THE KASHMIR FILES, AN UNTOLD MISERIES OF KASHMIRI PANDITS
The political scene in the country is witnessing a transformation, the impact can be seen in almost every sector, including the economy, academics, media, and cinema. The recently released Kashmir Files has become a new phenomenon in Indian cinema, proving that a true story, if told fearlessly, can sell without marketing, branding, or PR exercise. The manner in which the plight of Kashmiri Hindus has been portrayed and the genocide through which they had to undergo, resulting in their forced migration from the Kashmir valley, has once again shaken the conscience of the entire nation.
In fact, it’s the first time a film has been made depicting the unfathomable sufferings of Kashmiri Pandits, exposing the public to the reality of the situation in the valley. The movie has also exposed a large section of Bollywood that has been making fictitious films on the Kashmir issue, rationalizing terrorism in the valley and pushing the separatist agenda through their misleading narratives. These Bollywood filmmakers should now realize that such an approach has created a deep wedge among people in the valley, creating a sense of alienation while fuelling violence and separatism. At the same time, the makers of Kashmir Files should be saluted for their courage to tell the truth and stand by their conviction to rescue Bollywood from the dungeon of false narratives and fictitious themes. The people of India deserve to be congratulated for backing this movie wholeheartedly and for turning it into an all-time blockbuster.
As a self-assured India rises on its own two feet, determined to accomplish the promise of a ‘Aatmnirbhar Bharat,’ a peculiar kind of energy can be observed everywhere. An India that can face the COVID-19 pandemic for two long years without faltering even once while extending a helping hand to other countries is certainly a new phenomenon. An India that can manufacture vaccines, an India that can turn all challenges into opportunities by launching various reforms during a crisis, an India that can provide free rations to 800 million people, care for vulnerable sections of society during a pandemic, and provide free vaccines to all. It was made possible by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s dynamic and imaginative leadership, which has inspired millions of devoted karyakartas and selfless people across the country via his relentless efforts. As a result, a new India has arisen, one that no longer lags behind but instead achieves its goals ahead of schedule.
Simultaneously, society expects many more films like this, covering all facts and based on study, so that the current generation understands history with an open mind.
