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- Written by: Ajmer Alam Wani
- Category: INTERVIEWS/PROFILES
JAMMU: In an exclusive online interview with Ajmer Alam Wani, Editor-in-Chief of JK Monitor (www.jkmonitor.org), Mushtaaque Ali Ahmad Khan, the founder of the International Film Festival, Kashmir World Film Festival, shared his journey of turning a decade-long dream into reality and revealed the long-standing vision behind organizing such a grand event in the picturesque valley.
For years, the idea of organizing an international film festival in Kashmir had been brewing in Khan's mind. He had discussed this ambitious concept with his close counterparts and cultural organizations, but various obstacles prevented its execution. Khan firmly believed that a place as picturesque and culturally vibrant as Kashmir deserved to host an international film festival. As someone deeply involved in theater, radio, television, and even short films, this dream held significant importance to him.
Determined to bring his vision to life, Khan took matters into his own hands. Without any external support, he decided to embark on this challenging endeavor. On the 1st of June 2017, he made the resolute choice to go forward, and within just a month, on the 1st of July 2017, he successfully conducted the first edition of the 'Kashmir World Film Festival.'
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