The Diplomat is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language political thriller film directed by Shivam Nair and written by Ritesh Shah.[6] The film, starring John Abraham and Sadia Khateeb, is set against the backdrop of India–Pakistan relations, exploring themes of diplomacy and the personal conflicts faced by diplomats.[7][8] It was theatrically released during the Holi festival on 14 March 2025 with highly positive reviews and achieved significant commercial success. It grossed ₹54 crores worldwide, with India contributing ₹41 crores net to the total earnings. Notably, the film’s production budget was ₹20 crores, making it a profitable venture..[9] The movie is based on the real-life case of Uzma Ahmed, who returned to India in 2017.
The film follows real-life Indian diplomat J. P. Singh. His world is turned upside down when Uzma Ahmed, a woman seeking refuge, arrives at the embassy. Uzma claims to be an Indian citizen who was abducted to Buner and forced to marry a Pakistani man called Tahir of Pathan origin. She also has a daughter with thalassemia from a prior failed marriage and had thought Tahir loved her genuinely, so she had met him in Pakistan before being taken to the remote village and was abused. As tensions rise, Singh must navigate the complexities of international diplomacy, Pakistani legal systems, and the pressure from both the Indian and Pakistani governments to resolve the matter and help Uzma leave through crossing the Wagah Border safely. The film delves into the moral and ethical challenges faced by diplomats when personal lives are entwined with state affairs.[10]
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