In 1971, Kashmiri girl Sehmat becomes a spy for India, marrying a Pakistani general's son to gather intelligence. She faces moral dilemmas as she uncovers secrets that could harm her own country's navy. Based on true events, "Calling Sehmat" portrays her transformation into a courageous heroine of war.
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In 1971, Kashmiri girl Sehmat becomes a spy for India, marrying a Pakistani general's son to gather intelligence. She faces moral dilemmas as she uncovers secrets that could harm her own country's navy. Based on true events, "Calling Sehmat" portrays her transformation into a courageous heroine of war.
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The year is 1971 Tension is brewing between India and Pakistan One secret could change the course of history . . . It's now up to her When a young college-going Kashmiri girl, Sehmat, gets to know her dying father's last wish, she can do little but surrender to his passion and patriotism and follow the path he has so painstakingly laid out. It is the beginning of hertransformation from an ordinary girl into a deadly spy. She's then married off to the son of a well-connected Pakistani general, and her mission is to regularly pass information to the Indian intelligence. Something she does with extreme courage and bravado, till she stumbles on information that could destroy the naval might of her beloved country. Inspired from real events, Calling Sehmat is an espionage thriller that brings to life the story of this unsung heroine of war.
About the Author
Harinder Sikka is currently the group director, strategic business, Piramal Group. After graduating from Delhi University, he joined the Indian Navy. He was commissioned in January 1981 and took premature retirement in 1993 as a Lieutenant Commander. He lives in New Delhi with his family.
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