She may be a woman of few words, but give her a pen and paper, and her stories will do the talking. Bhavani Iyer, who — with a repertoire that includes Black (2005), Guzaarish (2010) and Raazi (2018) — has fast sealed her place as one of the most promising screenwriters in the industry, is busy at work on her next web series that chronicles the history of Kashmir.

"The show is titled Srinagar. The first season will showcase the events between 1985 and 2000 while season two will chronicle [the time] from 1947 to 1971," says Iyer, whose last work, Kaafir, too was set in the state. It is easy to see that the Valley, with its trials and tribulations, holds a special place in her heart. "I've been there so many times, it feels like Kashmir has adopted me," she smiles.