Raazi

Raazi
("agree")
2018
4/5 stars



In 1971, Hidayat Khan (Rajit Kapur) is a double agent, spying for India on Pakistan, while his Pakistani friends think he is working for them.  When he learns that he is going to die from cancer, he arranges a marriage between his daughter Sehmat (Alia Bhatt) and Iqbal Syed (Vicky Kaushal), an officer in the Pakistani Army and son of a Brigadier (Shishir Sharma) so that she can spy for India as well.  After brief training by RAW, the 20 year-old Sehmat marries and begins a dangerous game of spying on her new family.

This mostly-believable thriller is well-written with a plot that is both emotional and intense.  Bhatt is convincing as Sehmat, both vulnerable and determined.  Kaushal is also credible as Iqbal, giving a strong performance. The film treats the Pakistani side of the conflict with sympathy.  Overall, this is a thriller that is sure to please.

Available with Amazon Prime.

Kaushal and Bhatt