Farooq asks film-makers to make movies in Kashmiri language

Premiere of ‘Harmukh’ held at Inox multiplex

Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, June 25: The grand premiere of the first-ever Kashmiri-Kannada film ‘Harmukh’ was held today at the Inox multiplex here.
Among those who attended the premiere was NC President Dr. Farooq Abdullah, who emphasized the need to make films in Kashmiri and dub them for non-Kashmiri-speaking audiences.

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Speaking to reporters on the occasion, Dr. Farooq said that apart from Bollywood, films are also made in South India and other states to promote regional cinema.
“Similarly, we want movies to be made in the Kashmiri language and then dubbed for the rest of the audience, but the films have to be good; we have a beautiful place to shoot movies,” he said.
He stressed that when the Kashir Channel was started, people who knew little about cinema made films that resulted in useless products.
Abdullah said Kashmir has many talented youngsters, and by making movies here, they will get opportunities that can help them progress further in their careers.
Ayash Arif, producer and actor of the movie, said the film aims at national integration and showcases the blending of two cultures.
“The artists in the movie are renowned. Those from outside spoke Kashmiri, and the Kashmiri artists spoke Kannada-there was no dubbing at all.”
He added that they have attempted to present quality cinema, bringing technicians from outside. “We hope people will like it and that it will mark the beginning of true cinema in Kashmir.”
Meanwhile, as the curtains lifted at the multiplex, the premiere left the audience not just applauding but also reflecting on identity, and bonds that go beyond geography.
The first-ever Kashmiri-Kannada film drew an emotional response from film lovers, many of whom were visibly moved by its portrayal of friendship and cultural harmony between Kashmir and Karnataka.
One audience member said, “It was as if we were seeing our own lives reflected back at us, but through a mirror set in another corner of the country. The film served as a reminder that love, empathy, and understanding transcend regional lines.”
According to the organizers, the movie’s premiere became a celebration of shared heritage, as people from different walks of life filled the theatre. “For many, it was more than just a cinematic experience.”

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