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    Raazi tells the true story of an Indian spy named Sehmat who marries a Pakistani Army officer to gain intelligence during the 1971 Indo-Pak war. Sehmat undergoes training before marrying Iqbal and assimilating into his family while keeping her real motives hidden. The film focuses on the emotional toll of war through the relationship between Sehmat and Iqbal rather than action sequences. Alia Bhatt's powerful performance as Sehmat who hides her alliance from Iqbal's family but not the audience keeps viewers invested in the complex story.

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    Raazi tells the true story of an Indian spy named Sehmat who marries a Pakistani Army officer to gain intelligence during the 1971 Indo-Pak war. Sehmat undergoes training before marrying Iqbal and assimilating into his family while keeping her real motives hidden. The film focuses on the emotional toll of war through the relationship between Sehmat and Iqbal rather than action sequences. Alia Bhatt's powerful performance as Sehmat who hides her alliance from Iqbal's family but not the audience keeps viewers invested in the complex story.

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    Raazi tells the true story of an Indian spy named Sehmat who marries a Pakistani Army officer to gain intelligence during the 1971 Indo-Pak war. Sehmat undergoes training before marrying Iqbal and assimilating into his family while keeping her real motives hidden. The film focuses on the emotional toll of war through the relationship between Sehmat and Iqbal rather than action sequences. Alia Bhatt's powerful performance as Sehmat who hides her alliance from Iqbal's family but not the audience keeps viewers invested in the complex story.

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    Raazi tells the true story of an Indian spy named Sehmat who marries a Pakistani Army officer to gain intelligence during the 1971 Indo-Pak war. Sehmat undergoes training before marrying Iqbal and assimilating into his family while keeping her real motives hidden. The film focuses on the emotional toll of war through the relationship between Sehmat and Iqbal rather than action sequences. Alia Bhatt's powerful performance as Sehmat who hides her alliance from Iqbal's family but not the audience keeps viewers invested in the complex story.

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    RAAZI REWRITES THE SPY-THRILLER GENRE WITH EMOTIONS, INSTEAD OF EXPLOSIONS

    Raazi Story: Set against the backdrop of the Indo-Pak war in 1971, an Indian girl marries a
    Pakistani Army officer to spy for her country.

    Raazi Review: ‘Raazi’ is the true story of a Muslim girl Sehmat (Alia Bhatt) - a naïve and
    inexperienced Kashmiri whose life changes when her father Hidayat Khan (Rajit Kapoor) seals
    her fate as an Indian spy. She undergoes rigorous training under Indian intelligence agent Khalid
    Mir (Jaideep Ahlawat) before being married off to Pakistani Army officer Iqbal Syed. On the
    other side of the border, Sehmat gradually assimilates into Iqbal’s family to uncover vital
    information while keeping her real motives hidden from them.

    Vicky Kaushal’s nuanced turn gives Iqbal a charming sincerity as he tries to balance his attention
    between Sehmat’s natural appeal, and the love for his country. Iqbal’s father, played by Shishir
    Sharma, lends a commanding presence to Brigadier Syed as a man committed to his official
    duties over his family. Back home, Rajit Kapoor makes his mark as Hidayat who reluctantly
    chooses his daughter’s destiny, placing the devotion of his country above all else. Of course,
    there’s an undeniable delight in seeing Soni Razdan play mother to her real-life daughter
    onscreen. Arguably, the film’s most substantial relationship is between Khalid and Sehmat.
    Jaideep Ahlawat tactfully plays Khalid as a stoic patriot who deliberately restrains his concern
    for Sehmat. They share an underlying bond of unease mingled with mutual respect that is
    tangible even when they’re not onscreen together. Director Meghna Gulzar uses this tension to
    further the intrigue around the interpersonal drama, thrilling us with explosive emotions rather
    than gun-toting action.

    Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy’s music lends credibility to the 70’s backdrop. The songs evoke patriotism
    without tipping over into nationalism, primarily enhanced by Gulzar’s lyrics. The production
    design by Subrata Chakraborty and Amit Ray along with Maxima Basu Golani's costume design
    further solidify the film’s authenticity, although a few cinematic liberties in the screenplay might
    take you out of it at specific points. Nevertheless, Alia Bhatt's stellar performance keeps you
    invested in ‘Raazi’. Her transition from the gullible girl to a determined woman is subtle. Alia
    keeps Sehmat’s true alliance hidden just under the surface from her new family, but fortunately,
    in full view of the audience. Amidst all the compelling performances, this is Alia’s film as she
    continues to push her boundaries as an actor while challenging our expectations of her. In the
    same vein, ‘Raazi’ defies the spy genre’s traditional expectations of full-blown action sequences.
    Instead, Meghna Gulzar’s steady hand gradually ramps up the tension throughout, leading to an
    explosive final act in this strong dramatic thriller. It also leaves you questioning the
    repercussions of war on the human psyche.
    In-depth Analysis
    Our overall critic’s rating is not an average of the sub scores below.
    Direction:
    4.5 /5
    Dialogues:
    4.0 /5
    Screenplay:
    4.5 /5
    Music:
    3.5 /5
    Visual appeal:
    3.5 /5

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