An urge to break free of the borders between the two nations of India and Pakistan is shared by many peace-loving citizens of both nations. It has been manifested in all art forms, from music, and writing to painting. The shared heritage and camaraderie always find creative ways of expression. The recent popularity of songs like “Jhoom” by Ali Zafar or “Pasoori” among Indian audiences is a telling example of how these two nations have a desire to connect with each other. To celebrate these commonalities and connections, a special podcast series called ‘Baat Sarhad Paar: Conversations across border’ was launched on Friday, jointly produced by BBC News Hindi and BBC News Urdu.