The Kashmir Files: 10 times Suresh Raina expressed pride in being a Kashmiri
By Team Newsable | First Published Mar 15, 2022, 11:47 AM ISTThe former Indian all-rounder had recently shared a video from 'The Kashmir Files' screening where a woman broke down after watching the movie and expressed gratitude to director Vivek Agnihotri.
Anupam Kher and Mithun Chakraborty starrer The Kashmir Files, based on the exodus and genocide of Kashmiri Pandits during the Kashmir insurgency in 1990, has garnered love from the audience for its hard-hitting and brilliant narrative.
While the movie continues to dominate the box office, legendary Indian cricketer Suresh Raina urged people to watch The Kashmir Files and raise their voice for the Right To Justice.
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The ex-cricketer shared a video from the film's screening where a woman broke down after watching the film and expressed gratitude to director Vivek Agnihotri.
Presenting
It’s your film now. If the film touches your heart, I’d request you to raise your voice for the and heal the victims of Kashmir Genocide. pic.twitter.com/Gnwg0wlPKU
In the clip, she tried to touch Vivek's feet and said, "No one else could have done it except you. Seeing you, I just felt like touching your feet. You have (portrayed) our pain, our hearts…what that woman did (referring to a role in the movie), we all saw it. I thought something would happen to me. You are Bhagwan for us."
The woman then hugged Darshan Kumar, who essayed the character of a Kashmiri Pandit, and told, "May your life be immensely successful, I bless you, son. My little chacha was killed like that."
Sharing the video, Suresh Raina tweeted, "Presenting #TheKashmirFiles It's your film now. If the film touches your heart, I'd request you to raise your voice for the #RightToJustice and heal the victims of Kashmir Genocide. @vivekagnihotri @AnupamPKher @AdityaRajKaul."
The former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) superstar is a Kashmiri Pandit and belongs to 'Rainawari' in Jammu and Kashmir. His father left the village after the Kashmir Genocide and subsequent exodus in the 1990s. The family settled down in the Muradnagar town, Ghaziabad district, Uttar Pradesh.
Here's a look at ten times Suresh Raina took to Twitter to express his love for Kashmir and pride in being a Kashmiri.
Beautiful Kashmir, Paradise on Earth 😇 pic.twitter.com/mkx2wKyV3b
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina)Gosh! What all a person must do to remain relevant! Even more so for a nation that is living on alms. So, better do something for your failed nation and leave alone. I am a proud Kashmiri and it is and will always remain an inalienable part of India. Jai Hind!🇮🇳❤️💪
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina)For Kashmiri Hindus today marks 32 years in forced exile. We are determined to return home to Kashmir. My dear brother recounts the painful memories of 1990 when his family lost home forever and rebuild life bravely. Respect the journey! https://t.co/W53AlIspMP
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina)Zarra zarra hai mehmaan nawaz mere Kashmir ka,
Raaste me mujhe pattharon ne paani diya. ~ pic.twitter.com/dUPCRcNfKw
Got goosebumps watching this video. The outpouring of love & emotions for our heroes, from TN to Kashmir makes me cry. We are one and will remain one. We stand behind our armed forces come what may! ! pic.twitter.com/DGBekxX8Ym
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina)Delighted to be working towards the development of sports for youth in Jammu & Kashmir & all of this is only possible with the support of honourable Governor Sir. Looking forward to creating many more opportunities! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/vtv6pgM0dv
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina)Excited to be part of the inauguration of Jammu & Kashmir Police Women’s 2020 Cricket Tournament at Anantnag, South Kashmir along with LG Sir. This is just a humble beginning. So much more in store for J&K! pic.twitter.com/Jj3b0ybxGG
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina)This is our first step towards promoting sports amongst young men & women of Jammu & Kashmir. Looking forward to take the first step with Women Cricket Tournament, Anantnag, . With SSP Anantnag, 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/qRAfeFh20c
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina)
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