Jerusalem: In a first-of-its-kind gesture extended to welcome an incoming foreign diplomat, the Israeli Foreign Ministry on Tuesday evening screened the world premiere of The Diplomat, a film starring John Abraham, which is based on a real crisis that India’s new envoy, JP Singh, was involved in solving.
Israel’s Foreign Minister, Gideon Sa’ar, met Singh, India’s Ambassador to Israel, before the screening in the auditorium of the Ministry, wishing him a successful tenure ahead.
He expressed regret at his inability to watch the film with a select audience due to an urgent call from the Prime Minister’s office.
Nurit Tunari, who heads the cultural division of the Israeli Foreign Ministry, shared her excitement, saying this screening would be a “historic premiere.” She told PTI, “The film celebrates the strength and dignity of Indian diplomacy. This is the first time the film is being shown outside India, and Israel is the first country to host it, which shows the strength of our relationship.”
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar also attended the exclusive screening, which was held for a select audience at the ministry. The event was attended by diplomats from around the world, as well as other important guests.
The Diplomat hit cinemas in India on March 14, 2025, and is produced by Bhushan Kumar & Krishan Kumar (T-Series), John Abraham (JA Entertainment), Vipul D. Shah, Ashwin Varde, Rajesh Bahl (Wakaoo Films), and Sameer Dixit, Jatish Varma, and Rakesh Dang (Fortune Pictures/Seeta Films).
The political thriller film has been directed by Shivam Nair and written by Ritesh Shah.The film, starring John Abraham and Sadia Khateeb, is set against the backdrop of India–Pakistan relations, exploring themes of diplomacy and the personal conflicts faced by diplomats. It was theatrically released during the Holi festival on March 14, 2025.
