I recently watched The Diplomat and found it to be an engaging political thriller that treads carefully between raw reality and cinematic dramatization. Based on a real-life incident, the film follows the tense efforts of an Indian diplomat—portrayed by John Abraham—as he navigates a high-stakes rescue mission to repatriate an Indian woman trapped in Pakistan.
John Abraham delivers a measured, understated performance as JP, the steadfast diplomat, while Sadia Khateeb adds emotional depth as the distressed Uzma. The supporting cast, including Kumud Mishra and Sharib Hashmi, complements the narrative well, though the film occasionally plays it safe with its character arcs. Director Shivam Nair and writer Ritesh Shah opt for a realistic approach that enhances the film’s tense atmosphere through solid cinematography and a fitting background score, even if the pacing sometimes feels predictable.
Overall, The Diplomat is a solid watch for those who appreciate a politically charged drama that prioritizes subtlety and humanism over overt theatrics.