Srinagar's picturesque Dal Lake recently transformed into an unique open-air floating cinema for the International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir 2026, captivating audiences with Bollywood classics against a stunning natural backdrop.
Key Points
- The International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK) 2026 introduced an unique floating cinema on Srinagar's Dal Lake.
- The initiative allowed visitors to watch films, including 1960s blockbusters Junglee and Kashmir Ki Kali with the scenic mountains and city lights as a backdrop.
- The four-day festival showcased films shot in Kashmir, offering audiences a chance to see familiar locations on the big screen.
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The Dal Lake in Srinagar became a special venue for cinema as the IFFJK 2026 brings a floating theatre to its waters, allowing visitors to watch films with the mountains and city lights in the backdrop.
The four-day festival has turned the lake into an open-air cinema, with a large floating screen set up on the water.
Showcasing Kashmiri Cinema and Classics
The Floating Cinema opened with the screening of Shammi Kapoor's 1961 classic Junglee, which was shot extensively in Kashmir.
A visitor, Aditi Sharma, told ANI that the floating cinema was a "very unique" experience and something that had not been seen in Kashmir before.
"This is the first time something like this has happened in Kashmir. We've never had a floating cinema here before, most of the movies being showcased are Kashmir-based," she said.
A Memorable Cinematic Experience
Shammi Kapoor's 1964 film, Kashmir Ki Kali, co-starring Sharmila Tagore, was also screened at the Floating Cinema.
The Floating Cinema concluded on Thursday, September 10.
Photographs curated by Satish Bodas/Rediff
