Uncover the intricate link between gender, nation formation, and the enduring impact of India’s Partition. This vital study analyzes Hindi, English, Urdu, and Punjabi fiction and cinema to reveal how gender politics were woven into the very fabric of nation-building post-Partition. It offers profound insights into the experiences of women and their representation in literature and film, exploring the trauma and societal shifts. An indispensable resource for researchers and students of Gender Studies, South Asian Literature, Cultural Studies, and Indian history.