On the eve of International Women's day screening a film Tiryaaq by Hasina Khan.

Tiryaaq, meaning antidote, is that which dilutes poison. Tiryaaq, the film, documents journeys. Journeys of marginalisations, of struggles, of political understandings and of political organising/collectivisation led by Muslim women from different parts of India. These journeys help to unravel the insidious functionings of caste patriarchy and religious fundamentalism, as well as the countless struggles of Muslim women bound within the contours of nation, community and family. Journeys that are, struggles that form, and underatstandings that frame antidotes to resurgent fascism.

The film duration is 34 minutes/ Hindi with English subtitles/ 2015-16/ India

Filmmaker Hasina Khan is recognised as one of India's most visible, courageous and effective activists raising issues and questions of women's rights in general and Muslim women’s rights in particular. She is a member of Awaaz-e-Niswaan, her work with the group addresses a wide range of issues, from religious fundamentalism to patriarchal systems, at the grassroots level through the media, community protests, awareness and advocacy campaigns. It also strives to achieve gender justice by challenging discrimination within Muslim personal laws. During the last two decades of work against communalism, especially in the context of Bombay riots in 1992-93 and Gujarat genocide of Muslims in 2002, Hasina has garnered enormous experiences and attempts to build sustained pressure on the state to stop violence against religious minorities.
Hasina is also an active member of various forums and collectives like FAOW and Hum Azadiyon ke Haq Mein. She is on the advisory council of the international solidarity network namely, Women Living Under Muslim Law.

All are welcome to the screening and following interaction with the filmmaker Hasina who will be present in the house. Entry - Free.