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AR Rahman Calls for Kashmir’s Peaceful Cinematic Future
AR Rahman visited Kashmir and spoke warmly about the region.
He said Kashmir is beautiful and has a rich culture.
He praised the new International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir.
He hopes the festival will bring more visitors and filmmakers to the area.
Rahman wants Bollywood films to show Kashmir’s peaceful landscapes and natural beauty.
He said movies do not always need to focus on violence or the past.
He also remembered recording Kashmiri women singing for the film Rockstar.
He hopes to work with Kashmiri artists again and possibly perform there.
AR Rahman praised Kashmir’s natural beauty, cultural richness and hospitality after the inaugural International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir.
He said the festival could bring global attention to Kashmir’s landscapes, vibrancy and artistic potential.
Rahman urged Bollywood to portray Kashmir’s peace and nature rather than focusing mainly on violence or the region’s past.
He recalled recording Kashmiri women’s folk singing during the making of Rockstar and using it in the film’s soundtrack.
Rahman said he wants to return to Kashmir for further collaborations and may perform there in the future.
- Who
- Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman.
- What
- Rahman praised Kashmir and urged Bollywood to highlight its peace, natural beauty and cultural potential.
- Where
- Srinagar and the Kashmir Valley.
- When
- After the conclusion of the inaugural International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir; the exact date is not stated.
- Why
- He said Kashmir deserves greater global cinematic attention and encouraged more filmmaking, music collaborations and artistic activity there.
Key facts
- Speaker
- AR Rahman
- Festival
- Inaugural International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir
- Main message
- Show Kashmir’s peace, nature and cultural richness through cinema
- Previous collaboration
- Rahman recorded Kashmiri women singing folk songs for Rockstar
- Current visit
- Connected to an advertisement shoot that had just concluded
- Future plans
- Rahman said discussions were under way about returning and performing in Kashmir
Quotes
AR Rahman
Oscar-winning composer speaking about Kashmir’s beauty and cultural potential
“They should bring the beauty and the peace when you see nature as a positive thing rather than talking about violence or the past. The past is past, and the future is bright.”
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“I came here for Rockstar. I recorded the ladies singing folk songs, and we used it in Rockstar. We want to come and do more things here.”
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Sources
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