Teen prodigy Ayaan Sajad aims to revive Kashmir's Sufi heritage amid modern trends
The Statesman Siliguri|January 01, 2025
While many teenagers in Kashmir are increasingly gravitating towards modern influences, with hip-hop and global trends taking center stage, 13-year-old Ayaan Sajad (photo centre) is determined to breathe new life into the fading Sufi cultural heritage of the region.
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Recently honored with the prestigious Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puruskar in the field of Art and Culture, Ayaan dreams of reigniting the connection between Kashmiri youth and their rich cultural legacy.

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