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After the release of Alia Bhatt-starrer Raazi, people are curious to get a glimpse of real Sehmat Khan. Reports suggest that could be possible soon but National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah opposes the idea. Abdullah has penned down a letter to Calling Sehmat author Harinder Sikka and expressed his opinion on the revelation of Sehmat’s identity.
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The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister’s office has confirmed the news that Farooq Abdullah wrote to Harinder Sikka, a former Indian Navy officer. A decade ago, the author agreed to keep Sehmat’s identity a secret and he wants it to keep it that way. Abdullah wrote, “Dear Harindar, When you first brought your book ‘Calling Sehmat’ to me a decade ago, I was delighted and wrote a foreword on it. At my request to agreed to guard the identities, which was commendable. Please keep it that way.”
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“There are millions who work and pray for one Hindustan. Kashmiris are wonderful, simple and peace-loving people. And those who visit the Valley will vouch for their integrity. I wish you success,” he concluded.
When Harinder Sikka discovered the story of valour and sacrifice by a young Kashmiri girl for her country, he decided to pen it down. He published his book and introduced the country to the brave Sehmat Khan. Now, Meghna Gulzar has given a face to the character — that of Alia Bhatt — through her film on Sehmat. However, the amazing story has now intrigued all to know more about the real Sehmat.
Read more:Before watching Alia Bhatt’s ‘Raazi’, know who was the real Sehmat Khan
Raazi narrates the story Sehmat Khan, who is trained to become a spy and then married off to a Pakistan Army officer. Sehmat is on a mission to gather information for the Indian intelligence during the 1971 India-Pakistan war. The film is inspired from Harinder Sikka’s novel Calling Sehmat. Alia Bhatt’s portrayal of feminine yet strong Sehmat Khan drew praise from all quarters.
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