J&K government announces five-member jury for 1st International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir
Srinagar , August 31,2026– IFFJK 2026, the inaugural International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir, will be held from September 7 to 10, 2026, and the Jammu and Kashmir Government has now announced its five-member jury. The panel features acclaimed filmmakers and cinema professionals Santosh Sivan, Resul Pookutty, Dorothee Wenner, Keiko Bang, and Himansu Sekhar […]
Kashmir filmmakers should create regional cinema with global appeal: Imtiaz Ali
Srinagar, July 25,2026 -Renowned filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has urged aspiring filmmakers from Jammu and Kashmir to focus on creating regional films of international quality, saying that authentic local stories have the potential to captivate audiences across the world. Speaking during an interaction with budding filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts, Ali said Kashmir possesses a rich cultural […]
Huma Qureshi says Kashmir should have Its own film industry during valley visit
Kashmir , July 9,2026- “Kashmir should have its own film industry,” said Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi during her visit to the Valley for the premiere of Baby Do Die Do. She emphasized that Kashmir possesses immense natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and extraordinary local talent that can contribute to a thriving regional cinema. Qureshi noted […]
A cinematic revival: Manoj Bajpayee on Kashmir’s rising film wave
Kashmir , November 22,2025-Renowned Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpayee has praised the growing wave of Kashmir-centric cinema, noting that filmmakers are increasingly turning their lens toward the Valley’s stories, culture, landscapes and lived realities. Speaking at a recent media interaction, Bajpayee said that Kashmir is witnessing a creative resurgence, with filmmakers exploring themes rooted in local […]
Actor Lalit Parimoo on Kashmir: It’s time for stories of life, art, and identity
Srinagar, November 17,2025: Renowned Kashmiri actor Lalit Parimoo has stressed the urgent need to create space for authentic Kashmir stories that go beyond the long-dominating terror narrative. Speaking at a cultural interaction, Parimoo said the region’s identity must be represented through its people, art, history, and everyday human experiences—not merely conflict. Parimoo noted that while […]