Enjoy the paradise of Kashmiri culture, food and valleys – ‘Pumbuch’ (A Grand Cultural and Food Art Festival) a unique event for the first time in Mumbai after three decades.

The grand event of ‘Pumbuch’, the cultural, art, architecture and food festival of Mumbai, is being organized this year at Infiniti Mall in Malad suburb of Mumbai. The organizer of ‘Pumbuch’ festival is Mrs. Suparna Sapru. This event was held from 22nd November to 24th November. Where you will get a first-hand experience of Kashmir. This live event will showcase the music, dance, art, cuisine and crafts of Kashmir with live demos of each aspect. Many famous film artists and cultural artists are attending the event, which included Deepak Parashar and Sandeepa Dhar. Famous Kashmiri singer Dilip Langoo, who has fused traditional folk songs and Urdu Gazals, will be present in this festival. Famous Sufi artist Noor Mohammad and rising stars of Kashmiri music Rahul Wanchoo and Harshita Pandita will be present and perform. In the dance category, Jackson Group will perform their dance performances, whereas Pambuch has come up with beautiful Phyrans and other facets of Kashmiri costume. The Jammu-based troupe blends traditional and contemporary dance.

Bollywood icons like Sandeepa Dhar, Kiran Kumar, Tej Sapru, Preeti Sapru, Lalit Parimoo, Deepak Parashar and Padmini Kolhapuri, K K  Raina graced the event.

Traditional Kashmiri cuisine is on offer here where people can enjoy all the Wazwan, Kahwa and traditional vegetarian dishes, sweet dishes and desserts.

The event also has a Handicrafts and Arts Gallery where you can see and purchase many gorgeous items made by Kashmiri artisans like Pashmina Shawls, Paper-Mache Art, Handwoven Carpets and much more.

The people of Mumbai are invited to attend the three-day Kashmiri cultural event “Pumbuch” comprising fashion, music and cuisine. They will be able to see Kashmir’s music, art, cuisine and the art of traditional artists and buy Kashmir related items in Mumbai itself. The event is being attended by many eminent personalities from the film industry every day. On the first day, 22 November, this Kashmiri program was inaugurated in the presence of actor Deepak Parashar and Sandeepa Dhar and they also enjoyed this ceremony.

Suparna Sapru told that Pumbuch festival is the first event to be held in about 34 years which includes a combination of Kashmir’s art, culture, music, dance, clothes, architecture and food items etc. People of India have been familiar only with the beauty of Kashmir and some special clothes and food items, but in this festival they will be able to know the whole essence of Kashmir. Kashmir is not just a 500-year-old state but it is as ancient as Sanatan. Many secrets and arts are hidden in this land of sages, a glimpse of which will be seen in Pumbuch.

Suparna Sapru has requested the government for cooperation so that not only the people of India but also the people of abroad can connect with the art, architecture, culture, food and beauty of Jammu and Kashmir. Some arts of Kashmir are becoming extinct, it should move forward again, the youth should connect with them and the economy should develop.

Director Superna Sapru heartily appreciated Directorate of Handicrafts JK govt., Directorate of Tourism JK govt. their artisans, team Kashmiri Pandit Association Mumbai for their support.