Jammu, July 20 (KIP):- The valley of Kashmir is shut for Bollywood where
filmmakers have decided not to shoot films in the scenic valley
because of f recent incidents of violence.
Noted actors and Directors have given up their idea of
shooting their films in Kashmir because they fear they are not safe
in the existing situation in the valley.
Actor Salman Khan and Director Kabir Khan had decided to
shoot their untitled film in Kashmir. They had planned to shoot heir
film at different tourist resorts. But the recent incidents of
violence have forced them to cancel the shooting in Kashmir. The duo
would be flying to Ladakh for the shoot.
This a major loss to the state's economy and the economy of
poor people, including traders, transporters, hoteliers and others.
After several thousand tourists cut short their stay in Kashmir
and cancelled their reservation in hotels and houseboats in the valley
decision of the Bollywood to abandon shooting of films in the valley is
a major financial loss.
Will separatists learn a lesson from these two episodes and
give up their habit of calling for hartals and supporting clashes
between people and the security forces.(KIP)
