The Documentary Podcast BBC OS Conversations: Living in Kashmir
May 17, 2025
What is it like to grow up in a beauty marked by conflict? This conversation features three Kashmiri women reflecting on their deep emotional ties to their homeland while living abroad. Hear personal stories of resilience amidst military tension and the normalization of fear in daily life. Discover how individuals from both sides of the Line of Control find common ground, and explore the dedication to preserving Kashmiri culture through poetry and literature. Dive into the complex relationship between beauty and burden in this disputed region.
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Milad's Kashmir Conflict Witness
- Milad describes fear and business disruption in Srinagar during recent India-Pakistan clashes.
- He credits the Indian army for minimizing casualties amid missile attacks.
Enduring Kashmir Suffering
- The Kashmir conflict has been ongoing since 1947, repeatedly costing Kashmiri lives and damaging their infrastructure.
- Kashmiris desire a permanent peace solution based on their own wishes, not those of India or Pakistan.
Shared Kashmiri Desire for Peace
- Milad and Osama express a shared feeling of powerlessness amid India-Pakistan conflicts.
- Both emphasize that common Kashmiris suffer most and call for peace above political interests.