The Diplomat

The Diplomat

The film, based on a true story, follows J. P. Singh, an Indian diplomat stationed at the Indian High Commission in Pakistan, whose life is upended by the arrival of Uzma Ahmed on 5 May 2017. Uzma, a distressed woman seeking refuge, claims to be an Indian citizen abducted to Buner, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), and forced into marriage with Tahir, a Pakistani man of Pathan origin. She reveals a harrowing tale of abuse, including physical and sexual assault, at Tahir's hands. Uzma, a mother to a daughter with thalassemia from a previous marriage, had initially believed Tahir's intentions were genuine, meeting him in Malaysia before being taken to a remote village. Her entry into Pakistan without police reporting or an immigration record, orchestrated by Tahir, raises suspicions about her story. The narrative begins in KPK, where Uzma arrives at the Indian Embassy accompanied by Tahir and his brother Basheer. Seizing a moment when the men step outside to smoke, Uzma pleads with the embassy staff for help, claiming she is in danger. Singh, initially skeptical and suspecting Uzma might be a spy or a terrorist, interrogates her to ascertain the truth. As Uzma recounts her ordeal, Singh grapples with the moral and ethical dilemmas of her case. Singh's efforts to secure Uzma's safety lead him to engage with Pakistani authorities, including Faraz, the Foreign Secretary of Pakistan, and Malik, the Director General of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).

Director

Shivam Nair

Release

14 Mar 2025

Run time

137 min

Language

Hindi