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Khirkee Stories

KHIRKEE STORIES

In March 2022, filmmaker Zamarin Wahdat conducted a two-day workshop with members of the Afghan community living in Khirkee, a locality in south Delhi. They made four short films, shot entirely on mobile phones. Here are these ‘Khirkee Stories’, portraits of Delhi’s streets and residents, seen from the perspective of its Afghan community.

A Day In My Life
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Streets of Delhi
 A Day In My Life

Two Afghan students travel through Delhi on their daily commute. Poetry keeps them company, transforming the mundane sights into something touched with beauty.

Desire Of The Blue Sky
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The Breadmaker
 Desire Of The Blue Sky

A day in the life of Atta Mohammad, a baker working hard to supply bread (naan) to the Afghan community living in the heart of Khirkee.

Kitab-e-Dill
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The Library
 Kitab-e-Dill

Tucked away in the narrow lanes of Khirkee is a magical place full of books, where everyone is welcome.

Little Dreams
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The Artist
 Little Dreams (in Khirkee)

Aisha, an eleven year old Afghan girl, describes her life as she grows up in Delhi; from the difficult days of the Covid-19 lockdown to what she loves about Khirkee, to her dreams for her future.

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