Lecture | Jaipur Literature Festival
Date & Time
Location Main Campus | Kinder Building
Drop off at Kinder Building
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Lecture | Jaipur Literature Festival
Date & Time
Location Main Campus | Kinder Building
Drop off at Kinder Building
September 5, 2025
The MFAH hosts the opening program of the Jaipur Literature Festival Houston.
“Mr. India: A Shekhar Kapur Medley”
Shekhar Kapur in conversation with Sunanda Vashisht
Filmmaker, actor, and creative entrepreneur Shekhar Kapur is known for films such as Mr. India, Masoom, Elizabeth, Bandit Queen, The Four Feathers, and the 2022 release What’s Love Got to Do with It? In this conversation with writer and political commentator Sunanda Vashisht, Kapur evaluates his career journey in cinema and discusses the process of creating powerful visual narratives.
Plan Your Visit
- Lecture tickets are free along with your ALL ACCESS Museum admission.
- Space is limited, and any unclaimed seats are released five minutes prior to the talk.
- This event takes place in Lynn Wyatt Theater in the Kinder Building.
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About the Program
The Jaipur Literature Festival, held annually in Jaipur, India, travels globally with programs featuring writers, influencers, political leaders, entertainers, and other prominent speakers. The 2025 Houston edition runs from September 5 to 7 at venues including the MFAH, Asia Society Texas Center, and Rothko Chapel.
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