Kashmir: Hub of Indian Cinema and Tourism Booms Ahead

Kashmir is poised to become a major part of Indian cinema with more films being shot in the valley, benefiting local people, said G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant. The region, now assured of safety and security, expects an economic boom through increased tourism and film shoots by prominent filmmakers.

Kashmir is set to become an integral part of Indian cinema, with an increasing number of films being shot in the scenic valley. This move is expected to significantly benefit the local populace, as noted by India's G20 Sherpa and former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant at the Tourism Development Conclave-2024.

Addressing reporters, Kant emphasized Kashmir's enhanced safety and security, which has already attracted several prominent filmmakers such as Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, and Vishal Bharadwaj. Their projects have not only highlighted the valley's beauty but also demonstrated successful film stories.

Recent visits by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and renowned actors like Ajay Devgn, Jackie Shroff, and Bollywood divas have further endorsed Kashmir as a burgeoning tourism and filmmaking hub. Local actor-producer Sanjay Suri highlighted the potential for increased tourist footfall and urged the development of lesser-known areas beyond the popular Srinagar-Gulmarg-Pahalgam route to accommodate growing interest.