When the genocide and exodus of Kashmiri Hindus happened, I was a school student in Delhi and remember hearing about it from my father. It is fantastic to think that such a thing happened and history all but wiped it out. Yes, in these difficult times, we should probably make films that celebrate fraternity and inclusivity...but what about the truth? Why do we keep hiding away from it, like it never happened? The genocide in Kashmir happened only 30 years back....that's pretty recent for a lot of us. And it has never been accepted and talked about by the mainstream media, politicians and the people. Everyone pretends that Kashmiri Hindus never really lived in Kashmir and that Kashmir was not even an integral part of India, even though history proves otherwise.
If someone is doing that today, we should appreciate the effort. Everyone needs to be heard and their story told, especially if their story is as gruesome and heartbreaking as the Kashmiri Pandits. There is nothing wrong with getting an endorsement from the PM of India. If that gives more exposure to a film like this and brings in more audience, why not? He is not just the leader of a political group, but he is also the political head of our country, like it or not, we cannot simply wish that away. When he endorses something, majority also endorse it or at least take notice.
Yes, other stories should also be told. But isn't it more important to acknowledge, accept and heal a monumental wrong done years back?
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