Dehradun, Oct. 27 -- An engaging session on Garhwali Cinema was held on the concluding day of the Valley of Words Literature & Arts Festival at Hotel Madhuban, here, today. The discussion, moderated by film actor and senior journalist Satish Sharma, featured young Garhwali film director Siddharth Sharma, actor and music director Rishabh Kumar, and actor Rashmi Nautiyal as panellists.

During the discussion, Satish Sharma recalled that Garhwali cinema, which began in the 1980s, had produced several memorable and successful films such as Jagwal and Ghar Jawain. However, he noted with concern that the current Garhwali films have failed to attract audiences, forcing producers to persuade people to watch them. He emphasised the urgent need for...