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India Gazette
12 hours ago
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- India Gazette
First Kashmiri-Kannada film 'Harmukh' captivates audience in Srinagar
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 26 (ANI): In a significant moment for regional cinema and cultural dialogue, the premiere of 'Harmukh', the first film blending Kashmiri and Kannada languages, was held at INOX cinema in Srinagar to an enthusiastic and packed audience. The screening drew local filmmakers, artists, students, and cinema enthusiasts, signalling a renewed public interest in storytelling through cinema in Kashmir. The film, named after the revered Harmukh mountain, aims to bridge linguistic and cultural divides through a narrative rooted in themes of identity, love, and resilience. Set against the backdrop of Kashmir's scenic landscapes and informed by the narrative richness of Karnataka, 'Harmukh' presents a layered exploration of Kashmiriyat, the centuries-old legacy of communal harmony in the valley. Attendees described the event as more than a film launch; many viewed it as a symbolic step toward cultural restoration in a region where cinema had largely faded over the past three decades. Organisers of the event stressed that 'Harmukh' was not merely a cinematic release but a platform for dialogue between North and South Indian cultures. The film also serves as an encouragement to the youth in Kashmir to pursue filmmaking as a meaningful form of self-expression. Waseem Khan, a local attendee, emphasised the film's cultural significance, and said, 'This is the second film this year in Kashmiri after a long cultural silence. A film combining Kannada and Kashmiri is a great initiative. I would tell people -- come and watch it. You won't be disappointed.' The audience responded warmly to the film's portrayal of Kashmiri traditions, its use of local actors, including Aya Sharif, and the commitment to showcasing cultural unity. (ANI)
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
First Kashmiri-Kannada film 'Harmukh' captivates audience in Srinagar
In a significant moment for regional cinema and cultural dialogue, the premiere of 'Harmukh', the first film blending Kashmiri and Kannada languages, was held at INOX cinema in Srinagar to an enthusiastic and packed audience. The screening drew local filmmakers, artists, students, and cinema enthusiasts, signalling a renewed public interest in storytelling through cinema in Kashmir. The film, named after the revered Harmukh mountain, aims to bridge linguistic and cultural divides through a narrative rooted in themes of identity, love, and resilience. Set against the backdrop of Kashmir's scenic landscapes and informed by the narrative richness of Karnataka, 'Harmukh' presents a layered exploration of Kashmiriyat, the centuries-old legacy of communal harmony in the valley. Attendees described the event as more than a film launch; many viewed it as a symbolic step toward cultural restoration in a region where cinema had largely faded over the past three decades. Organisers of the event stressed that 'Harmukh' was not merely a cinematic release but a platform for dialogue between North and South Indian cultures. The film also serves as an encouragement to the youth in Kashmir to pursue filmmaking as a meaningful form of self-expression. Waseem Khan, a local attendee, emphasised the film's cultural significance, and said, "This is the second film this year in Kashmiri after a long cultural silence. A film combining Kannada and Kashmiri is a great initiative. I would tell people -- come and watch it. You won't be disappointed." The audience responded warmly to the film's portrayal of Kashmiri traditions, its use of local actors, including Aya Sharif, and the commitment to showcasing cultural unity.
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
It is the right time to release the first-ever Kashmiri-Kannada film, say makers
Harmukh , the first-ever Kashmiri-Kannada movie, just had its trailer release in Srinagar. The story follows the lives of a Kashmiri and a Kannadiga family settled in Kashmir and their unique bond. The film's director-producer Ashok Cashyap and senior actor-director TS Nagabharana say that this is the right time to release such a movie, especially after the unfortunate Pahalgam incident. Congratulations! You have successfully cast your vote Login to view result This story is inspired from my own life; I have lived in Kashmir for a very long time 'THE ENTIRE FILM WAS SHOT IN KASHMIR LAST YEAR, WITH NO ISSUES' Actor Nagabharana and director Ashok recall the fact that Kashmir was warm and welcoming when they were shooting last year. 'We shot in some of the rural areas, and we managed to get all our work done with utmost ease. There were no issues or protests of any form, and people were more than happy to help us out,' says Ashok. 'What has happened there this year, is very unfortunate. But when we shot there, even late at night, everyone was just very cooperative; it felt like we were working with our own family,' adds Nagabharana. We need to reinforce the idea that it is safe to go to Kashmir. We are planning to screen three shows of our film per day in Srinagar 'THE STORY IS ABOUT NATIONAL INTEGRATION AND FRIENDSHIP THAT GOES BEYOND BORDERS' About the story, Nagabharana tells us, 'My family, including my wife and son, are Kannadigas. We settle in Kashmir, and we make friends with a family there, and we become so close that our kids are also like siblings. Something dramatic then happens, which forms the crux of the story.' Ashok, who has a long-standing connection with Jammu and Kashmir, says he's seen how the times have changed, and the concept of a Kashmiri and Kannadiga being friends is also a first-of-a-kind one in that region. 'This story is inspired from my own life; I have lived in Kashmir for a very long time. It is about national integration and friendship that goes beyond borders. Now seemed like a good time to release the trailer because we need to reinforce the idea that it is safe to go to Kashmir and that they are also just like us,' he says. People in J&K are fond of tourists and want more people to see the beautiful place they call home
India Gazette
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
Kashmiri-Kannada feature film 'Harmukh' launched in J-K
ANI 27 May 2025, 03:28 GMT+10 Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 27 (ANI): Kashmiri-Kannada feature film 'Harmukh' was unveiled in Srinagar on Monday. The trailer and songs of the film 'Harmukh', blending Kashmiri and Kannada languages, were officially released at Srinagar's iconic Tagore Hall to promote film culture in Kashmir. 'Harmukh' is produced by and features Ayash Arif in the lead role. Speaking about the film, Ayash Arif told ANI, 'It is our objective to promote the film culture. We want to give a status to the regional cinema. We brought our cast and technicians from outside to promote and Kashmir are poles apart in culture but we tried to include both the cultures in our premiere of this film will be held on June 18.' Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's advisor Nasir Aslam Wani also attended the launch. He said, 'It is a big thing to make a complete feature film. It requires a lot of effort and money. The cast of this movie is very will attract more people here. We have a lot of talent here in this need to develop infrastructure for the filmmakers here. No one can stop the film industry from coming here if we can develop the infrastructure.' (ANI)
