Though Meghna Gulzar’s 2018 hit Raazi was a box office success, Harinder Sikka—author of the source novel Calling Sehmat—remains vocally dissatisfied with the film's adaptation. After his book was recently featured on a 'best espionage' list, Sikka took to social media to again criticize the movie's narrative choices. In response, a netizen suggested he should consider a remake, proposing Yami Gautam as the ideal lead to bring his original vision to life.
A netizen wrote on X, "Let's remake, sir. Yami is perfectly capable artist to bear the weight. The real story needs to be heard by everyone without any manipulation and biases. We will support the GoFundMe campaign. Kindly consider (sic)." To this, Sikka replied, "Sir, I don’t need money. Check up my background. But thanks for your offer. Indeed Yami is a great actor. Her best is yet to come (sic)."
Sikka slammed Gulzar and wrote, "Appointing Meghna Gulzar was my gravest misjudgment. Despite clear warnings, I failed to foresee how ideological bias would end up diminishing the true spirit of the protagonist (sic)."
Sikka slammed Gulzar and wrote, "Appointing Meghna Gulzar was my gravest misjudgment. Despite clear warnings, I failed to foresee how ideological bias would end up diminishing the true spirit of the protagonist (sic)."
Raazi followed the gripping journey of a Kashmiri girl who becomes an Indian spy, marrying a Pakistani army officer (played by Vicky Kaushal) to gather critical intelligence. The Karan Johar production was both a critical and commercial triumph, earning Rs 123.74 crore in India and securing numerous Best Actress awards for Alia Bhatt. However, the conversation around the espionage genre has shifted dramatically with the release of Dhurandhar 2. The Aditya Dhar directorial has ignited a massive debate among cinephiles, with many now crowning the Dhurandhar series as the definitive gold standard for Bollywood spy thrillers.
The film's impact is reflected in its staggering financial performance, having amassed an incredible Rs 846 crore at the Indian box office in just 11 days. This unprecedented run has not only dwarfed previous genre hits but has also firmly established the franchise as a historic juggernaut in Indian cinema.