The city — sliced, diced and served with a dash of sauce
Dalai Lama and Bishop Desmond Tutu
Take a joy ride
What happens when two spiritual leaders share their wisdom about seeking joy in today's world? You get a definite bestseller!
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Dalai Lama and Bishop Desmond Tutu
Co-written by His Holiness Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, The Book of Joy will, in the words of the Buddhist religious leader, be a conversation with the message that to experience joy, you must bring joy to others. A keeper, this!
Mumbai's party marathon
Recently an event company announced India's longest party marathon scheduled on September 30, that claims to present 40 performances by independent musicians at 40 of the most happening hangouts.
Live electronic music duo Nicholson, and Funk Nu-disco duo Madboy/Mink will present new-age sounds and thrilling beats. Looks like you can't escape the race even when you let your hair down!
When Chef Gary did the Ganesha dance
A suburban five-star recently hosted the India edition of its CEO series with chef Gary Mehigan of Masterchef Australia fame. The seven-course dinner showcasing chef Gary's pick from each of the Seven Wonders of the World was attended by 100 big names across industries.
Chef Gary Mehigan shakes a leg at the event
What caught our attention, however, was a video featuring Chef Gary Mehigan, where he was part of a flashmob, dancing to a desi, Bollywood tribute to Lord Ganesha. The international chef shook a leg with the Mumbai team who performs a flashmob annually. Watch this video that's quite a riot!
Devdutt's Nautanki style prose for Ramayan
Hanuman Ki Ramayan first performed in the city in 2012 returns to the stage this weekend. The play is based on a short story by Dr Devdutt Pattanaik and has been adapted in the nautanki form (sangeet). It is a part of Gillo Repertory Theatre's series of short plays for young audiences, using various theatrical forms. The story revolves around the premise that Valmiki has barely put his pen down after completing his magnificent creation, the epic Ramayan, when he realises he has competition. The sage Narad tells him that there is a better Ramayan, written by Hanuman.
"In any adaptation, we take off from what the book offers. The story is written in Hindi verse in the adapted version instead of the dialogue form of the English original. The play includes more conversations, particularly between Valmiki and Narad and Valmiki and Hanuman," says Shaili Sathyu of Gillo. A sutradhar (traditional narrator) brings in the writer's voice. "We have included musical operatic forms from across North India. Post the show, we also discuss and demonstrate these forms," she summarises.
Beyond words
Meeting people on celluloid can be quite an experience. Of late, we enjoyed meeting Ghulam Hussain, a deaf and mute artiste, who creates portraits outside Jehangir Art Gallery and Marine Drive.
Poster of the film
His story comes alive in a film called Speaking Pad directed by Ali Balsania and produced by Percept Pictures. It attempts to look at the spirit of differently abled people. Hussain proudly earns his living by sketching portraits on his pad. The film goes live this Sunday, on the eve of World Deaf Day. Catch it on https://bit.ly/2d9zDYf
Correction: In the lead photo in yesterday's Daily Dossier, we had wrongly referred to Rishi Kapoor as uncle to Karan Kapoor. They are cousins. We regret the error.
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