Скачать или смотреть The Pashtu Community of Kashmir: Pathans' Struggle with Cultural and Linguistic Erosion (Part 4)

This documentary segment explores the Pushto community in Kashmir through an interview with Sonawallah, a member of the Yousf Za subgroup. He recounts his family's migration from the Afghanistan-British India border to Kashmir during the Maharaja's rule, driven by property disputes in their homeland. Sonawallah shares his journey as a multilingual broadcaster for All India Radio, highlighting the community's linguistic versatility. He discusses the historical significance of the Yousf Za community, their marriage customs, and their influence on Kashmiri society, particularly in religious education. The video also touches on the challenges of preserving Pushto language and culture, including efforts to adapt the script. In this video, the respondent specifically emphasises the importance of community bonds and traditional social gatherings for Pushto people. Overall, this segment offers a personal perspective on the Pushto community's integration into Kashmiri society while maintaining their distinct cultural identity.