Prerna Bhat is a and a Kashmiri Pandit pursuing her Mass Communication degree at Jamia Millia Islamia. Her narrative focus is centered on the exploration of themes that resonate profoundly with her heritage: the complex concept of ‘home,' the enduring quest for independence, and the resilience of the people who define these narratives. Her work offers a perspective on the displaced Kashmiri Pandit experience, transforming personal and collective memory into stories of identity and belonging. You can find her on X: @PrernaBhat3 and Instagram: @prerna__bhat.
The dejhoor had been an ornament for Kashmiri Pandit women for thousands of years, narrating a story of continuity under pressure, womanhood refracted through history, and identity surviving the corrosion of displacement. By Prerna Bhat