The Abstract Room

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 Membership: https://theabstractroom.in/become-a-member/ Whatsapp Group for Updates on ONLINE Sessions: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Df9R5xTbjuvIuBNIOnJAVq Whatsapp Group for Updates on Offline Meets in PUNE: https://chat.whatsapp.com/B8xOQDvKJC69nqwKpzlXXN Whatsapp Group for Updates on Offline Meets in MUMBAI: https://chat.whatsapp.com/E2kEdpRXg3Z9FrqAvgOGl5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theabstractroom_india/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3N5LsdQ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3mXJG3J Edited by: Heer Rughani

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 Offline Meets in PUNE: https://chat.whatsapp.com/B8xOQDvKJC69nqwKpzlXXN Whatsapp Group for Updates on Offline Meets in MUMBAI: https://chat.whatsapp.com/E2kEdpRXg3Z9FrqAvgOGl5 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCihvHcQZY7YxNM75UVd1g8Q/featured Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theabstractroom_india/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3N5LsdQ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3mXJG3J Edited by: Heer Rughani

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 Sessions: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Df9R5xTbjuvIuBNIOnJAVq Whatsapp Group for Updates on Offline Meets in PUNE: https://chat.whatsapp.com/B8xOQDvKJC69nqwKpzlXXN Whatsapp Group for Updates on Offline Meets in MUMBAI: https://chat.whatsapp.com/E2kEdpRXg3Z9FrqAvgOGl5 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCihvHcQZY7YxNM75UVd1g8Q/featured Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theabstractroom_india/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3N5LsdQ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3mXJG3J Edited by: Heer Rughani

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 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 Offline Meets in PUNE: https://chat.whatsapp.com/B8xOQDvKJC69nqwKpzlXXN Whatsapp Group for Updates on Offline Meets in MUMBAI: https://chat.whatsapp.com/E2kEdpRXg3Z9FrqAvgOGl5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theabstractroom_india/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3N5LsdQ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3mXJG3J Edited by: Heer Rughani

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: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Df9R5xTbjuvIuBNIOnJAVq Whatsapp Group for Updates on Offline Meets in PUNE: https://chat.whatsapp.com/B8xOQDvKJC69nqwKpzlXXN Whatsapp Group for Updates on Offline Meets in MUMBAI: https://chat.whatsapp.com/E2kEdpRXg3Z9FrqAvgOGl5 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCihvHcQZY7YxNM75UVd1g8Q/featured Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theabstractroom_india/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3N5LsdQ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3mXJG3J Edited by: Heer Rughani

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 Offline Meets in PUNE: https://chat.whatsapp.com/B8xOQDvKJC69nqwKpzlXXN Whatsapp Group for Updates on Offline Meets in MUMBAI: https://chat.whatsapp.com/E2kEdpRXg3Z9FrqAvgOGl5 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCihvHcQZY7YxNM75UVd1g8Q/featured Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theabstractroom_india/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3N5LsdQ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3mXJG3J Edited by: Heer Rughani

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 Sessions: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Df9R5xTbjuvIuBNIOnJAVq Whatsapp Group for Updates on Offline Meets in PUNE: https://chat.whatsapp.com/B8xOQDvKJC69nqwKpzlXXN Whatsapp Group for Updates on Offline Meets in MUMBAI: https://chat.whatsapp.com/E2kEdpRXg3Z9FrqAvgOGl5 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCihvHcQZY7YxNM75UVd1g8Q/featured Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theabstractroom_india/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3N5LsdQ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3mXJG3J Edited by: Heer Rughani

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: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Df9R5xTbjuvIuBNIOnJAVq Whatsapp Group for Updates on Offline Meets in PUNE: https://chat.whatsapp.com/B8xOQDvKJC69nqwKpzlXXN Whatsapp Group for Updates on Offline Meets in MUMBAI: https://chat.whatsapp.com/E2kEdpRXg3Z9FrqAvgOGl5 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCihvHcQZY7YxNM75UVd1g8Q/featured Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theabstractroom_india/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3N5LsdQ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3mXJG3J Edited by: Heer Rughani

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 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 Offline Meets in PUNE: https://chat.whatsapp.com/B8xOQDvKJC69nqwKpzlXXN Whatsapp Group for Updates on Offline Meets in MUMBAI: https://chat.whatsapp.com/E2kEdpRXg3Z9FrqAvgOGl5 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCihvHcQZY7YxNM75UVd1g8Q/featured Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theabstractroom_india/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3N5LsdQ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3mXJG3J Edited by: Heer Rughani

PIKU, starring Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan and Irrfan Khan is one of the most loved films of the past decade. We had an absolute last discussing this gem! 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 Offline Meets in PUNE: https://chat.whatsapp.com/B8xOQDvKJC69nqwKpzlXXN Whatsapp Group for Updates on Offline Meets in MUMBAI: https://chat.whatsapp.com/E2kEdpRXg3Z9FrqAvgOGl5 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCihvHcQZY7YxNM75UVd1g8Q/featured Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theabstractroom_india/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3N5LsdQ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3mXJG3J Edited by: Heer Rughani

TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE by Mitch Albom is arguably one of the most recommended books of this century! It is a book that teaches you on how to live life to the fullest. We discussed aspects of the book that left an indelible impact on us. 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 Offline Meets in PUNE: https://chat.whatsapp.com/B8xOQDvKJC69nqwKpzlXXN Whatsapp Group for Updates on Offline Meets in MUMBAI: https://chat.whatsapp.com/E2kEdpRXg3Z9FrqAvgOGl5 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCihvHcQZY7YxNM75UVd1g8Q/featured Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theabstractroom_india/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3N5LsdQ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3mXJG3J Edited by: Heer Rughani

NORMAL PEOPLE By Sally Rooney is one of the most popular coming-of-age books of recent times! We discussed about its themes, writing style and aspects which make it so popular. 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 Offline Meets in PUNE: https://chat.whatsapp.com/B8xOQDvKJC69nqwKpzlXXN Whatsapp Group for Updates on Offline Meets in MUMBAI: https://chat.whatsapp.com/E2kEdpRXg3Z9FrqAvgOGl5 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCihvHcQZY7YxNM75UVd1g8Q/featured Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theabstractroom_india/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3N5LsdQ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3mXJG3J Edited by: Heer Rughani

A MAN CALLED OVE by Fredrik Backman is one of the most emotional books of the last decade! This was probably one of the most emotional discussions we have ever had. 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 Offline Meets in PUNE: https://chat.whatsapp.com/B8xOQDvKJC69nqwKpzlXXN Whatsapp Group for Updates on Offline Meets in MUMBAI: https://chat.whatsapp.com/E2kEdpRXg3Z9FrqAvgOGl5 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCihvHcQZY7YxNM75UVd1g8Q/featured Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theabstractroom_india/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3N5LsdQ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3mXJG3J Edited by: Heer Rughani

ANKHON DEKHI is one of the most philosophical films ever produced in India! In our discussion, we discussed in depth about the philosophies explored in this film. 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 Offline Meets in PUNE: https://chat.whatsapp.com/B8xOQDvKJC69nqwKpzlXXN Whatsapp Group for Updates on Offline Meets in MUMBAI: https://chat.whatsapp.com/E2kEdpRXg3Z9FrqAvgOGl5 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCihvHcQZY7YxNM75UVd1g8Q/featured Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theabstractroom_india/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3N5LsdQ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3mXJG3J Edited by: Heer Rughani

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 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 Offline Meets in PUNE: https://chat.whatsapp.com/B8xOQDvKJC69nqwKpzlXXN Whatsapp Group for Updates on Offline Meets in MUMBAI: https://chat.whatsapp.com/E2kEdpRXg3Z9FrqAvgOGl5 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCihvHcQZY7YxNM75UVd1g8Q/featured Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theabstractroom_india/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3N5LsdQ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3mXJG3J Edited by: Heer Rughani

An absolutely wonderful Open Mic where we saw over 40 talented participants perform while being cheered by an enthusiastic crowd of 50+ people.    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 Offline Meets in PUNE: https://chat.whatsapp.com/B8xOQDvKJC69nqwKpzlXXN Whatsapp Group for Updates on Offline Meets in MUMBAI: https://chat.whatsapp.com/E2kEdpRXg3Z9FrqAvgOGl5 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCihvHcQZY7YxNM75UVd1g8Q/featured Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theabstractroom_india/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3N5LsdQ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3mXJG3J Edited by: Heer Rughani

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.  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 Offline Meets in PUNE: https://chat.whatsapp.com/B8xOQDvKJC69nqwKpzlXXN Whatsapp Group for Updates on Offline Meets in MUMBAI: https://chat.whatsapp.com/E2kEdpRXg3Z9FrqAvgOGl5 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCihvHcQZY7YxNM75UVd1g8Q/featured Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theabstractroom_india/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3N5LsdQ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3mXJG3J Edited by: Heer Rughani

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!   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 Offline Meets in PUNE: https://chat.whatsapp.com/B8xOQDvKJC69nqwKpzlXXN Whatsapp Group for Updates on Offline Meets in MUMBAI: https://chat.whatsapp.com/E2kEdpRXg3Z9FrqAvgOGl5 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCihvHcQZY7YxNM75UVd1g8Q/featured Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theabstractroom_india/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3N5LsdQ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3mXJG3J Edited by: Sankalp Sharma

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! 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 Offline Meets in PUNE: https://chat.whatsapp.com/B8xOQDvKJC69nqwKpzlXXN Whatsapp Group for Updates on Offline Meets in MUMBAI: https://chat.whatsapp.com/E2kEdpRXg3Z9FrqAvgOGl5 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCihvHcQZY7YxNM75UVd1g8Q/featured Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theabstractroom_india/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3N5LsdQ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3mXJG3J Edited by: Sankalp Sharma

WHIPLASH is a 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. 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 Offline Meets in PUNE: https://chat.whatsapp.com/B8xOQDvKJC69nqwKpzlXXN Whatsapp Group for Updates on Offline Meets in MUMBAI: https://chat.whatsapp.com/E2kEdpRXg3Z9FrqAvgOGl5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theabstractroom_india/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3N5LsdQ Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3mXJG3J Edited by: Sankalp Sharma