Raazi movie updates: Alia Bhatt plays a spy in Raazi.
Alia Bhatt starrer Raazi is all set to release on May 11. Directed by Meghna Gulzar, the film is adapted from Harinder Sikka’s book Calling Sehmat, which tells the story of an Indian spy who married a Pakistani army officer to serve her country. Along with Alia, the film also stars Vicky Kaushal, Rajit Kapoor, Soni Razdan and Shishir Sharma among others. Meghna Gulzar, who previously directed the much acclaimed Talvar, is coming back to the director’s chair with Raazi. The music by Shankar-Ehsan-Loy has also gained popularity as the film nears its release. At the film’s screening yesterday, many Bollywood celebrities saw the film and are now showering their praise on Twitter.
Highlights
"Saw raazi , such a special film! Beautifully written, brilliantly executed. @vickykaushal09 such subtlety to your performance, such strength & @aliaa08 you are a gift , you’re beautiful, sharp, so real..You cried, we cried. Sehmet ll be sketched in all our hearts forever β€οΈπ«," tweeted Mouni Roy.
"Just watched a classic @meghnagulzar signature #Raazi what a fantastic film & @aliaa08 u Wonder Woman super girl what are u made off :) take a bow both of u,the entire team ! Keeps u riveted as it’s entertaining & yet endearing @karanjohar @apoorvamehta18 more power to Dharma π," writes Sidharth Malhotra in a tweet.
"She has empathy , generosity and the audacity to sing her song which comes straight from her heart. More power to her. Simply love her for making this gem called Raazi ! It’s a film that heals," writes Mahesh Bhatt in a tweet for Raazi. Sharing a picture of Alia Bhatt with director Meghna Gulzar, he said, "A deadly duo ! #raazi is simply brilliant."
"#Raazi is phenomenal!! One of the best films I have seen with performances that will stay with you forever!! Huge congrats @meghnagulzar @DharmaMovies ππΌππΌ @vickykaushal09 , u & the entire cast are pitch perfect, so brilliant! And @aliaa08 U r so real, pure, honest, vulnerable, beautiful as an actor that it moves people to tears..U saw that last night! At 25, u r already one of our greatest actors ever & a gift to cinema! May you always shine bright & stay blessedπ #raazi @meghnagulzar @karanjohar," tweeted Sophie Choudary.
Abhishek Bachchan wrote on Twitter: "Had the pleasure of watching Raazi last night. Enjoyed every moment of it. Taught, edge-of-your-seat and relentless! @aliaa08 is…simply put, gifted! Such talent and maturity is wonderful to watch. My brother @vickykaushal09, restrained, dignified and honest and earnest. Bravo. So, so happy for @meghnagulzar… Always knew she was great… And she proves her craft and her confidence in it in Raazi. Audacious! @karanjohar - what to say about you? You don’t care what people think of you π€£ all the best to the entire team. Such a worthy film. Do watch guys."
"This is one of the most powerful, engaging and humane films I’ve ever seen! Totally in awe of the master story telling @meghnagulzar. And @aliaa08 I’ve always said you are PRECIOUS and with this film you have raised the bar to ANOTHER level!!! #RaaziOn11May. Vicky you are just so so special @vickykaushal09! #JaideepAhlawat your humanity shines in your performance. @Soni_Razdan it was such a treat to watch you play @aliaa08’s mother. Your silences spoke volumes. Every cast member in the film is pitch perfect. #Raazi. Thank you @karanjohar @apoorvamehta18 @DharmaMovies @JungleePictures for making this movie! #AeWatan #RaaziOn11May," tweeted Dia Mirza.
Director Shashank Khaitan, who has helmed films like Badrinath Ki Dulhania and Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, posted on Twitter: "#Raazi is an absolutely fantastic film ...loved it...@meghnagulzar has given us a story of a girl which is thrilling, patriotic, humane, beautiful and much more...hats off to you...congrats @karanjohar @apoorvamehta18 @DharmaMovies @JungleePictures @aliaa08 @vickykaushal09. #raazi ... the music of the film is so good... in love with #dilbaro and #ehwatan ... the camera work by #jaypatel is bang on. The casting by #jogiji is solid ... @Jaiahlawat is fantastic in the film ... @DharmaMovies @meghnagulzar @aliaa08 @vickykaushal09. @vickykaushal09 ... is so so so good in #raazi ... his screen presence is fab and the ease with which he performs is super... wish u all the best my friend... from our days of The Caine Mutiny Court Martial to now, you have killed it... π€π€π€ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½ππ½"