Santi & Naz tells the heartfelt story of two inseparable best friends in a village in pre-partition India—one Sikh and one Muslim—who remain blissfully unaware of the religious divisions that threaten to separate them. As the impending partition looms, Santi and Naz navigate the joys of youth, from stealing books to swimming in the lake and crushing on the local heartthrob. When Naz is betrothed to a tailor destined for Pakistan, their impending separation forces them to confront the world around them.

This poignant tale explores the complexities of female friendship, identity, and love against the backdrop of a country on the brink of monumental change.