Book Review of Kaash kashmir by Rajesh Talwar

Kaash Kashmir is a play that takes place in the backdrop of Pakistan trying to make Kashmir as a part of it. The Kashmiri Pandits had to flee the region amongst the growing violence and threats to their presence in the valley.

There is an sense of eeriness in the atmosphere. Nothing feels right for the Pandits who have stayed in the region for many regions and still they were forced to leave the valley due to the increasing violence. The situation is grave and things quickly change from bad to worse in a flick of an eye.

Inside all these killings, rapes and death threats the author still finds a way to kindle love. Now when in Kashmir, love too comes at a price. Its not a price that you and me can pay. Two teenagers fall in love, but they fall in love with the person from a different religion; Rohan a Hindu and Ayesha a Muslim. When you fall in love with a Muslim when you are a Hindu, you have to face the consequences that lies ahead.

With so much going on Rohan and his family had to move out of the valley and settle in Delhi.

Now what will happen to Rohan and his love for Ayesha. Most importantly what will happen to Kashmir, will it fight for its own Independence or be a part of Pakistan. With the future being uncertain, there is too much at stake.

Everything that has to be attained, will come at a price.

Will you pay the price for what will follow next?

The story is fast paced with the author doing justice to the story. He had put all the elements of mystery, suspense, love, hate and violence in the story, which will spellbound you. The story will keep you guessing about what will happen next and what path will it take.

Now that what makes the plot worth reading. Rajesh Talwar’s play will make you rethink how grave is the situation in Kashmir, to what lengths the Indian army and the government has to go to bring peace in the region.

Keep reading to find out what will happen to the love between Rohan and Ayesha. Will peace prevail in the region?

Whatever maybe the situation, the people in Kashmir will only grow strong with such situations and create a new sense of brotherhood.

Wish the people of Kashmir all the good luck, no matter what the situation is lets strive for a better tomorrow, not with violence but with peace.