Pashmina (graphic novel)

Pashmina is a debut graphic novel written by Nidhi Chanani. The novel focuses on the relationship between an Indian-American mother and her teenage daughter.

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.

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. In December 2022, Chadha stated that the film was cancelled for unknown reasons.