Srinagar, Sept. 7 -- Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra on Monday attended the inaugural ceremony of the first-ever International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir.

Speaking to ANI, the director of 1942: A Love Story lauded the festival, describing it as a significant platform that could open up exciting opportunities for filmmakers in Kashmir.

"...We are back. That's what I was telling everybody. Look at this festival. Look at what they are doing. It's amazing. This is such a great opportunity for filmmakers from Kashmir and the rest of the world to come here, make movies, and interact with people. It's a great opportunity," he said.

Filmmaker Hussain Khan also hailed the festival, praising its efforts to promote cinema and create new oppo...