Tornos Studio
Film : Umrao Jaan
Umrao Jaan, a period film made in 1981 was directed by Muzaffar Ali and stars Rekha as a lead character and dancer. The film is based on an Urdu novel and is considered to be the best to understand the life of a courtesan in Lucknow of the period when art and culture was at […]
Talk : Types of Embroidery in Lucknow
Chikan and Zardozi embroidery is a vast subject and to understand these one requires an in-depth understanding. This talk gives an explanation of embroidery styles and how it impacts the social and economic scene of Lucknow.
Talk: Story of Cawnpore by Prateek Hira
Prateek Hira in a powerful presentation will narrate the gruesome story of Cawnpore (now Kanpur) explains the turn of events and how Cawnpore alone shook the British Empire.
Demonstration : Kathak from Lucknow school
Prateek Hira delivers a talk and interprets Kathak dance demonstration taking you back through the history of Kathak, its evolution and the uniqueness that makes the Kathak School of Lucknow the most superior among all schools of Kathak.
Talk : Niche tour – a winning formula by Prateek Hira
kkolThis talk is delivered by Prateek Hira and is aimed to help young travel entrepreneurs understand the in-thing in the trade and to help them shift focus from general to niche tour offering.
Film : Shatranj Ke Khilari by Satyajit Ray
Shatranj Ke Khilari referred as Chess Players is a 1977 film by largely set in Lucknow and based on the period of British annexation of Oudh in 1856-57, where an obsession of two friends for chess has been projected. This causal fill show will be followed by High Tea.
Talk : Holi by Wajid Ali Shah in Awadh
Wajid Ali Shah was the most secular ruler of all who ruled Awadh. Being a follower of Lord Krishna, festival of Holi held a special place and so we talk and discuss about the peculiar ways that this festival was (rather is) celebrated in Awadh. This talk will be followed by Holi essential snacks and […]
Discussion : Tourism during CoronaVirus
The discussion will be on the impacts of the dreaded CoronaVirus (COVID-19) on tourism industry. One of the worst in recent times this pandemic is ruining tourism. This discussion will focus on the effects and measures that can be taken to counter the ill-effects of this dreaded virus. A special emphasis will be laid on […]
Calligraphy Workshop
Calligraphy workshop will take you through the art of Calligraphy in Awadh. A lecture will be be followed by hands-on learning experience of animal calligraphy. Understand different instruments and their modern equals to take up this art as a hobby. Expert Calligrapher, Syed Azeem Haider Jafri will be happy to write names of the […]
Film : Story of India – BBC
A detailed and an in-depth documentary ever developed on India is 'The Story of India by BBC'. This will be showcased at the Tornos Studio over multiple tea/coffee breaks, 'Aaloo-Puri' lunch and finally a 'biryani' dinner. Part 1 – Beginnings (1 hour) - 1100 - 1200 hrsPart 2 – The Power of Ideas (1 hour) […]
Talk : Muharram of Lucknow
A very unique way of Muharram mourning is in Lucknow. Jafar Mir Abdullah will deliver a talk about this mourning and explain how it is different than other places. This talk will be followed by evening tea.
