The Diplomat Starcast & Crew:-
John Abraham as J.P. Singh
Sadia Khateeb as Uzma Ahmed
Kumud Mishra, Sharib Hashmi, Revathy, and Ashwath Bhatt in key roles
Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, John Abraham, and others
Music by A.R. Rahman and Ishaan Chhabra
The Diplomat was made on a budget of ₹ 20 Cr
The film is based on the real-life case of Uzma Ahmed, who sought refuge at the Indian High Commission in Islamabad in 2017. She claimed she was abducted and forced to marry a Pakistani man. The story follows J.P. Singh as he navigates diplomatic tensions, legal battles, and political pressure to bring Uzma back to India.
Box Office Performance in India
- Opening Day (March 14, 2025): ₹4.03 crore
- Opening Weekend (March 14–16, 2025): ₹13.45 crore
- First Week (March 14–20, 2025): ₹19.1 crore
- Second Week (March 21–27, 2025): ₹23.07 crore
- Lifetime Collection (as of March 27, 2025): ₹54 crore
These figures indicate that the film maintained a steady performance throughout its theatrical run, surpassing expectations and outgrossing John Abraham’s previous release, Vedaa, which earned ₹17.6 crore in its first week.
Worldwide Gross
Globally, The Diplomat has grossed approximately ₹47.34–53 crore, placing it among the top-performing Bollywood films of 2025, following Chhaava, Sky Force, and Deva.
About the Film
Directed by Shivam Nair and written by Ritesh Shah, The Diplomat is inspired by the real-life story of Uzma Ahmed, an Indian woman who was repatriated from Pakistan in 2017. The film explores themes of diplomacy and personal conflict, with John Abraham portraying JP Singh, the Deputy High Commissioner of India in Pakistan. The cast also includes Sadia Khateeb, Kumud Mishra, and Sharib Hashmi.
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