“Forget ‘Family Man’ – This NEW Desi Spy Series Has RAW Agents, Honey Traps & Nuclear Conspiracies That Will Blow Your Mind!”
The Wait is Over! JioCinema’s much-hyped espionage thriller “Salakaar” is finally here – and it’s not just another India-Pakistan drama. Inspired by REAL-LIFE nuclear espionage events, this series blends high-stakes spy missions, political betrayal, and edge-of-the-seat suspense into a gripping narrative.
But does it live up to the hype? Who are the real-life spies behind this story? And why are netizens calling it “India’s answer to ‘The Night Agent’”?
We’ve binge-watched the entire series – here’s our no-holds-barred review, behind-the-scenes secrets, and shocking truths you won’t find anywhere else!
Salakaar: Plot Summary – A Deadly Game of Nuclear Espionage
🎬 Title: Salakaar (Translation: “The Collaborator”)
📺 Platform: JioCinema
⭐ Starring: Naveen Kasturia, Mouni Roy, Surya Sharma, Mukesh Rishi
💣 Genre: Spy Thriller / Political Conspiracy
🔥 Inspired by: Real-life India-Pakistan nuclear espionage missions
The Story ‘Salakaar’ Unfolds in TWO Timelines:
1️⃣ 1978 (Cold War Era): A young RAW agent, Adhir Dayal (Naveen Kasturia), goes undercover in Islamabad to sabotage Pakistan’s nuclear ambitions.
2️⃣ 2025 (Present-Day): A honey-trap operation led by RAW agent Shristi Chaturvedi (Mouni Roy) exposes a shocking nuclear conspiracy.
‘Salakaar’ Opening Scene (That Will Give You Chills):
The series starts with a blood-soaked betrayal in Abbottabad, Pakistan (yes, the same city where Osama Bin Laden was found!). A high-ranking Pakistani officer, Colonel Ashfaq Ullah (Surya Sharma), receives classified nuclear blueprints in a cemetery… and silences the informant with a bullet.
Enter Mouni Roy as RAW’s Deadliest Honey Trap!
Mouni’s character, Mariam (fake identity) / Shristi Chaturvedi (real name), seduces Colonel Ashfaq to steal the Kahuta Nuclear Plant files using spy-camera glasses. But things go horribly wrong when RAW discovers a mole in India’s security system!
Salakaar Review: 5 Reasons Why It’s a MUST-Watch!
✅ 1. REAL Spy Stories You’ve Never Heard Before!
The show takes inspiration from India’s real-life intelligence operations aimed at disrupting Pakistan’s clandestine nuclear weapons development during the Cold War era.
Real-life inspiration: The mysterious death of Pakistani nuclear scientist Dr. Sultan Bashiruddin Mahmood in 2021 (who allegedly leaked secrets to RAW).
✅ 2. Mouni Roy’s BEST Performance Yet!
Forget Naagin – Mouni as a seductive yet lethal RAW agent steals the show!
Her honey-trap scenes with Colonel Ashfaq are bold, risky, and unpredictable.
✅ 3. Naveen Kasturia’s RAW Agent Will Remind You of ‘Raazi’!
His 1978 storyline as a young spy in Pakistan is packed with tension, close calls, and moral dilemmas.
✅ 4. Villain Alert! Surya Sharma as Colonel Ashfaq = TERRIFYING!
A ruthless, anti-India Pakistani officer who loves torturing spies.
“The character’s frequent nuclear saber-rattling, particularly his graphic threats against Delhi, serves as a disturbing commentary on real-world tensions.
✅ 5. Twists You WON’T See Coming!
Betrayals, double agents, and a jaw-dropping finale that sets up Season 2!
3 BIG Flaws That Could’ve Been Better
❌ Slow Pacing (First 2 Episodes Drag)
❌ Logical Gaps (How Did Mouni’s Glasses Not Get Detected?)
❌ Mukesh Rishi’s Role is Underutilized
Shocking Real-Life Events That Inspired “Salakaar”
🔎 The Kahuta Nuclear Plant (Pakistan’s Secret Bomb Factory)
🔎 RAW’s “Operation Kahuta” (1980s Sabotage Missions)
🔎 Honey Traps in Espionage (Yes, REAL Spies Do This!)
Verdict: Should You Watch It?
Rating: 4/5
✔ Perfect for fans of Raazi, The Family Man, and Mission Majnu.
✔ Binge-worthy, but needs patience for the slow buildup.
✔ Season 2 CONFIRMED? The cliffhanger ending says YES!
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📢 COMMENT BELOW: Will you watch “Salakaar”? Who’s your favorite spy character?