Clashes between illusionary expectations vs. stark realities are the setting of this unique story at the time of pre-partition India. Saleem, an intelligent boy grows up plagued by health problems in an oppressing political climate and succeeds in getting his Master's degree in Chemistry in India. He witnesses the simultaneous collapse of the British Empire in India and the establishment of Pakistan. Migration to the newly established state of Pakistan, the country of his dreams, only further serves to disillusion his faith and deals a set back to his aspirations. Perseverance and special...