On September 26, the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) launched 'The Unseen Voice,' a collection of English poems by Ali Emran, a recognized writer, filmmaker, and theatre personality. The event took place in the Academy’s seminar hall in Srinagar and attracted a diverse audience of artists, writers, poets, scholars, and cultural enthusiasts from across the valley.
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The chief guest, Muneer-ul Islam, Secretary of the Department of Information for the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, praised the collection as a significant addition to contemporary literature. He noted that the poems reflect a unique voice influenced by the Kashmiri Sufi aesthetic. The book was reviewed by Iftikhar Imran, a prominent academic and literary critic, who described it as an important contribution to Indian English literature. He highlighted how the collection conveys the spiritual essence of Kashmir while aiming to introduce its Sufi cultural heritage to younger audiences.
Dr. Abid Ahmad, Editor at JKAACL, welcomed the attendees and emphasized the Academy’s commitment to fostering a vibrant literary and cultural ecosystem through engagement with writers and artists. He spoke about the Academy's ongoing efforts to promote literature and the arts, creating opportunities for creative expression and cultural exchange.
Notable figures in attendance included Shabir Mujahid, Shamshad Kralwari, Manoj Pandita, Hussain Khan, and many others from the literary and cultural community. Dr. Abid Ahmad also managed the program and concluded it with a vote of thanks, expressing appreciation for the participation of the chief guest, guest of honor, the poet, and other distinguished guests.