NEW DELHI, Sep 07 (TNS): In the name of spreading message of ‘oneness’ Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan and veteran actress cum politician Hema Malini have featured in “Vaadi-e-Kashmir”, a short film aimed at to lower the anger of Kashmiri people against India and show its soft aspect towards them.
Hate and resentment of Kashmiri people against India is said to have reached all time high after the martyrdom of young rebellion Burhan wani last summer. India is trying hard to bridge the gap between her and the people of Kashmir which is getting widened with each passing day. Trying to change the mind of Kashmiri people via film medium is not new.
“As an Indian, this film is my attempt to reach out to Kashmir and touch the hearts of our brothers and sisters in the valley,” Hema, who has also curated the film, said in a statement.
“Vaadi-e-Kashmir”, which captures the valley’s beauty and people, is supported by KENT RO Systems Ltd, and has music and lyrics by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and Gulzar. It is directed by filmmaker Pradeep Sarkar and conceptualised by Praveen Kenneth, Chairman – Law & Kenneth Saatchi & Saatchi.
Talking about his experience of shooting the film over two weeks in Kashmir, Sarkar said in statement: “Falling in love at the age of 62 years is possible… It happened to me when I went and met Kashmir. Though it was my first trip to Kashmir, it seemed like I knew the place.”
“The warm and friendly people just make you feel at home instantly. In this film, I tried to capture her beauty… but I want to go back to capture her beauty unawares — and also to know her a little better. Believe it, we all need to know her a little better.”
Amitabh gives a key message at the start of the movie, which showcases Kashmir’s mountains, greenery and shikaras.
The vision of the six minutes long film is to make our brothers and sisters in Kashmir feel that the rest of the country stands with them and also open many more doors to bring us closer to one another, said Mahesh Gupta, Chairman – KENT RO.
