New Delhi, Nov 21: The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) hosted a deeply reflective “In Conversation session titled Cinema and Culture: Reflections from Two Eras,” featuring filmmaker Muzaffar Ali and his son, director Shaad Ali.

The session traced artistic journeys across generations, touching upon memory, migration, music, and a special focus on Kashmir, which Muzaffar Ali described as a living culture that must shape its own cinematic expression.

Kashmir is not just a backdrop

One of the most powerful moments of the conversation came when Muzaffar Ali spoke about Kashmir. Reflecting on his unfinished film Zooni, he said that Kashmir is not just a backdrop but a living cultural entity that deserves authentic representation on screen. He emphasised: “Films for Kashmir must be

See Full Page