Akademi in 2017, Mercy Maragaret has established herself as a powerful female voice in Telugu literature as a poet, short story writer and playwright. Five volumes of her poems have appeared so far.

The seventh edition of DHWANI will feature a performative vocal presentation of her more recent poems, especially her uniquely styled love poems, in an immersive multi-media setting.

Programme

6.15 pm onwards :Tea and snacks

6.30 pm : Short Videos/PPTs on life and literary works of Mercy Maragaret and on DHWANI prorgrammes.

7.00 pm : Short opinions on Mercy Maragaret as a person and writer

7.00 to 8.15 pm Performative reading of Mercy’s love and other poems

8.15 to 8.45 pm : Q & A session with Mercy Maragaret

Venue : LAMAKAAN (The Open Cultural Centre) Off Road No.1, Banjara Hills, Opposite GVK One, Hyderabad, 500034