Songs of Paradise

Watched this over the weekend! Im obsessed with the songs so beautiful! Love the acting both the actresses who played younger and older noor begum! Well portrayed the character! Beautiful story. The character stays with you ! Movie definitely deserve more viewers! The story should reach the masses!!

Songs of Paradise follows the real life of Kashmiri singer Raj Begum, set in the 1950s.

The movie has beautiful frames capturing both the interiors and the scenic backgrounds of Kashmir. Saba Azad plays her role with innocence. Zain Durrani carries the charm needed for his role. Sheeba Chaddha does a decent job, although Saba's and Sheeba's dialogue delivery and diction feel off-track at many moments. Bashir Lone holds the emotions well in the film.

Talking about the music, the movie carries Kashmiri music throughout, and it's pleasing to the ears; a refreshing change for us as an audience. The movie beautifully talks about culture, issues, and taboos with respect to the location. However, it lacks the emotional depth needed to feel the intensity of the story. Overall, Songs of Paradise is refreshing to watch and is worth a viewing on OTT for its Kashmiri musical touch.

OVERALL - 5/10.

Film is an excellent introduction to authentic Kashmiri folk music. Hauntingly beautiful.

The performances especially by Saba and Soni are moving, and the film is sublimely etched into your soul. It is good to see such unsung facets of India coming to the fore and being celebrated for their talent and contribution.

In movie there are some misleading information like a song "krsa myon nyaay anday" is originally written by mahmood gami sahab but in movie they show this song is written by azad maqbool (husband of noor) which is completely wrong .

And many more mistakes Apart from these mistakes, movie is good and Dramatic.

Songs of Paradise is a cinematic gem! 🌟 The film brings Kashmir's soul alive with its hauntingly beautiful music, powerful vocals, and stellar acting by Saba Azad and Soni Razdan. The Kashmiri accent may feel unusual at first, but it adds authenticity and charm, making the experience even more immersive.

The songs are pure magic - emotional, timeless, and unforgettable. This is not just a film, it's a celebration of culture, resilience, and the healing power of music. Truly a must-watch!

~Zameer.