In the last couple of weeks there has been increased firing across the line of control that separates India from Pakistan. According to news reports at least two Indian civilians and four Pakistani civilians have been killed, and dozens injured on both sides. In the midst of this India canceled scheduled talks with Pakistan.
But despite the heightened tensions and the daily news alerts of cross border firings, a new entertainment channel, which shows only Pakistani TV serials and telefilms, has developed a fan following in urban India, and predominantly in Kashmir–the area that is the bone of contention between India and Pakistan.