Srinagar, Sep 10, Sept. 11 -- National Conference chief Dr Farooq Abdullah has expressed hope that Jammu and Kashmir will gradually emerge as a thriving hub for cinema, with film festivals playing an important role in nurturing local creative talent and providing a wider platform to artists.Abdullah said the growth of cinema in the Union Territory could open new avenues for local artists, writers, music directors, filmmakers and other professionals associated with the creative industry.He emphasised that film festivals should not remain limited to screenings and entertainment but should also become platforms for discovering and encouraging emerging talent from Jammu and Kashmir.According to him, the region possesses immense cultural richn...