Once again freedom has been chocked to death with Jammu and Kashmir's first girls band 'Pragaash' deciding to call it quits after fatwa was issued against them . The band consists of three class 10 girls.While issuing a fatwa , the Grand mufti called for women to wear a veil at all times . All these years Indian women have struggled to be recognized but all in vain . Still girls are asked to throw their talent in trash as their voice , open hair and revealing cloths might invite men to rape them .
According to the Grand mufti , public performances by women were UN-islamic and obscene . Earlier too the rock band had received threats from extremists following which they decided to give up live performances .The grand Mufti suggested that the girls must limit their talents to their homes and not perform in public . "There would be no difference between our women and film actresses" , he said .
Omar Abdullah , Chief minister of Jammu & Kashmir reacted strongly , saying , he was with the girls . The opposition People's Democratic Party too backed the girls and demanded protection for the them . Reacting to Opposition's demands Omar Abdullah promised to provide the three girls with full security .
If it can happen in France , then why not India . Why is that girls are being prevented from pursuing careers of their choice , forced to cover themselves from head to toe , asked not to let their hair open . Whether it is Iran , Iraq , Afghanistan or India , Muslim girls have same story to say. When will they understand that Islam is a pure religion which does not sanction threatening people .
Yeh jawaani literally hai diwaani . Deepika Padukone , ex girl friend of Ranbir Kapoor ( it should hav been ex ex ex but fine ! ) who a few months back mocked him and indirectly accused him of cheating is currently with Ranbir shooting for " Yeh Jawaani hai Diwaani " . Ranbir has grown up and so has deepika . The film, produced by Karan Johar, is being directed by Ayan Mukherji (of 'Wake Up Sid' fame) and will be released in May. The shooting will take place in breathtaking locations of Kashmir , leaving little scope for fireworks . Kashmir is back to its chants with Bollywood directors choosing Kashmir over foreign locations . Ranbir's previous film Rockstar too was shot in the enticing locations of Kashmir . With Bollywood back to its wheels , hope Kashmir's tourism too will revive with equal speed .
