Pashmina (graphic novel)

Pashmina

Author	Nidhi Chanani
Language	English
Subject	Graphic Novel
Genre	Children's Novel
Published	First Second Books
Publication date	2017
Publication place	USA
Media type	Book
Pages	168 pages
ISBN	978-16-2672-087-9

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

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

On March 6, 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

1. "Can India Be Her Homeland, Even if She's Never Been There?". New York Times. 10 November 2017.
2. "Nidhi Chanani's New Graphic Novel Explores The Mother-Daughter Relationship". Mid-Day. 28 April 2018.
3. "Can India Be Her Homeland, Even if She's Never Been There?". Publishers Weekly. 5 May 2018.
4. D'Alessandro, Anthony (22 August 2019). "Hyde Park Entertainment Asia Launches With Multicultural Film & TV Slate". Deadline. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
5. Fleming, Mike Jr. (2019-03-06). "Netflix Teams With Gurinder Chadha & Ashok Amritraj's Hyde Park To Turn Nidhi Chanani Graphic Novel 'Pashmina' Into Animated Musical". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2019-03-07. Retrieved 2019-03-06.
6. Lodderhose, Diana (2022-12-05). "Gurinder Chadha Talks New Disney Movie, Projects Brewing & Engaging With Saudi Female Voices — Red Sea Studio". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-05-06.