DAY IN DAY OUT

What’s on Around Town

TRIBUTE TO MAHATMA GANDHI

An iconic modernist painter, Syed Haider Raza has come up with a solo show in collaboration with the Raza Foundation of seven paintings created in 2013 as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. Created using subdued hues and motifs that are somewhat a departure from what one usually sees in a Raza painting, each of these seven acrylics on canvas are unique in their content and execution. WHEN: March 1 – 31 WHERE: Akar Prakar gallery, Hauz Khas TIMING: 11 am – 7 pm (Sunday closed)

A NIGHT OF COMEDY

The comedy king of Bollywood- Asrani is starring as Topan Lal in The Makhichoos the modern adaptation of the classic comedy - The Miser by Moliere. The play directed by Pranav Sachdeva feature a part of Topan Lal Keshwani’s world, who is obsessed with wealth. They will sing, dance and entertain. Tickets are available online starting from Rs 400.

WHEN: March 5 TIMING: 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm WHERE: LTG Auditorium

LINE OF LIFE

A solo show by Rajkumar H Mahajan curated by Mamta Upadhyaya has around 30 black and white exhibits, mostly portraits of Indian politicians and renowned personalities from different walks of life. These digital artworks provide an insight into Rajkumar’s creative approach in embracing the digital technique to realise his vision WHEN: February 28 – March 5 WHERE: Gallery 4, Lalit Kala Akademi TIMING: 11 am – 7 pm

MUSHROOM DELICACIES

Culinary innovation has always been at the heart of the restaurants at ‘The Imperial’. ‘1911 Restaurant’ follows this tradition with exotic mushroom offerings this March featuring Wild mushroom cappuccino with grilled ciabatta, truffle essence; Stuffed Mushroom gnocchi with vegetable fettuccine, baked with scamorza cheese and pinenut and many more mouthwatering recipes, exposing your taste buds to zesty flavours, you’ll simply adore!

WHEN: March 1 – 15 WHERE: 1911 Restaurant, The Imperial TIMING: 6 am – 1 am

EXPOSITION OF HUMANE IDEAS

‘Surrealist Humanity’ is an outstanding art presentation showcasing three promising and accomplished artists namely Anitta Sethi, Deepali Roongta and Shashi Tripathi. Although they are having different life experiences, commonly they all are fascinated by human form and use the same to express their artistic statements in their individual techniques. WHEN: March 7 – 11 WHERE: Open Palm court, India Habitat Centre TIMING: 10 am – 7:30 pm