The much-awaited series of the week Salakaar is all set to rule over OTT. Directed by Faruk Kabir, Salakaar is a spy-thriller that will start streaming on JioHotstar on August 8.
Since, you have landed on this page, True Scoop assumes that you have questions regarding Salakaar True Story or Salakaar Real Story. Moreover, wondering whether Salakaar's Adhir is based on NSA Ajit Doval or not? Continue reading below to know the answer-
The answer is yes. The makers have clearly mentioned that Salakaar is inspired by true events that revolve around a R&AW Spy who once lived in Pakistan and then went onto become India's National Security Advisor.
Sounds familiar? Yes, Salakaar Real Story is inspired by India's current National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.
Salakaar revolves around the central character of Adhir who is currently serving as India's National Security Advisor. Adhir has served in Pakistan as India's secret service R&AW spy.
Furthermore, a Filmfare report confirms that director Faruk Kabir's movie is centered around Ajit Doval's life and career.
Faruk was quoted saying, "Salakaar is not just a spy thriller, it’s a deeply emotional narrative about fractured legacies and the cost of silence. We’re looking at espionage not only as a mission but as a burden, as a debt that passes from one generation to another."
India's National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval is called 'Indian James Bond'. Doval, who was an IPS officer of Kerala cadre, carried out many operations for the security of the country during his service. But the most shocking story is when he lived in Pakistan for seven years as an undercover agent disguised as a Muslim.
Once, during his address, Ajit Doval revealed that his real identity was almost revealed in Pakistan. Doval told that one day he was returning from the mosque, when a local man stopped him and asked - Are you a Hindu?
Doval refused, but the man pointed towards his ear and said - Your ears are pierced. You are a Hindu.
As an intelligence agent, Ajit Doval collected information about the terrorist plans and weapons and hideouts of Pakistani-based terrorists. Doval also lived secretly among terrorist organizations during his service.
In the late 1980s, during Operation Black Thunder in 1988, Doval entered the Golden Temple as a Pakistani agent of Khalistani militants and gathered crucial information. After his stint as an undercover agent, Doval worked at the Indian High Commission in Islamabad.
