New Delhi, Nov 7 (PTI) The sixth edition of the Dehradun Literature Festival, scheduled from Friday, will host authors, poets, actors, and politicians for conversations around the theme of ‘Sahitya, Cinema, Samaaj’ at Doon International School’s city campus in Dehradun.
The literary gala will host the likes of Shabana Azmi, Salman Khurshid, Sandhya Mridul, Rajit Kapur, Trinetra, Abhinav Bindra, Imtiaz Ali, Wasim Barelvi, and Leena Yadav among others.
“Since its inception in 2017, DDLF has brought together a vibrant community of authors, poets, readers, critics, journalists, and cultural icons from across various domains. With the 6th edition, we aim to transcend the boundaries of traditional literature by fostering conversations with luminaries from diverse fields. This year, we are thrilled to hold the festival in the heart of Dehradun, making it more accessible for all literary enthusiasts to experience the unique confluence of Sahitya, Cinema, and Samaaj,” Samraant Virmani, founder and producer of DDLF, said in a statement.
With over 100 renowned guests from literary and cinematic worlds, the festival will offer interactive workshops, book launches, open mics, and panel discussions.
Special sessions for children will focus on sports, creativity, writing, and Indian culture, making the event “a truly family-inclusive celebration of the arts”.
“For DDLF 2024, we’ve crafted a range of sessions that reflect a true diversity in language, perspectives, and art forms. We are presenting an extraordinary lineup of renowned authors, artists, musicians, and poets. The festival will cover a broad spectrum of topics from literature and wellness to music, poetry, and social issues. Notably, this year we’re introducing sessions focusing on queer representation, inclusivity, gender, and women writers, as well as performative and experiential events,” festival director Saumya Kulshreshtha said.
Other guests at the three-day festival include film critic Anupama Chopra, poet Jerry Pinto, actor Avinash Tiwari, singer Bir Singh, songwriter Jaani, filmmaker Sajid Ali, actor Vineet Kumar, and comedian Aditya Kulshreshtha.
The festival will come to an end on November 10. PTI MAH MAH BK BK
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