Omar Abdullah Opens First J&K Film Festival in Srinagar
· India · Times of India, Indian Express
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated the maiden edition of the International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir in Srinagar on Monday evening. Filmmakers from 30 countries are participating in the four-day event from September 7 to 10, showcasing over 130 movies. Abdullah stated that Kashmir had long been a premier destination for cinema before international locations gained popularity and expressed a desire to revive that legacy. Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra and actor Fatima Sana Shaikh also attended the opening event, highlighting personal connections to the region. The festival features an eminent jury including Santosh Sivan, Dorothee Wenner, Keiko Bang, and Himansu Sekhar Khatua.
Why it matters
The festival seeks to revive Jammu and Kashmir's historical status as a major hub for Indian cinema and boost cultural tourism in the region.
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