Breaking Stereotypes: Indie Filmmaker Takes on Bollywood's Kashmir Narrative

The Independent

Challenging the conventional Bollywood narrative on Kashmir, indie filmmaker Arfat Sheikh is on a mission to showcase the real stories and struggles of the Kashmiri people. Frustrated by the stereotypical representation of Kashmir in mainstream movies, Sheikh decided to take matters into his own hands. With a focus on authenticity and realism, his films aim to provide a fresh perspective on the region, exploring themes of identity, culture, and social justice. By using keywords like 'Kashmiri cinema' and 'independent filmmaking', Sheikh's work is gaining attention and sparking important conversations about representation in media.