Vikas Dhar News Today

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has withdrawn the suspension order against a lecturer Zahoor Ahmad Bhat, who was removed after he appeared in Supreme Court (SC) arguing in favour of Article 370. The administration has directed him to report to his original place of posting for further duties

The Kashmirs lone theatre has received a bumper opening for Karan Johars Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani. The pre-bookings done for the movie suggest that it will be houseful for quite some time. The theatre is running 4 shows of the movie every day. 

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Kashmir Valley saw the revival of cinema after three long decades. 

Kashmir Valley saw the revival of cinema after three long decades. 

Cinema and Kashmir have shared an uneasy relationship for several decades. But now there's change in the air - and on the ground.

Speaking about the response, INOX owner Vikas Dhar, "When we reopened the theatre after 33 years, we were not expecting much. However, when Pathaan was released, it ran to full houses. But after Pathaan, to see the reaction of people for Oppenheimer is quite a surprise. Its good to see that people are open to watching a good movie like the Cillian Murphy-starter."

Hollywood blockbuster Oppenheimer is witnessing a phenomenal response in Kashmir, with capital Srinagar's lone multiplex reporting record sales on Friday, the day the Christopher Nolan biopic was released.

Welcome to Kashmir, the first-ever Kashmiri-produced Bollywood film, receives overwhelming support as it sheds light on the region's challenges and aspirations.

The movie delves into pressing social issues often overlooked in mainstream narratives