
        Manto recounts his encounter with Mammad Bhai; The much dreaded Dada of Arab Gully in the bylanes of South Bombay. His Handlebar Mustache is enough to send shivers down people's spines. But is his bark worse than his bite? <br> 
      

<description>Manto recounts his encounter with Mammad Bhai; The much dreaded Dada of Arab Gully in the bylanes of South Bombay. His Handlebar Mustache is enough to send shivers down people's spines. But is his bark worse than his bite?</description>

Manto recounts his encounter with Mammad Bhai; The much dreaded Dada of Arab Gully in the bylanes of South Bombay. His Handlebar Mustache is enough to send shivers down people's spines. But is his bark worse than his bite?

Mammad Bhai - Saadat Hasan Manto


        The Old are in a second childhood. And so is Kaki, whose only worldly desire is her craving for Food. Will she learn to behave herself &amp; be a Good Girl? Or will her tongue get the better of her? <br> 
      

<description>The Old are in a second childhood. And so is Kaki, whose only worldly desire is her craving for Food. Will she learn to behave herself &amp; be a Good Girl? Or will her tongue get the better of her?</description>

The Old are in a second childhood. And so is Kaki, whose only worldly desire is her craving for Food. Will she learn to behave herself & be a Good Girl? Or will her tongue get the better of her?

Boodhi Kaaki - Munshi Premchand


        Saugandhi is a prostitute. But she trades her body not her soul. Love is the center of her universe. But can it really conquer all? <br> 
      

<description>Saugandhi is a prostitute. But she trades her body not her soul. Love is the center of her universe. But can it really conquer all?</description>

Saugandhi is a prostitute. But she trades her body not her soul. Love is the center of her universe. But can it really conquer all?

Hatak - Saadat Hasan Manto


        The Hare &amp; the Tortoise are brothers in a primary school. Will Wisdom &amp; Knowledge be sacrificed for Information &amp; Degrees at the altar of Modern Education. <br> 
      

<description>The Hare &amp; the Tortoise are brothers in a primary school. Will Wisdom &amp; Knowledge be sacrificed for Information &amp; Degrees at the altar of Modern Education.</description>

The Hare & the Tortoise are brothers in a primary school. Will Wisdom & Knowledge be sacrificed for Information & Degrees at the altar of Modern Education.

Bade Bhai Sahab - Munshi Premchand

Across time and cultures, oral storytelling in the form of folklore, mythology & even grandma's tales have been agents of personal & societal transformation. Jashn-E- Qalam celebrates the genius of eminent litterateurs with dramatic readings & storytelling performances of notable works by the likes of Manto, Amrita Pritam, Premchand, etc. The common objective is use the power of the spoken word to collectively experience their timeless brilliance.

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