It is an Indian Hindi language political thriller film. Directed by Shivam Nair .Written by Ritesh Shah. Starring John Abraham, Sadia Khateeb.
It is set against the backdrop of India- Pakistan relations, exploring themes of diplomacy & the personal conflicts faced by diplomats.
It is based on the real-life case of Uzma Ahmed, who returned to India in 2017.
Released on 14 March 2025. Made on a budget of Rs 20 crores, it garnered est. Rs 53 crores.
Ritesh Shah is known for his writing in films like ‘Pink’ 2016, “Kahaani’ 2012. Shivan Nair has ‘Ahista Ahista’ 2006, ‘Maharathi’ 2008, ‘Bhaag Johnny’ 2015, ‘Naam Shabana ‘ 2017, now this film, ‘The Diplomat’ 2025.
Filming took place in Delhi & some sequences in actual embassy settings. Some parts required to depict Islamabad accurately.
Rotten Tomatoes gave positive reviews, with a rating of 6.4/10. Bollywood Hungama wrote’ At the box office the film may start slow but with strong word of mouth, it has a potential to grow & make a lasting impact’
If Shivam had us glued with ‘Naam Shabana’, this film just blows you away. It is intense, engrossing & we are left with an unforgettable experience. For sure some edits to the story must have been made but we are able to stomach only this much of truth!
The hostile terrain, the people, the rules all make us aware of how lucky we are to live in a free country with all the lavish amenities.
An experience worth the salt.
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