SRINAGAR, Aug. 31 -- Santoor maestro Abhay Sopori's social media timeline has not stopped buzzing since the'Dil Tsooran' song from 'Songs of Paradise' went viral. From reels to lip synching, the song recreation by the masses has hit the right chord that Abhay was aiming for.

"It is the biggest tribute to our Kashmir art and music," Abhay told The Kashmir Monitor as he prepares for his riyaz (rehearsal) on his santoor.

Streaming on Prime Video, 'Songs of Paradise' is not only an ode to Raj Begum's inspiring music but also a tribute to Kashmiri art, which has retained its original flavor despite the onslaught of modernity.

It was with this motive that Abhay agreed to do music without altering the basic tone and texture of the Kashmir art...