Diplomat Movie John Abraham Inspired By Real-Life Heroics
The movie's storyline, inspired by true events, has resonated with audiences, and its box office performance is a reflection of the public's interest in stories of courage and diplomacy, with The Diplomat expected to continue its steady pace and potentially become one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of 2025.
A real-life incident in 2017, where Indian Foreign Service officer JP Singh saved an Indian woman from a forced marriage in Pakistan, has inspired a movie, with John Abraham's The Diplomat entering the top 10 highest-grossing Hindi films of 2025.
The movie, directed by Shivam Nair, follows the story of a Deputy High Commissioner of India on a high-stakes mission to rescue a woman from Pakistan, drawing parallels with the real-life heroics of JP Singh, who took refuge of Uzma Ahmad in the Indian High Commission in Islamabad and worked tirelessly to secure her safe return to India.
The film has maintained a steady pace at the box office, earning 1.4-1.5 crore on its fifth day, and is expected to continue its pace, potentially surpassing Emergency and YJHD re-release to become the sixth-highest Hindi film of 2025. The movie collected ₹1.5 crore on its first Monday, bringing its total to ₹14.8 crore, despite a low opening weekend due to minimal buzz and a target audience focused on major centers.
The success of The Diplomat is a testament to the power of real-life stories inspiring cinema, and the film's performance is a reflection of the audience's appetite for stories of heroism and diplomacy, as seen in the real-life incident of JP Singh's bravery in saving Uzma Ahmad from a forced marriage in Pakistan.