Lucknow Bioscope

Savitri Sahni, wife of renowned palaeobotanist Birbal Sahni, was his steadfast companion in both life and work.

Following his sudden death, just days after the foundation stone of the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences was laid, she dedicated herself to fulfilling his unfinished vision. Under her leadership, the institute emerged as a leading centre for palaeobotanical research, a contribution recognised with the Padma Shri in 1969.

Our sixth exhibition, Feminists of Awadh par Salaam, seeks to reimagine Lucknow through the lens of its women like her.

The exhibition is open from 1 PM to 10 PM, every day.

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We hosted Husn-e-Karigari, a hands-on Chikankari workshop with chikankari artisan Nasreen Riyaz.

Through guided demonstrations and hands-on practice, the participants learned the foundational stitches of Chikankari and embroidered their own motifs.

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Mah-e-garv was more than a celebration of pride, a space that celebrated conversations, art, lived experiences and different expressions of a shared humanity.

The evening unfolded through a Kathak performance by Sanjeev, followed by a poetry recital by 19-year-old Sikhar Maurya and a screening of IYKYK (If You Know You Know) by Bonita Rajpurohit. Participants had a great time sharing stories, singing songs and reflecting on their experiences.

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We hosted Husn-e-Karigari Block Printing Workshop in collaboration with Mila.

Participants at the workshop were introduced to the art of wood block printing and its techniques through guided demonstrations and hands-on practice, experimenting with a variety of motifs and designs.

The workshop concluded with everyone creating their own block-printed tote bags and taking them home as handcrafted keepsakes.

Stay tuned for upcoming workshops and events.