Srinagar: Bollywood is as soon as once more making its presence felt within the valley! The transfer is anticipated to provide a big enhance to the financial system of Kashmir and promote tourism within the area. The capturing of back-to-back Bollywood movies in Kashmir has generated pleasure amongst locals and vacationers alike. According to Iliyas Ahmad, CEO of the Sonamarg Development Authority, the arrival of Bollywood stars like Shahrukh Khan and Taapsee Pannu is not going to solely carry financial advantages to the area but in addition put Kashmir on the worldwide map of tourism.”
Shah Rukh and Taapsee reached Kashmir for the shoot of Rajkumar Hiarani’s ‘Dunki’. Vicky Kaushal can also be part of this film. “We are eagerly waiting for Bollywood to come here. We are ready with all facilities and will develop infrastructure further,” stated a neighborhood hotelier.
This love affair between Kashmir and Bollywood dates again to 1949 when Raj Kapoor shot components of his movie ‘Barsaat’ within the valley. Since then, the Kashmir Valley has develop into a well-liked location for filmmakers, with a number of Bollywood movies like ‘Kashmir Ki Kali’, ‘Jab Jab Phool Khile’, and ‘Bobby’ being shot there within the 60s and 70s.
After a short hiatus as a consequence of unlucky circumstances within the area, Bollywood made a comeback to Kashmir within the 2000s with movies like ‘Mission Kashmir’ and ‘Haider’. In current years, many common Bollywood movies and internet sequence have been shot in Kashmir, giving rise to native actors like Mir Sarwar and Zaira Wasim.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha’s current announcement of a brand new movie coverage and the opening of cinema halls in each district of the union territory have given a lift to the aspirations of native filmmakers and actors.
“We are delighted to see the resurgence of Bollywood in Kashmir and hope that it will lead to more opportunities for local talent to shine on the big screen,” stated a neighborhood Line producer. As Kashmir continues to make strides in its improvement and peace initiatives, the return of Bollywood to the valley is seen as a big milestone that can assist showcase the area`s magnificence and cultural richness to the world.
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