THE TRIAL by Franz Kafka is one of the most fascinating pieces of existential literature, produced in the 20th century! Watch us decode the complexity of this book and attempt to understand the life of Kafka. THE ABSTRACT ROOM is an open-for-all discussion platform for people who love to watch films, read books and discuss art in general! If you like any of those, do consider joining us.  REGISTER for our upcoming sessions: https://theabstractroom.in/session-registration/ About our...

DON'T LOOK UP is a satirical take on the nature of modern-day media, politics and capitalism. THE ABSTRACT ROOM is an open-for-all discussion platform for people who love to watch films, read books and discuss art in general! If you like any of those, do consider joining us. REGISTER for our upcoming sessions: https://theabstractroom.in/session-registration/ Whatsapp Group for Updates on ONLINE Sessions: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Df9R5xTbjuvIuBNIOnJAVq Whatsapp Group for Updates on...

BEFORE THE COFFEE GETS COLD by Toshikazu Kawaguchi is an emotional book about love, loss, longing, relationships and time travel! THE ABSTRACT ROOM is an open-for-all discussion platform for people who love to watch films, read books and discuss art in general! If you like any of those, do consider joining us. BECOME A MEMBER: https://theabstractroom.in/become-a-member/ REGISTER for our upcoming sessions: https://theabstractroom.in/session-registration/ Whatsapp Group for Updates on ONLINE...

EEB ALLAY OOO! is a brilliant satirical film on the life of a migrant, who is hired to scare off monkeys outside government buildings in Delhi. PRATEEK VATS is an internationally-acclaimed filmmaker who makes both narrative and documentary films. He is an alumni of FTII and he conducts several workshops throughout the country. SHUBHAM is a screenwriter who made his debut with Eeb Allay Ooo! and went on to write for anthologies like Unpaused and Unpaused: Naya Safar. THE ABSTRACT ROOM is an...

LOOTERA, a loose adaptation of O. Henry's short story THE LAST LEAF, is undoubtedly one of the best Hindi films to come out in the last few years. THE ABSTRACT ROOM is an open-for-all discussion platform for people who love to watch films, read books and discuss art in general! If you like any of those, do consider joining us. REGISTER for our upcoming sessions: https://theabstractroom.in/session-registration/ Whatsapp Group for Updates on ONLINE Sessions:...

JALLIKATTU is a Malayalam film about the chaos that ensues in a village after a buffalo goes astray. THE ABSTRACT ROOM is an open-for-all discussion platform for people who love to watch films, read books and discuss art in general! If you like any of those, do consider joining us. REGISTER for our upcoming sessions: https://theabstractroom.in/session-registration/ Whatsapp Group for Updates on ONLINE Sessions: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Df9R5xTbjuvIuBNIOnJAVq Whatsapp Group for Updates on...

THE STRANGER by Albert Camus is one of the most fascinating pieces of literature written in the 20th century. We had an in-depth conversation on its plot, philosophy and writing style. THE ABSTRACT ROOM is an open-for-all discussion platform for people who love to watch films, read books and discuss art in general! If you like any of those, do consider joining us. REGISTER for our upcoming sessions: https://theabstractroom.in/session-registration/ Whatsapp Group for Updates on ONLINE...

PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE is a French film by Céline Sciamma on the forbidden relationship of a female painter and a young woman about to be married.    THE ABSTRACT ROOM is an open-for-all discussion platform for people who love to watch films, read books and discuss art in general! If you like any of those, do consider joining us. REGISTER for our upcoming sessions: https://theabstractroom.in/session-registration/ Whatsapp Group for Updates on ONLINE Sessions:...

LAALI is a film starring Pankaj Tripathi as a laundry worker. The film explores themes of love, loss and loneliness. You can watch it on Disney+ Hotstar. ABHIROOP BASU is an award-winning filmmaker who graduated from Prague Film School. He went on to direct MEAL, which was screened at 65 film festivals across the world!  THE ABSTRACT ROOM is an open-for-all discussion platform for people who love to watch films, read books and discuss art in general! If you like any of those, do consider...

A free-flowing conversation on one of the most loved films of the past decade!   The intention of putting out these recordings is to give y'all a glimpse of the kind of sessions we conduct in The Abstract Room.    Edited by: Heer Rughani   Register for our upcoming sessions https://theabstractroom.in/session-re...   Join our Whatsapp Group for future session updates https://chat.whatsapp.com/Df9R5xTbjuv...   Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theabstract...   Listen to...

This was one of the most emotional book discussions we have ever had! The intention of putting out these recordings is to give y'all a glimpse of the kind of sessions we conduct in The Abstract Room. You can watch the same episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/OZjjKHGgc7U Register for our upcoming sessions: https://theabstractroom.in/session-registration/ Join our Whatsapp Group for future session updates: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Df9R5xTbjuvIuBNIOnJAVq Follow us on Instagram:...

We had a super chill discussion on this popular book. The intention of putting out these recordings is to give y'all a glimpse of the kind of sessions we conduct in The Abstract Room. You can watch the same episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/pV11Ypumnw4 Register for our upcoming sessions: https://theabstractroom.in/session-registration/ Join our Whatsapp Group for future session updates: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Df9R5xTbjuvIuBNIOnJAVq Follow us on Instagram:...

We had a super intimate discussion on this emotional book. The intention of putting out these recordings is to give y'all a glimpse of the kind of sessions we conduct in The Abstract Room. You can watch the same episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/XZYGXPCG7P8 Register for our upcoming sessions: https://theabstractroom.in/session-registration/ Join our Whatsapp Group for future session updates: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Df9R5xTbjuvIuBNIOnJAVq Follow us on Instagram:...

You can watch the same episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/gyvgVCIeto8 We had a super intimate and philosophical discussion on this beautiful film. The intention of putting out these recordings is to give y'all a glimpse of the kind of sessions we conduct in The Abstract Room. Edited by: Heer Rughani, Sankalp Sharma Register for our upcoming sessions: https://theabstractroom.in/session-registration/ Follow House of Myths on Instagram:...

You can watch the same episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/vNB8UkwoPgM This was an introductory session to understand different Creation Myths in Hindu Mythology. Vedant Pophale is a Mythologist and a Writer, who aims to educate people about world mythologies through his Instagram Page - 'House of Myths'. The intention of putting out these recordings is to give y'all a glimpse of the kind of sessions we conduct in The Abstract Room.    Edited by: Heer Rughani, Harshal Khaparde, Sankalp...

You can watch the same episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/tiuyzD_pPOE An absolutely wonderful open mic where we saw over 40 talented participants perform while being cheered by an enthusiastic crowd of 50+ people. The intention of putting out these recordings is to give y'all a glimpse of the kind of sessions we conduct in The Abstract Room.    Edited by: Heer Rughani, Harshal Khaparde, Sankalp Sharma   Register for our upcoming sessions:...

Synopsis: How far is too far? And what happens when science and ambitious experimentation are not paired up with moral responsibilities? We sat down to discuss Mary Shelley's 19th-century classic novel, Frankenstein. We hope you enjoy this episode! Session Details: Conducted on 29th May 2021 Moderated by: Sankalp Sharma Episode edited by: Heer Rughani Register for our discussions and become a part of The Abstract Community through our website: https://theabstractroom.in/ Instagram handle:...

ABOUT THIS EPISODE   Pranav is a resident of Mumbai and an aspiring film critic. In this conversation, we sat down to discuss his lifelong journey with books and how his readings have shaped him as an individual. In the meantime, we also received some really fascinating recommendations about books on Indian history, filmmaking, fearless journalism, and much more!   ABOUT ABSTRACT CONVERSATIONS   The intention of this podcast segment is multi-fold:  1. To understand how different people...

Session Details: Conducted on 5th July 2020 Moderated by: Sankalp Sharma, Radhika Saraf Synopsis: Are you really who you are? Or are you playing a role in order to fit in? We sat down to discuss the several thought experiments that Imitiaz Ali's film Tamasha left for us. We hope you enjoy this episode! Register for our discussions and become a part of The Abstract Community through our website: https://theabstractroom.in/  Instagram handle:  https://www.instagram.com/theabstractroom_india/

Session Details: Conducted on 28th June 2020 Moderated by: Sankalp Sharma  Synopsis: À movie about unflinching passion and toxic mentoring, Whiplash raises several questions about the idea of success and is the sacrifice really worth it. Listen to this podcast to hear an in-depth conversation on the themes of the film. Register for our discussions and become a part of The Abstract Community through our website:  https://theabstractroom.in/ Instagram...

Session Details: Ship of Theseus; 17th October 2020 Moderated by: Sankalp Sharma  Synopsis: An experimental photographer, an ailing monk and a young stockbroker explore identity, justice, beauty and the meaning of life and death. Listen to the condensed version of our session, preferably after watching the movie, wherein we discuss a wide array of themes including spirituality, philosophy, and the true meaning of life. 

Session Details: SIR; 3rd February 2021 Synopsis: An optimistic and determined young woman from a remote village starts her new job as a live-in maid for the cynical son of a wealthy family. They eventually fall in love, but find their relationship forbidden. Listen to the condensed version of our session, wherein we discussed several of its major themes like class differences, love, passion etc.

Session Details: To Kill A Mockingbird; 23rd August 2020 Moderated by: Radhika Saraf, Sankalp Sharma Synopsis: One of the most-read books of all times, this one by Harper Lee is about Tom Robinson, one of the town's Black residents, who is falsely accused of raping Mayella Ewell, a white woman. Lawyer Atticus agrees to defend him despite threats from the community.  Listen to the condensed version of our session, wherein we discussed several of its major themes like parenting, racism,...

Session Details: Into The Wild; 21st November 2020 Moderated by: Sankalp Sharma  Synopsis: Christopher McCandless, a young graduate, decides to renounce all his possessions and hitchhike across America. During his journey, he encounters several situations which change him as a person. Listen to the condensed version of our session, wherein we discussed several of its major themes like travelling, societal structures, parenting, salvation and materialism.