The Diplomat (2025)

In The Diplomat, an Indian woman Uzma Ahmed finds herself trapped in a forced marriage in Pakistan. Her only hope for escape lies in the hands of Deputy High Commissioner J.P. Singh. As he battles bureaucratic hurdles, political tensions, and international diplomacy, Singh must navigate a high-stakes mission to bring Uzma home safely. Inspired by true events, The Diplomat is a gripping political thriller about courage, resilience, and the delicate balance of diplomacy in the face of adversity.

Movie Title: The Diplomat

About: The Diplomat is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language political thriller directed by Shivam Nair and written by Ritesh Shah. The film is inspired by the true story of Uzma Ahmed, an Indian woman who was allegedly forced into marriage in Pakistan and sought assistance from the Indian High Commission to return home. The narrative follows Deputy High Commissioner J.P. Singh, portrayed by John Abraham, as he navigates complex diplomatic channels to repatriate Uzma Ahmed, played by Sadia Khateeb, amidst rising tensions between India and Pakistan.

Year of Release: 2025

Date of Release: March 14, 2025

Director: Shivam Nair

Writer: Ritesh Shah

Producers:

Bhushan Kumar
Krishan Kumar
John Abraham
Vipul D. Shah
Ashwin Varde
Rajesh Bahl
Sameer Dixit
Jatish Varma
Rakesh Dang

Cast:

John Abraham as J.P. Singh, Deputy High Commissioner of India in Pakistan
Sadia Khateeb as Uzma Ahmed, the woman seeking repatriation to India
Kumud Mishra as N.M. Sayyed, a senior Pakistani advocate
Sharib Hashmi as Tiwari, an Indian Foreign Service official in Pakistan
Revathy as Union Minister of External Affairs (character based on Sushma Swaraj)
Ashwath Bhatt as Director General Malik, Inter-Services Intelligence, Pakistan
Benjamin Gilani as External Affairs Minister, Pakistan
Jagjeet Sandhu as Tahir, Uzma Ahmed’s alleged abductor
Amitoj Mann as Paramjeet Gill
Bhawani Muzamil as Basheer
Vidhatri Bandi as Seerat
Suman Rana as Shaheen
Jeet Raidutt as Aamir