Ahead of the release of his new film “The Diplomat”, Bollywood actor John Abraham on Thursday met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and discussed diplomacy, football, the northeast and the upcoming movie. Directed by Shivam Nair, “The Diplomat” hits the theatres on Friday. “An interesting conversation with @TheJohnAbraham on his new movie The Diplomat.
As also on football, the North East and our respective worlds,” Jaishankar posted on X. The minister also shared a couple of photos of the meeting, in which the two could be holding a jersey bearing the number 9 and the name ‘Jaishankar’. “Was a pleasure and honour to meet a man who I so intently follow.
We discussed diplomacy, the North East and football among many other things. Truly an honour Sir! @DrSJaishankar @NEUtdFC #TheDiplomat,” Abraham wrote while sharing Jaishankar’s post on X. According to Shivam Nair, best known for helming projects such as “Naam Shabana” and “Special Ops”, “The Diplomat” is a fascinating story in which Abraham plays an interesting role.
Inspired by real events, the film stars Abraham as a diplomat, who steps in to rescue an Indian woman named Uzma played by Sadia Khateeb from Pakistan..
