Kashmir in Mumbai for Alia Bhatt?

Alia Bhatt is presently gearing for Meghna Gulzar's Raazi which is based on Harinder Sikka's popular novel, Calling Sehmat. The movie is based on a Kashmiri spy (Alia Bhatt) who gets wedded to a Pakistani Army Officer (Vicky Kaushal).

A primary aspect of the tale is Kashmir but the makers are not able to get necessary permissions to shoot in the Valley, given the state of unrest there.

A unit member informed, "The original plan was to start the shoot in the Valley. However, Kashmir has been knocked off in the first schedule. Rumours are rife that Ansarul Khilafah Jammu Kashmir (the Indian facet of the IS) is threatening the local police with violence and, in such a situation, it's in everyone's best interest to not shoot the film in the state."

The makers have now decided to recreate Kashmir in the studios of Mumbai instead. A large set will be erected in Film City where most of the indoor sequences will be shot.

"A few local Kashmiri workers are building the set. Since the decor of the homes has to be authentic, local Kashmiri artworks and curios will be flown down by the producers. The set will take a few weeks to be complete," the unit member further added.


The film will be kick started in Punjab. Alia and Vicky will begin shooting for the movie by the end of this month. After they complete the Punjab and Mumbai schedule, the team will head to Delhi for another leg of shoot.

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