Q&A

Aliya Nazki hails from a family which is closely associated with the media scene of the State of Jammu and Kashmir. She has a legacy behind her, but the success she is enjoying is her hard and consistent work. After finishing her studies in…

An artist with an unwavering belief in his talent, Shahzad Hussain has had a long stint in theatre and television. In a conversation with Rajesh Prothi, he talks about the changing scenario of once-thriving theatre and TV shows in J & K…

At an age when little girls play with dolls, Malik Irtiza opted to pick up a paintbrush, dip it in color and paint away her thoughts, no matter whether it was the walls or doors of her room. Several such ‘colorful strokes’ later, she…

Her heart is still somewhere in Kashmir where she was born and where she grew up. Anu by profession studied science, but both her mind and heart were somewhere else. She opted to chisel art of creativity which was wanting to grow within…

The generation in the late thirties is quite familiar with Shahzad Hussain. Over a period of time, he has been able to add a couple of feathers to his hat from getting the best actors award while still at school to becoming the first…

Roma Wani wears many hats. A homeopathy doctor, a skilled administrator (She is a KAS) with important assignments like Health and Family Welfare, Sericulture, World Bank projects, and currently Honorary General Secretary, Indian Red Cross…

Samina Khan is a very articulate and a warm person, who would go many extra miles to help others. Always armed with a smile, she believes in networking well.  From being a science graduate from Woman’s Collage M.A. Road, Srinagar, to her…

Rabia Noor is an author based in Jammu and Kashmir. She has completed her Doctorate in Mass Communication and Journalism. She writes for daily Greater Kashmir, and has authored a book titled ‘Business Leaders of Kashmir: A Series of Success…

Born and raised in Kashmir, Raka had only memories of her homeland when she left it in 1990. A supporting family helped her build a life in an alien land, but the longing for Kashmir never ebbed. She is a regular visitor now and takes pride…

Anyone who still cherishes the fond memories of the 1980s would recognize Rashid Barqi. A face, which was frequently visible on Doordarshan Srinagar, much before private TV Channels made their way into Kashmiri homes. Many would also know…