Artist With Disability Uses Canvas to Capture Kashmir's Essence

Being a person with disability since birth has not deterred Bashir Ahmad Mir, 40, from pursuing his dream as a painter and drawing attention to his artistic endeavours.

Being a person with disability since birth has not deterred Bashir Ahmad Mir, 40, from pursuing his dream as a painter and drawing attention to his artistic endeavours. Bashir Ahmad Mir from J&K's Tangmarg town can neither speak nor hear. He expresses himself completely by creating magic on canvas. His pictures narrate the tales of Kashmir, capturing the region's essence -- from its culture to its beautiful landscapes; Bashir is uncompromising about using his talent to record daily life in Kashmir.