The Diplomat true story: Who is Uzma Ahmed and where is she now? Everything about John Abraham¡¯s film

The Diplomat true story: John Abraham¡¯s film The Diplomat recently arrived on Netflix, just days after its theatrical release, and has quickly captured widespread attention. Based on a true story, the film centers around Uzma Ahmed, an Indian woman whose dramatic escape from a forced marriage in Pakistan drew national headlines back in 2017. So, who exactly is Uzma Ahmed, and where is she today? Here¡¯s all you need to know about the true story of The Diplomat.

The Diplomat true story

The Diplomat draws from the true events of Uzma Ahmed, an Indian woman who was lured by a Pakistani man she encountered in Malaysia and subsequently forced into marriage under threat of violence. The film highlights the diplomatic strategy and expertise of Indian Foreign Service officer JP Singh, who played a crucial role in bringing Uzma back to India.

Uzma, a Delhi resident and a mother to a daughter from a previous marriage, had traveled to Malaysia to pursue business management studies. It was there that she met Tahir Ali, a Pakistani national. Eventually, Tahir lured her saying that he will help her get his daughter¡¯s thalassemia treated in Pakistan. All the claims made Uzma fall in love with him and agree to go to Pakistan with him.

Once there, Uzma discovered that Tahir was already married and had children. She was then held captive, subjected to daily physical abuse and sexual assault.

How did Uzma Ahmed escape?

While in Buner, she managed to borrow a mobile phone from another woman who was also being held against her will. Uzma contacted her cousin in Malaysia, who urged her to reach the Indian High Commission in Islamabad at any cost.

Determined to escape, Uzma cleverly outwitted her so-called husband and successfully made her way to the Indian High Commission where she was questioned and eventually sent back to India safely after many efforts.

Where is Uzma Ahmed now?

According to a story published in The Week in 2019, Uzma runs a beauty salon in Brahmpuri, north east Delhi called Falak.

Does Uzma Ahmed have a family?

Uzma¡¯s parents had been living overseas for many years, but following the events in Pakistan, they cut off all contact with her and ceased all communication.

She told TOI, ¡°It¡¯s been 14 years now that I have been living away from my family. My father is an NRI and lives abroad and ever since I¡¯ve moved away, there has been no communication between us. I have always fought all battles by myself but the loneliness eats me up.¡±

You can stream The Diplomat on Netflix.

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