Ajar Village (Bandipora District), JAMMU & KASHMIR :

Bandipora :

In rural corners of Kashmir, where girls are struggling to support and their success is rarely celebrated, a young girl from Bandipora has let her paintbrush speak louder than words and became an inspiration for many by becoming first Kashmiri women to achieve Gold in Influencer Book of World Records.

Seerat Tariq, 19-year-old stroked in tradition and imagination, has become the first Kashmiri girl to receive a gold medal and etch her name in the Influencer Book of World Records through her mastery of tribal art painting.

Born in the quiet village of Ajar in North Kashmir’s Bandipora district, Seerat has proved that girls are not less than boys. She has achieved a feat which many boys and girls wish to achieve in their lives.

Speaking with the Kashmir Despatch, Seerat said that she was passionate about drawing and painting since childhood. “When everyone was inside their homes during the Covid-19, I used to utilize my time in painting and create imagery painting which helped me to polish my skills.”

Her recent paintings which highlighted tribal life in Kashmir have helped her to enter her name in the influencer book of records.

She received her award on August 17 in ceremony for International book of influencer records Jaipur Rajasthan.

Her paintings are not only about art, it also highlights crucial issues about climate change, drug addiction among youths and importance of keeping the environment clean.

“Everyone was saying art is not enough to build a future. Fewer people consider this a profession in future, especially if a girl is doing it. Everyone used to demoticate me but my mother stands beside me which gives me hope and helps me to achieve this feat,” Seerat told Kashmir Despatch.

Seerat earlier made a record of making 104 paintings in a single day and entered her name in Asia Book of Records, followed by India Star Passion Award for art and creativity. Each milestone of hard work carried her closer to the global stage.

“Art can communicate more than words, it is the way which attracts the soul. I hope my paintings can bring a social change in our society.”

After achieving this feat, Seerat is preparing for the Genius Book of records and wants to highlight the Kashmiri tradition and beauty on the global stage.

Seerat urges other youths not to involve themselves in evil things. “Identify your hidden talent and use your skill to polish that talent and come on forefront and be the responsible member of the society, serve your society and be a change maker.”

source: http://www.kashmirdespatch.com / Kashmir Despatch / Home> Business / by Seerat Un Nisa / September 01st, 2025