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UMAIR LATEEF: KASHMIR'S VOICE IN TAMIL CINEMA
PROVOKE Lifestyle
|February 2025
ACTOR UMAIR LATEEF OF AMARAN FAME SHARES HIS JOURNEY, KASHMIRI ROOTS, AND PASSION FOR TAMIL CINEMA IN AN EXCLUSIVE Q&A WITH PROVOKE LIFESTYLE.

As a Kashmiri, how do people in your region feel about being part of India? How do they view their cultural identity within the larger national framework?
Identity and belonging are complex topics for Kashmiris. I grew up in Kashmir, spending 19 years of my life there with my grandparents while my parents were in Chennai. The people of Kashmir often feel their voices are unheard. The focus has always been on the land, not the people. If someone truly asked, "What do Kashmiris want?" things might change. While many feel a sense of belonging to India, they long for equality and recognition as individuals, not just as a region.

It's tough to generalize. On one hand, many feel they are part of India and share its culture and laws. On the other hand, Kashmiris often feel singled out and treated with suspicion, which creates a sense of alienation. Equal treatment across all states is what Kashmiris desire. The mistrust they face impacts their mentality and makes them question their place in the larger national framework.

This story is from the February 2025 edition of PROVOKE Lifestyle.
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