Raazi (2018): A Spy’s Sacrifice During the 1971 War

Directed by Meghna Gulzar, *Raazi* tells the story of Sehmat (Alia Bhatt), an Indian woman sent undercover into a Pakistani military family during the 1971 conflict. Vicky Kaushal plays Iqbal, a Pakistani officer who becomes her husband, while Sehmat gathers critical intelligence for the Indian army. The plot focuses on the tension between her personal relationships and her covert mission, showing how she places national duty above love and safety. The film portrays the emotional cost of espionage, the strategic importance of information, and the quiet heroism of those who operate in the shadows of war.