Jashne-E-Qalam
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
August 25, 2019 • 29 mins
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?
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August 25, 2019 • 23 mins
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?
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August 18, 2019 • 30 mins
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?
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August 9, 2019 • 23 mins
The Hare & the Tortoise are brothers in a primary school. Will Wisdom & Knowledge be sacrificed for Information & Degrees at the altar of Modern Education.
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