"Songs of Paradise," a forthcoming film chronicling the life of Kashmir's beloved singer Raj Begum, garners praise from Bollywood ahead of its release. Produced by Excel Entertainment and helmed by director Danish Renzu, the movie explores Begum's journey as the first female singer at Radio Kashmir Srinagar amidst a backdrop of conflict. Actress Saba Azad, portraying Begum, receives accolades from heartthrob Hrithik Roshan for her compelling performance. With a star-studded ensemble including Soni Razdan and Zain Khan Durrani, the film promises to celebrate Kashmir's rich cultural heritage and the resilience of its people. Renzu aims to shed light on forgotten poetry and music, with Begum's story serving as a conduit for cultural revival. As anticipation mounts, "Songs of Paradise" emerges not only as a cinematic tribute but also as a poignant exploration of art's transformative power in conflict regions.
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Fozia Yasin
Conservations around cinema may sound absurd, even heartless, at
a place like Kashmir. There is one defunct cinema hall, a few meters from the
park where the Valley’s Half Widows organise their monthly sit-in for years
now. The faces are familiar to the passersby. And all they can do is move on as
they recite a silent prayer!
US-based Kashmir-born film director and screenwriter Danish
Renzu went ahead to make a film around the fortitude of these women.
Set in the turbulent 90s and amidst heavy militarization of
Kashmir, Renzu’s Half Widow is the story of a newly-wed Kashmiri