Streaming from August 29 on Amazon Prime Video, Songs of Paradise, is inspired by the extraordinary story and journey of Padma Shri award recipient Raj Begum. The heartwarming story blends music, defiance, and the indomitable spirit of Kashmir’s first prominent playback singer, who not only inspired women in the region but also carved a cultural movement in the industry.
Directed by Danish Renzu, and written by him, along with Niranjan Iyengar and Sunayana Kachroo, Songs of Paradise boasts of a stellar cast featuring Saba Azad and Soni Razdan embodying the lead role of Noor Begum in two different time periods, alongside Zain Khan Durrani, Sheeba Chaddha, Taaruk Raina, and Lillete Dubey.
Says director and writer Danish Renzu , “Songs of Paradise is a heartfelt tribute to Padma Shri recipient Raj Begum, the first female voice at Radio Kashmir. The film tells an emotionally stirring story inspired by her music, legacy, and grit during a time when societal restrictions bound women within both emotional and cultural confines. It is the story of a woman who dared to dream when dreaming itself was an unspoken taboo. Saba Azad and Soni Razdan beautifully embody the protagonist across two distinct phases of life in this poignant portrait of a true legend, complemented by unmissable performances from a stellar ensemble cast.”
