A Naseeruddin Shah Special at Chowdiah

PURAVANKARA in association with TATA, presents Motley’s “ISMAT APA KE NAAM” in support of India Foundation for the Arts. Naseeruddin Shah is the lead role and is supported by Ratna Pathak Shah & Heeba Shah.

Ismat Apa Ke Naam is a series of three short stories by the famous Urdu writer Ismat Khanum Chughtai (1915-1991) - Mughal Bacche, Chhui Muee and  Gharwali – narrated with élan and gusto by Ratna Pathak, Heeba Shah and Naseeruddin Shah.  The beauty of the entire experience lies not just in the manner in which the stories are narrated by the actors but the sheer luminosity, irony and poignancy of the stories themselves. Ismat Apa ke Naam is a celebration of a writer whose work is never dated, a reminder of the still unexplored dramatic possibilities of Indian fiction, and yet another chance to witness the work of an actor-director who keeps seeking ways to reinvent the magic of theatre.

India Foundation for the Arts (IFA) is an independent, nationwide philanthropy, professionally managed, and dedicated to strengthening the arts in India.  IFA has funded more than 200 projects over the last decade and supports research and practice leading to films, books, artworks, archives, exhibitions and performances.

Chancery Pavilion has come in as the hospitality sponsor, Kingfisher Airlines as the travel sponsor and I Coffee Day as the ground sponsor. While corporate houses have come forward to support the show, IFA will raise funds for its grant-making by selling donor passes.

Limited Donor passes available for Rs 2000/- and Rs.1000/-. For corporate or group bookings call Joyce at 2341 4681/82/83 or email  joyce@indiaifa.org. 

Exciting Offer: All ‘Friends of IFA’ get a 10% discount on tickets. Call Menaka at 2341 4681/82/83 or email her at menaka@indiaifa.org for details. Venue: Chowdiah Memorial Hall; Date: 4th February, 09 : Time: 7.30 PM; Duration: 1hour 40 min; Language: Hindustani.

Passes for Rs 500/-  will be available at the following I Coffee Day outlets:
Jayanagar – Garla Garnet, Phone: 65391012
Koramangala – BPCL, Phone: 64541184
Indiranagar, 100 Ft. Road, Phone: 64528290
Lavelle Road, Phone:  64511535
Brigade Road, Windsor House, Phone: 64541160
Super Market , 5th Avenue, Brigade Road, Phone: 25581248

You can also book online at www.indiaplaza.in from the 21st of January 09.

Also check www.indiaifa.org for more details.