Dear Member,

A momentous year has gone by that saw the world order witnessing massive shifts in the life of nations and people. We hope that the coming year will see efforts to secure ecologically sustainable, peaceful and equitable futures for communities. We, for our part are moved to rethink our role, reinvent our mission and renew our resolve to strengthen linkages. The January 2019 initiatives reimagine the space as a site of harmonious coexistence as myriad artistic practices converge.

Song, they say, is a medium that taps into the innermost recesses of a community's memories, ambitions and angsts. Our musicians at the IHC Lohri Celebrations (13th) traverse a large canvas, as they reach out to the diverse hues of the festival. The charismatic Sufi music vocalist and teacher Madan Gopal Singh's inimitable band Chaar Yaar opens the festival, followed by vocalist and researcher Vidya Shah's songs of the season and closes with Sufi pop musician Jasbir Jassi, an all-time favourite with the audience.

There emerge tremendous vitalizing vibes in the theatre performances of January. Well known actor and script writer Ashwath Bhatt's solo tour de force Ek Mulaqat Manto Se (5th & 6th) brings back Saadat Hasan Manto into our midst, cherished across borders as the most pronounced chronicler of the Partition. The Pandies Theatre's Saadat Hasan: Pagaleyan Da Sardar (12th) directed by Sanjay Kumar reclaims Manto's anti-communal voice for our divisive times. Shrilal Shukla's Raag Darbari, among the most talked-about works of the last fifty years, adapted into a Dastangoi by Mahmood Farooqui, the leading exponent of the form, is a widely anticipated

th th thproduction (19 & 20 ), and Mohan Rakesh's Ashad Ka Ek Din (20 ) directed by K. K. Kohli takes us back to the royal court of Ujjayini, where a smitten Kalidasa faced with insurmountable odds, yearns to be united with his love and inspiration, Mallika. Two Fathers by philosopher and teacher Sunder Sarukkai, features Gandhi and Einstein in a freewheeling dialogue

thon what stands between them and their children (27 ). And the NTLive Broadcasts at the Habitat brings Simon Godwin's Antony and Cleopatra

th(26 ), Shakespeare's great tragedy of politics, passion and power.

Habitat Film Club members are in for a rich fare of International cinema. The Award winning, New German Cinema package offers an exciting opportunity to catch The Silent Revolution, Beuys, Days in Quiberon and Western on the big screen (9th-12th). Closely following, is a re-immersion into Bengali auteur Mrinal Sen's Absence Trilogy namely Ek Din Pratidin, Ek Din Achanak and Kharij (16th, 17th, 18th). The Habitat Film Appreciation Forum screens the 2014 feature M Cream, followed by a discussion with

stCo-director Aban Raza (31 ).

A new discussion series in collaboration with the Centre for Equity Studies aims to initiate a dialogue between members of vulnerable communities,

thpublic policy experts, and academicians (14 ). The IHC-RIS-TERI STIP Forum thorganises a timely discussion around the Science Movements in India (10 )

and the IHC-ICRIER Conversations on Urbanisation Series presents a lecture by Dr. Reena Ramachandran rethinking the role of the Civil Society (21st). Kumkum Sangari speaks in the Commemorating Gandhi Series (5th) and a panel of former diplomats and analysts looks at 70 years of India-US Relations & future prospects (8th). A panel of health experts discuss the

thconnections between junk food and obesity in young children (17 ).

The IHC Morning Ragas in the new year begins with a Hindustani vocal concert by acclaimed musician Ustad Raja Miyan of the Agra Gharana

th(20 ). In IHC Music Club, much-loved Ghazal vocalist - Dr. Radhika thChopra dwells on Ghazal as a genre (11 ). In the Opera at Habitat Series,

Sunit Tandon introduces Rossini's madcap comedy L'Italiana in Algeri th(8 ), a production designed and supervised by Nobel laureate dramatist,

thDario Fo. Not to miss Ananya Khosla's Kuchipudi recital on 4 , Anuradha thChathurvedi Seth's Kathak ensemble on 7 , Sanchita Roy's Odissi recital

st thon 21 and the Yakshagana Festival on 30 .

The IHC Walk at the Sunder Nursery by historian Swapna Liddle is going thto be exciting (27 )!

Giving you a heads up on what to watch out for, here is a list of dates to plan your 2019 calendar:

Habitat Film Club Schedulewww.habitatfilmclub.com

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THE HABITAT CELEBRATIONS LOHRI January 13 | 7:00pm

The Hub, Habitat World, IHC

Entry Free. Open to all

Relish a lavish buf fet specially created

for the occasion featuring Paneer Chholiya, Amritsari Aloo Wadi, Makhni

Subzian, Sarson Da Saag, Mah Chholian Di Dal, Keema Chakundari, Dhabe

Ka Kukkad, Amritsari Kulcha, Chhoti Praunthi, Makki Di Roti, Amritsari

Machhi, Ganne Di Kheer, Rabdi…

Seating on first come first serve basis

IHC Lohri presents the inimitable Chaar Yaarfeaturing composer-poet & vocalist

Madan Gopal Singh; guitarist and banjo player Deepak Castelino; sarod player Pritam Ghosal,

and percussionist Amjad Khan. Followed by a performance by Vidya Shah Ensemble.

The evening concludes with performance by guest artiste-pop sensation

Jasbir Jassi.

(English/2018/180mins)

Jan 26 | 3:00pmThe Stein Auditorium,Habitat World, IHC

An Old World Culture Presentation

Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo play Shakespeare’s famous fated couple in his great tragedy of politics, passion and power.

Tickets at Rs.200, 350, 500 available on Bookmyshow & at the Programmes Desk, Habitat World, IHC. For more details, log on to www.habitatworld.com.

*Entry only for 18 years & above

Chicken Harira Soup | Vegetable Bastilla

Lahme Sharhat Matafaya | Manzala Bezanjan, Jeweled Rice

Tagine De Fez

MOROCCAN

Lunch: 12:00pm to 3:00pm | Dinner: 7:00pm to Midnight

To make your table reservations, call +91 11 4366 3318

KASHMIRI WAZWAAN

Featuring:

Tabak Maaz | Nadru Aloo Bukhara Kabab

Goshtaba | Dum Aloo Kashmiri | Kahwa

Tarami & More...

Lunch: 12:30pm to 3:00pm | Dinner: 7:30pm to MidnightTo make your table reservations, call +91 11 4366 3315

Featuring:

Baby Spinach & Cream Cheese Rangoon, Sweet Chilli Dip.

Aromatic Beijing Duck wi th Pancakes, Chili Oil, Hoisin sauce.

Minced Chicken, Asparagus, Egg Flower and Sichuan Pepper Soup.

Buddha’s Vegetables Delight, Cured Hot Peppers.

Lotus Leaf Wrapped Jasmine Rice, Coriander Root.

Lunch: 12:30pm to 3:00pm | Dinner: 7:30pm to Midnight

Table reservations, call +91 11 43663302, 43663304

CHINESE FOOD DELICACIES

Saadat HasanPagaleyan Da Sardar

(English&Punjabi/90mins)

Dir.SanjayKumarProd.Pandies’Theatre

Jan12|7:30pmTheSteinAuditorium,

HabitatWorld,IHC

Theplaycapturesandreproducesthestarkanti-communalvoiceofSaadatHasanMantoandhighlightshisworkasastatementagainstbigotryand

religioushatred.ItattemptstoexploreManto’spoliticsthroughapowerfuldepictionofhisnuancedcreativityinaninteractiveform.

TicketsatRs.200,350,500availableonBookmyshow&attheProgrammesDesk,HabitatWorld,IHC.

Formoredetails,logontowww.habitatworld.com

*Entryonlyfor12years&above

AnOldWorldCulturePresentation

CAST : VARUN KAINTH, SHEEBA SHAH, VALENTINO DIAS, SRINIVAS BHASHYAM

A Play in English Written ByA Play in English Written By

Tickets at Rs.200, 350, 500 available on Bookmyshow & at the Programmes Desk, Habitat World, IHC. For more details, log on to www.habitatworld.com

An Old World Culture Presentation

Jan 27 | 4:00pm & 7:00pmThe Stein Auditorium,

Habitat World, IHC

*Entry only for 15 years & above

(English/70mins)

Directed and Performed by

Ashwath Bhatt

Jan 5 & 6 | 7:30pmThe Stein Auditorium, Habitat World, IHC

Tickets at Rs.200, 350, 500 available on Bookmyshow & at the Programmes Desk, Habitat World, IHC. For more details,

log on to www.habitatworld.com | *Entry only for 14 years & above

An Old World Culture Presentation

(Hindi & Urdu/60mins)

Prod. Collective Madness& Theatre Garage Project

Jan 9 7:00pm | The Silent Revolution (German/2017/111mins)Dir. Lars Kraume. Followed by a discussion.Collab. The Indian Express.

Jan 10 7:00pm | Beuys (Docu/German/2017/107mins)Dir. Andres Veiel.

Jan 11 7:00pm | 3 Days in Quiberon(German/2018/115mins)Dir. Emily Atef.

Jan 12 7:00pm | Western (German/2017/119mins)Dir. Valeska Grisebach.

The Absence Trilogy: A Tribute to Mrinal Sen Supported by Seagull Books

Jan 16 7:00pm | Adoor Gopalakrishnan and Naveen Kishore will be in conversation about the filmmaker and his art. Followed by screening of Ekdin Pratidin (Bengali/1979/95mins)

Jan 17 7:00pm | Kharij (Bengali/1982/99mins)

Jan 18 7:00pm | Ek Din Achanak (Hindi/1989/105mins)

Other Film Club Screenings

Jan 28 7:00pm | Devaki Nandan Gopala (Marathi with Eng subtitles/1977/150mins). Dir. Rajdutt. Collab. National Film Archive of India

Jan 31 7:00pm | Habitat Film Appreciation Forum screens M Cream (Hindi/English/2014/116mins). Dir. Agneya Singh & Aban Raza. The screening will be followed by a discussion with Co-director, Aban Raza.

“...and the winners are...”Award-Winning, New German Cinema. Collab. Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan, New Delhi

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Thank you.

The Programmes Team

IHC Lohri Celebrations (Jan 13)

Old World Collegiate Theatre Festival (Feb 15-24)

IHC Holi Celebrations (Mar 20)

IHC Lok Sangeet Sammelan (July 20 & 21)

Old World Theatre Festival (Aug 16-25)

Habitat Film Festival (May 17-26)

Habitat International Film Festival (Sept 19-29)

IHC-ILF Samanvay Indian Languages Festival (Nov 15,16,17)

Habitat World At India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-03T: 4366 3333; E: habitatworld@oldworldhospitality.com

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PROGRAMME CALENDARJanuary 2019

CELEBRATIONS

THE HABITAT

LOHRI

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(Hindi/110mins)

Writ. Mohan RakeshDir. K. K. Kohli

Prod. Impresario Asia

The play revolves around the life of the great Sanskrit poet Kalidas and his inspiration, Mallika. After his elevation in the royal court of Ujjayini, the class divide separates him from his beloved forever...

Tickets at Rs.200, 350, 500 available on Bookmyshow & at the Programmes Desk, Habitat World, IHC. For more details, log on to www.habitatworld.com

*Entry only for 12 years & above

January 20 | 4:00pmThe Stein Auditorium, Habitat World, IHC

An Old World Culture Presentation

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India Habitat Centre & SPIC MACAY

Morning AGASIHC

Hindustani Classical Vocal recital by

Ustad Raja Miyan

Jan 20, Sun | 10:30amAmphitheatre, India Habitat Centre

Entry is Free

Welcoming all Music lovers!

Jan 19 & 20 |7:00pmThe Stein Auditorium, Habitat World, IHC

Tickets at Rs.200, 350, 500 available on Bookmyshow & at the Programmes Desk,Habitat World, IHC. For more details, log on to www.habitatworld.com

*Entry only for 12 years & above

An Old World Culture Presentation

Accompanying Artistes:Vinod Lele (Tabla) Paromita Mukherjee (Harmonium)

(Hindustani/120mins)