Bollywood actor John Abraham is preparing for the upcoming release of his film, The Diplomat. Directed by Shivam Nair, this film is inspired by actual political events. In this production, John portrays the character of Indian diplomat J.P. Singh. Prior to its theatrical debut, The Diplomat was reportedly shown to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). While the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has approved the film, it has requested that the filmmakers include a disclaimer.

Is the Diplomat to come with a disclaimer?

A report from Mid-Day indicates that the Ministry of External Affairs conducted a screening aimed at ensuring that the narrative presented in 'The Diplomat' did not negatively impact India's diplomatic relations with Pakistan.

Given that the film focuses on international diplomacy, a visual and audio disclaimer has been incorporated to clarify that, although the central theme may draw inspiration from a real event, its depiction of geopolitical tensions is exaggerated and does not represent the official position of the Indian government. The narrative unfolds in Pakistan, as reported by a source to the tabloid.

The source further indicated that it was crucial to include a disclaimer due to the delicate nature of India-Pakistan relations. In compliance with the directives of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), the filmmakers were required to state their commitment to fostering positive relations with neighbouring countries. For context, The Diplomat is based on the 2017 incident involving the repatriation of Uzma Ahmed.

Moreover, it has been reported that the CBFC permitted the filmmakers to utilize several real names within the film. "The names of Sushma Swaraj [then Minister of External Affairs], JP Singh, and Prashant Jadhav have been included in certain segments following the submission of appropriate documentation by the filmmakers. Additionally, a scene depicting a young boy committing an act of violence against a woman has been toned down, and an expletive has been muted," the source added.

The Diplomat on OTT

The Diplomat, featuring John Abraham and Sadia Khateeb, is set to be available on OTT platforms following its theatrical debut. Directed by Shivam Nair, the film is confirmed to be released on Netflix, as indicated on the official movie poster. However, the specific date for the OTT release has yet to be disclosed.

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