Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Fatima Sana Shaikh Highlights Regional Cinema at J&K Festival
Fatima Sana Shaikh attended a film festival in Srinagar.
The festival was the first International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir.
She said regional movies show what life is really like in a particular place.
She explained that these movies should not simply show how outsiders imagine that place.
Fatima said Kashmir felt special to her because her mother is from there.
She believes the region could become a popular place for making films.
She also spoke fondly about her Dangal co-star Zaira Wasim.
Fans are waiting to hear about Fatima’s next movie because she has no films scheduled this year.
Fatima Sana Shaikh spoke about the importance of regional cinema at the first International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir 2026.
The festival was held in Srinagar.
Shaikh said regional films portray a region’s real life rather than someone else’s perception of it.
Because her mother is from Kashmir, Shaikh said visiting the Valley was especially meaningful.
She said Jammu and Kashmir could soon become a popular destination for film production and also spoke warmly about Dangal co-star Zaira Wasim.
- Who
- Actress Fatima Sana Shaikh, along with other festival attendees; she also discussed Dangal co-star Zaira Wasim.
- What
- Shaikh promoted the importance of regional cinema and discussed Jammu and Kashmir’s potential as a film destination.
- When
- At the International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir 2026; her Lifestyle Asia India cover story was published in September 2026.
- Where
- Srinagar, in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- She said regional cinema should portray the real life of a region rather than someone else’s perception of it.
- Event
- First International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir 2026
- Location
- Srinagar
- Speaker
- Actress Fatima Sana Shaikh
- Main topic
- The importance of regional cinema
- Shaikh’s connection to Kashmir
- Her mother is from Kashmir
- Film destination outlook
- Shaikh said Jammu and Kashmir could soon become a popular film destination
- Upcoming work
- Shaikh has no films this year, and fans are awaiting her next project