Rehan Qayoom Mir
Srinagar, Aug 09 : Bollywood actor from Kashmir, Mir Sarwar on Friday said that films by local filmmakers will be shown regularly, with screenings scheduled for the second Friday of every month in Srinagar and the fourth Friday in Jammu.
As a step to promote the rich cultural narratives of Jammu and Kashmir, the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) screened the movie ‘Bed Number 17’ at its auditorium in Srinagar, marking the launch of a new initiative aimed at supporting local filmmakers.
This initiative, according to details available with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), is designed to provide a platform for independent filmmakers from the region to showcase their work, with the aim of bringing the stories of Kashmir to a wider audience.
Mir Sarwar highlighted the importance of this new platform for local artists, saying, “This initiative is a much-needed boost for independent filmmakers who often struggle to find audiences for their work. It’s an opportunity for them to present their unique challenges and stories, which might otherwise remain unheard.”
He spoke about the potential of this initiative to take Kashmiri stories beyond the region. “We are committed to bringing the stories of Kashmir to the world and are particularly focused on promoting films in our native language,” he added.
The screening of ‘Bed Number 17’ marks the beginning of what is expected to be a series of regular film screenings aimed at promoting the region’s rich storytelling tradition—(KNO)
