Nasir Khan
Srinagar, Aug 03 (NVI): Laila-Majnu has reached Kashmir and to a warm welcome.
The movie, which was released in 2018 in rest of the country, was re-released in Srinagar on popular demand, according to its director Sajid Ali.
The movie got a housefull response at the INOX theatre during its first show yesterday, much to the excitement of the Director who showered praise on the people of Kashmir for displaying their love and respect.
“This movie is for Kashmiri people. The people’s love forced us to re-release it,” Sajid Ali said.
“Credit for the re-release of the movie Laila Majnu goes to the people of Kashmir for their love, respect and hospitality,” said Sajid, who was flanked by other crew members that include Cash Bhat and Avinash Tiwari.
He said the movie reflects Kashmir’s characters and perhaps that is the main reason why people of Kashmir liked this movie.
About the new J&K Film Policy 2024 launched by the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on August 1 at SKICC Srinagar, Director Sajid said that it is a real morale booster for the film makers.
“The new film policy reflects the government’s handholding approach towards filmmakers who invest money in movies. This indeed is a welcome step,” he said.
The movie casts Avinash Tiwary as Qais Bhatt/Majnu, Dawar as Young Qais, Tripti Dimri as Laila and Hibba Shafi as Young Laila. (News Vibes of India)
