Kashmir Records Special Feature
There was a time—not too long ago—when Kashmir queued up for dreams.
Long before the crackle of gunfire replaced laughter, cinema halls across Srinagar pulsed with life. From Lal Chowk to Down Town or to Residency Road; to towns like Anantnag to Sopore or Baramulla, over 20 theatres screened Bollywood blockbusters and Hollywood hits. Tickets were sold in black. Beauty parlours thrived....
While Mehjoor became the 'Poet of Revolution,' his wife Mehtab Begum remained the unheard heartbeat of his legacy. It is time to reclaim her story from the shadows of history.
(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive)
Remembering Manohar Prothi, Kashmir’s legendary broadcaster who fought propaganda with his voice
At a time when India-Pakistan relations have plunged to a new...
This Gurudwara stands as a reminder not just of the partition but of the enduring human spirit in the face of overwhelming loss. For the descendants of these families, their ancestors' stories are not distant history but a living legacy, shaping their identity and sense of purpose.
(By:Kanwal Krishan Lidhoo)*
In response to Kashmir Rechords’ Blog dated December 20, 2023 under the title ``Sharda Peetha- Victim of Willful Apathy’’, (to be accessed...
At the moment when this blog is being written, Sharda temple along with the area annexed over large swathes of breathtakingly beautiful and spiritual...