This is Samad Pandith’s house It’s more than a 100 years old
One of the popular tales of this legend is that, in the 19th century, a terrible plane crash took place in the Anantnag district of Kashmir. All passengers died and they included one of the Khwaja’s sons. The plane had crashed in a very remote area, the access to which was next to impossible. It was winter and Kashmir had witnessed a very heavy snowfall. The government had given up on the rescue operation of the victims and of claiming the dead bodies. It is then that the government sought the Khwaja’s help to cut through the snow jammed mountains, to build a road and reach the site of the plane crash! Such was this man’s financial status and power, yet he was so humble and at disposal of every poor and needy! Abdul Samad Pandith was not just a philanthropist, he was a visionary. Originally a forest landlord and the richest man of his times, he set up many firsts in the valley. He set up the first movie theatre of Kashmir which was named ‘Samad Talkies’ after him. Amongst other first industrial units that he put up were joinery mills, jam jelly factory, dairy farms and many other business subdivisions! People remember him even today and even though he passed away, his generations are known and celebrated by his name! What a legacy to leave behind! AlHaqu Murun righty dedicated this Urdu couplet to Khwaja Abdul Samad Pandith: ‘Kisi ki muskurahato pe ho jaan nisaar! Kisi ka dard ho sakhe toh le udhaar! ‘Jeena issi ka naam hai’ Written by Dr.Ain WaniArt, when perceived via the lens of a Kashmiri, is an identity. It is not just a means of livelihood…
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