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Eidi عیدی is a poignant story in which a young girl’s perspective shifts when a chance encounter at her henna stall leads to an unexpected connection with a female doctor.

"Dulhan" دلہن is a story about two lovers in pre-independent India who come from different backgrounds but fall deeply in love and vow to build a life together despite the challenges they face.

Kafan کفن is a romantic tragedy where you shall find a story where passion leads to pain and longing, and the stars seem to weep for the lovers caught in its grip. As you tune in, prepare to feel the bittersweet tug of love's tragedy, and may the echoes of its sadness stay with you, reminding you of the fragile nature of love and the inevitability of its consequences.

"Humraah" ہمراہ (meaning- companion) is a story set in the narrow lanes of Old Lucknow, India, involving the desparity of Zulaikha, a middle aged devorcee who after the death of her mother had completely lost the desire to live.

Chacha چچا is a colloquial term commonly used to address men of older age. Set in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, this tale involves the mystery and curiousity of a young shopkeeper with regards to a ramp living in their locality.

Set in a village in Kashmir, Pakistan, "Jhelum" is a short story revolving around the life of 19 year old Shagufta and her missing husband, Muhammed Kareem. It is composed in the Urdu language by the prominent Lakhnavi writer and poet, Vaniya Ahuja.