MUMBAI: Amid the resounding success of "Dhurandhar", author Harinder Sikka has expressed regret over the cinematic adaptation of his 2008 espionage novel Calling Sehmat, which inspired the 2018 film “Raazi” starring Alia Bhatt and directed by Meghna Gulzar.
Sikka took to X, where he first shared a picture of a stack of books such as “An Indian Spy In Pakistan”, “Plot, Lies & Deceit Pulwama & Balakot”, “Terrorism and Insurgency”, “Calling Sehmat”, “Mission Overseas”, “The Unending Game” and “The Spy Chronicles”.
A text overlay read: “Dhurandhar 2 gave you a cinematic glimpse. Here’s where the real story begins.”
Sikka said the book continues to rank among the most impactful espionage works globally, adding that it sheds light on cross-border tensions, hostile elements within the film industry, and criminal networks rooted in Punjab. However, he believes the film failed to capture the essence of the original narrative.