Not Just A Line: Partition Literature Baithak across the Borders at Partition Museum

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

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