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 […]
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 […]
Chief Secretary Atal Dullo drives development push in Udhampur
Udhampur, November 08,2025: Chief Secretary Atal Dullo chaired a high-level review meeting at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Udhampur, to assess the progress of various developmental and administrative initiatives in the district. The meeting was attended by Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar, Deputy Commissioner Saloni Rai, Senior Superintendent of Police Udhampur, and other senior officers from […]
“Malavazhi” brings Kerala’s soul to Kashmir — Boban Govindan and team inspire at KWFF
Srinagar November 8,2025: Renowned Malayalam filmmaker Boban Govindan, director of the acclaimed film “Malavazhi”, along with actor Devadas and scriptwriter Rajesh Kurumali, engaged with audiences during an interactive session at the ongoing Kashmir World Film Festival in Srinagar. The team shared their creative journey behind Malavazhi, discussing the film’s cultural roots, narrative depth, and thematic […]
KWFF 5th Edition showcases Kashmir’s cinematic spirit
Srinagar, November 5,2025:Mushtaaque Ali Ahmad Khan, Festival Director of the Kashmir World Film Festival (KWFF), shared insights about the ongoing fifth edition of the festival being held at Tagore Hall, Srinagar, and the preparations for its grand concluding day. Khan said the festival has received an overwhelming response from filmmakers, artists, and cinema lovers, reflecting […]