# Of Times There Were Before

Of Times There Were Before at SOAS University of London, Tuesday 3 November 2026, 17:15.

- Venue: SOAS University of London
- Go to page: https://www.soas.ac.uk/about/event/times-there-were

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A documentary film screening, followed by a discussion with the director. 'Of Times There Were Before' is a portrait of Romila Thapar, one of the world's most influential historians and public intellectuals, filmed at her home in New Delhi. Directed and produced by Eshan Sharma and edited by Anant Raina, it began with the question of who the person behind the historian's name is. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the director.

## Dates

- Tuesday 3 November 17:15 — SOAS University of London

Written by a model, sources: [soas.ac.uk](https://www.soas.ac.uk/about/event/times-there-were)

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