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All of the coverage centers on Rahman’s pitch that Kashmir could grow as a film festival and filmmaking destination, along with his praise for the regional festival and local artistic collaboration.
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Rahman pitches Kashmir as film festival hub
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A.R. Rahman said Kashmir has strong potential as a destination for international film festivals and filmmakers.
He spoke during a visit to Srinagar and praised the International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir.
Rahman said he hoped the festival would attract global visitors.
He urged filmmakers to return to the region and highlight its natural beauty and peace.
Why it mattersA film-festival push could reshape Kashmir’s cultural profile and tourism prospects.
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He also suggested more collaboration between Bollywood musicians and local Kashmiri folk artistes.
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What happens next depends on whether the festival draws the global visitors Rahman hopes for and whether more collaboration with local artistes develops.
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A.R. Rahman framed Kashmir as a place that could grow into a major film festival destination. The coverage notes his praise for the International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir and his hope that it attracts global visitors. It also highlights his call for filmmakers to return to the region and his suggestion of more collaboration with local Kashmiri folk artistes.
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Kashmir can become India’s film festival destination: AR Rahman
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Renowned music composer A.R. Rahman stated during a visit to Srinagar that Kashmir has strong potential to become a major destination for international film festivals and filmmakers. Speaking to media persons, Rahman praised the International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir and expressed hope that it would attract global visitors. He encouraged filmmakers to return to the region to highlight its natural beauty and peace instead of past violence. Additionally, Rahman suggested greater collaboration between Bollywood musicians and local Kashmiri folk artistes.