3 More Kashmir Districts To Get Cinema Halls: LG

Srinagar – Three new cinemas will come up in Bandipora, Ganderbal and Kulgam districts of Jammu and Kashmir in September, taking the total number of districts in the valley to have film theatres to seven, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Tuesday.
“Cinema halls are opening in small cities also after 30 years. Some days back, a cinema hall opened in Baramulla. They were started in Pulwama and Shopian last year,” Sinha said while addressing a function in Srinagar.
“In the last week of September, cinema halls will be dedicated to the public in Bandipora, Ganderbal, and Kulgam districts,” he added.
There was an attempt by the neighbouring country and an ecosystem of few people to kill the dreams and aspirations of the lakhs of people in J-K over the last many years, he said.
“But, I can say today, that the citizens, the youth of J-K, have new dreams, and are helping in creating a new atmosphere. Everyone should keep in mind that art flourishes in the land of peace only. Where there is no peace, art will not flourish there,” the LG said.
Sinha said J-K has touched new heights in the sector in the last four years.
“You (artists) have suffered a lot because of the situation, but now, our artists are working with new energy to bring back J-K's lost glory,” he added.

'Artists Are Real Treasure, Pride Of The Country'

Describing artists as real treasure and pride of the country, the Union Territory Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha said Tuesday that music, dance, and theater are not merely art forms but keys that open all the locks of vast existence and tremendous possibilities of life.

“Artists are the real treasure and pride of the country, and the wealth they possess cannot be equated with any material wealth. In different art forms, one can have a glimpse of existence and realise the mystic path of life,” Sinha said.

He made these remarks during the inauguration of 3-day Amrit Yuva Kalotsav, organised by Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi and J&K Academy of Art, Culture & Languages, at Tagore Hall, here on Tuesday.

“Music, dance, theater are not merely art forms but these are the keys that open all the locks of vast existence and tremendous possibilities of life,” he said.

The LG acknowledged the immense contribution of the Artists in weaving many sects, customs, religion, culture, language, social system in the garland of unity and spreading its fragrance in every corner of the world.

“The biggest feature of our culture is its continuity. Many cultures, civilizations of the world have either disappeared or with time they were weakened. However, despite all the challenges and attacks, Indian culture is not only flourishing but its roots have become stronger,” he said.

At the inaugural event, Sinha shared the constant efforts being made to pass on the rich cultural legacy of India to the younger generation.

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