3rd Khwaja Ahmad Abbas Memorial Lecture
3rd Khwaja Ahmad Abbas Memorial Lecture
By Saeed Akhtar Mirza, filmmaker, screenwriter, and author, widely regarded as a leading voice of socially engaged Indian parallel cinema, and a recipient of multiple National Film Awards.
The lecture celebrates the legacy of journalist, writer, producer, and filmmaker, Khwaja Ahmed Abbas.
The programme shall begin with a 12- minute documenatry screening on Khwaja Ahmad Abbas.
Followed by a panel discussion titled ‘Khwaja Ahmad Abbas: A Karmayogi’s Polymathic Vision of Humanity’, where Saeed Akhtar Mirza will be joined by Syeda Hameed, former Member of the Planning Commission; Chairperson, KAAMT; Neelima Azeem, actor; and Neville Tuli, Founder, T.R.I.S. The discussion will focus on the vision and ideals of Abbas that defined his writings and work, while contemplating the relevance of Abbas’ work today.
(Collaboration: Tuli Research Centre for India Studies (T.R.I.S.) and Khwaja Ahmad Abbas Memorial Trust)
Event starts on Sunday, 08 February 2026 at 18:30 hrs
Type
Discussions
Dates
08 Feb 2026, 06:30 PM
Venue
Seminar Rooms 1,2,3
