Raazi

Synopsis: A Kashmiri woman agrees to marry a Pakistani army officer in order to spy on Pakistan during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971.
Director(s): Meghna Gulzar
Production: Zee Studios
 
IMDB:
7.9
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Year:
2018
138 min
2,253 Views


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It's been 46 years now

since the three defense forces of our country came together

and won a war against Pakistan, in 1971.

And severed a part of Pakistan away from it.

Those senior officers who have witnessed that war

can never forget the sacrifices of that time.

Not just the ones who fought the war...

...but even those who were miles away from the front...

...helping our forces.

The brave agents of our Intelligence Bureau.

Their glorious feats are still fresh in my mind.

Among them, was a 20-year-old girl...

...who crossed all imaginable limits!

The struggle for liberation is gaining momentum in East Pakistan.

The leader of their secret army is this man.

Colonel Usmani.

What are their intentions?

Mujib-ur-Rehman has managed to gather a group of people

who now call themselves the 'Mukti' Army.

'Mukti' meaning Freedom!

And this man is...

Khalid Mir.

We need to keep a strict vigilance on him.

He's a high-ranking officer in the Indian Intelligence Bureau.

Can I get you something, Sir?

Brigadier Sir will be out soon.

My dear friend!

Welcome.

Thank you.

Hidayat...

Your last information on our rogue officer Rusul Amin

was absolutely correct.

That traitor has quit the Pakistani Navy

and joined the 'Mukti Army'.

Get me some more information from your informer.

What kind of information?

India is helping Mujib-ur-Rehman

to fulfill his dreams of liberation.

We need to know what they are planning.

If India tries to interfere in our internal matters...

...they will pay dearly for their interference.

I'm going back to Kashmir today.

I'll try to find out all I can, as soon as I get back.

May God bless you with success.

And may your brotherhood with Pakistan always remain!

Always, brother Syed... always!

Now, if there's anything I can do for you...

Syed... - Yes...

I have a small wish...

which could be a request as well. - Yes.

The thing is...

there is a tumor in my lung.

I have never smoked a cigarette.

Maybe I got too high on life.

Hidayat...

I am no doctor...

But, if as a friend I could be of any help,

please let me know.

I don't know what to say, Hidayat.

I can't fathom what you have just said.

Spying for India...

...and maintaining contacts in Pakistan is one thing.

But an innocent girl, who knows nothing about spying...

She's your daughter, Hidayat.

She is an Indian first.

You don't know how crucial this time is for India.

And how dangerous it can get.

They have got a whiff of India's involvement in Bengal.

And they will not tolerate it.

They will never let Pakistan break apart.

They are hatching a big scheme against us.

What kind of scheme?

Mir Sahab, if I knew that...

...would I risk my daughter's life?

They have a lot of faith in me...

...which they can only have in my daughter, after me.

But, Hidayat...

I hope you will stay for lunch?

Not today...

There is an urgent Bureau meeting in Delhi.

I will be leaving soon.

Then I'll send some dry-fruits.

Make sure he eats.

The strongest intentions fall weak on an empty stomach.

What does Teji think?

She thinks you should have lunch with us.

And did you ask Sehmat?

Did my father ask me?

He simply informed me.

And taught me. - Have you told your daughter...

...about the future you are planning for her?

I will...

I will tell her, and you will teach her.

If you give her a chance, you will see for yourself.

What I cannot accomplish, Sehmat will!

Sehmat!

What were you thinking, idiot?

About the squirrel...

What happened?

You take it out! Just looking at the blood is making me dizzy.

Sissy!

Careful.

Mind the steps. Careful.

I think you should take a tetanus shot.

Injection? - Yes...

No, please!.

It'll hurt a lot less than that shard of glass.

Dr. Kapoor must be in his clinic now.

Let me see.

151874...

Don't you know?

She's is our college's telephone directory.

Once she sees a number or dials it,

she never forgets.

Ms. Sehmat Khan.

There is a call from your father in the office.

Abbu has called?

Thank God!

You look absolutely fine.

Now once I see mother, I'll be completely relieved!

How did you get hurt? - It's nothing.

Did you fall down?

Your 'urgency' really scared me Abbu.

I'm serving lunch...

Do we have any Loquat mother?

This is not the season for Loquat, dear.

I've made some almond sherbet instead.

Is everything alright?

Yes.

Come, let's eat.

No Abbu, first tell me...

My business requires me to make trips to Pakistan.

And in that, the work that I do for our Intelligence Bureau,

you know about...

During my last trip to the other side

I became aware of a grave threat to India.

War? Again?

The winds of war are blowing in Bengal.

And in order to prevent India from interfering,

Pakistan wants to do something

that will cripple India.

What can they do?

I don't know.

This entire situation is a matter of a few months.

And I don't have a few months left...

Mother...

He told me last night...

...what he's known for four months.

There is a tumor in his lung

and it is growing.

Why didn't you tell me, Abbu?

I would have come sooner.

That's why I have called you now.

No...

That's not why you've called her.

We need to be prepared for any emergency...

I want you to take my place.

I want you to be the eyes and ears for India

and live in Pakistan.

How?

Tell her that too.

I'm telling her, Teji.

I'm telling her everything.

Brigadier Syed is an acquaintance of mine in Pakistan.

And I couldn't think of a better way

of placing you there.

I have proposed your marriage

to his youngest son, Iqbal.

The Bureau has given the go-ahead.

Now it is up to us.

I want you to go back to college tomorrow dear.

I don't know what I was thinking.

How could I even think about putting you in such grave danger?

Why do you risk your own life for the country, Abbu?

That is my father's legacy.

I did... as I was told.

But to make you do the same...

...is a mistake.

So... - Alright, Abbu.

I'll go back to college, as you say.

But my father too, has raised me with the same belief.

That nothing comes before the country.

Not even yourself.

And if that is a mistake...

...then enrolling your sons in the army to protect the nation...

...is also a mistake.

The path of life is twisted

Fate, wickedly entwined

Take hold of your intent

The way ahead is clear If the heart is inclined.

The setup will be ready in 2 days...

...and we will begin your training.

Only we know the real reason why

you are being married away to Pakistan.

So come up with a good story to explain to your friends.

If the heart is inclined.

Good morning.

It's okay.

This is Nikhil Bakshi.

He will be with you throughout your training.

And this is Sehmat Khan.

You need to know some important instructions before your training begins.

First and foremost, as a field agent,

there will be a line drawn around you.

All your actions will be within that line.

And you will never take any action of your own will.

Any information that you come across,

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Meghna Gulzar

Meghna Gulzar (born 13 December 1973) is an Indian director of Hindi films, and is the only daughter of lyricist and poet Gulzar and actress Raakhee. She is also the author of a book titled Because He Is... about her father Gulzar. more…

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