Calling Sehmat * Harinder S. Sikka

Calling Sehmat is a thrilling saga of a spy who, in the service of our nation, gave all of herself and that of her family so that we may live in peace. It is a story of a Kashmiri woman who married a Pakistani Army Officer so as to provide the Indian intelligence with invaluable information during the Indo-Pak War of 1971.

Sehmat devised unique ways in her quest to get closer to the top brass in Pakistan. She almost single-handedly torpedoed Pakistans war plans through indefinable courage, wit and determination and was responsible for saving lives of scores of Indian soldiers.

The story gives rare insight to the humble yet brave people of Kashmir who not only swear by India but also are willing to sacrifice their very being for the service of our nation.

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Inspired by a true story. Author Harinder S. Sikka discovered the real-life undercover operative (referred to simply as "Sehmat") during the Kargil War. Sikka spent several years researching the events and interviewing Sehmat's family to write the novel, which was later adapted into the hit 2018 Bollywood film Raazi.

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Published 2008 by Konark Publishers, second impression 2008.