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In the vibrant atmosphere of a New Delhi hair salon, Zaki Marzai, a former Afghan soldier, expertly wields his scissors, although his heart longs for a different battleground. Once a sergeant in Afghanistan's elite special forces, Marzai's life took a dramatic turn on June 20, 2018, when a Taliban ambush left him wounded and shattered.
Now, Marzai, along with fellow ex-soldiers like Khalil Shamas and Esmatullah Asil, navigates an uncertain existence in India. Their dreams of military service and homeland have been eclipsed by the Taliban's resurgence, forcing them into exile.
Stranded in a foreign land, their lives have taken unexpected turns – from Marzai's newfound profession as a barber to Asil's role as a gym trainer in Delhi's Afghan enclave. Memories of camaraderie and discipline persist, intertwined with the harsh realities of displacement and fear.
Despite their aspirations to seek refuge in the West, bureaucratic hurdles and eligibility criteria stand in their way. As they grapple with trauma, nostalgia, and aspirations for a secure future, their resilience echoes in their daily routines and dreams of a home they may never return to.