5 Popular Documentaries That Picture Life in Kashmir
Amid barrage of daily videos depicting various aspects of the valley, Kashmir Observer has curated a list of five documentaries for you to understand different hues of life in the region
CINEMA & TV
Set in Valley, Shot Elsewhere: Kashmir in Web Series
As over-the-top or OTT platform has emerged as a new source of entertainment for viewers around the world, Kashmir historically used by majority of Indian filmmakers to picture the so-called over-enthusiastic narrative stays the same stereotyping subject
Mrs Serial Killer Movie Review: An Awful Comedy Rather Than a Thriller
The plot is poorly written and one would bear it till the end only to figure out the reason behind the murder of six unmarried pregnant girls by the doctor (Manoj Bajpayee). But don’t think that you are going to get an answer for it
Pain of Muslims, KPs is Braided: In Reply to Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s Letter
We admired Shikara as a love story, not as a part of history. Because it shows only the half picture. Yet, we are happy for you that through Shikara you have been able to narrate the pain of our Pandit brethren. But it’s your Shikara. You choose who to take with you in it and who not
Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra Responds to Arbeena & Asif
I chose to tell the story (Shikara) in a way that it could unite people. This was a conscious decision because I wanted this movie to initiate a dialogue which could lead to creating a conducive environment which is bereft of any hatred and allows people to have a conversation
‘This is Kashmir, The Place That Made Me Whatever I Am’
Rishi Kapoor’s first reel success was the superhit Bollywood flick ‘Bobby’ shot in the enchanting Kashmir valley during early seventies. Since then he enjoyed his connection with the Himalayan region until he breathed his last recently
Maska: Labelling Dream As Delusion
In spite of several flaws in the movie, it does contain some emotional and heart-warming scenes such as those showing the bond of local people with Cafè Rustom; their never-ending love for its delicious Bun Maska and Irani Chai
Special Ops: A Spy Thriller Lacking Thrill
Indian cinema and the people associated with it need to act responsibly at this critical time. Here, the makers are again found guilty of stereotyping Muslims and satisfying the popular notions of their country
Shikara Movie Review: Heart-wrenching, Yet Aesthetic Propaganda
We want this movie to be watched by everyone and is a must watch for all. The moon of Kashmiri Pandits surely has blood clots on it but that of Kashmiri Muslims is drenched in blood. We by this don’t mean that their clots are less painful than others
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