Kashmir has been epitomized as heaven by many poets, artists, tourists, writers and politicians. Probably it is the quest for owning heaven that makes it like hell. For India as well as Pakistan.
It is so easy for us, who live in the safe confines of home to say that Kashmir is a part of India. It is easy for Pakistan to say that Kashmir should belong to them. But is the quest for land and ego bigger than the quest for peace, harmony and happiness?
This is the essence of the experimental film that i plan to undertake. But with the current scenario, i am in doubt if we would be able to make it to heaven. Currently, Srinagar is engulfed in flames and tear gas, with the Amarnath board being alloted forest land. With elections coming soon, this has spiraled into a very controversial issue. With access to Srinagar being cut off through the highway, my experimental film remains in the dark.
I have another day for the decision. I so badly want to do this. But it also depends on the group i am traveling with. They are the soul of the film. Their perceptions, inquisitiveness and questions and the interactions, is what will make this film true to itself.
Hope the situation calms down in the next 24 hours. Till then pray pray pray...
Saturday, June 28, 2008
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