Is Shikara worth watching?

Overall, Shikara is a phenomenal romantic film by a mile, it is way ahead of most of the films that boasts big names and are dished out to us. I request the viewers to leave all the politics behind and view the movie as, about couple caught inside the turmoil.

Is Shikara a true story?

As a filmmaker, how do you find the right balance between fact and fiction? In a movie like Shikara, everything is fact based. It is a story of the Kashmiri Pandit exodus. Rahul Pandita who lived through some of the scenes depicted in the film, was a co-writer with me and Abhijat Joshi.

What is the story of Shikara movie?

Shiv and Shanti, a young couple, chronicle their love story amid the exodus of Kashmiri Hindus from Kashmir; forced to leave their homes and live as refugees in their own country, the couple, among thousand others, struggle to keep their hopes alive.
Shikara/Film synopsis

Is Bollywood popular in Kashmir?

Kashmir has been a popular destination for many Bollywood filmmakers. He said, “Earlier this place used to Bollywood’s favourite stop for the film shootings and now government is making all efforts to revive the centuries old connection.”

What is shikara which state is famous for it?

Jammu and Kashmir
Shikara

Shikar
Shikara on Dal Lake
Venue	Dal Lake, Srinagar
Location(s)	Jammu and Kashmir
Country	India

Where was shikara movie shot?

Shots in Kashmir included several places such as the Lalit Hotel in Srinagar, on shikaras in the middle of a lake, on the backwaters of the Dal, in a desolate Hindu house, near Hazratbal and many more.

Which month is best for visiting Kashmir?

The best time to visit Kashmir is March through October. If you want to enjoy Kashmir when the flowers are in full bloom and the alpine meadows at their greenest, this is the best period. Having said that, it can get a bit crowded during these months, considering it is the peak tourist season.

How many people can shikara sit?

A usual shikara seats six people, with the driver paddling at the rear. Like the Venetian gondolas, they are a cultural symbol of Kashmir. Some shikaras are still used for fishing, harvesting aquatic vegetation (usually for fodder), and transport, while most are covered with tarpaulins and are used by tourists.