The box office success of The Kashmir Files continues. Though most Bollywood artists have maintained silence, Sandeepa Dhar has expressed her feelings.
After seeing the film, Kashmiri Pandit and actress Sandeepa Dhar have written an emotional note. She described how her family was forced to flee their home during the Kashmiri Pandit Genocide in 1990.
She wrote ‘
The day they announced that Kashmiri Pandits should leave their women behind and leave Kashmir, my family decided to flee their homeland, hidden in the back of a truck, with my young cousin sister hidden under the seat behind my father’s feet for safety, quietly in the middle of the night! Nn As I watched the same disturbing scene in Kashmir Files it shook my core as this is literally my own story! My grandmother died, waiting to return to her home, her land, her “Panun Kashmir” (my Kashmir).’
She further wrote ‘ This film has been like a punch in the gut for me. It’s been much worse for my parents. My family is experiencing PTSD from having to relive it. this is the most important story that took too long to be told. And remember, this is yet, only a film, there is still no justice for us. Thank you Vivek Agnihotri for showing the world the truth. And hats off to the entire cast brilliantly headed by Anupam ji.’
Who is Sandeepa Dhar
Sandeep Dhar was born in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on February 2, 1989. Sandeep attended National Public School in Bangalore for her primary and secondary education. She graduated from St. Xavier University with a degree in advertising. Sandeep Dhar is well-versed in Indian classical dance Bharatnatyam, as well as Jazz dance under Terence Lewis and Shamak Davar.
Career
Sandeep began his film career in 2010 with Rajshri Productions’ Isi Life Mein. In this film, Ashok Oberoi played the role of Sandeep. The audience and critics both praised her performance in this film.
She was also nominated for Stardust, Filmfare, and Screen Awards for this film. Following that, she appeared in the Salman Khan film Dabangg 2. Despite the fact that her role in the film was minor, she captured the hearts of the audience.
After that, in 2014, Sandeep appeared in Sajid Nadiadwala’s Heropanti, where she played Kriti’s elder sister. Haryana was the setting for the film Heropanti. The character of Sandeep was also well-liked by the audience in this film.
Upcoming films
Sandeep Dhar’s 7 Hours To Go is one of his upcoming films. In addition to Sandeep, Shiv Pandit and Vikram Wadola will play lead roles in the film.