Movie Review: Raazi (2018) – A Gripping Spy Thriller with Heart

 INTRODUCTION  Bollywood has produced many patriotic films, but Raazi (2018) stands out for its subtle, emotionally charged, and realistic approach to espionage. Directed by Meghna Gulzar and based on the book Calling Sehmat by Harinder Sikka, this film is a true story-inspired spy thriller set against the backdrop of the 1971 India-Pakistan war. With Alia Bhatt in the lead role, Raazi is not just about espionage—it’s a tale of duty, sacrifice, and patriotism with a human touch. But does it deliver as a thrilling spy drama? Let’s find out. PLOT SUMMARY  Set in 1971, just before the Indo-Pak war, Raazi follows Sehmat Khan (Alia Bhatt), a young Kashmiri girl who is trained as an Indian spy. She is married off to a Pakistani military officer, Iqbal Syed (Vicky Kaushal), so she can secretly gather intelligence for India. As she infiltrates the enemy’s home, Sehmat finds herself emotionally torn—between her love for her country and the bonds she forms with her new family. With...