Ahead of the release of the ‘Songs of Paradise’ film, the makers on Monday treated fans to a captivating trailer of the film.
The musical drama, headlined by Soni Razdan and Saba Azad, is inspired by the story of Kashmir’s first female playback singer, Noor Begum aka Raj Begum.
The film will release on Amazon Prime Video on August 29.
With this project, the makers have paid a tribute to the treasured voice of Kashmir, who paved the way for future generations of music artistes from the valley.
Presented by Excel Entertainment and produced by Apple Tree Pictures Production and Renzu Films Production, the film features Saba Azad, Soni Razdan, Zain Khan Durrani, Sheeba Chaddha, Taaruk Raina, Shishir Sharma, and Lillete Dubey.
Created and directed by Danish Renzu, the film will show the extraordinary story and journey of Padma Shri awardee Raj Begum, who was also the first female voice at Radio Kashmir.
It is a perfect tribute to Begum’s music, resilience, legacy and courage. Also known as the Melody Queen of Kashmir, she inspired the women of the valley and started a cultural revolution.
The trailer shows two time periods, with Soni Razdan playing the older Noor Begum, while Saba Azad plays the younger version. It shows Begum as a gifted young singer who dares to dream and breaks the norms of a patriarchal society, and makes a name for herself in the music industry.
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Azad is excited to play the legendary Raj Begum. The actress, who is also a musician, feels proud of having a vast listening vocabulary and yet she didn’t know about Raj Begum. “This film has led me to the incredible story of her life and times and her unending musical repertoire,” said Saba Azad.
