Jashne-E-Qalam

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Across time and cultures, oral storytelling in the form of folklore, mythology & even grandma's tales have been agents of personal & societal transformation. Jashn-E- Qalam celebrates the genius of eminent litterateurs with dramatic readings & storytelling performances of notable works by the likes of Manto, Amrita Pritam, Premchand, etc. The common objective is use the power of the spoken word to collectively experience their timeless brilliance.

Episodes

  1. Mammad Bhai - Saadat Hasan Manto

    08/25/2019

    Mammad Bhai - Saadat Hasan Manto

    Manto recounts his encounter with Mammad Bhai; The much dreaded Dada of Arab Gully in the bylanes of South Bombay. His Handlebar Mustache is enough to send shivers down people's spines. But is his bark worse than his bite?

    29 min
  2. Boodhi Kaaki - Munshi Premchand

    08/25/2019

    Boodhi Kaaki - Munshi Premchand

    The Old are in a second childhood. And so is Kaki, whose only worldly desire is her craving for Food. Will she learn to behave herself & be a Good Girl? Or will her tongue get the better of her?

    24 min
  3. Hatak - Saadat Hasan Manto

    08/18/2019

    Hatak - Saadat Hasan Manto

    Saugandhi is a prostitute. But she trades her body not her soul. Love is the center of her universe. But can it really conquer all?

    30 min
  4. Bade Bhai Sahab - Munshi Premchand

    08/09/2019

    Bade Bhai Sahab - Munshi Premchand

    The Hare & the Tortoise are brothers in a primary school. Will Wisdom & Knowledge be sacrificed for Information & Degrees at the altar of Modern Education.

    24 min
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Across time and cultures, oral storytelling in the form of folklore, mythology & even grandma's tales have been agents of personal & societal transformation. Jashn-E- Qalam celebrates the genius of eminent litterateurs with dramatic readings & storytelling performances of notable works by the likes of Manto, Amrita Pritam, Premchand, etc. The common objective is use the power of the spoken word to collectively experience their timeless brilliance.

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