Join us in an immersive journey through the heart of New Delhi’s Mandi House area. This walking tour will take you through 6 key stops, each offering a unique lens on how culture, through theatre, cinema, literature, and public art, has shaped, critiqued, and often challenged power structures in modern India.
As we stroll through the area, we’ll delve into the evolving role of art and culture as both a reflection and a force of resistance within the country's socio-political landscape. From the bustling Mandi House Metro Station, a cultural and political epicenter, to renowned institutions like the National School of Drama and Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts, we’ll examine how theatre and performance have given voice to marginalized groups and critiqued societal injustices.
Explore the hidden histories of cinema censorship at Kamani Auditorium, the complex relationship between state control and artistic freedom at Doordarshan Bhawan, and the thought-provoking public art at Triveni Kala Sangam. Each stop on this tour is a window into India’s dynamic cultural history, highlighting moments of dissent, resistance, and transformation.
Whether you're a political enthusiast, an art lover, or simply curious to uncover more about India’s cultural fabric, this walk is an opportunity to engage with both the city’s past and its present, tracing the intersection of art and politics in the streets of Delhi.
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