Quest Journals Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Science Volume 11 ~ Issue 1 (2023) pp: 254-257 ISSN(Online):2321-9467 www.questjournals.org *Corresponding Author: Dr. Jyoti Pathak 254 | Page Research Paper Depiction of Terrorism in Kashmir through Films Dr. Jyoti Pathak 1 Research Scholar, Department of English. Kumaun University, Nainital Uttarakhand. Dr. Thakur Dev Pandey 2 Assistant Professor Department of Economics Manipal University JaipurRajasthan. ABSTRACT: Kashmir has been in a state of continual warfare for decades. It is crucial to comprehend the role that writers and directors play in bringing the world's attention to the largely unreported wars and strife in Kashmir by depicting the anguish, suffering, and misery felt by ordinary inhabitants in the most afflicted portion of the valley. This study analyses the depiction of pain in selected films, such as The Kashmir Files (2022) by Vivek Agnihotri and Mission Kashmir (2000) by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. It examines thepsychological difficulties during the unrest, as well as the influence of foreign countries in disrupting peace. This study concentrates on the atrocity so that the bibliophile can get a glimpse of the plight of the Kashmiris. The study includes an examination of Kashmir's literature, cinema, history, and present-day circumstances. The study helps us understand how dissension grows in society and provides strategies for bolstering peace in a community with many diverse types of individuals. KEYWORDS: Suffering, Pain, Death, Terrorism, Kashmir, and Film Received 01 Jan., 2023; Revised 09 Jan., 2023; Accepted 11 Jan., 2023 © The author(s) 2023. Published with open access at www.questjournals.org I. INTRODUCTION Since the beginning of the 1990s, the Kashmir valley in the northern Indian Union region of Jammu and Kashmir has been the site of a vicious conflict. Terrorist groups have disrupted the region's peace by vandalizing public property, threatening, and kidnapping innocents, raping women, and brutally murdering civilians.They typically use explosives to cause maximum panic and media attention. The majority of the time, terrorist organizations meticulously plan their assaults in advance. They also recruit victims, place undercover operatives, and generate funds from sympathizers or through organized crime.The core of terrorism describes it as the use of unlawful violence to induce a state of terror, typically intending to achieve political or religious goals. In this way, the phrase most often refers to acts of violence that are done on purpose during times of peace or war against people who are not part of the conflict.Bruce Hoffman in his book Inside Terrorism (1998) stated an explanation that “Terrorism is a pejorative term. It is a word with intrinsically negative connotations that is generally applied to one's enemies and opponents, or to those with whom one disagrees and would otherwise prefer to ignore” (Hoffman, p. 32). Kashmir has inspired literature and film since ancient times, whether about its landscapes and natural beauty or contemporary geopolitics, terrorism, and frictionsconcerning India and Pakistan. It is crucial to comprehend the role that films and books play in bringing the world's attention to the underreported wars and conflict in Kashmir by describing the trauma, suffering, and distress felt by ordinary citizens in the Valley's affected areas. In the past, Kashmir has been compared to heaven, including its history as a location. It begins with a mythical and historical account of Kashmir from the 12th century, as described in the Rajtarangni. It then 1 Dr. Jyoti Pathak. Research Scholar. Department of English. Kumaun University, Nainital Uttarakhand. Ph.No. 8476830443. Email-Id. jyotipathak498@gmail.com . 2 Dr. Thakur Dev Pandey. Assistant Professor. Department of Economics. Manipal University Jaipur, Rajasthan. Ph. No. 9458177360. Email-Id. thakurdev009@gamil.com.