Wanna know who is JP Singh, the real Diplomat whose role has been played by John Abraham in the recently Bollywood Flick The Diplomat. He is now posted in Israel and remains a strong figure in Indian diplomacy. Known for his grace under pressure, sharp strategic thinking, and unwavering commitment to Indian nationals abroad, his real-life story, as dramatised in The Diplomat, has won millions of hearts with his quiet courage exhibited to release Uzma Ahmed, an Indian citizen, who was trapped in Pakistan under distressing circumstances in 2017. JP Singh, then serving as India’s Deputy High Commissioner in Pakistan, played a critical role in her rescue:
Singh’s calm, strategic handling of the high-stakes situation earned him praise for both diplomatic finesse and humanitarian leadership.
Key Diplomatic Postings Held by JP Singh
Over the years, Singh has served in several high-stakes roles that shaped India’s foreign policy:
| Designation | Location / Role | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Third Secretary / Second Secretary | Embassy of India, Moscow | 2004–2006 |
| First Secretary | Embassy of India, Kabul | 2008–2012 |
| Deputy High Commissioner | High Commission of India, Pakistan | 2014–2019 |
| Consul General | Istanbul, Turkey | 2019–2020 |
| Joint Secretary (PAI Division) | MEA Headquarters | 2020–2024 |
| Chief of Staff to EAM | Ministry of External Affairs | 2024–2025 |
| Ambassador to Israel | Tel Aviv | 2025–Present |
Diplomacy in Conflict Zones: Singh’s Afghanistan & Pakistan Tenure
As Joint Secretary of the Pakistan-Afghanistan-Iran (PAI) division, Singh served as India’s primary point person for Afghanistan. His notable efforts included:
- Initiating backchannel talks with the Taliban
- Meeting with Taliban’s acting defence minister, Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob, in November 2024
- Facilitating talks between India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Taliban’s foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, in December 2024
In Kabul, Singh continued his duties even during two terrorist attacks on the Indian Embassy, underscoring his dedication under extreme pressure.
Meanwhile, Uzma, who was trapped in Pakistan, is currently running a beauty parlour with the name of Falak in lanes of Brahmpuri in northeast Delhi. Speaking to The Week, Uzma talked about her work and said:
“I am so busy with my work, I don’t have a second to worry about the future. Even when there are no customers. Between the parlour, looking after my daughter, the home and the kitchen, I don’t have any time. I tire myself out so completely with work that, once I enter my house, I can only eat, listen to some old songs and go to sleep.”