Tales from Asian cities
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil Jeena Yahan, Zara Hatke, Zara Bachke Yeh Hai Bambai Meri Jaan...

These lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri on Mumbai have resonated with generations of music lovers. No wonder then, cinema, being the mirror of the society, is able to look at how cities have canvassed stories, dreams and aspirations of its dwellers. As a prelude to the 13th Mumbai International Film Festival, Citizen Rights Collective, an initiative of Action Aid, is organising a festival titled Sheharnama: A City / Film Festival.