It is a novel on urban adolescence in India, it depicts the trials and tribulations of a precocious 15 year old growing up in Bombay in the early 1980s. You empathise with him as he experiences the intensity, pleasure and meaning of friendship and compassion and you savour the author’s unerring ear for language and dialogue.
This is a novel about a period in time when books and learning mattered, when poetry was recited and discussed. It is an oeuvre that is deeply rooted in Mumbai’s topography, in its social geography and its cultural history, it will be loved for decades by readers across generations.
Come and listen to Jerry Pinto, an author who writes straight from the heart and offers the reader the pleasure of recognition and nostalgia along with moments of pure hilarity.
Tea will be served at 4.30 pm.
- Prof. Mangala Sirdeshpande,Hon. Secretary,Asiatic Society of Mumbai
- Meenal Kshirsagar, Vice President of the Society & Chairperson - ASM Lit Club
THE ASIATIC SOCIETY OF MUMBAI
The Literary Club of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai
invites you to a a presentation of a collection of stories
titled “On Ills and Crime” by Shridhar Naik
on Monday 20th March at 5 pm
The Literary Club of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai is pleased to announce a presentation of a collection of stories titled “On Ills and Crime” by our Member, Shridhar Naik, on Monday 20th March 2023 at 5 pm in the Durbar Hall of the Society.
Each of these stories deals with a pressing issue of the time, like minor boys being sexually exploited, youth fired by unrealistic idealism, misguided youth ending up as terrorists, the elderly abandoned by their children, politicians exploiting tragedies for their own selfish ends, etc.
These topics and many more find expression through the medium of fiction, well portrayed by the author. The stories bring to light the ugly truths that are prevalent in society which many of us choose to ignore.
Shridhar Naik has a Master’s degree in History from Mumbai University. He has had stints with leading publications in the print media as well as with leading P.R. Agencies. Currently, he is a visiting lecturer for Journalism and Media in various colleges in Mumbai.
Please join us in listening to what the author has to say about these problems. Shridhar Naik will be in conversation with Shraddha Kamdar, Deputy Editor, Femina.
We look forward to your participation in this discussion.
Tea will be served at 4.30 pm.
- Prof. Mangala Sirdeshpande, Hon. Secretary, Asiatic Society of Mumbai
- Meenal Kshirsagar, Vice President of the Society & Chairperson - ASM Lit Club
THE ASIATIC SOCIETY OF MUMBAI
The Literary Club of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai
invites you to a talk by
the eminent Theatre personality, Sunil Shanbag, “Playing to Bombay”on
Thursday 23rd February at 5 pm.
The Literary Club of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai is delighted to invite you to a presentation by eminent theatre personality Sunil Shanbag, ‘Playing to Bombay’ on Thursday 23rd February at 5 pm in the Durbar Hall of the Society.
The rich diversity and sheer quantity of theatre practice in Mumbai is perhaps unmatched anywhere in India. This diversity is hardly surprising given that Mumbai is a city built by migrants of all classes and cultures. Inevitably this is also reflected in its theatre practice. And Mumbai’s theatre history resonates with amazing stories.
In this illustrated talk Sunil Shanbag traces Mumbai’s theatre history and speaks about its challenges in the post Covid era.
Sunil Shanbag is a renowned theatre producer and director based in Mumbai. He is the co-founder of Theatre Aparna and Tamasha Theatre. Over the last 45 years, Sunil’s work spans various themes and issues that concern modern Indian society, across class, gender and other inequalities.
His key productions include Cotton 56, Polyester 84, Sex, Morality and Censorship , Walking to the Sun, Club desire (along with the NCPA Mumbai), Stories in a Song, Words have been uttered, Blank Page, Loretta and a remaking of Prithviraj Kapoor’s iconic play, Deewar with Prithvi Theatre, Mumbai.
Internationally, his work has been seen at the Shakespeare Globe Theatre in London over two seasons and also with Theatre Freiburg, Germany.
Sunil is also involved with training and mentoring young theatre practitioners. He has been visiting Director at the Lalit Kendra , University of Pune. Drama School, Mumbai, Ahmedabad University and the Jyoti Dalal Libéral Arts College, Mumbai. Sunil is an award winning documentary film maker and is involved in several theatre and arts documentation projects.
Sunil Shanbag was awarded the Sanger Natak Akademi award for Direction in 2017.
Please join us for an evening of fascinating stories about theatre in Bombay/Mumbai.
Tea will be served at 4.30 pm.
- Prof. Mangala Sirdeshpande, Hon. Secretary Asiatic Society of Mumbai
- Meenal Kshirsagar , Vice President of the Society & Chairperson - ASM Lit Club