Rutba Showkat, an 18-year-old from Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, has made national headlines with a remarkable achievement—she set a Guinness World Record by folding 250 origami paper boats in one hour

Rutba, a multi-talented youth, is also a national-level martial artist, boasting an impressive haul of 60 awards including a gold medal. Her creative pursuits extend beyond martial arts—she is an adept calligrapher and painter, with accolades in the India Book of Records.

Speaking to the media, Rutba revealed that this achievement was the culmination of three years of effort, following two previous attempts that narrowly missed the mark. “Alhamdulillah, hard work never disappoints,” she reflected She even kept the attempt hidden from her family to surprise them with the news

According to the Guinness World Records certificate, her feat equates to folding approximately four paper boats per minute, maintaining an incredible pace and focus.

Rutba’s accomplishment stands as a beacon of talent, perseverance, and creative excellence, inspiring youth across Kashmir and beyond.