Kashmir Through My Lens - Aamir Wani

In this video, writer and photographer Aamir Wani aka @kashmirthroughmylens on instagram, talks about his work and what inspires him. Aamir's poems and photographs of Kashmir have been loved all over the world. It was a great experience following him around and getting to know him and his love for Kashmir.
Camera gear:
Nikon D5300
35mm f1.8
50mm f1.8
18-55 & 55-200mm f3.5
A little bit about me:
I am a filmmaker and photographer based in Kashmir. I work freelance; video/photo assignments advertisments and weddings.
Follow me on Instagram and twitter @TheOtherRumii
Facebook - ourstorynow
email - [e-mail]
web: www.rumanhamdani.com
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[@RumanHamdani]

Thank you so much everyone for the love! Inspire and be inspired :-)

[@criticalthinking8344]

Beautiful voiceover prologue, narrative, summation and amazing camera & editing. Imbued Romanticism does disguise 600 years of cruelty and hate that destroyed the social fabric at Kashmir, and now so conveniently not discussed, among & by Kashmiris, like no evil was ever witnessed in this heaven.

[@parvezahmadshah9715]

Love u

[@Dkdiebebdjdb]

I wish i could learn from you

[@Murdog83]

I have a friend who moved back to Kashmir. I miss him a lot but these videos remind me of him. Thank you for the great art you are creating.

[@kennychoi1584]

beautiful ruman. Just found ur channel and i love ur works bro, espeically ur storytelling and cinematography. keep up the great work!

[@adainshabir2997]

Poetry❤

[@nawel7511]

I don’t know how many tines I’ve seen this video but each time it’s an endless feeling of joy and enchantment...thank you so much

[@RumanHamdani]

Thank you for watching! :)

[@sakshisidhwani7324]

Love Kashmir...... I fell in love wid Kashmir few years back....... I came fr a solo trip to srinagar..... Everyone sd don't go alone its dangerous but i always believed hearing n seeing is different d truth is beyond....... Loved d people and made friends... Beautiful people and beautiful heaven on earth

[@beighbasit49]

Yes u are right

[@S......]

Magnificent documentary, he is talking of Kashmir in a so beautiful way

[@Yasmeen_06]

I was about to write "it reminded me of Agha Shahid Ali" n he eventually said that Agha is his inspiration 🥺✨

[@shivanikshirsagar7613]

I had come here to check out your GoT video, but when I read the title, I knew I had to watch this. Why? Because you and Aamir Wani are amongst my favourite artists on Insta. Today only I was telling a friend how I admire you, him and @the_medographer. The beauty, the soothing feeling, your pictures and their pictures evoke, its magic. And this video, his low voice, the music, the images, the whole vibes, left me forgetful of the heat of Hyderabd, of my own chaos within, and for a moment I was in Kashmir listening to a man speak of his people, his city and his love for art. Thank you so much for making this.

[@BhavnaKwatraIndofrenchgirl]

Hi, I just want to share that I found your channel just yesterday, and I have to say your videos speak a lot. and this one was a true story of Kashmiris, that even I noticed on my trip to Kashmir last month, I made blogs out of them. Even I have a channel, spreading the same word, that how beautiful every soul in Kashmir is. i was never afraid to visit Kashmir, I never heard what media said, I wanted to see for myself, and I can proudly say that I am happy I followed my heart and not the media. I can't wait to be back in Kashmir. I travel a lot, and this is my favourite place in the world! Lots of love and hugs from Delhi. We are one!

[@joyfied1196]

@@nadeemulsaba3512 love from azad kashmir :(

[@ninikkurnia6056]

I have love for Kashmir too♥ Hope i can go there as soon as possible

[@joyfied1196]

It's been 2 years Yet I'm back here again, still seeing kashmires suffering for azadi makes my heart ache! Both pakistan and india can't do justice to what they've been through 82 days of curfew and lockdown once again in kashmir Cashmere, azad in sha allah - October 2019 -

[@rahulghodmare5394]

Ganja fukna galat baat hai. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mrdin5332]

An extremely perspicacious and sensitive portrayal of a place dear to me heart, and though I am not a Kashmiri it hurts me to the core that the peace so many long for is continuously thwarted by misguided attitudes and policies. Hopefully through artistic endeavours peace will not only be rewarded from within but through sharing such sensibilities others will embrace the spirit in which it was made. shukriya aur sadbhaavana saajha karen

[@deshimantraveller4054]

Assalam o alaikum. I'm really impressed to see Kashmir through your eyes. Love to visit. I'm from Bangladesh but living overseas for a long time. When is the right time to visit and meet you

[@afifamunir4729]

In between May to September

[@josuearguedas399]

I started to get interested about Kashmir (Cachemira in Spanish, my mother tongue) after reading Arundhati Roy's last novel and watching your videos has made me not only more interested about your land but also aware about how beautiful and magic it is. Thank you for your videos and poetry. Blessings from Costa Rica. Bendiciones y paz.

[@chestimudasir8781]

The first line I thought it was Aga Shahid Ali's poem.

[@artistsofworld6000]

Kashmir inspire every people Kashmir is the valley of poets and Sufis No body have to leave the kashmir because it's soil is linked to our veins This video is very nice Also prays for kashmir prays for the people of the kashmir And also prays for ruman hamdani who share these videos and I really inspire with him

[@SabirYar-bs8rh]

Watched it again after three years. Never saw such master piece on you KZbin.

[@SabirYar-bs8rh]

Watched it again after three years. Never saw such master piece on you KZbin.

[@i--tube]

How was Samsung M20? Does it have sAMOLED screen ??

[@afiyajavaid7484]

this video made my day...I miss my love..my kashmir❤

[@anitsharma9673]

You are doing a great job,and it is the thing that is taken place on social media rather than some negative things..dont judge..the thing is that people like you, have to take the initiative in any manner to reveal the real beauty of kashmir..and tell the whole world that it is not the kashmir they see on T.V..there is something beyond that and there are the people who are to be loved not hated....We cannot control media cauz its like a todays business to make the content worse which is not in reality,,,but we can control social media in many ways like revealing in terms of art,music and many other things which kashmir really is....as you said no one wants violence only peace yes its true...So everyone who is reading this my message is that focus on your uniqueness whether its art or anything rather than in negative things....And yes one day kashmir is in peace for which the god has made it.....By the way...Sir...i am from punjab....and have been in kashmir and really it is quiet a nature's gift...i didnt find any think negative however i am not going into depth what is wrong right but till im in kashmir i feel awsum and blessed to have there....and one more thing to people..dont judge any place or person untill you visit or meet....that all....Appreciation from punjab for your work and thoughts.....✌ dont judge my comments i can be right i can be wrong the thing is its just an opinion no one is perfect🙌

[@shobry123]

it really is an inspiration. will be travelling to india in Jan 22, 2017. after watching all of your videos, i really want to go to kashmir. i capture a peace there in kashmir

[@kashmiribhat7439]

may almighty allah bless his own mercy on kashmir.....we never wanted bloodshed but we are forced to..... i cry 4 kashmir... Inshaallah we will have a better kashmir..

[@cypher1308]

Better say you're manipulated to

[@jass1794]

Message from a sikh, bro country is not wrong. Do not hate country. This is the beautify of india. We all are different and in a union. We would feel happy if kashmiris be a part of India. Togethor we all minorities will build a strong and powerfull india

[@das1992]

u ppl are seriously manipulated!! Kashmir is a part of India and will always remain so!! There is no point in throwing stones at your own people!!! Yes ur own ppl. These armymen serving in the valley are Indians. This is their home and yours. For god’s sake stop this stone pelting, bloodshed and supporting the terrorists!!!

[@zubairrashid2907]

Background music brother?

[@vasudharathi8417]

Heart-touching words by Aamir 😇 Keep up the good work Ruman ✌ You guys are true Artists :)

[@fatimajabeen1204]

The whole story in this video gives a feeling that Kashmir is our love we all are yearning to unite with ♡

[@JunaidGulzar2014]

Asalamualikum brother It was a breath taking video Kashmir needs more people like you to return peace, hope all of us will work towards the betterment of our society

[@rohansharma4727]

This is so beautiful. Keep up the good work and peace shall prevail.♥️

[@asimaimtiyaz620]

It's Kashmir that keeps calling you back ❤️

[@khalidzia9873]

aamir saheb..................great work.seeing my home srinagar through ur eyes is really amazing.sukriya janab....

[@angfis7406]

Just beautiful. May Allah bless Kashmir and it's people. Praying for peace.

[@azaadambr1360]

ameen

[@danishbagdadi0007]

I love kashmir my home ♥️♥️♥️♥️😢

[@umarnaseer5319]

Watching in 2021🙌🙌big fan

[@SophieAJourney]

This is beautifully captured. I fell in love with kashmir already even though i havent been there. Will looking forward on visiting kashmir soon. May Allah bless you.

[@ishanimajumdar2720]

This guy is as bewitching and enchanting as his kashmir!!

[@888mian]

great job brother my Allah Pak protect you and give you more strength to make louder your voice and a beautiful message to the world. I really loved your Vedio bro .

[@minhajmasoodi1746]

Beautiful Compilation. Cinematography is Par Excellence. Keep up the good work, brother.

[@TahiraPukhta]

You both are an inspiration. The work you're doing is commendable!! Thank you, both!

[@sriduttshukla4536]

This is such a touching and inspirational video. I wish everyone in this world watches this video. And Aamir bhai, your poems and pictures have had a huge impact on us. Kashmir has become a part of every single one of us. :')

[@aaryarajgor8467]

Hey...Ruman By the time your are in kashmir make and upload the videos,because you are the only one i know who makes best video!! #requesting#morevideos

[@madeha167]

He is so calm

[@rusian83]

@ Ruman Hamdani... beautifully captured.. stunning, seamlessly bound work. Well done.

[@bhatsaima5793]

Amazing Documentary 👌loved it so much... Keep up the good work 👍

[@HeavensRecipe]

Thank you for showing those road sites of Kashmir through which I walked when I was a child, please create more and more videos ..............:)

[@amaanmalik1623]

Aabaad ❤️

[@prattys1840]

This is beautiful beyond words. Absolutely speechless. Have been seeing Kashmir through your lens since a while now, Aamir. You are an inspiration. :) Amazing work you guys.

[@nupuruils]

Thank you, Aamir and Ruman for showing us the sweet beauty of Kashmir. This is a very soulful video. The spiritual essence of your being is reflected in every word you have spoken. I send you my appreciation from Punjab. I hope one day when I travel to Kashmir, I'll be able to meet you. It will be an honor. Ruman, your vision and direction is marvelous. It almost felt like the visuals were breaking the barrier of this space between our screens. Both of you took our heart and soul to the 'Heaven on Earth.' 🙏❤️✨

[@mohammedyaseen4191]

Talented personality.Be it writing,poetry and superb photography. Keep up fantastic work👍👍👍

[@minakhiprasadmisra4439]

I discovered you through the inimitable Majid Maqbool, and through you, Ruman, I am discovering more artists from Kashmir. I do hope one day I can sit with you and talk about your journey. You are already inspiring me a lot. This movie was amazing. Aamir's words found their way into my heart and your beautiful cinematography gave them a certain life that only art can give. I thank you for this video. Thank you so much.

[@shaashaa62]

assalamu alikum brother, few days age we could have downloaded this video but, now we cannot ... why?? kashmir is not only calling you but also us who believe the spread of spirituality for getting enlightenment :)

[@bandaralhazemi7751]

Ruman, I have no words that explain how i feel after watching this video. It is absolutely breathtaking, and I thank you for this wonderful video.

[@faizmuhammadazad8824]

I was about to give up photography but it was Aamir who inspired made me and me believe that one should always follow his or her passion. And by the way its beautifully filmed by Ruman...I am surely visiting Kashmir next summer.

[@afnannaqshbandi9477]

I'm inspired :)

[@subhashsharma8935]

Good change comes always wd good memories .good inspiration.

[@shshht9]

Lots of love and more power to all my Kashmiris! Love this video, long live Kashmiriyat!

[@mihirjoshi1467]

Loved it....want to visit kashmir eagerly.

[@9vt5]

Amazing bro Melted my heart

[@ShakirAhmadKapra]

Really touching, keep up the good work.

[@kartikthakur5561]

mesmerizing, some amazing shots there and Aamir's story is one to be heard by hundreds of people

[@86isha]

Beautiful film Ruman, really love your style. well done!

[@misbakhan6882]

"If u ask anyone what they want, their answer would be nothing more than peace " As if someone spoke my heart out

[@snita4308]

This is extraordinarily beautiful and serene.

[@junaidunmessable]

Cinematography is just wow

[@Aasif221]

Keep up the gud work and bring out the truth about our paradise

[@shaistadhanda3428]

Thank you for a blissful experience

[@bashirwani1931]

you have some magic in your hands.

[@parvezahmadshah9715]

Osm

[@hameedlone7786]

Add English subtitles

[@mohitmunjal8141]

Aamir. You just made my day. :)

[@zheeshandurrani8580]

amazing, waiting for more to come

[@itikasingh1317]

This is so beautiful!!!

[@akashdeeppuri4344]

Iam just so happy and refreshed from inside that with tears in my eyes and smile on face iam commenting on this video. Such a beautiful video it was. I mean iam speechless.

[@RumanHamdani]

Glad you connected, thanks for watching!

[@Tastetrek24]

Great video 👍🏼❤️

[@lailamajnu9508]

I love my Kashmir

[@JMalikZ]

beautiful as always.

[@HaarisShah]

By UK he meant United Kingdom or University of Kashmir? 😁

[@afnannazir3756]

Haaris Shah Atti ti draakh Gissi Shuruiy phaki laddi

[@pukhtoonmusic8528]

JUST great

[@Rayelamin]

great work bro!!!

[@hort324]

nice haa chUyi

[@25mmMedia]

Great work

[@Sunnyninny15]

Watching this video on the last day of 2018 and I wish there is peace in Kashmir from the new year and everyone who live there and come there find happiness . No army men has to die ...no bombs to destroy the natural beauty...no pollution...no garbage...no violence on women and children..may the youth of Kashmir learn to educate themselves and not hold stones...may the heaven on earth become the favourite of God again...may God bless Kashmir with his magic and bring a positive change.

[@Sunnyninny15]

Hye, you liked my comment today and I almost forgot about what I wrote but it turned out to be completely false. No peace in Kashmir 😑

[@bhatfirdous1081]

@@Sunnyninny15 India is responsible for all this. We lost everything. We would prefer to die rather than accepting india.

[@Sunnyninny15]

@@bhatfirdous1081 nothing is going to be achieved by keeping this hatred and Kashmir is in India only, not a separate country and it will never be.

[@bhatfirdous1081]

@@Sunnyninny15 Kashmir is not india and will never be. Illegal occupation has to end one day. 👎

[@Sunnyninny15]

@@bhatfirdous1081 😂😂😂😂😂 it also doesn't belong to you personally 😜. I am a proud Indian and all states belong to me and I love my country including Kashmir. I and many other fellow Indians doesn't talk about any separation because we talk about unity. Forget it 😂 you won't understand and you only know to throw stones. This why our enemies are taking the advantage which people like you will never understand.

[@hanangulzar]

❤

[@halfsurreely8633]

Love from PAKISTAN