Anita Rani journeys through Calcutta, the creative hub of West Bengal. As the first capital of the British Raj it is a city with a unique history, but with India's economy booming the government has ordered a modernisation. Anita traces the impact of this development on the local population, and asks whether Calcutta is moving in the right direction. Although the city is changing rapidly Anita explores some traditions still deeply ingrained within Bengali life.
Scottish actor Atta Yaqub goes on a journey to discover the cosmopolitan city of Karachi in Pakistan. Immersing himself in the glamorous world of supermodels and slick TV shows, he finds his misconceptions about the country his parents came from challenged and his opinions changed.
Presenter Mohini Sule explores the rise of consumerism among Mumbai's middle class and discovers why an increasing number of young British Asians are travelling to India in search of a better way of life. As the home of Bollywood and the country's booming television industry, Mumbai's glamour entices thousands each year. Mohini speaks to the young hopefuls who dream of becoming the next big thing, and asks how faith plays a part in a city driven by ambition and competition.