SEP 24 - OCT 27, 2015 Composed of unique photographs, documents and ephemera, the exhibition highlights historically compelling interactions between Americans and Indians from the late 18th century till India gained its independence in 1947, and features early commerce,cultural and philosophical connections, leadership exchanges,World War II, and more.
Kindred Nations presents historical images that recall tales of remarkable people, some well known, others awaiting rediscovery. These stories convey the range of Indo- U.S. interactions across many domains.The exhibition will feature major historical events, but also incorporate little-known moments that reflect the relationship between the two countries.
The Prafulla Dahanukar Art Foundation (PDAF) is a non- profit organisation that was founded in 2014 by the late Dilip Dahanukar in honor of his wife Prafulla Dahanukar, who was an eminent modern artist of India at the time of the Progressive movement. The aim of the organisation is to create a network for the Artist community in India, recognise and publicise the work of talented emerging artists. The Foundation continues Prafulla’s work as a tremendous influencer in the world of art, encouraging young artists and leading artist organisations in the growing contemporary art scene post-independence.
(Hindi, Tamil and English with English subtitles, B/W, 79 min)
‘An American in Madras’ traces American-born filmmaker Ellis R. Dungan’s years in India. Born in 1909 and hailing from Barton, Ohio, Dungan reached the shores of India on February 25th, 1935 intending to stay for 6 months but ended up staying for 15 years! During this period, he brought many technical innovations to the developing Tamil Film Industry of the 1930s and ‘40s, and infused a sense of professionalism into its filmmaking. All this, without understanding the language!
Dungan directed the great Tamil superstar MGR's first film, Sathi Leelavathi, as well as famed Carnatic vocalist MS Subbulakshmi's most famous films, Sakuntalai and Meera. The film traces Dungan's Indian connection right up to 1994, when on a trip to India, the Tamil Film Industry felicitated him in Chennai for his contribution to its development, a good 43 years after he had left India.
Karan Bali, the director of the film will be in conversation with filmmaker Batul Mukhtiar and the audience after the film.
Free and Open to All
The Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Mumbai City Museum seeks to serve the community as an Institution dedicated to excellence in cultural education through exhibitions and unique visual and intellectual media
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