In a freewheeling and candid conversation Greater Kashmir Senior Editor, Nazir Ganaie sits down with entrepreneur, globetrotter, and now film producer, Shafat Qazi. Qazi’s latest released film, Songs of Paradise, marks a deeply personal and cultural milestone. Known for his pioneering role in the American tech landscape as the founder of BQE Software, Qazi has spent over three decades building intelligent systems that power professional services. But his latest passion project takes a different route — one that winds through memory, music, and the mountains of Kashmir.
With roots firmly planted in both innovation and identity, Qazi opens up about what inspired his transition from boardrooms to backlots, from building businesses to producing films that speak to the heart