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Economic Times
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Uzma Ahmed's story inspired The Diplomat but what motivated her to escape captivity in Pakistan? Her answer gave John Abraham goosebumps
Uzma Ahmed's harrowing experience of being trapped and forced into marriage in Pakistan in 2017 became a symbol of resilience. Her courageous escape, aided by Indian diplomat JP Singh, inspired the film 'The Diplomat.' The movie portrays Uzma's ordeal and the diplomatic efforts to secure her safe return to India, highlighting her determination to reunite with her daughter. Uzma Ahmed said that its not the girl, but the mother, who was brave enough to fight for her freedom and finally came back to India. (Photo- T-Series YouTube/Imdb) Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads What is the story of Uzma Ahmed? Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads When Uzma Ahmed was trapped in the remote terrains of northern Pakistan, her story became a symbol of grit and hope. A survivor of deception and captivity, Uzma's courageous escape and return to India in 2017 turned her into a beacon of light for countless trafficking victims. Years later, her real-life ordeal inspired a gripping film, The Diplomat, drawing actors John Abraham and Sadia to meet the woman whose strength now fuels a cinematic an interview with Instant Bollywood, when Sadia praised Uzma's courage, she humbly responded that it's not the girl (in her) who's brave, it's the mother. Uzma revealed that her sole reason to fight and return home was her daughter, Falak. The only thought in my mind was: I have a daughter. I have to see her again. I must go back,' she said. She recalled how, when she arrived in Pakistan, she didn't know they were supposed to register her entry at the embassy, something they deliberately skipped. It was later, she shared, that JP Sir raised a critical point that if her perpetrators had not done any wrong, why was her entry never officially recorded then?In 2017, Uzma Ahmed, a young mother from Delhi, found herself at the center of an international crisis after being forced into marriage at gunpoint in Pakistan. What began as a hopeful romantic connection quickly spiraled into a nightmare. Her desperate plea for help led her to the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, setting off a high-stakes diplomatic rescue mission led by Indian Foreign Service officer JP Singh . Her harrowing experience and eventual escape now form the foundation of the recent movie 'The Diplomat', a gripping political thriller starring John Abraham as Singh and Sadia Khateeb as story began when she met Taher Ali in Malaysia. Believing he was kind and trustworthy, she accepted his invitation to visit Pakistan. He even promised to help care for her daughter, who suffered from thalassemia. But once she arrived in Pakistan, the reality shattered her expectations. Taher turned out to be already married with children and forced Uzma into marrying him at gunpoint and she was held for her life and desperate to return to her daughter in India, Uzma fled to the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. That's where she met JP Singh, the then Deputy High Commissioner to Pakistan, who quickly became her lifeline. Singh's decision to help Uzma was not only morally right but also fraught with political consequences. Providing her refuge inside the embassy, legally considered Indian territory, triggered a diplomatic presence in the High Commission set the stage for a complex international legal battle. According to Pakistani law, she needed her husband's permission to leave the country, a deeply problematic requirement in her situation. The embassy, led by Singh, immediately filed a legal petition for her safe return to India, but the case stalled in Pakistani with growing legal and political hurdles, Singh reached out to India's then External Affairs Minister, the late Sushma Swaraj , known for her resolute stance on protecting Indian citizens abroad. Together, they carefully navigated the tightrope of diplomacy while fiercely advocating for Uzma's rights. Singh arranged for legal representation in Pakistan, ensured Uzma's safety within the embassy, and helped her file a counter-petition stating that she had been coerced into the weeks, Singh juggled media scrutiny, political pressure, and cross-border sensitivities while making sure Uzma's voice was heard in the courts. After intense legal proceedings, the Islamabad High Court finally ruled in Uzma's favor. On May 25, 2017, she crossed the Wagah border and returned safely to India, greeted not only by her family but also by an entire nation that had followed her story with concern and by Shivam Nair, The Diplomat dramatizes this powerful real-life incident, with John Abraham portraying JP Singh and Sadia Khateeb bringing Uzma's ordeal to the screen.
Express Tribune
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Sophie Nyweide, child star from Mammoth, dies at 24 with probable cause revealed in family statement
Sophie Nyweide, the former child actress known for her role in the 2009 romantic drama Mammoth, has tragically passed away at the age of 24. As per Mirror, Her family confirmed the news, describing her as "a kind and trusting girl" in a deeply emotional statement. Nyweide, who gained recognition for portraying the daughter of Michelle Williams and Gael García Bernal's characters in Mammoth, had appeared in several films by the age of 10. Despite her early success, her family revealed that Sophie had struggled with personal challenges in her later years. They indicated that her death may have been a result of taking her own life, following a long battle with past traumas. In their statement, Sophie's family explained that she had self-medicated to cope with the emotional pain she carried from her past. They stated, "She self-medicated to deal with all the trauma and shame she held inside, and it resulted in her death." Despite repeated discussions with her loved ones about seeking treatment, Sophie rejected help and insisted she would "handle it" on her own. Tragically, this decision left her without the support she needed. Her family also emphasized their heartbreak over their inability to save her, despite their efforts and those of professionals who tried to assist her. They expressed their devastation, saying, 'Even with those roadmaps, diagnoses, and her own revelations... are heartbroken their efforts couldn't save her from her fate.' Nyweide's family has encouraged her fans and loved ones to donate to the RAINN charity, which supports survivors of sexual violence, advocating for anti-sexual violence activism and policy reform. In addition to her role in Mammoth, Sophie also appeared in Invisible Sign (2010), where she played a young girl coping with her mother's battle with cancer. Her acting career began in 2006 with the lead role in Bella, a film that won the People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival. Sophie also made appearances in Law & Order and the films And Then Came Love and New York Serenade. -Imdb. Her family fondly remembered Sophie as "happiest on a movie set, becoming someone else," describing it as a "safe place" for her. They noted how she was an eager adventurer who quickly made friends and saw the good in everyone she met. In a poignant closing, they said, 'A life ended too soon. May it not be in vain. May we all learn from her brief life on earth and do better. Yes, we must all protect our children and do better.' Sophie Nyweide's family and friends remember her as a vibrant and talented young woman whose life was tragically cut short by the struggles she faced in silence.
