City chroniclers Sooni Taraporevala and Meher Marfatia will deliver a talk on their love for this ever-changing city and its disappearing slices
Indian screenwriter, photographer and filmmaker Sooni Taraporevala and journalist, publisher and storyteller, Meher Marfatia, have been chronicling the city for decades. Taraporevala, through the lens of her camera; Marfatia, through her writings. The powerhouse duo who share a passion for Mumbai and its ordinary inhabitants with extraordinary lives will deliver a talk titled The Vanishing City.
ADVERTISEMENT
Sooni Taraporevala and Meher Marfatia
A key question that they will address is whether the cosmopolitanism of this megapolis is disappearing in a climate of increasing intolerance. Both admit that while several physical elements in the city may be vanishing with time and changing attitudes, there is still enough evidence of communal harmony, of astounding stories of ordinary people trying to find meaning in this madness.
And so if you're a Mumbai lover, looking forward to celebrating its resilient spirit, this will engage you.
On Tomorrow, 7.30 pm to 8.15 pm
Log on to themarketplace.wzcc.org/product/the-vanishing-city/
Cost Rs 100
Keep scrolling to read more news
Catch up on all the latest Mumbai news, crime news, current affairs, and a complete guide from food to things to do and events across Mumbai. Also download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get latest updates.
Mid-Day is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel (@middayinfomedialtd) and stay updated with the latest news
Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!
