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Jammu & Kashmir Holds International Film Festival; Rafey Mehmood, Rahat Kazmi Applaud
✍️ ETV Bharat
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 01:02 AM
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The inaugural International Film Festival in Jammu & Kashmir opened this week, with actors Rafey Mehmood and Rahat Kazmi highlighting the new platforms it offers for regional talent.
The inaugural International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir kicked off this week, marking the first time the state has hosted a global cinema showcase. Organized under the aegis of the state’s cultural authorities, the festival aims to bring together filmmakers, producers and audiences from across the world.
The opening ceremony featured a brief address by local officials, who underscored the event’s role in positioning Jammu & Kashmir as a vibrant hub for cinematic exchange. A diverse slate of films, ranging from feature narratives to documentaries, will be screened over the coming days.
Prominent actors Rafey Mehmood and Rahat Kazmi attended the launch and praised the festival as a watershed moment for regional artists. Both emphasized that exposure to international peers and audiences could open fresh avenues for emerging talent from the valley.
In addition to film screenings, the programme includes workshops, panel discussions and networking sessions designed to foster collaborations and skill‑building among participants. Organisers hope the festival will become an annual fixture that nurtures the local film ecosystem while attracting global attention.
The opening ceremony featured a brief address by local officials, who underscored the event’s role in positioning Jammu & Kashmir as a vibrant hub for cinematic exchange. A diverse slate of films, ranging from feature narratives to documentaries, will be screened over the coming days.
Prominent actors Rafey Mehmood and Rahat Kazmi attended the launch and praised the festival as a watershed moment for regional artists. Both emphasized that exposure to international peers and audiences could open fresh avenues for emerging talent from the valley.
In addition to film screenings, the programme includes workshops, panel discussions and networking sessions designed to foster collaborations and skill‑building among participants. Organisers hope the festival will become an annual fixture that nurtures the local film ecosystem while attracting global attention.