There are numerous films set against the backdrop of Kashmir. Let’s explore some of the best films which are mentioned in the following slides:
Mission Kashmir is an action thriller film that tells the story of Altaaf, whose family is in a police shootout during a terrorist attack. It is available on Amazon Prime Video
Maa Tujhhe Salaam is a patriotic Indian film that tells the story of Major Pratap Singh (Sunny Deol), who fights against terrorists. It is available on Amazon Prime Video
Uri: The Surgical Strike is another film that you can add to your watchlist. The film is based on a retaliatory military operation by the Indian Army against terrorist launchpads in PoK (Pakistan-occupied Kashmir). It is available on ZEE5
The Kashmir Files centres around the genocide and migration of Kashmiri Pandits during the 1990s. It is available on ZEE5
Haider is a political crime thriller film that is set amidst the insurgency-hit Kashmir conflicts of 1995 and revolves around Ghazala’s son, Haider (Shahid Kapoor), who seeks answers about his father’s disappearance. It is available on Netflix
Article 370 is a political action thriller film which is based on the abrogation of Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir. It is available on Netflix
Shershaah is a biographical film about Kargil War hero Captain Vikram Batra, who battled against Pakistan-supported infiltrators in 1999
Lakshya is a coming-of-age war drama film which is directed by Farhan Akhtar. The movie is set against the backdrop of the Kargil War and follows the story of Karan Shergill, a young man who joins the army. It is available on Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video
Amaran is a movie set in the scenic landscape of Kashmir, highlighting Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan’s military career. It is available on Netflix

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