Alia Bhatt starrer ‘Raazi’ could have gotten a National Award thinks author Harinder Sikka, on whose book the film is based.&nbsp;

Harinder Sikka’s book titled ‘Calling Sehmat’ was reimagined for the big screen by Meghna Gulzar who gave us a beautiful film ‘Raazi’ that highlighted the story of a Kashmiri girl Sehmat who crossed borders from India to Pakistan to spy for the nation. It was a real-life incident during the 1971 India-Pakistan war.

Harinder pointed out that he was not happy about the omission of ‘Tricolour scene’ in the film that found its place in the book. He said, "In the book, the story ends with Sehmat saluting the Tricolour. If the film had the same ending, the film would have won the National Award. I told the director that you have stopped the film from getting a National Award by cutting the Tricolour scene in the film.”

“Though this was done by the wishes of the filmmakers, but I still have resentment over it,” he added.&nbsp;

Talking about the book, Harinder said, "I was a person who had never written a book, and my first book 'Calling Sehmat' sold around five lakh copies. Sehmat taught me how to live. We very easily paint all Kashmiri Muslims with the same brush, saying that Kashmiris are terrorists. We have to understand that no mother wants her son to carry a stone in his hand. Terrorism has been being funded there for so many years but there have also been Kashmiris like Sehmat who gave up their entire families for the country. Much has changed since the abrogation of Article 370. My next book is 'Section 370', and Sehmat is the inspiration again."

Alia Bhatt starrer ‘Raazi’ could have gotten a National Award thinks author Harinder Sikka, on whose book the film is based. Harinder Sikka’s book titled ‘Calling Sehmat’ was reimagined for the big screen by Meghna Gulzar who gave us a beautiful film ‘Raazi’ that highlighted the story of a Kashmiri girl Sehmat who crossed borders from India to Pakistan to spy for the nation.

Alia Bhatt starrer ‘Raazi’ could have gotten a National Award thinks author Harinder Sikka, on whose book the film is based. Harinder Sikka’s book titled ‘Calling Sehmat’ was reimagined for the big screen by Meghna Gulzar who gave us a beautiful film ‘Raazi’ that highlighted the story of a Kashmiri girl Sehmat who crossed borders from India to Pakistan to spy for the nation. It was a real-life incident during the 1971 India-Pakistan war. Harinder pointed out that he was not happy about the omission of ‘Tricolour scene’ in the film that found its place in the book. He said, "In the book, the story ends with Sehmat saluting the Tricolour. If the film had the same ending, the film would have won the National Award. I told the director that you have stopped the film from getting a National Award by cutting the Tricolour scene in the film.” “Though this was done by the wishes of the filmmakers, but I still have resentment over it,” he added. Talking about the book, Harinder said, "I was a person who had never written a book, and my first book 'Calling Sehmat' sold around five lakh copies. Sehmat taught me how to live. We very easily paint all Kashmiri Muslims with the same brush, saying that Kashmiris are terrorists. We have to understand that no mother wants her son to carry a stone in his hand. Terrorism has been being funded there for so many years but there have also been Kashmiris like Sehmat who gave up their entire families for the country. Much has changed since the abrogation of Article 370. My next book is 'Section 370', and Sehmat is the inspiration again."

Author on whose book 'Raazi' is based, thinks Meghna Gulzar stopped it from getting National Award

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor were seen <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/in-pics-lovebirds-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-celebrated-new-years-with-family-in-new-york-187665">partying together on the New Year’s Eve</a> with the Kapoor family in New York. A relationship that blossomed while they shot for a film together, ‘Brahmastra’; Alia in a first, got candid about her relationship in an interview with a daily.&nbsp;

In the interview, she said that she does not consider the relationship to be an achievement but a very important part of her life. She said, “I have never had my personal life getting spoken about so much. Earlier, these talks were very upar upar se but this year, it suddenly became all about that. Such talks don’t bother me, but I don’t like talking about it is because somehow, it then diverts all the attention, and that’s what it all becomes about.”

She added: “It’s not as if a relationship is an achievement. It is just a part – and a very important part – of my life. It’s seamless as well as beautiful, and should be celebrated when it has to be.”&nbsp;

Alia asked for privacy and said, “Right now, it should just be left on its own and kind of kept in a corner where it can stay safe and warm. You can say that it’s like a cat in my life that I want to protect, and it’s not ready to come on social media the way Edward (her pet cat) has.”

On the work front, Alia will be seen in various projects like Zoya Akhtar’s <a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/%27gully-boy%27-wrap-up-party-was-held-in-mumbai-at-esco-bar-132460">‘Gully Boy’</a> with Ranveer Singh, Abhishek Verman’s <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-karan-johars-kalank-goes-on-floors-varun-dhawan-sonakshi-sinha-aditya-roy-kapur-spotted-131320">‘Kalank’</a>, which also stars Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri Dixit and Varun Dhawan in important roles, and finally Ayan Mukherji’s <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-brahmastra-cast-amitabh-bachchan-ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-seen-with-director-ayan-mukerji--141611">‘Brahmastra’</a> alongside Ranbir Kapoor.

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor were seen partying together on the New Year’s Eve with the Kapoor family in New York. A relationship that blossomed while they shot for a film together, ‘Brahmastra’; Alia in a first, got candid about her relationship in an interview with a daily.

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor were seen partying together on the New Year’s Eve with the Kapoor family in New York. A relationship that blossomed while they shot for a film together, ‘Brahmastra’; Alia in a first, got candid about her relationship in an interview with a daily. In the interview, she said that she does not consider the relationship to be an achievement but a very important part of her life. She said, “I have never had my personal life getting spoken about so much. Earlier, these talks were very upar upar se but this year, it suddenly became all about that. Such talks don’t bother me, but I don’t like talking about it is because somehow, it then diverts all the attention, and that’s what it all becomes about.” She added: “It’s not as if a relationship is an achievement. It is just a part – and a very important part – of my life. It’s seamless as well as beautiful, and should be celebrated when it has to be.” Alia asked for privacy and said, “Right now, it should just be left on its own and kind of kept in a corner where it can stay safe and warm. You can say that it’s like a cat in my life that I want to protect, and it’s not ready to come on social media the way Edward (her pet cat) has.” On the work front, Alia will be seen in various projects like Zoya Akhtar’s ‘Gully Boy’ with Ranveer Singh, Abhishek Verman’s ‘Kalank’, which also stars Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri Dixit and Varun Dhawan in important roles, and finally Ayan Mukherji’s ‘Brahmastra’ alongside Ranbir Kapoor.

Alia Bhatt on relationship with Ranbir Kapoor:  It’s like a cat in my life that I want to protect

Alia Bhatt has earned appreciation from both critics and masses alike for her performance in 'Raazi'. &nbsp;The young actress has been lauded for delivering a mature performance in Meghna Gulzar's spy thriller where she played an Indian spy married to Pakistani army officer. Among the list of admirers, Kangana Ranaut's words for Alia Bhatt are truly heartwarming.&nbsp; 
 
The actress recently watched the film and was all praises for the young actress as well as the director. "I really liked Raazi. It was awesome. Meghna (director Meghna Gulzar) did a splendid job with the film. I think her film is going to cross Rs. 100 crore at the box office,"Kangana had predicted.&nbsp; 
 
The film recently crossed the Rs 100 crore mark on the third Sunday after its release.&nbsp; 
 
Kangana called Alia the 'undisputed queen' and added, "I have no words to express Alia's (Bhatt) performance in the film. She is so good. It's Alia's world and we are living in it." The 31-year-old actress, who is currently filming for her next film Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi told media persons how she had missed the special screening of the film earlier.&nbsp; 
 
"Meghna and Alia invited me on the trial of their film but I couldn't attend it because I was busy shooting for my film, then I promised them that I will watch the film soon. I am going to send Alia a congratulatory message for her film," added the actress.&nbsp;

Kangana Ranaut is all praises for Alia Bhatt's performance in 'Raazi'.

Alia Bhatt has earned appreciation from both critics and masses alike for her performance in 'Raazi'. The young actress has been lauded for delivering a mature performance in Meghna Gulzar's spy thriller where she played an Indian spy married to Pakistani army officer. Among the list of admirers, Kangana Ranaut's words for Alia Bhatt are truly heartwarming. The actress recently watched the film and was all praises for the young actress as well as the director. "I really liked Raazi. It was awesome. Meghna (director Meghna Gulzar) did a splendid job with the film. I think her film is going to cross Rs. 100 crore at the box office,"Kangana had predicted. The film recently crossed the Rs 100 crore mark on the third Sunday after its release. Kangana called Alia the 'undisputed queen' and added, "I have no words to express Alia's (Bhatt) performance in the film. She is so good. It's Alia's world and we are living in it." The 31-year-old actress, who is currently filming for her next film Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi told media persons how she had missed the special screening of the film earlier. "Meghna and Alia invited me on the trial of their film but I couldn't attend it because I was busy shooting for my film, then I promised them that I will watch the film soon. I am going to send Alia a congratulatory message for her film," added the actress.

Kangana Ranaut on 'Raazi': It's 'queen' Alia Bhatt's world, and we are just living in it

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Author on whose book 'Raazi' is based, thinks Meghna Gulzar stopped it from getting National Award

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