The Kutcheri in the Cinema Hall: The Raga Went to the Movies | Bangalore International Centre

The Kutcheri in the Cinema Hall: The Raga Went to the Movies is a Listening Room Session at Bangalore International Centre (BIC), facilitated by Goutham Iyengar, Music Curator and Founder of Deep Notes. The session explores the history and evolution of South Indian film music through a curated listening experience, highlighting its significance as a collective music education programme in Indian history.

Spanning six decades of South Indian film music, the listening session traces its musical journey from Papanasam Sivan’s writings through Sankarabharanam and Sindhu Bhairavi to the compositions of Ilaiyaraaja and A.R. Rahman. Conducted in English, with songs in regional languages, the session offers an opportunity to discover music, revisit familiar tastes and share influences, stories and memories through collective listening.

The event takes place on Tuesday, 17 November 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Entry is free and open to all, with advance RSVP required through the BIC website. This session is part of BIC’s Listening Room Sessions, which bring people together to listen to and explore music.

Event Details

• 📅 Date: Tuesday, 17 November 2026
• ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
• 📍 Location: Bangalore International Centre (BIC)
• 🎟️ Entry: Free to attend and open to all
• 🔗 Registration: RSVP required through the BIC website
• 👤 Facilitator: Goutham Iyengar
• 🎵 Music Curator: Goutham Iyengar, Founder of Deep Notes