Ahead of its release on March 14, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared The Diplomat, starring John Abraham, with a condition—the makers must include a disclaimer stating the importance of maintaining good relations with neighbouring countries. The political thriller, directed by Shivam Nair, is inspired by the 2017 repatriation of Uzma Ahmed. The choice got here after the film was screened for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in the primary week of March. The CBFC certification, granted on March 6, also included minor edits to specific scenes and dialogues.
CBFC clears John Abraham starrer The Diplomat with disclaimer mandate: Report
MEA Screening and CBFC’s Directive
As per a report by Mid-Day, the MEA’s review aimed to be certain that the film’s narrative didn’t negatively impact India’s diplomatic ties with Pakistan. Following the screening, the CBFC mandated a visible and audio disclaimer clarifying that the film, though inspired by real events, is a dramatized portrayal and doesn’t reflect the Indian government’s official stance. The disclaimer was deemed essential because the movie is ready in Pakistan, a politically sensitive backdrop for diplomacy.
The report quoted a source saying, “Considering the film is centred on international diplomacy, a disclaimer was mandatory to underline that while inspired by real events, the geopolitical representation is fictionalized. The film is ready in Pakistan, and given the sensitivities of India-Pakistan relations, this step was crucial.”
Real Names Retained, Minor Edits Implemented
Despite the disclaimer directive, the CBFC permitted using real names within the film. This includes Uzma Ahmed’s name for Sadia Khateeb’s character, in addition to references to former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, diplomat JP Singh (played by Abraham), and Prashant Jadhav. The certification process also required slight modifications—a violent scene involving a young boy killing a girl was trimmed, and an expletive was muted.
The Diplomat: A Political Thriller Based on True Events
The Diplomat revolves across the real-life incident of Uzma Ahmed, who, in May 2017, escaped from her husband’s house in Pakistan and sought refuge on the Indian Embassy in Islamabad, claiming she was forced into marriage. John Abraham plays Indian diplomat JP Singh, who led her repatriation. The film, produced by Abraham in collaboration with T-Series, goals to focus on the complexities of international diplomacy while presenting a gripping narrative.
With the CBFC’s clearance and disclaimer in place, The Diplomat is ready to release as scheduled on March 14.
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