Kashmir Welcomes Back Cinema After 38 Years With ‘Ground Zero’ Premiere

After a 38-year hiatus due to conflict, Kashmir’s cinematic renaissance begins with Emraan Hashmi’s ‘Ground Zero’ premiere at Srinagar’s new INOX. The BSF-themed thriller marks the return of movie culture since terrorism shuttered theaters in the 1980s. Improved security post-2014 and Article 370’s repeal have revived tourism and arts.