Anurag Kashyap Reviews John Abraham’s ‘The Diplomat’ – ‘He Is Solely Playing A Character’

The filmmaker praises John Abraham’s performance and Shivam Nair’s direction in the upcoming political thriller.

March 13, 2025: Acclaimed director Anurag Kashyap recently shared his thoughts on John Abraham’s upcoming film The Diplomat, set to release on March 14, 2025. Kashyap, who previously worked with John in the 2007 cult film No Smoking, praised the actor’s nuanced performance and the film’s engaging narrative.

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Anurag Kashyap on The Diplomat

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Speaking to The Hindu, Kashyap shared:

🔹 “I really liked The Diplomat. I told John, ‘After a long time, I am seeing you being a very good actor.’
🔹 “He is not doing unnecessary action or herogiri in the film. He is solely playing a character.”
🔹 “Shivam Nair has made a really engaging film.”

Kashyap also recalled his conversation with John about a possible sequel to No Smoking:

🗣️ “I was congratulating John, and he again said, ‘Yaar, let’s do No Smoking 2.’ He really means it, but I want a unique subject before diving into that zone.”

About The Diplomat

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Directed by Shivam Nair, The Diplomat is a political thriller inspired by true events. It features an ensemble cast, including:

⭐ Sadia Khateeb
⭐ Prapti Shukla
⭐ Jagjeet Sandhu
⭐ Ashwath Bhatt
⭐ Sharib Hashmi
⭐ Kumud Mishra
⭐ Ram Gopal Bajaj
⭐ Benjamin Gilani

The film is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, John Abraham, Vipul D. Shah, Ashwin Varde, Rajesh Bahl, Samir Dixit, Jatish Varma, and Rakesh Dang.

A Film Rooted in Courage

The makers shared the trailer on Instagram with the caption:

📝 “Jab har raasta tha band, humaare Bharat ne ummeed ko zinda rakha. A true story of courage. Watch it unfold on the big screen. #TheDiplomatTrailer out now! Releasing worldwide on 14th March.”

Final Thoughts

With Anurag Kashyap’s strong endorsement, The Diplomat has generated curiosity among cinephiles. Whether it manages to captivate audiences and perform well at the box office remains to be seen.

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