Songs of Paradise, the musical biographical drama starring Saba Azad and Soni Razdan, has won audience appreciation for its tribute to Kashmiri musical heritage and its powerful performances. Directed
by Danish Renzu and produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Excel Entertainment, the film was released on Prime Video in August this year.
As the film continues to captivate viewers, actress Saba Azad has expressed her gratitude to the entire team for bringing the project to life.
Saba Azad Expresses Gratitude To Team Songs Of Paradise
On Instagram, the actress shared a collage video showcasing several behind-the-scenes moments from the making of Songs of Paradise in the breathtaking valleys of Kashmir.
She wrote in the caption, “Ours is a small film. Made with little resources but with a lot of heart. A lot of amazing humans made ‘Songs of Paradise’ possible and this is a love note to each of them. So so thankful to have been on set with you. #songsofparadise.”
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Social Media Reactions
Almost instantly, the comment section was flooded with reactions from fans and celebrities alike. Actress Dia Mirza lauded Saba’s performance in the film and said, “Saba you are sublime. What tender and tenacious lived performance.”
Actress Lillete Dubey commented, “Our lil gem made with love with u shining in it.”
One Instagram user wrote, “This has been an amazing watch! Great work done, team Songs of Paradise!”
More About Songs of Paradise
The film follows the story of Zeeba Akhtar, a young woman in 1950s Kashmir who defies societal norms to become the famed singer Noor Begum, also known as Raj Begum. Inspired by the real-life Padma Shri awardee, the musical drama chronicles her journey to becoming the first female voice on Radio Kashmir, highlighting her struggles against a traditional society while celebrating her contributions to Kashmiri musical heritage.
The film also features notable performances by Sheeba Chadha, Zain Khan Durrani, Lillete Dubey, and Taaruk Raina in significant roles.
Saba Azad’s Upcoming Project
Next, the actress will be seen in Anurag Kashyap’s crime-drama Bandar, alongside Bobby Deol, Sanya Malhotra and Sapna Pabbi. The film recently premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival 2025 (TIFF 2025).