Hyderabad: Yudhvir Foundation Memorial Award To Lamakaan 

Hyderabad: The 28th Yudhvir Foundation Memorial Award will be presented to Lamakaan, which emerged as Hyderabad’s reputed democratic and progressive cultural venue since its inception in 2010.

The award will be given away by Industry and Commerce Secretary of the Telangana government Jayesh Rajan at special function to be held on April 30 at 6:30 P.M. at KLN Prasad Auditorium, FTCCI, Red Hills, Lakdi-Ka-Pul. The award includes a citation and cash award of Rs 1 lakh.

Lamakaan emerged as Hyderabad’s unique centre for creativity that celebrates freedom of expression in all forms. Brainchild of Ashhar Farhan, Biju Mathew, Humera Ahmed and Elahe Hiptoola, Lamakaan opened its doors on March 13, 2010.

The programming at Lamakaan is centered on conversations that matter to people. From hosting performances that raise questions on gender, politics, tribal rights and LGBTQ concerns to events that would otherwise not found a platform elsewhere. So far, it has hosted more than 777 plays, 809 talks, 750 workshops, 481 music and dance performances, 309 art shows and 383 movie screenings among other events.

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