Who is JP Singh? The IFS officer behind John Abraham’s The Diplomat who helped Uzma return from Pakistan
John Abraham’s The Diplomat was released on Netflix a few days ago and has since gained significant attention. The film is based on IFS officer JP Singh, who helped an Indian woman in distress in Pakistan. Here’s all you need to know about the real-life diplomat on whom the movie is based.
John Abraham’s newly released political drama The Diplomat has captured the attention of audiences all around the country. Based on real-life events, the film highlights a tense diplomatic operation led by Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer JP Singh, who was instrumental in helping an Indian woman escape a dire situation in Pakistan. As the compelling story plays out on screen, viewers are curious to learn more about the real diplomat who inspired the film. So scroll down to know who JP Singh is and more.
Who is JP Singh? The IFS officer behind John Abraham’s The Diplomat
Jitender Pal Singh, better known as JP Singh, is a high-ranking officer in the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), widely recognized for his crucial involvement in the 2017 rescue of Uzma Ahmed an Indian woman who was coerced into marriage and held against her will in Pakistan. During this operation, Singh was posted as the Deputy High Commissioner at the Indian High Commission in Islamabad.
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JP Singh has held several prominent positions throughout his diplomatic career, including serving as the Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs' Pakistan-Afghanistan-Iran (PAI) division, where he was instrumental in formulating India’s approach to the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. His appointment as India’s Ambassador to Israel in January 2025 further highlights his deep experience and skill in managing sensitive international affairs.
All you need to know about The Diplomat
Featuring John Abraham in the lead role, The Diplomat is a dramatized retelling of the real-life mission to rescue Uzma Ahmed played by Sadia Khateeb, with Abraham’s character based on the experiences of IFS officer JP Singh. The film has been directed by Shivam Nair and written by Ritesh Shah.
The soundtrack for The Diplomat was created by composers A. R. Rahman, Manan Bhardwaj, and Anurag Saikia, with lyrics penned by Manoj Muntashir, P. K. Mishra, and Kausar Munir.
You can watch The Diplomat on Netflix.
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