New Delhi:
On Tuesday, the delightful city of the initiative in Kashmir – which is often referred to as the “Mini Switzerland” of India – was shattered by a fierce terrorist attack, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists.
It was allegedly targeted for not praying, he was closed in cold blood, in an area, a first type of unprotected attack on citizens, which had long been considered a life of peace even during the most dark chapters of Kashmir.
Pahgam was untouched by neighboring areas such as Anantnag or Pulwama, which have tolerated violence related to extremism for decades. This attack not only shocked the nation, but rarely, for indefinitely, the Bollywood valley clearly disassembled about its one-time relationship with the Valley of Bollywood.
Local sounds painted a Stark picture. ,Humari Toh Rosie Bread Gay“A shopkeeper said in the main market of Pahalgam. For thousands of people whose livelihood was dependent on tourism and film shoots, the tragedy was brought not only with mourning but with economic devastation.
Desperate And Birth of Betab Valley
Pahalgam’s cinematic history began with release in 1983 DesperateThe first film by Sunny Deol and Amrita Singh. Directed by Rahul Rayel, the film was a widespread romance against the breathtaking backdrop of the succulent grasslands, cedar forests and snow -covered peaks.
The love story between two youths of different worlds hit a raga, but what left an indelible mark was the place.
Still from betab
The visual effect of such a film was that the area that was shot was known as “Beetab Valley”, a name was now officially marked on the tourist map of Jammu and Kashmir.
It became one of the most photographed destroyers in the valley, drawing in both film crew and tourists for decades.
Golden age of filming in Kashmir
Next DesperateA wave of filmmakers turned his lens towards Kashmir. Like movies Black of Kashmir ,Desperate The era chose a marked uttic as its set in the presentations of the big bodies.
A still Black of Kashmir
Between the 1960s and 1980s, Kashmir was a central center for Bollywood films. Known for its breathtaking scenarios, it became a setting for many reputed films that have defined Indian cinema. Like movies Kali (1964) of Kashmir, Arzu (1965), Jab Jab Phool Khule (1965)And Kabi Kabi (1976) Painted the lake of the royal party, succulent meadow and snow -covered mountains.
A still continuation
The grandeur of Kashmir was caught in classics Silsila (1981), betting on power (1982)And Bread (1974)Which created an inseparable link between Bollywood and Kashmir.
A break in romance
The 1990s were marked by a wave of extremism in Kashmir, especially in areas such as Anantnag, Pulwama and Sopore. Bollywood pulled back, now was not ready to take the risk of shooting in an area that had become unstable. Pahgam, despite being relatively untouched by violence, was suffering from the widespread perception that Kashmir was “unsafe”.
The tide began to be turned on in the 2000s. Following a gap of 28 years, the presence of Kashmir’s silver screen was ruled by director Imtiaz Ali, who decided to do the film in 2011 RockstarStarring Ranbir Kapoor and Nargis Fakhri in the famous sonb Valley.
A still Rockstar
The option of the place was not a coincidence: The Valley earned fame decades ago with the 1983 film. DesperateImtiaz Ali’s film brought Kashmir back into Cinematic Guna, and soon, the magic of the valley was discovered by more filmmakers.
In 2012, Bollywood’s “Badshah”, Shah Rukh Khan visited Pahalgam Job is lookingThe romantic track of the film O, heart of mine, The stunning shot against the Beta Valley, re -presented to the global audience. The ancient beauty of the valley occupied by Yash Chopra’s camera indicated the revival of Kashmir as a film destination, and the Bollywood love affair with the region was reborn.
Still until it is life
In 2013, Ranbir Kapoor returned to the snow-clad landscape of Gulmarg and Pahgam Yeh javani is crazy With Deepika Padukone, the shooting in temperature is reduced as 6.7 ° C.
A still Yeh javani is crazy
Despite the 2014 floods, which destroyed Kashmir and suffered heavy losses of life and property, the filmmakers did not embarrass. Like movies Fitur (2014), Charles Dickens a customization ‘ Big expectationsSrinagar’s team was filmed around Lake and Pahgam.
The same year, HighwayAlia Bhatt starring, was shot in the Aru Valley at Pahalgam. The film, released in 2015, focused on the subjects of freedom and escape, and used the Kashmir landscape as a metaphor of a hero’s emotional journey.
A still Highway
Haider (2014), directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, was shot in Pahgam and other parts of the Kashmir Valley.
Salman Khan Bajrangi Bhaijaan , Rocky and queen’s love kahani ,
A still Bajrangi Bhaijaan
Other than this, Sam BahadurWhich tells the story of India’s first field marshal Sam Manekshav, was shot in Pahalgam and Srinagar located in the Kashmir region.
Each film not only contributed to India’s pop culture memory, but also helped to re -create the image of Kashmir as a safe, scenic shelter. Shooting was brought into money, visibility and jobs. Hotel Occupancy Rose, Homastase flourishing and a new generation of Kashmiris saw Bollywood not as a distant dream but as a solid opportunity.
On August 5, 2019, the cancellation of Article 370 also played its role. This constitutional change canceled the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and after that the Jammu and Kashmir film policy was implemented in 2021.
Supported by actors such as Aamir Khan and filmmakers like Rajkumar Hirani, the objective of this policy was to bring back the general situation by attracting filmmakers back into the valley.
The results were fast. The plan started working. Pahalgam emerged as a symbol of rebirth of Kashmir. So far.
A terrorist attack that shook ‘safe shelter’
Unlike other parts of the Kashmir Valley, which lived in theaters of violence, Pahalgam has so far managed to remain untouched. There was never a big terrorist attack in this beautiful place. So it was difficult in the recent attack. It was not just a human tragedy – it was a psychological shock.
The terrorists put on a “clothes similar to local police” and set fire. One of the remaining people said that there were many tourists around, but the terrorists specifically targeted men after asking whether they were Hindus or Muslims.
“It has never happened here before,” a local said, his voice is shivering with mistrust. ,Pahali bar is aisa Pahgam Mein. Humari Toh Rosie Bread Gay,
For local people, the results are immediate and serious. “We depend on tourists. If they stop coming, what will we eat?” Asked a seller near the Lidar River.
ground Zero: Last Bollywood film to be shot in Kashmir (for some time)
The irony is that it is Emraan Hashmi’s film ground ZeroA film on the murder of terrorist Ghazi Baba, now marks a sudden stop for Bollywood’s cautious relations with the valley. Starring Imran and Sai Tamhkar, the film shot in Pahgam before the terrorist attack. In a cruel turn, the title is very predicted.
For now, the clapboards are closed and the cameras have stopped rolling. The attack in Pahalgam, which was a long-time crown jewel of Kashmir and the safest bet, has cut a story, which had just begun to be written again.
From Desperate To ground ZeroWhat started as a romantic saga now became a closing chapter.
