A “he”, a “she” and an “it.” Set in modern day Karachi, Shrine follows one night in the lives of a masseuse, a prostitute and a eunuch. Three friends who meet every evening before they disperse into city rush to make rupees the only way they have been taught to.

Born in a whorehouse, Payal had always dreamt of freedom and true love. Although the night brings a glimmer of hope, fate quickly intervenes and she is held back to a life leashed onto dancing bells. A secret past that she was told about remains buried with another new secret that unravels during the night.
…chun, chun, chun…

Kidnapped from an impoverished family at a young age, Noshi always witnessed a life of being claimed by family after family of hijras. Determined to discover his past, and with the help of a colorful array of characters like Guru, her hijra sisters; Paro, Shehzadi and Zoya as well as an outcast befriended in secret called Gulabo; Noshi learns of the truth and rituals of a world she had never been prepared to know.
…clap, clap, clap…

A pessimist ever since he had arrived in the city of lights in search of an office job, Majoo gave up menial wages of teahouses and car workshops to begin work as a masseur at the Shrine. Jerking his oil bottles and with an obsession for “first-class” cars that drive by, he allows readers into his own dreams “dreamt only when others aren't watching” - and then later realizes the harsh dejection of fate himself.
…clank, clank, clank…

A page turner with twists and turns the entire night; the protagonist's paths unknowingly cross several times through interaction with unforgettable characters and infamous landmarks that linger by the shrine. Master the tailor, Kashmir Teahouse, Neelam Colony, Gentalman Barbershop, Bollywood Billiards, Bobby's TV/Video, The Sind Club Ball and Cry-Baby.