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| Author | Nidhi Chanani |
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| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Graphic Novel |
| Published | First Second Books |
| Media type | Book |
| Pages | 168 pages |
| ISBN | 978-16-2672-087-9 |
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Pashmina is a debut graphic novel written by Nidhi Chanani.[1] The novel focuses on the relationship between an Indian-American mother and her teenage daughter.[2]
Synopsis[edit | edit source]
Protagonist Priyanka Das's mother leaves India many years ago and refrains from revealing why, but Priyanka's discovery of a pashmina shawl hidden in a suitcase helps her imagine a homeland she has never been to.[3]
Cancelled film adaptation[edit | edit source]
On 6 March 2019, it was reported that Gurinder Chadha would be directing an animated musical feature film based on the novel for Netflix. Ashok Amritraj was to serve as a producer through his Hyde Park Entertainment banner.[4][5] In December 2022, Chadha stated that the film was cancelled for unknown reasons.[6]
References[edit | edit source]
- ā "Can India Be Her Homeland, Even if She's Never Been There?". New York Times. 10 November 2017.
- ā "Nidhi Chanani's New Graphic Novel Explores The Mother-Daughter Relationship". Mid-Day. 28 April 2018.
- ā "Can India Be Her Homeland, Even if She's Never Been There?". Publishers Weekly. 5 May 2018.
- ā D'Alessandro, Anthony (22 August 2019). "Hyde Park Entertainment Asia Launches With Multicultural Film & TV Slate". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
- ā Fleming, Mike Jr. (6 March 2019). "Netflix Teams With Gurinder Chadha & Ashok Amritraj's Hyde Park To Turn Nidhi Chanani Graphic Novel 'Pashmina' Into Animated Musical". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 7 March 2019. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
- ā Lodderhose, Diana (5 December 2022). "Gurinder Chadha Talks New Disney Movie, Projects Brewing & Engaging With Saudi Female Voices ā Red Sea Studio". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 6 May 2023.