Following on the success of performances by Talent Hunt winners on 19 Dec 20, and as part of the series of events under Flagship of ‘Kashmir-Ke-Sitare’ & various other talent hunt programs, Handwara witnessed the grand finale of the Music & Cultural festival. Renowned artists like Kabul Bukhari, Waqar Khan, MC Musaaib, Gulzar Ganai, Anil Pandit Chingari & Shagufta performed on the occasion and enthralled the crowds with their mesmerizing performances. It was the first time that an event of such a magnitude has been conducted in North Kashmir. The presence of large crowds numbering two thousand was witnessed for the first time in the area. The Spectacular signs of ‘Badalta Kashmir’ were evident during the event.
Maj Gen HS Sahi, YSM, SM, GOC Kilo Force, was the chief guest on the final day. Speaking to the assembled gathering, he appreciated the artists as well as participation of people of Rajwar, Langate & Qaziabad. Maj Gen HS Sahi felicitated the Artists & Anchors and also appreciated the zeal and enthusiasm of locals for whole-heartedly accepting the progressive change in the Kashmiri Society. This event bore a festive look and was attended by many prominent personalities & senior officials including Mr Suleman Chaudhary, DIG North Kashmir Range, Brig MS Rathore, Commander 7 Sector RR, SP Handwara, Commandant of CRPF and BSF Bns, DFO Langate and Mr Irfan Sofi among others.
The anchors on seeing the overwhelming support of crowd announced spontaneous award gift vouchers for most beautifully dressed, most enthusiastic participants, best dancer etc amongst the crowd. The musical extravaganza has opened the doors of such large events in the future in developing North Kashmir. The success of this event is a positive indicator of inevitable progress & development that North Kashmir would be witnessing in the future.