Kasheer — Narrative Motion Project

Kasheer is a personal exploration of memory, identity, and the lasting emotional impact of displacement in Kashmir. Although I have never lived there, the region’s culture and history have strongly shaped my perspective, and this project grew from a desire to engage with that influence honestly — focusing on human experience rather than political narrative.

I chose the motion comic format to better control pacing and emotional emphasis. Unlike traditional comics, where all frames are visible at once, motion allowed each moment to unfold gradually, giving space to silence, pauses, and transitions. This helped guide the viewer through the story while still preserving a sense of agency.

The narrative initially explored parallel perspectives from different households, but evolved into a single central character to create a stronger emotional connection. Drawing from personal memories, research, and documentary references, Kasheer aims to encourage empathy and reflection, highlighting the quiet, human stories that exist beneath larger historical events.