After her last film Badrinath Ki Dulhania, Alia Bhatt is all set to treat the audience with another stellar performance in the upcoming film Raazi. With a teaser and three posters comprising three distinct looks of Alia Bhatt’s character from the film already out, Raazi has an interesting plot with several twists and some impressive acting. The film, set during the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971, is based on Harinder Sikka’s novel Calling Sehmat and is shot in Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir and Mumbai.
The much-awaited trailer of the film that was released yesterday introduces us to the three key elements of Meghna Gulzar’s directorial venture: love, betrayal and patriotism. A naive Alia Bhatt aka Sehmat transforms into an Indian spy on the order of her father, played by actor Rajit Kapur and gets married to a Pakistani officer (essayed by Vicky Kaushal). The trailer shows Alia as an obedient daughter, perfect wife and a fearless spy.
In an interview, Alia Bhatt stated, “I think in Raazi, the audience will see me in a completely different avatar. At least that is my wish because Raazi as a film is very different. It’s the first time I am doing a period film and is based on the true story as well, so I am very excited for it and I hope the audience will like it.”
Raazi, co-produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, will hit theatres on May 11, 2018.