Netflix Thriller "Baramulla" Explores Kashmir Through a New Lens
When actor and teacher Bhasha Sumbli arrived in Baramulla last winter, the moment carried deep emotional and historical meaning. Having traveled across India for years as a theater performer and educator, she was now returning to her ancestral home for the first time.
The Netflix production Baramulla marked a turning point for Sumbli, blending personal roots with professional growth. It also reflected a broader movement among Kashmiri artists who are beginning to shape mainstream Indian cinema with authenticity and nuance.
Released on November 7, 2025, Baramulla streamed in 190 countries. Before its global debut, the film held a private press screening in a Mumbai preview theater. The event featured an interactive session with Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh, Director of Original Films at Netflix India, producers Aditya Dhar and Lokesh Dhar, director Aditya Suhas Jambhale, writer Monal Thaakar, and lead actor Bhasha Sumbli.
The gathering buzzed with excitement not only about the film’s craft but also the deeply rooted stories it sought to portray — narratives resonating with those who lived them.
“For all of us filmmakers, whatever films we make, it all comes from our past and our life experiences,” said Aditya Dhar, one of the film’s writers and producers.
Author’s Summary
The Netflix thriller Baramulla unites personal heritage and art, exploring Kashmiri identity through Bhasha Sumbli’s return home and a collaborative cinematic vision.