Bollywood
Vidhu Vinod Chopra wanted to tell the tale of Kashmiri Pandits' exodus for over a decade
Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra's "Shikara", set against the backdrop of the Kashmiri Pandit exodus from the Kashmir Valley in 1990, released in February but he has been wanting to tell a story on the incident for long.## "I have wanted to tell the story of Kashmiri Pandits exodus for over a decade. I am glad I could finally bring this untold story of our exile to life with this film," said Chopra, who once had a home in Kashmir.## "Shikara" follows the story of Shiv and Shanti, two Kashmiri Pandits, chronicling their survival through 30 years of exile.## "Through 'Shikara', we aimed at spreading the message that there would be no hope left if all love is lost. It is a tale of resilience and love, in the direst of circumstances. Something we all need an extra dose of now," he said.## Directed by Chopra, the film stars newcomers Aadil Khan and Sadia in the lead.## "Shikara" has made its digital premiere on Amazon Prime Video.## Stay tuned...
