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Join Robin Sukhadia for a special presentation!

Robin Sukhadia will present an engaging exploration of two landmark films that have captured the hearts and minds of audiences around the world: LAGAAN and RRR. Set against the turbulent backdrop of colonial India, these Academy Award nominated/winning films offer strikingly different takes on the fight for independence—one rooted in peaceful defiance, the other in fierce rebellion.

Through captivating storytelling, gorgeous film scores, unforgettable characters, and powerful cinematic moments, LAGAAN and RRR present two distinct visions of resistance and nationalism. Featuring video clips from key moments in both films (prepare to dance to Naatu), this lecture dives deep into the symbolism, themes, music, and emotional resonance of these films, revealing how they reflect the broader cultural and political forces that continue to shape modern India.

Whether you’re a fan of historical epics, passionate about cinema’s role in shaping national identity, or simply intrigued by the contrasting approaches to storytelling, this discussion will leave you with fresh perspectives on two of Indian cinema’s most iconic works. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the power of film to inspire, challenge, and ignite conversations about history, identity, and the future.

A Master in Fine Arts graduate from the World Music program at the California Institute of the Arts, Robin Sukhadia studies tabla (classical north Indian drums) under Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri at the California Institute of the Arts and the Ali Akbar College of Music in San Rafael, California. He completed a Senior Fulbright Research Fellowship in India in 2011, where he developed programs empowering street children through Indian classical music. He performs and teaches extensively, in both classical and contemporary contexts, and has developed innovative music education programs at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, the Mahatma Gandhi Ashram in Ahmedabad, the Weill Institute at Carnegie Hall, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles, and the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. He presently works as a strategic consultant for non-profit leadership and fundraising and is based in Los Angeles. Robin has served as a Board Member of the Ali Akbar College of Music since 2015. More information at www.tablapusher.com and on Instagram @tablapusher.