Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Raazi Writer Claims Threats and Creative Differences
Harinder Singh Sikka, the author of the book 'Calling Sehmat', which inspired the film 'Raazi', has made several allegations.
He claims that Gulzar asked him to give his daughter Meghna Gulzar work as a director.
Sikka also alleges that Meghna made significant changes to the book's adaptation, including removing the tricolour and portraying the Pakistani army positively.
Additionally, Sikka claims that a representative of Shah Rukh Khan's company threatened him, saying he wouldn't be able to work in Mumbai.
Despite these allegations, neither Meghna Gulzar nor Gulzar have responded.
Harinder Singh Sikka alleges Gulzar asked him to give Meghna Gulzar work as a director.
Sikka claims Meghna Gulzar made significant changes to the book's adaptation in the film 'Raazi'.
Sikka alleges a representative of Shah Rukh Khan's company threatened him, saying he wouldn't be able to work in Mumbai.
Neither Meghna Gulzar nor Gulzar have responded to Sikka's allegations.
The film 'Raazi' starred Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal and was produced by Junglee Pictures and Dharma Productions.
- Who
- Harinder Singh Sikka, Meghna Gulzar, Gulzar, Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment
- What
- Allegations of threats and creative differences over the film adaptation of 'Calling Sehmat'
- When
- 2008 (initial rights discussion), 2016-2017 (meeting with Gulzar), 2018 (film release)
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- Disagreements over creative control and alleged threats from a representative of Shah Rukh Khan's company
Harinder Singh Sikka's Perspective
Meghna Gulzar and Gulzar's Perspective
Creative Control and Changes
Harinder Singh Sikka's Perspective
Sikka claims Meghna Gulzar made significant changes to the book's adaptation, including removing the tricolour and portraying the Pakistani army positively.
Meghna Gulzar and Gulzar's Perspective
No official response from Meghna Gulzar or Gulzar to Sikka's allegations.
Professional Conduct
Harinder Singh Sikka's Perspective
Sikka alleges that Meghna Gulzar stopped addressing him as 'uncle' after the film's completion and threatened him through a representative of Shah Rukh Khan's company.
Meghna Gulzar and Gulzar's Perspective
No official response from Meghna Gulzar or Gulzar to Sikka's allegations.
- Book Title
- Calling Sehmat
- Film Title
- Raazi
- Author
- Harinder Singh Sikka
- Director
- Meghna Gulzar
- Lead Actors
- Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal
- Production Companies
- Junglee Pictures, Dharma Productions
- Release Year
- 2018
- Alleged Threat
- Samar Khan, representative of Red Chillies Entertainment