Alia, how did Raazi happen
to you?
Alia: I had met Meghna in Feb 2016, she had informed me that she had a
story which she wanted to convert into a film. Our first meeting was casual but
soon after I heard what she wanted to make, I was in a state of shock for a
while. I never knew that such a true story existed during the 1971 Indo-Pak
war.
After some time, Dharma Pictures came on board.
Junglee Pictures was already there. I signed up for it very excitedly.
Did you know that Harvinder Singh Sikka was rooting for you to play Sehmat?
Alia: I met with Harvinder (author of the book Calling Sehmat on which
Raazi is based) after I was officially on board. He gave me the book--- but no,
I didn't know that Harvinder wanted me to play Sehmat. When I learnt of it
recently, it felt so surreal.
Raazi Poster (left) And Book Calling Sehmat
You have done justification to the role in a big
way...
Alia: Now, that I don't know (smiles).
Alia, how was it to share screen space with your
mom, Soni Razdan?
Alia: Very special. After a point, we forgot our real relationship and
behaved as co-actors. I hope that people (read, filmmakers) take notice and
cast us together in more movies.
And you Vicky, how did you come on board?
Vicky: I got a call from Karan Johar and he told me about the film. I met
Meghna and took an instant liking to the story. Post that, I underwent a screen
test and managed to pull it off in that (Alia adds here that he, more than
passed in that test and both laugh).
To tell you more, I felt an immense sense of
gratitude that there have been people like Sehmat around us. 
Your character of the Pakistani army officer is
not quintessential...
Vicky: Absolutely. One has the impression of how a Pakistani army officer
walks and talks, but here this man is shown with a very tender heart.
But then it's not me who has broken it, it's the
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Alia, you have maintained that playing the wife is the most difficult portion
of your role in Raazi
Alia: In that part, I cannot come across as sly, I have to maintain
dignity--- and that was difficult considering the character I play (spy).
The relationship between Sehmat (Alia) and Iqbal
(Vicky) is my favourite relationship in the film, we used to often laugh
and say: Bechare Iqbal ko kuch nahin pata hai (laughs).
Is Raazi your toughest role till date?
Alia: Honestly, I say that for every film... but yes it was very, very
tough.
The most difficult scene that you two had to
share in the film?
Alia: Hmmm... I can't say that.
Vicky: A lot happens between our characters
in the silent glances we give to each other. There is tension, and there's lots
more.
Image Source: Youtube/@raazi