A deodi from medieval Hyderabad called Sardar Mahal dates back to the 20th century and is located nearby from Charminar. It is one of Hyderabad’s finest and beautiful deodis, having been constructed during the Nizam dynasty. This deodi (royal palace) has been influenced by a blend of Persian, European, and Indian architectural styles.This majestic deodi from the Nizam era lies in the center of Hyderabad’s tourism zone.
In 1900 CE, Mir Mahboob Ali Khan, the sixth Nizam of Hyderabad, built the Sardar Mahal for Sardar Begum, one of his adored consorts.
Sardar Begum, however, refused to reside in this symbol of love since it fell short of her expectations. Sardar Begum never remained there since she disapproved of the construction. But her name was given to the structure. The Sardar Mahal had been taken over by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation in 1965 primarily as a result of unpaid property taxes.
In order to develop a museum, cultural interpretation centre, and even to restore the heritage building, Kalakriti India recently signed an MoU and entered into a tripartite agreement with the State government and the Quli Qutub Shah Urban Development Authority (QQSUDA).
The Gallery Cafe: Well-curated cafe and venue for art enthusiasts with the essence of modern art is well-known as The Gallery Cafe (TGC). It is one of the most happening cafes in Hyderabad where young cowards love to come. The Gallery Cafe is a free venue for launching artists and unearthing hidden potential, as the name suggests.The Gallery Cafe stands out with its entirely vegetarian menu and has acquired a fan-base for the creations by its award winning Chefs de Cuisine.
It enhances Kalakriti Art Gallery’s role as a place for reflection and conversation. The Gallery Cafe distinguishes out for its entirely vegetarian menu, serene ambiance, and room for emerging artists. Influenzer and YouTube vloggers use it as one of the Instagrammable cafes to create reels and shoot short films for different product promotion. Art encompasses the environment at The Gallery Cafe. Be it the designer hand-painted furniture, or the art on the walls or the sculptures. All interior elements are also available for sale and the proceeds are shared with the original artists.
Prior to the pandemic, the Gallery Cafe had been a thriving center for cultural activities and launchpad for musicians, poets and dramatists.The cultural platform has been the birthplace for many collaborations and formation of bands. We endeavor to recreate this rich and vibrant ambience of The Gallery Cafe at our new location now in Kalakriti Art Complex, Road no. 4, Banjara Hills.
The Gallery Cafe is one of the top ten cafes in Hyderabad according to the New York Times because it offers the best continental cuisine, furnishings, ambiance, and services.