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2.5 hours
Partition Museum & Dara Shukoh Library Cultural Hub
Starting at INR 650
Sun, 24 Aug, 2025 at 04:30 pm to 07:00 pm (IST)
Partition Museum & Dara Shukoh Library Cultural Hub
Dara Shukoh Library, Partition Museum, Ambedkar University, Lothiyan Marg, Old Delhi, Delhi, 110006, India, New Delhi
In 1947, a line was drawn across a subcontinent — but it wasn’t just a border. It was a rupture through homes, histories, languages, and lives. It left scars that still echo through generations. But even in that moment of darkness, voices rose — to bear witness, to grieve, to remember and sometimes, to forgive.
"Not Just a Line" brings together stories of Partition as captured by some of the most powerful literary voices of the time — Krishan Chander, Amrita Pritam, Khwaja Ahmed Abbas and others. These writers chronicled the pain, absurdity, courage, and quiet dignity of ordinary people caught in extraordinary upheaval.
This event is a journey through their words — through readings, and reflective conversations. Stories that make us confront uncomfortable truths, but also remind us of the small acts of kindness and humanity that survived even the most violent of divides.
Join us as we return to the literature of Partition — not just to remember but to reflect on what still connects us. Because what was drawn was not just a line — it was a mirror, a memory, and a legacy we still carry.
Artistes for the evening
Vani Yogesh Kumar - Entrepreneur and Theater Artist working as a theatre artist for the last 21 years in multiple Hindi and Urdu plays - Dara Shikoh, Faiz, Action ek Film Katha, Rupaiya to name a few, also worked for DD Kashmir and done numerous short films.
Priyanka Bhaskar - Engineer by profession, co-founder of Parwaz - the poet's collective, a voracious reader and has conducted above 40 story telling sessions under the flagship of Parwaz with writers ranging from Rabindra Nath Tagore, Munshi Premchand ,Ismat Chugtai and Amrita Pritam to name a few. An avid traveller and trekker who runs away to mountains at first given opportunity.
Date: Sunday 24th Aug. 4:30 PM
Contribution: INR 650/-
Venue: Partition Museum Hall Partition Museum Ambedkar University Dara Shukoh Library Lothiyan Marg Delhi 110006
* Children below 15 yrs are not allowed
NOTE:
1) The presentation will be done in Hindustani/Urdu/English.
2) We have limited seats so prior booking is necessary.
For any doubts/queries call us at 9810011955
*DBF Modification/Cancellation Policy:*
1. Tickets are transferable. Modify bookings via email to explore@delhibyfoot with booking Ref. No.
2. Cancel via above Email ID or WhatsApp +91 9810788053:
a. Less than 24 hours from event start: Zero Refunds.
b. More than 24 hours from event start: Rs 300/- per person as cancellation fee; rest refunded to your UPI/Bank account OR kept as credit for future walks with DBF/TBT within 90 days.
3. Force Majeure: Events proceed despite variations in weather unless there's an "Act of God" (sudden flood, political unrest, riots etc). If our event happens, and if you wish to not join, then 50% is kept as credit for future walks with DBF/TBT within 90 days, if and only if, you have informed us about your absence.
4. If DBF cancels/postpones the event, and you can't attend on new date, 100% refund of walk fees.
Tickets for Not Just A Line: Partition Literature Baithak across the Borders at Partition Museum can be booked here.
