The Kashmir World Film Festival marks its vibrant return to Srinagar after a long pause, rekindling the region’s cinematic and cultural spirit. Bollywood luminaries including Raza Murad and Jayati Bhatia are set to attend, along with notable filmmakers, celebrating cinema’s role in reconnecting Kashmir with its artistic heritage.
After a multi-year hiatus caused by regional challenges and the pandemic, the Kashmir World Film Festival resumed with its fifth edition in Srinagar, bringing a wave of cinematic enthusiasm back to the Valley. The festival aims to revive Kashmir’s film culture, showcasing global films alongside Indian cinema.
Organized by filmmaker Mushtaque Ali Ahmad Khan, the week-long event features screenings, workshops, and interactions with celebrated actors and directors. Esteemed Bollywood personalities such as Raza Murad and Jayati Bhatia have graced the festival, drawing attention to Kashmir’s potential as a hub for film and arts.
The festival also promotes local filmmaking talent and provides a platform for cultural dialogue and artistic expression, supporting Kashmir’s narrative beyond conflict through creative mediums. It underscores cinema's power as a unifying force and a driver of tourism and economic revival in the region.
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Kashmir World Film Festival returns to Srinagar, reviving film culture
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Attendance by prominent Bollywood stars including Raza Murad, Jayati Bhatia
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Organized by filmmaker Mushtaque Ali Ahmad Khan
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Screenings of international and Indian films, workshops, and seminars
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Focus on supporting local artists and film industry resurgence
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Festival seen as a cultural milestone for Kashmir after a long break
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Cinema’s role highlighted in shaping Kashmir’s positive identity and tourism boost
Sources: ANI News, Kashmir Observer, NewsPoint, YouTube