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Deepak Mahaan

Documentary Filmmaker, Author Sports Commentator
Deepak Mahan—a global documentary filmmaker, sports commentator, fearless columnist, and a true crusader for humanity. With an unyielding commitment to love, equality, justice, and freedom, he stands as one of India’s most respected film columnists for The Hindu. His powerful words have found a place in over 1,800 articles featured in renowned publications like World Press Review, CNS News, Indian Express, Jansatta, The Week, The Quint, and Outlook. Many of these works have achieved top ratings in the U.S., a testament to their universal appeal. A creative powerhouse, Deepak has penned scripts for nearly 70 documentaries and directed 26 of them, earning international acclaim and awards at prestigious festivals and on global platforms. His voice has resonated in over 350 international sporting events, including the Sydney Olympics, World Military Games, Euro Soccer, Grand Slam tournaments, and iconic cricket matches, through his work with ESPN, Neo Sports, and Doordarshan. An author of profound depth, his book Yaadon Ka Karwaan is a treasure trove of memories and musings from legendary film personalities, with a foreword by celebrated screenwriter Sagar Sarhadi. His recent ebook, Shabd Kirtan: The Colors of Humanity,” explores the societal revolution sparked by Guru Nanak’s divine hymns. His upcoming poetry collection, “Muqaddas Gunah, carries a foreword by renowned filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt. A fearless advocate against casteism, ritualism, violence, communalism, and orthodoxy, Deepak inspires change through his humanitarian dialogues, igniting hope and action among youth at universities across the globe. His relentless dedication to making the world a better place defines his extraordinary journey.
10:45 AM / 23 Jan. 2026

Friday 23rd Jan

कवि बनाम कोडिंग: क्या भावनाएँ भी ऑटोमेट होंगी?

What happens when words no longer rise from the human soul, but are generated by algorithms?
This talk show confronts a disturbing yet unavoidable question: Can love, pain, rebellion, and empathy be programmed?

This is not merely a discussion on AI or literature—it is an exploration of the moment where human creativity risks being reduced to data. When machines begin to write poetry, who owns emotion? Who defines originality? And more importantly, what remains uniquely human?

Bringing poets, writers, technologists, and thinkers face-to-face, this session challenges comfort zones and exposes uncomfortable truths about our future.
If you want to merely watch the future unfold, stay home.
If you want to question it, understand it, and shape it, this is a conversation worth paying for.