The Diplomat on screen: John Abraham, Sadia Khateeb recreates Uzma Ahmed's inspiring journey

The much-anticipated trailer for "The Diplomat," starring John Abraham and Sadia Khateeb, has been released today, February 14, 2025. The film is scheduled to hit theaters on March 7, 2025. Directed by Shivam Nair and written by Ritesh Shah, "The Diplomat" is inspired by true events and delves into themes of courage and diplomacy. John Abraham portrays Indian diplomat J.P. Singh, while Sadia Khateeb plays Uzma Ahmed, an Indian national who was forced into marriage in Pakistan. The narrative focuses on the diplomat's mission to bring her back to India. 

Diplomat's mission bring back India 

The teaser, released earlier, showcased intense sequences between Abraham and Khateeb, building anticipation for the film's release. Following its theatrical run, "The Diplomat" will be available for streaming on Netflix. Fans are eagerly awaiting the film's release, anticipating a compelling blend of action, drama, and diplomacy.

The Diplomat

A few years ago, there were reports that Naam Shabana director Shivam Nair is planning a movie based on the life of Uzma Ahmed who was brought back to India from Pakistan. The reports stated that Saif Ali Khan and Shraddha Kapoor will be seen playing the lead role. However, the movie is now made with John Abraham and Sadia Khateeb, and it is all set to release on March 7, 2025.

Story on big screens

The trailer of the film has been released and it is quite good. You might have read about Uzma in newspapers and heard about her in news. But now, with The Diplomat you will get to watch her story on the big screens.Uzma was an Indian girl and she fell in love with a Pakistani taxi driver named Tahir. When she reached Khyber Pakhtunkhwa she came to know that she was already married and had four kids. However, she was forced to get married to him, but she escaped and was brought back to India.