Manjeet Mann

India is surging with global ambition. But beyond the luxury hotels surrounding Mumbai airport lies a makeshift slum, full of people with plans of their own. Zehrunisa and her son Abdul aim to recycle enough rubbish to fund a proper house. Sunil, twelve and stunted, wants to eat until he’s as tall as Kalu the thief. Asha seeks to steal government anti-poverty funds to turn herself into a ‘first-class person’, while her daughter Manju intends to become the slum’s first female graduate. But their schemes are fragile; global recession threatens the garbage trade, and another slum-dweller is about to make an accusation that will destroy herself and shatter the neighbourhood.

Three friends, who have known each other for a long time, decide to enter a singing and musical competition.

A South Asian girl living in modern day London finds her world turned upside down when she gets her first period, sparking her sexual awakening. This pits her against her family's rules. She now faces shame and stigma in her community.

A soldier faces dishonor when he tries to protect a woman.