हाक २५ / Call 25
We celebrate the 25th edition of हाकारा । hākārā, to explore the diverse forms and expressions of ‘हाक । Call’, the essence of our title. We eagerly look forward to receiving your reflections and expressions on this theme.
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डॉ. केशवचैतन्य कुंटे ह्यांचा, कलाकाराचे समेवर येणे आणि त्यातून होणारी रूपनिर्मिती ह्या आंतरिक चक्राविषयीचा 'परतणं… हिंदुस्थानी कलासंगीतातलं' हा चिंतनपर लेख हाकारा-च्या २४व्या आवृत्तीत 'परामर्श' ह्या विभागात प्रकाशित करण्यात आला आहे.
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परतण्याचं समेवर येणं | संपादकीय | आवृत्ती २४
आशुतोष पोतदार ह्यांनी ह्या अंकामधील लेखक-अनुवादक-कलाकार-अभ्यासकांच्या वैविध्यपूर्ण अभिव्यक्तींच्या गुंफणीचा आस्वादक आढावा घेत, 'परतणे' ह्या संकल्पनेचे व्यक्तिगत चिंतन मांडले आहे.
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Prof. @ashpotdar, Faculty of Literature, Theatre and Performance Studies at FLAME University, was recently invited to the 10th edition of the Jabalpur Art Literature and Music Festival (JALAM), organized by the Ityadi Art Foundation.
During the event, Prof. Potdar conducted an intensive playwriting masterclass, exploring the structural depths and creative nuances of writing for the stage. He also delivered a talk on "Contemporary Society and Theatre," addressing the shifting paradigms of theatre research, pedagogy, and practice within the Indian context.
Prof. Ashutosh Potdar, Faculty of Literature, Theatre and Performance Studies at FLAME University, participated in Bhashavaad 2.0—a national translation conference organized by the Centre for Translation at Ashoka University in partnership with the New India Foundation, held at the India International Centre, New Delhi.
He spoke on “Translation for Theatre/Stage,” drawing upon his experience as a translator, playwright, and editor. The two-day conference united students, educators, and researchers nationwide, fostering rich exchanges with eminent writers and translators.
Explore the legacy of 'Kalokhachya Garbhat' (In the Womb of Darkness), a seminal work by Bhi. Shi. Shinde. one of the earliest milestones of modern Dalit theatre. https://t.co/ZfK1GY3qXD
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Prof. Ashutosh Potdar, Faculty of Literature, Theatre and Performance Studies at FLAME University, was invited to participate in 'Picnic with Playwrights,' a special panel at 'The Literature Live: Mumbai Lit Festival' held at Tata Gardens, National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), Mumbai.
The session, curated by the Bhasha Centre and presented in collaboration with the NCPA, brought together leading voices from India and the USA, placing playwrights and the craft of playwriting at the heart of literary discourse.
Prof. Potdar was joined by Shikha Talsania, an acclaimed Indian stage and screen actor, and Vinita Sud Belani, actor and founder of EnActe Arts, California, for a conversation on stage writing, performance, and their journeys as storytellers. The session included readings from their works, offering the audience a window into their creative process. A live piano performance by music composer Kaizad Gherda further enriched the experience.
FLAME commends Prof. Potdar on this meaningful contribution to contemporary playwriting and literary conversations and celebrates his continued engagement with the arts on distinguished platforms.
I’m delighted to be part of a playwrights’ panel at the 16th edition of Literature Live! – The Mumbai LitFest. We’ll be discussing our creative processes and sharing readings from our plays. @litlivefest
हाकारा । hākārā is now accepting submissions for literary and critical writings, poetry, visual works, and other creative pursuits centered around the theme of ‘To Return.’
Please visit the website or click the link below for more details.
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आवृत्ती २३: प्रवाह/ Edition 23: Flow
Meet the contributors to the ‘परामर्श / Reflection’ section of our latest edition. Their works take on critical and creative lenses, deepening our understanding of the theme ‘Flow.’
Link: https://t.co/C6dN4bcRXK
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Announcement: Edition 23/FLOW
We are delighted to publish the 23rd edition of हाकारा | hākārā, centered around flow/प्रवाह. It’s an attempt to understand the concept of flow through both creative and critical lenses.
Link :https://t.co/ISBC5EJ688
We’re delighted to welcome Ashutosh Potdar (@ashpotdar)—playwright, translator, scholar of drama, and Associate Professor at FLAME University—to BHASHAVAAD 2.0 for the panel Translation, Print, and Publics.
🗓 August 29–30, 2025 |📍 IIC, New Delhi
🔗 Register now. Link in bio.
I’ll be speaking at the Book Brahma Literature Festival in Bengaluru on Friday, 8th August. The other speaker is the well-known playwright and thinker Premanand Gajvi📷 Date: Aug 08
📷 Time: 12.00 pm to 12.50 pm
Topic: Time, Memory, and the Marathi Theatre.
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Touch | Marathi: Jaywant Dalvi । English Translation: Ashutosh Potdar
Through the lens of touch—Dalvi masterfully explores emotional weight of familial bonds and societal prejudice, and the quiet resilience of a woman reclaiming her place in her home.
https://t.co/dRBQ8DWNQC
The Silent Hills
Originally written in Telugu by Tripuraneni Gopichand, in 1946, this short story translated into English by Jyoti Kiran Pisapati, is a searing indictment of social injustice and a poignant portrayal of rural hardship in colonial India.
https://t.co/2pxTDwObwL
hākārā । Edition 22 | May 2025
The essay by Tanisha Wadhwan and Manish Arora delves into the intricate relationship between touch, sensory experience, and aesthetic evaluation in artistic appreciation.
Link to essay - https://t.co/3ono1MsJFG
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