The much-awaited espionage thriller Salakaar was released on JioHotstar on August 8 and ever since then, it has been buzzing among fans on social media.
Although a few media outlets have given mixed reviews, fans on social media are digging deep since the makers have mentioned Salakaar is inspired by real life events. Hence, it is obvious fans are keen to know about Salakaar Real Story or Salakaar True Story.
Since, you have landed on this page, True Scoop assumes that you have already watched the series on JioHotstar or wondering to watch Salakaar. Hence, you are eager to know about Salakaar Real Life Colonel Ashfaq Ullah or Real Colonel Ashfaq Ullah in Salakaar. Continue reading below to know the answer-
The espionage thriller takes place in two timelines- 1978 and 2025. Hence, Naveen Kasturia plays Adhir Dayal in the 1978 timeline. In the 1978 timeline, Adhir is an undercover RAW operative, posing as a cultural attaché at the Indian Embassy in Islamabad.
In 2025, Adhir is the National Security Advisor of India. It sounds something similar right?
Yes, as per reports, Salakaar is said to be inspired by India's current National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval. Although the makers have not specially mentioned the name of Ajit Doval, a report of Times Now mention that the story is inspired by India's National Security Advisor.
While many characters of the series have impressed the fans, the character of Pakistani Colonel Ashfaq Ullah by actor Surya Sharma has impressed all.
In the series, Colonel Ashfaq Ullah is General Zia Ullah’s grandson who reignites the nuclear conspiracy after 1978.
Notably, the makers have not clarified who is Colonel Ashfaq Ullah in real life in Pakistan.
Since, there is a mention about General Zia's grandson, former Pakistani President General Zia-ul-Haq had a grandson, but it's not a widely known fact that he served in the Pakistani army. His son, Ijaz-ul-Haq, is a politician, and General Zia had other children, but there's not much information is available regarding it.
