The dramatic real-life story of diplomatic efforts to save an Indian woman from forced marriage in Pakistan comes to cinemas
An extraordinary tale of diplomacy in action is set to hit the silver screen, bringing to life the real-life rescue of an Indian woman from Pakistan by Indian diplomat J P Singh.
The upcoming film, titled Diplomat, focuses on the tireless efforts made by Singh, who was then chargé d’affaires in Islamabad, to bring Uzma Ahmed back to India after she was lured into Pakistan by a man she thought she loved reported timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
The movie depicts a rare example of diplomatic finesse that helped bring a tragic love story to a happy ending
In May 2017, Uzma Ahmed found herself trapped in a nightmarish situation after traveling to Pakistan, believing she was meeting her soulmate, Tahir Ali.
What she did not know was that Tahir, whom she had met in Malaysia, was a married thug who manipulated her into a forced marriage. After realizing the extent of her mistake, Uzma managed to escape and make her way to the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, where she sought refuge.
As the movie shows, Indian authorities faced constant challenges from Tahir and his armed associates, who frequently lurked near the Indian High Commission, adding tension to an already difficult situation
J P Singh, who has recently been appointed India’s Ambassador to Israel, personally escorted Uzma to the Wagah-Attari border, navigating through a tense and perilous journey. The film depicts the last-minute race against time and the dangerous obstacles the diplomat had to overcome to ensure her safe return.
The movie highlights a story that combines courage, diplomacy, and determination in the face of adversity
The real-life efforts of the Indian government, led by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, ensured Uzma’s dramatic return to India, despite repeated attempts to block her repatriation.
As the movie shows, Indian authorities faced constant challenges from Tahir and his armed associates, who frequently lurked near the Indian High Commission, adding tension to an already difficult situation.
In the final scenes, Uzma, having been safely returned, publicly thanked Singh and Swaraj, calling her experience in Pakistan a “death trap,” with Swaraj famously declaring Uzma as “India’s daughter.” The film is set to release next month, with John Abraham playing the lead role of J P Singh.
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