A documentary screening captures the intimate world of Sudhir Patwardhan’s urban-focused paintings, translating his empathic illustrations into motion through the lens of filmmaker Harshil Bhanushali. Based in Thane, like Patwardhan, Bhanushali has long been drawn to the artist’s practice for both its personal resonance and universal poignancy.

Picturing Life presents a cinematic experience in which the city, its architecture, and its inhabitants emerge through Patwardhan’s creative vision. Following the screening, a moderated conversation with filmmaker and cultural anthropologist Ashish Avikunthak will bring together insights from both the artist and filmmaker. This discussion will illuminate Patwardhan’s approach, exploring how the urban environment and human narratives intertwine within his oeuvre.