Things to do in Delhi this week

Up on the second floor at DAG, this exhibition brings colour to the deliciously monochrome mood that we know from Satyajit Ray’s films. Captured by celebrated photographer Nemai Ghosh, these vivid coloured photographs offer a rare glimpse into the life of one of India’s greatest artists, directors and music composers. Expect handwritten letters, annotated scripts, markings on old-school Kodak film reels, and striking behind-the-scenes imagery straight from Ray’s sets.

When: On until July 4. Open Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm.
Where: DAG, 22A Windsor Place, Janpath, New Delhi
Entry: Free

The IIT nerd-turned-comic is paying a visit to the city with his latest set. Rath was pushed into the limelight after his YouTube series ‘Pretentious Movie Reviews’ with fellow comic Kanan Gill. After that, his past science-y, logic-first sets pretty much did the job for him. He’s now widely loved for a deliciously snarky tone in his comedy. 

When: June 6, 4pm
Where: Kedarnath Sahni Auditorium, Ajmeri gate
Tickets: ₹1,000

A comedy show at a bar on a summer night is already perfect in theory, and the fact that it’s queer-themed feels like one of Pride month’s more sincere gifts to Delhi. Brought to you by the Queer Rated Comedy Club, the evening show has five comics on the lineup: Prateek, Ladyfinger, Teya, Shruti and Rahul Pal. Their queer-themed comedy can swing anywhere between outrageous, hilarious, and rolling-on-the-floor funny. Community and fun are exactly what the bar was founded for by sound engineer Girjashanker Vohra and restaurateur Vikas Narula.

When: June 4, 8pm onwards
Where: Depot48, M Block, Greater Kailash 2
Tickets: ₹350 for one, ₹550 for two.

We all know him from AIB fame. But the timeline went a little blurry after that. So this hilarious set traces Khamb’s entire life – from his daring times in college to marriage. Expect a shamelessly honest, razor-sharp, full-hour comedy special. He’s also duly informed his beloved audience that this show won’t be put up on the internet.

When: June 6, 9.30pm
Where: The Laugh Store, DLF, Cyberhub, Gurgaon
Tickets: ₹600

After multiple houseful shows and a queue of audience still snaking outside, Mahna is back on stage with one of his most popular sets. Expect anything but dull takes on everyday life, because Mahna is as politically aware as he is laugh-out-loud funny. The comic may be shy about the whole ‘live performance’ business, but think of him as the underdog quietly championed by comedy A-listers. His calling card? A dry, almost offensively blunt but undeniably hilarious style of comedy that’s exactly why he’s so widely loved.

When: June 7, 4pm
Where: The Laugh Casa, Mcube Monad Mall, Noida
Tickets: ₹800

Being billed as the biggest Japanese pop culture expo in India, Anime India Carnival comes packed with chaos: marathon anime quizzes, cosplay showcases, singing battles, art contests, and live performances by artists flown in straight from Japan. The highlight of the one-day event is a fireside-style conversation with an acclaimed anime director from a household-name series. Expect fandom zones dedicated to Fate/stay night, Uma Musume: Pretty Derby and visual novels like Demon Slayer. And yes – there’s a special corner for shoujo and josei fans.

When: June 6-7, 10am
Where: Yashobhoomi
Tickets: ₹500

Written by Abhishek Majumdar (the mind behind some of the most politically charged plays of our time), the play has a spine of its own. Translating to ‘moonlight’, Kaumudi unfolds in 1960s Allahabad, following a father-son duo sharing the same roof. One of them just so happens to be a ghost. The cast is stacked with heavyweight performers too: Kumud Mishra, Gopal Dutt, Sandeep Shikhar and Shubrajyoti Barat, all in formidable form.

When: June 5, 7pm
Where: Kamani Auditorium, Mandi House, Delhi
Tickets: ₹650