The 14th August 1947 saw the last hours of British rule in India. At the stroke of midnight, the subcontinent gained its independence and modern India and Pakistan were born.

To mark this event BBC Video Nation has produced a series of short films following the British Asian experience in the UK, India and Pakistan. The films explore subjects including family life, culture, faith, history and youth, offering a personal perspective on the links between the UK and Asia in 2007.