Set against the backdrop of the 1947 Partition of India and Pakistan, this poignant story traces the deep bond between two childhood friends torn apart by political upheaval. Though nations were divided and barbed wires rose, the universality of childhood—of shared games, ice creams, and laughter—remained untouched. This book highlights every child's fundamental right to friendship and a home. Inspired by her father’s memories, animator Nina Sabnani brings the story to life with vibrant illustrations, drawn from the appliqué traditions of Sindh and Gujarat, reflecting a shared cultural heritage. The Partition displaced over 14 million people and claimed millions of lives—stories of heartbreak and resilience too often absent from many classrooms around the world, yet essential to understanding our collective past.
Themes
Applicable Main Themes
Displacement
Culture & Tradition
Biography
Social & Emotional Wellbeing
Partition of India (1947)
Friendship Across Borders
Memory & Oral History
Shared Heritage
Mukand and Riaz: A Tale of Two Friends
Two boys. One friendship. And a world about to change.Two boys. One friendship. And a world about to change.