RETURN OF CINEMA IN KASHMIR
Editorial . . . . .
UT administration is working non-stop to carry out the mission envisioned by Prime Minister, to encourage young people to turn away from bad actions and return to normal life. The government’s responsibility is to give young people hope for a good future. In order to tell the people, especially the youth, that there is a world of creativity that can enrich and provide a spark to let their talent come out, this change has been put into motion. The conflict-perpetuating forces that have been active in the Valley for the past more than three decades have taken back the mental and physical space. This is a win for the country, and Kashmir’s youth’s talent and energy are assets to the Indian nation in the truest sense. Not only are the times turning to an era of peace, but history is also being written, with the young people of the Valley at its core as true heroes. Opening movie theatres and showing films is a common occurrence across the nation, but in Kashmir, it marks the beginning of an entertainment revolution as it ushers into an oasis in the entertainment-starved Valley’s desert. Six movie theatres have opened, including two in the districts of Pulwama and Shopian in south Kashmir and one multiplex with three theatres in Srinagar, the capital city. Cinema is a potent medium for expressing ideas and views, reflecting society’s ideals and change. Culture is a way of life. People come together through film. In addition to providing pleasure, it inspires young people to pursue their aspirations and succeed in them. Kashmir is renowned for its originality as well as for the critical acclaim of its creative works, including literature, artwork, and paintings. Due to Kashmir’s unsurpassed beauty, it is also instinctive. They have unmatched respect for and an eye for beauty. The older generation is overcome with a sense of hope, and through the medium of the movie theatre, family ties are being attempted to be rekindled. The objective is to enjoy watching movies in the luxury of spacious seats in air-conditioned theatres rather than on eye-straining mini-to-miniscreens on phones, or at most, computers. This revolution in entertainment eliminates the concept of conflict and creates opportunities for success. It was no coincidence that the multifunctional movie hall in Pulwama was opened with a showing of the motivational film “Bhag Milkha Bhag,” which tells the inspiring tale of a youngster who overcomes the agony of Partition to become a successful international athlete. The purpose was to demonstrate to Kashmir’s youth that they could succeed as well.
In that regard, we may say it is the beginning of the entertainment revolution. It also indicates that a major Socioeconomic revolution is sweeping through J&K and it is the reflection of a new dawn of hope, dreams, confidence, and aspirations for the people of Kashmir valley especially. Surely, the young generation is looking forward to see a better society in the days to come and these new cinema halls and ongoing film shootings will certainly play a positive role in a better tomorrow.
