Priya Gupta (BOMBAY TIMES; June 8, 2014)

The Times of India has always believed that the people of India and Pakistan have a lot in common and there is a deep bond that binds them emotionally , which is why we launched Aman Ki Asha several years back. Recently, it was heartening to see Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tweet, touched by the white sari Nawaz Sharif (Prime Minister of Pakistan) had sent for his mother and we, as a people, feel positive that we can now dream of peace with our neighbouring country, if all goes well.

Recently, we learnt how a new channel Zindagi is being launched that will largely show content from Pakistan and we have now learnt that they have commissioned six directors from India and six from Pakistan to make one hour episodes on the idea of joining the hearts of people, from across the border. The list of directors from India has five of the most sought after directors that includes Anurag Kashyap, Nikhil Advani, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Ritesh Batra and Aparna Sen. We have no doubt that these emotional men and women will make a difference in joining hearts for sure.