Pashmina (graphic novel) explained
| Pashmina |
| Author: | Nidhi Chanani |
| Country: | USA |
| Language: | English |
| Subject: | Graphic Novel |
| Genre: | Children's Novel |
| Pub Date: | 2017 |
| Published: | First Second Books |
| 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]
Notes and References
- News: Can India Be Her Homeland, Even if She's Never Been There?. New York Times. 10 November 2017.
- News: Nidhi Chanani's New Graphic Novel Explores The Mother-Daughter Relationship. Mid-Day. 28 April 2018.
- News: Can India Be Her Homeland, Even if She's Never Been There?. Publishers Weekly. 5 May 2018.
- Web site: Hyde Park Entertainment Asia Launches With Multicultural Film & TV Slate. D'Alessandro. Anthony. Deadline. 22 August 2019. 23 August 2019.
- News: Netflix Teams With Gurinder Chadha & Ashok Amritraj's Hyde Park To Turn Nidhi Chanani Graphic Novel 'Pashmina' Into Animated Musical. Fleming. Mike Jr.. 2019-03-06. Deadline. 2019-03-06. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20190307030233/https://deadline.com/2019/03/pashmina-gurinder-chadha-nidhi-chanani-netflix-ashok-amritraj-hyde-park-animated-musical-india-blinded-by-the-light-1202570675/. 2019-03-07. live.
- Web site: Lodderhose . Diana . 2022-12-05 . Gurinder Chadha Talks New Disney Movie, Projects Brewing & Engaging With Saudi Female Voices — Red Sea Studio . 2023-05-06 . Deadline . en-US.
