1️⃣ Bhasha
Sumbli
About:
Bhasha Sumbli ek Kashmiri Pandit family se hain, unka janm Srinagar mein hua.
Acting ki training National School of Drama (NSD) se li.
Famous Work:
- The Kashmir Files
(2022) — unhone Sharda Pandit ka role play kiya, jisse unhe national
recognition mili.
- Theatre aur poetry world mein bhi kaam karti hain.
Achievements:
- Performance ke liye national level par praise mila.
- Kashmiri Pandit community ki pain aur resilience ko emotionally
portray kiya.
Why She’s Special:
Bhasha ne Kashmiri stories ko duniya ke saamne ek emotional aur powerful tone
mein laaya — she gave voice to a silenced history.
2️⃣ Sadia
Khateeb
About:
Sadia Doda, Jammu & Kashmir se hain. She’s one of the youngest and most
graceful actresses from the region.
Famous Work:
- Shikara
(2020) – directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, where she played the lead role of
Shanti Dhar.
- Raksha Bandhan
(2022) opposite Akshay Kumar.
Achievements:
- Debut se hi national-level recognition.
- Known for her natural acting and authentic Kashmiri
grace.
Why She’s Special:
Sadia is representing the new generation of Kashmiri artists who are balancing
Bollywood exposure with their cultural identity.
3️⃣ Sandeepa
Dhar
About:
Born and raised in Srinagar, Sandeepa is a trained dancer (Bharatanatyam for 8+
years).
Famous Work:
- Isi Life Mein
(Bollywood debut)
- Heropanti,
Abhay (ZEE5 series), Mai (Netflix).
Achievements:
- Nominated for Filmfare Best Debut.
- Known for versatility in OTT platforms and mainstream
films.
Why She’s Special:
Sandeepa bridges Kashmiri roots with national popularity — she brings elegance,
acting, and dance together.
4️⃣ Farhana
Bhat
About:
Farhana hails from Srinagar and is known for her calm presence and soulful
expressions.
Famous Work:
- Notebook
(2019, Salman Khan Productions)
- Haider
(2014, Vishal Bhardwaj) – supporting role.
- Active in local Kashmiri film productions and short
films.
Achievements:
- Recognized as one of the few actresses working both in
local and national projects.
Why She’s Special:
She represents the emerging face of Kashwood — grounded in Kashmir yet moving
toward pan-Indian cinema.
5️⃣ Hina Khan
About:
Though famous through Hindi television, Hina is of Kashmiri origin (born to a
family from Srinagar).
Famous Work:
- Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (TV)
- Hacked,
Lines (set in Kashmir), Country of Blind (film).
Achievements:
- First Kashmiri woman to walk Cannes Film Festival red
carpet.
- Represented Indian cinema globally.
Why She’s Special:
Hina blends glamour and groundedness. She openly speaks about her Kashmiri
heritage and promotes local culture internationally.
6️⃣ Zaira
Wasim
About:
Born in Srinagar (2000), Zaira is one of the youngest National Award-winning
actresses from Kashmir.
Famous Work:
- Dangal
(2016)
- Secret Superstar
(2017).
Achievements:
- National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress.
- Filmfare Award for Best Debut.
Why She’s Special:
Zaira showed that a Kashmiri girl could conquer Bollywood purely with talent
and honesty. Even after early retirement, her work remains unforgettable.
7️⃣ Mir
Sarwar
(Note: While Mir Sarwar is a male
actor, his inclusion here connects to the rise of female artists in his
mentorship and production; hence mentioning briefly for cultural context.)
- Worked in Kesari, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, and
promotes Kashmiri talent through workshops.
8️⃣ Ruhani
Sharma
About:
Though working mainly in South Indian cinema, Ruhani belongs to a Kashmiri
Punjabi family.
Famous Work:
- Chi La Sow,
Hit: The First Case, Saindhav.
Why She’s Special:
She’s among the few actresses of Kashmiri descent making a mark in South cinema
— a true cultural bridge.
9️⃣ Muntazir
Mehnaz (Emerging Face of Kashwood)
About:
Independent film actress and model from Anantnag region, working in regional
short films and music videos.
Famous Work:
- Kashmiriyat,
Chinar Ke Neeche (regional projects).
Why She’s Special:
Her focus on Kashmiri-language content and cultural stories helps revive local
filmmaking.
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Mehak Mirza
About:
Emerging actress from Kupwara, associated with local theatre and short film
festivals.
Famous Work:
- Koshur Ghar
(Doordarshan short film)
- Shikara – Unheard Voices (YouTube docu short).
Why She’s Special:
Part of the young Kashmiri film community, bringing realism and native accent
to storytelling.
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Summary:
|
Category |
Actresses |
|
Global Recognition |
Hina Khan, Zaira Wasim, Sandeepa
Dhar |
|
Cultural & Artistic Depth |
Bhasha Sumbli, Sadia Khateeb |
|
Emerging Kashwood Stars |
Farhana Bhat, Mehak Mirza,
Muntazir Mehnaz |
|
Cross-Industry Faces |
Ruhani Sharma, Sadia Khateeb |
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Conclusion:
Kashwood is in its rebirth stage —
with actresses like Bhasha Sumbli and Sadia Khateeb leading cultural
storytelling, and Hina Khan & Zaira Wasim taking Kashmiri identity
to global cinema.
These women have built bridges between the valley’s art, resilience, and the
wider film world — giving Kashmiri cinema a strong, graceful identity.
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