Shakeel Khan

A young Himalayan girl tries to make sense of her world as her family grapples with debt, the army and difficult memories. Stunning cinematography and moving performances make this an impressive feature debut. (San Francisco Film Society)

Living in a Chawl in India, Arjun Dixit decides to become rich. He gets involved in gambling, and soon becomes a bookie. His quest takes him to Cape Town, South Africa, where he meets with Zoya and both fall in love. She disapproves of his so-called career, but Arjun disregards her concerns. Arjun does not know that soon he will be arrested, but quickly released with the help of an underworld gangster, Abu Ibrahim, who has plans for Arjun. (imdb)

Nine year old Kintoo's friend is an elderly bookseller cum restorer Baba. The magic and love of books creates a bond between them. One day Baba tells Kintoo about his grandfather's library and his favorite book among them all Arabian Nights the book whose story never ends. He recalls its sparkling cover picture and the beautiful illustrations inside. Kinto is fascinated with the idea of a story that never ends... (imdb)