The Forgotten Indian Prisoners of World War II

This time at Sarmaya Talks, hear the story of a war hero from Mumbai who sacrificed his life to save his men-a story that his own family did not know till they met our speaker for the evening. Gautam Hazarika will share with us the heroic tale of Capt. Mohan Honawar from his book 'The Forgotten Indian Prisoners of World War lI'. At Sarmaya, Gautam will speak about the Mumbai POW from his book, as well as interview Capt Honawar's family to find out what the soldier's legacy means to them.

Author Bio: Gautam Hazarika is a Singapore based ex-banker who now researches World War II in Southeast Asia. His focus is on stories lesser known there such as the Indian army, INA, the anti-Japanese resistance and war crimes trials, and has spoken about them at museums, WWII conferences and Literary festivals in India/Singapore/UK. The Forgotten Indian Prisoners of World War II, published by Penguin India and Pen & Sword UK, is his first book. It was launched recently in London at The Houses of Parliament by Baroness Verma and by the National University of Singapore. It has received wide coverage in the Indian press, including how his events with sons/ daughters of soldiers in the book speaking of their family, brings the human stories to the forefront.

This talk will be facilitated by Sarmaya Arts Foundation.

Meeting Point: Sarmaya Arts Foundation, 2nd Floor, Lawrence & Mayo Commercial Premises Co-op. Society Ltd., 276, Dr. D.N. Road, Fort, Mumbai - 400001Landmark: Next to Khadi BhandarAge group: Open to All

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