Speaking to Greater Kashmir, Jamsheed said that it was a dream come true for him to work for Bollywood with the prominent and most popular people.
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Srinagar: Who is the most trusted man for Bollywood in Kashmir?
Probably Khawar Jamsheed.
Jamsheed, a prominent Kashmiri personality, works as a line producer for Bollywood projects in the valley.
He started his career with the film ‘Rockstar’ which was shot in Kashmir and directed by Imtiaz Ali in 2010.
Since then, Jamsheed’s career has taken off and he has been associated with Dharma Productions and Yash Raj Productions.
As a line producer, he has to provide a location for the shoot and take care of the arrangements for the crew while staying in Kashmir.
Speaking to Greater Kashmir, Jamsheed said that it was a dream come true for him to work for Bollywood with the prominent and most popular people.
“Filmmaking is an exciting job. One has to work day in and day out with the crew, take care of boarding, accommodation and food along with the locations. It requires proper handling,” he said.
Jamsheed said he started line production with KJ Productions in 2010 with the film Rockstar and since then has produced over 30 Bollywood films in Kashmir like Bajrangi Bhaijan, Haider, Highway and Jab Tak Hai Jaan.
“Last year and this year we are producing films like Khushi starring Vijay Devreconda and Samantha, Fighter starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone, Satya Ek Prem Katha starring Kiara Advani and Kartik Aryan and this year it is Dunki with Shahrukh Khan and Tapsee Panu. ” he said.
Jamsheed said that with Shah Rukh Khan in Kashmir, one could say Bollywood is back in Kashmir.
“Our job involves logistical support to film units in the best possible time frame. My dream is to make our own films in our own language and tell our own story,” he said.
Jamsheed said that they have successfully completed the shooting of Dunki shooting in Kashmir.
“I am proud to work with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan again after Jab Tak Hai Jaan 11 years ago,” he said.
Jamsheed said the licensing procedures have become much easier and this time J&K Tourism has played a vital role.
“With the film policy launched by Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha, all films are being facilitated properly. This year, we will see many songs and films shot in Kashmir,” he said.
Jamsheed said that initially it was a little difficult to grasp the task, but now he is able to handle a 200-member film unit.
He said that Kashmir provides the best locations for film shooting.
With film crews making a beeline to shoot in Kashmir, Jamsheed is optimistic that it will bring economic opportunities to the people of Kashmir.
He said he would do his best to convince the filmmakers to shoot in Kashmir.
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