Baramulla Review: Manav Kaul's Film Is A Unique Blend Of Psychological, Political Horror Soaked In Tragic History

Baramulla Review: A Unique Blend of Psychological and Political Horror

offers a bold commentary on Kashmir's ongoing socio-political unrest. Lead actors and deliver powerful performances, carrying this complex narrative with depth and sincerity.

Authenticity Through Insider Perspective

When portraying different environments and their tragedies, an insider’s lived experience can greatly enhance authenticity. Aditya Dhar’s Baramulla illustrates this through its intimate voice reflecting that of a Kashmiri Pandit. The story is gripping, haunting, and blends myth with harsh reality.

From Short Story to Screen

In 2016, the director and producer wrote a short story about the Kashmiri Pandit community displaced during the catastrophic exodus of the 1990s. This narrative, shaped by Aditya Suhas Jambhale’s vision, evolved into the film Baramulla, which incorporates supernatural elements throughout.

Plot Overview

The film is set in 2016 and focuses on DSP Ridwaan Shafi Sayyed and his family, who recently relocated to Baramulla from Reasi. Haunted by a hostage crisis and an accidental killing at a Reasi public school, both Ridwaan and his daughter Noorie struggle with PTSD. In Baramulla, Ridwaan investigates the mysterious disappearance of a child named Shoaib during a magic show.

"His voice as a Kashmiri Pandit finds an echo in this tale that’s gut-wrenching, spine-chilling and mythical in equal measures."

Author’s summary: Baramulla is a compelling psychological-political horror film rooted in tragic history that vividly captures Kashmir’s complex realities through an insider’s lens.

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