The Diplomat (2025) is a Hindi-language political thriller directed by Shivam Nair and written by Ritesh Shah. The film stars John Abraham as Indian diplomat J.P. Singh and Sadia Khateeb as Uzma Ahmed. It is based on the true story of Uzma Ahmed, an Indian woman who was coerced into marriage in Pakistan and sought refuge at the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. The film was released theatrically on March 14, 2025, and began streaming on Netflix on May 9, 2025.
Plot Summary
Set in 2017, the film follows Uzma Ahmed, who travels to Pakistan to marry Tahir Ali, a man she met online. Upon arrival, she discovers that Tahir is already married with children and is subjected to abuse. She manages to escape and seeks help at the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. Deputy High Commissioner J.P. Singh takes on the challenging task of securing her safe return to India, navigating complex diplomatic channels and facing resistance from Pakistani authorities.
Cast
- John Abraham as J.P. Singh, Deputy High Commissioner of India in Pakistan
- Sadia Khateeb as Uzma Ahmed
- Revathy as the Union Minister of External Affairs (character inspired by Sushma Swaraj)
- Kumud Mishra as N.M. Syed, a senior diplomat advocate in Pakistan
- Sharib Hashmi as Tiwari, Indian Foreign Service official
- Jagjeet Sandhu as Tahir Ali, Uzma's Pakistani-origin husband
- Ashwath Bhatt as Malik, Director General of Inter-Services Intelligence
- Benjamin Gilani as Foreign Affairs Minister of Pakistan
Music
The film's music was composed by A.R. Rahman, Manan Bhardwaj, and Anurag Saikia, with lyrics by Manoj Muntashir, P.K. Mishra, and Kausar Munir. The score, composed by Ishaan Chhabra, features a mix of emotional ballads and intense instrumental tracks that complement the political thriller theme. Notably, the song "Bharat" from the 1992 film Roja, sung by Hariharan and composed by A.R. Rahman, is recreated for the film.
Where to Watch and Download
The Diplomat is available for streaming on Netflix. You can watch it online or download it for offline viewing on the Netflix app. To download:
- Open the Netflix app on your device.
- Search for "The Diplomat"
- On the movie's page, tap the Download button (downward arrow icon)
- Once downloaded, access it from the Downloads section in the app.
Ensure you have sufficient storage space and a stable internet connection for downloading.
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