Who was R.N. Kao? Inside the life of India’s first R&AW chief

Dharma Productions, headed by Karan Johar, is bringing the life story of R.N. Kao to the big screen in a film slated for 2028. The upcoming feature will highlight his vital contributions to the creation of India’s intelligence agency. Kao played a foundational role in shaping R&AW and directing its initial missions, in addition to serving a major function throughout the 1971 India-Pakistan War. The production is set to deliver an ambitious espionage narrative rooted in historical facts.