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News18
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
The Diplomat Review: John Abraham-Starrer True Story Is A Must-Watch Amid Brewing India-Pak Tension
Amid the India-Pakistan tension brewing that's left the nation holding its breath, Tavishi Paitandy brings her honest review of 'The Diplomat'. This political action thriller, directed by Shivam Nair, is based on the story of a real-life hero — an Indian diplomat who attempts to repatriate a young Indian girl from Pakistan, where she was presumably deceived and forced into marriage. Watch the full review here to know why this one hits close to home. bollywood news | entertainment news live | latest bollywood news | bollywood | news18 | n18oc_moviesLiked the video? Please press the thumbs up icon and leave a comment. Subscribe to Showsha YouTube channel and never miss a video: Showsha on Instagram: Showsha on Facebook: Showsha on X: Showsha on Snapchat: entertainment and lifestyle news and updates on:
Economic Times
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
John Abraham's The Diplomat, based on India-Pakistan relations, released on OTT: Where to watch
About The Diplomat MORE STORIES FOR YOU ✕ « Back to recommendation stories I don't want to see these stories because They are not relevant to me They disrupt the reading flow Others SUBMIT Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, a gripping political thriller rooted in real-life Indo-Pak dynamics is making its much-anticipated digital debut. The Diplomat, starring John Abraham , arrives on Netflix on May 9, just weeks after its successful theatrical run. Set against the volatile backdrop of India–Pakistan relations, the film's timely arrival on streaming has sparked fresh interest, especially as its plot echoes current events and delves into the psychological strain and moral dilemmas faced by those on the frontlines of a conversation with ANI, John Abraham shared what compelled him to take on the role. He described The Diplomat not merely as a patriotic narrative but as an emotionally charged, high-stakes psychological thriller. He likened its tension and impact to the acclaimed film Argo, emphasising how the story grips the viewer from start to took to social media to announce the release of the movie. The announcement read, 'Mark your calendars. The Diplomat arrives on 9 May, on Netflix.'Directed by Shivam Nair and written by Ritesh Shah, The Diplomat is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language political action thriller that weaves together personal sacrifice, geopolitical tension, and emotional depth. Co-starring Sadia Khateeb, the film draws inspiration from the true story of Uzma Ahmed, an Indian national who was rescued and repatriated from Pakistan in 2017 after a harrowing in theatres on March 14 during the Holi weekend, the film received widespread acclaim for its intense storytelling and strong performances, grossing over ₹53 crore globally. As The Diplomat lands on Netflix, it offers viewers not only an edge-of-the-seat cinematic experience but also a timely reflection on the human side of cross-border conflict and diplomacy.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
John Abraham's The Diplomat, based on India-Pakistan relations, released on OTT: Where to watch
About The Diplomat MORE STORIES FOR YOU ✕ « Back to recommendation stories I don't want to see these stories because They are not relevant to me They disrupt the reading flow Others SUBMIT Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, a gripping political thriller rooted in real-life Indo-Pak dynamics is making its much-anticipated digital debut. The Diplomat, starring John Abraham , arrives on Netflix on May 9, just weeks after its successful theatrical run. Set against the volatile backdrop of India–Pakistan relations, the film's timely arrival on streaming has sparked fresh interest, especially as its plot echoes current events and delves into the psychological strain and moral dilemmas faced by those on the frontlines of a conversation with ANI, John Abraham shared what compelled him to take on the role. He described The Diplomat not merely as a patriotic narrative but as an emotionally charged, high-stakes psychological thriller. He likened its tension and impact to the acclaimed film Argo, emphasising how the story grips the viewer from start to took to social media to announce the release of the movie. The announcement read, 'Mark your calendars. The Diplomat arrives on 9 May, on Netflix.'Directed by Shivam Nair and written by Ritesh Shah, The Diplomat is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language political action thriller that weaves together personal sacrifice, geopolitical tension, and emotional depth. Co-starring Sadia Khateeb, the film draws inspiration from the true story of Uzma Ahmed, an Indian national who was rescued and repatriated from Pakistan in 2017 after a harrowing in theatres on March 14 during the Holi weekend, the film received widespread acclaim for its intense storytelling and strong performances, grossing over ₹53 crore globally. As The Diplomat lands on Netflix, it offers viewers not only an edge-of-the-seat cinematic experience but also a timely reflection on the human side of cross-border conflict and diplomacy.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
John Abraham's 'The Diplomat' to arrive on OTT tomorrow
After performing well at the box office, John Abraham-starrer 'The Diplomat' is now all set to kick-start its digital journey. Directed by Shivam Nair , 'The Diplomat' will be out on Netflix on May 9. Sharing the update, the streaming giant on Instagram wrote, "Mark your calendars. The Diplomat arrives on 9 May, on Netflix." Recently, in a conversation with ANI, Abraham shared what drew him to the film, describing it as an "emotional, edge-of-your-seat psychological thriller" rather than just another patriotic story. Operation Sindoor Operation Sindoor: Several airports in India closed - check full list Did Pak shoot down Indian jets? What MEA said India foils Pakistan's attack on Jammu airport: What we know so far He said, "I didn't do the film just because it's patriotic; I did it because it's an emotional, edge-of-your-seat psychological thriller." Comparing it to the film Argo, the actor added, "It's like a film called Argo. If you watch that film, it's a true story about the US Embassy in Iran and how they had to get people out. You won't move when you watch that film; you'll just be glued to your seat. That feeling is what I got from The Diplomat." The Diplomat is produced by Bhushan Kumar & Krishan Kumar (T-Series), John Abraham (JA Entertainment), Vipul D Shah, Ashwin Varde, Rajesh Bahl (Wakaoo Films), and Sameer Dixit, Jatish Varma, Rakesh Dang (Fortune Pictures/Seeta Films). Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
