The narrative of My Friend Maya centres on the complex friendship between two young women, Maya and Sehar, who crossed paths in their twenties. Maya is adventurous and feisty with a rebellious approach to life, while Sehar is calm and pragmatic, living her life according to an austere moral and ethical code. Their close bond, rooted in trauma, evolves into a tumultuous relationship marked by emotional turmoil and startling revelations. Sehar soon realises that there is more to Maya than her charming exterior. Their relationship gradually spirals into an abyss of deceit, manipulation and guilt.
The story explores themes of narcissism, mental illness and substance abuse set in the 1990s Karachi, highlighting societal taboos and challenges faced by women. It addresses the stigma surrounding mental health and its impact on personal relationships
