Films, fashion and façade: Spice up your calendar with 5 unique events in Mumbai

Rat in the kitchen NCPAInspired by bizarre reallife incidents this Mantra Mugdh starrer is a neonoir thriller film based in an urban setting Arkish Aftab ndash A Mumbaibased director stumbled upon the idea for the film while browsing the anonymous social media platform ndash Reddit Stunned by the horrific incidents described in a post Aftab decided to turn it into a screenplayWhat began as mindless doomsurfing has turned into an eerie cinematic experience that captivates the audience until the very conclusion The film is making waves with nominations at prestigious film festivals like International South Asian Film Festival Canada Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival Bengaluru International Short Film Festival and morePlot After a bitter separation from his wife the protagonist ndash Vikram turns to a solitary life which spirals into a loop of loneliness negligence and alcoholism To compound his troubles he begins to notice how his food disappears mysteriously and the kitchen is ransacked whenever he returns home Thinking he has a rat problem he installs CCTV cameras around his house Upon scrutinising the footage Vikram discovers something far more peculiar and eerieDate September 13Time 630 PM onwardsVenue NCPA Nariman PointRegistration ncpamumbaicomAdmission on a firstcomefirstserved basisAD Design Show 2023 Jio World Convention CentreThe Lal Dera stands as a grand relic residing within the confines of the Mehrangarh Museum Jodhpur Ringing in the meticulous craftsmanship from the Mughal Era the AD Design Show will present newage installations of the original masterpiece The lineup will be taken one notch higher with the Indian artist Shilo Shiv Suleiman unveiling the central installation ndash lsquoShankhrsquoSpread over three days the show spotlights an extensive array of arts and crafts presented by DAG Pinakin JSW Soulstory and several other design outfits Asaf Ali the speaker at the event and the head designer at Kashmir Looms tells Midday ldquoIndia is the only country with the largest number of people involved in myriad forms of crafts Each state weaves a timeless narrative combining ancient and modern techniques Despite journeying through textiles for the past 25 years I am still a learner with a deep curiosity for Indian artsrdquoDateSeptember 15 ndash 17Time 700 PM onwardsVenue Jio World Convention Centre BKCRegistration link httpsbitlyadds2023Southern Odyssey PopUp NeumaChefs Sandeep Sreedharan and Sophie Radtke have united to pay a culinary homage to their South Indian roots The menu is swell with Tiger Prawn Balchao dipped in Goan flavours Malabari fried chicken Doodhi Carpaccio Payasam mousse and more Much like the tapestry of names the flavours are equally intricateThe Southern Odyssey PopUp is a passion project between Karan Joharrsquos epicurean restaurant ndash Neuma and the culinary duos hailing from Goa Sandeep with over a decade of expertise in South Indian cuisine has been on a relentless quest to make comfort food both accessible and unforgettable Sophie complements his culinary approach by infusing global elements to ensure its appeal to European tastesDateSeptember 14 ndash 17Time 630 ndash 930 PMVenue Neuma ColabaPrice Rs 2000 per personFor reservations 70314 93333Five Gardens Heritage Walk WadalaThe plague of 1896 resulted in the formation of the City of Bombay Improvement Trust The trust was mandated with the creation of a more sanitary and a more hygienic city One of the initiatives of the BIT as the Trust was called was to shift populations from the congested areas of the city to the sparsely populated areas north of Parel and Lalbaug by creating new developmentsAnd so the cityrsquos first garden suburb the DadarMatunga scheme was developed the centrepiece of which was and still is the Five Gardens Khaki Tourrsquos brandnew heritage walk is a masterclass on Bombayrsquos development hidden in its parks gardens streets buildings and institutions The highlights of the 25hour walk include interactions with an ancient mathematician and a shoemaking professor Learn what is lsquoCovid treersquo and discover fibres from Harappan times found at Five GardensDateSeptember 17Time 800 AM ndash 1030 AMStarting Point St Joseph Circle WadalaPrice Rs 799 per personRegister khakitourscomWedding Stories Radisson Blu Mumbai International AirportTo the hearts that long for weddings draped in grand splendour here is a mega dose of inspiration What to expect A ballroom transformed into a chandelier museum live saxophone performances mandap pavillion live food counters spanning global cuisine signature cocktails themed popups and moreIts not your regular guide on food venue and beverages The twoday exhibition covers all things wedding covering gifting decor desserts luxury fashion wear footwear photographers mehndi sangeet and choreography services all under one roofDateSeptember 16 ndash 17Time 1200 PM ndash 600 PMVenue Radisson Blu Mumbai International AirportCall 9321446024