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Kashmir: Through the Lens of Bollywood!
Kashmir and its issues have remained forever persistent in our hearts. It has affected us, in both body and soul. As an outlet for our catharsis, we have made artistic productions of it - be it films, music, art, or literature. The following slideshow presents you a gallery of films presenting Kashmir in all its glory and gore-
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Junglee (1961)
Features Shammi Kapoor as Shekhar, an individual who feels run down by his rigorous family traditions. Contrary to filial expectations, his sister who is free-spirit falls in love. Shekhar is tasked with separating the lovers by taking her far away to Kashmir where he falls in love with the lively Rajkumari (Saira Banu).
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Kashmir Ki Kali (1964)
First on our list is Shammi Kapoor and Sharmila Tagore starrer Kashmir Ki Kali. It is a tale of a man who runs out on forced marriage, ending up in the picturesque setting of Kashmir where he falls in love with the local flower girl played by Sharmila Tagore. They decide to get married, but in the course run into heavy obstacles.
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Tahaan (2008)
Wow, talk about a coming of age film! This little known gem features the journey of an eight-year-old Tahaan, who finds himself armed with a grenade. Filmed on location in Jammu Kashmir, it stars a then-unknown Fatima Sana Shaikh along with Anupam Kher, Sarika, Rahul Bose, Rahul Khanna, and Victor Banerjee.
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Fitoor (2016)
Another literary adaptation on the list, this is a loose remake based on Charles Dickens' 'Great Expectations'. It stars Aditya Roy Kapur as Noor, a poor boy from a Kashmir family who falls in love with Firdaus (Katrina Kaif) and the tragedy that befalls on their love. This remake might have not lived up to expectations, but everyone will remember the scarlet soaked color palette of this movie!