Asma Arshad Mahmood

A session exploring the many lives stories might inhabit, and what is gained and lost in this translation. Acclaimed playwright and novelist Anosh Irani discusses his ambitious stage adaptation of Rohinton Mistry’s beloved novel A Fine Balance, bringing one of contemporary literature’s most moving portraits of friendship, resilience, and survival to a new medium. Joining him is renowned author Alka Joshi whose award-winning novel The Henna Artist is in development for the big screen. In conversation with Sanjoy K. Roy, they explore the art and challenges of adaptation, reimagining stories across mediums, and the enduring pull of a powerful narrative.

Join us at JLF Toronto for this fascinating conversation on stories, adaptation, and the creative process.

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📅 September 26, 2026
📍 St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, Downtown Toronto

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