India, Oct. 5 -- In a much-needed boost to Kashmir's struggling tourism sector, a prominent Bollywood film unit has arrived in the Valley to begin shooting, rekindling hopes for revival after the devastating Pahalgam terror attack earlier this year.

The April 22 attack at the popular Baisaran spot in Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of several Hindu tourists, had sent shockwaves across the tourism industry in Jammu and Kashmir. Fear gripped visitors, leading to mass cancellations, empty hotels, and a sharp drop in tourist footfall in key destinations like Gulmarg, Sonmarg, and Srinagar.

However, the recent arrival of a top film production crew has sparked fresh optimism. The team is set to shoot scenes in various picturesque locations ...