Since the start of the school year in March, Afghan boys have been required to wear new uniforms of turbans and long tunics, following an order to adopt outfits reflecting Taliban rule.

Interestingly, the tip or peak of the turban serves as a marker of identity. "There are many types of turbans," Shankar Lal explains. "But in Sindh, two styles are especially popular: 'Wari' and ...

Del Singh (left) passed on his turbans to Kabir Bedi (centre) which led to a costume change as he was originally meant to wear a red turban with a brown suit A sliding doors moment when film ...