Simurgh Centre in New Delhi
In March 2022, filmmaker Zamarin Wahdat conducted a two-day workshop with members of the Afghan community living in Khirkee, a town in south Delhi. They shot four short films using only mobile phones. Here are these "Khirkee Stories", portraits of Delhi's streets and residents from the perspective of the Afghan community.
On 02. July at 4 pm Zamarin Wahdat will give an introduction to the project "Khirkee Stories". You can find more information here:
Talk with Zamarin Wahdat
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© Simurgh Centre New Delhi
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© Simurgh Centre New Delhi
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© Simurgh Centre New Delhi
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© Simurgh Centre New Delhi
A Day In My Life
directors: Mursal Muhammadi, Abdul Bari Delawery
Two Afghan students travel through Delhi on their daily commute. Poetry keeps them company, transforming the mundane sights into something touched with beauty.
Desire Of The Blue Sky
directors: Haries und Laila Azimi
A day in the life of Atta Mohammad, a baker working hard to supply bread (naan) to the Afghan community living in the heart of Khirkee.
Kitab-e-Dill
Regie: Sofia
Tucked away in the narrow lanes of Khirkee is a magical place full of books, where everyone is welcome.
Little Dreams (in Khirkee)
Regie: Fahima
Aisha, an eleven year old Afghan girl, describes her life as she grows up in Delhi; from the difficult days of the Covid-19 lockdown to what she loves about Khirkee, to her dreams for her future.
SIMURGH CENTRE IN NEW DELHI
The mythical bird Simurgh appears in stories and legends in both India and Afghanistan, symbolising search, renewal, creativity and connection. The Simurgh Centre brings these ideas to projects in New Delhi and is a space for creative projects, cultural work and collaborations. It supports artistic exchange and collaboration between Afghan, Indian and German cultural practitioners. The project primarily supports Afghans living in Delhi and connects to audiences and discourse around the world.
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