Vedang Raina On His Emotional Bond With Kashmir
Vedang Raina opened up about his family roots in Srinagar's Rainawari and his deep emotional connection to Kashmir at a film festival panel.
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11 Sep 2026
Key Highlights:
- A sense of belonging in Srinagar: Vedang Raina described Kashmir as "home," reflecting on the familiarity he feels each time he visits.
- Panel discussion at IFFJK: He shared these thoughts alongside director Imtiaz Ali and actress Sharvari at the International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir.
- Only his second visit: Vedang recalled his first trip to Kashmir was with his family, and said every visit leaves him deeply happy.
- Drawing parallels with 'Main Vaapas Aaunga': He connected the film's themes to his own feeling of "returning" to his ancestral home in Rainawari.
- Kashmiri Pandit roots: Vedang's family hails from Rainawari, Srinagar, though he was born in New Delhi and raised in Mumbai.
- Career milestones: He debuted in "The Archies" (2023), starred in "Jigra" alongside Alia Bhatt, and found his first box-office success with "Main Vaapas Aaunga."
Mumbai: Actor Vedang Raina opened up about his emotional connection with Kashmir and described Srinagar as his "home."
At the recently held International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir, "The Archies" actor joined director Imtiaz Ali and actress Sharvari for a panel discussion, where he opened up about his deep-rooted connection with Kashmir. Reflecting on his visits to the Valley, Vedang spoke about the sense of familiarity and belonging he feels whenever he returns to Srinagar.
