Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]: Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s film I’m Not an Actor will be screened at the 2025 Cinequest Film Festival in California this March. Directed by Aditya Kripalani, the film promises to offer a fresh narrative with Siddiqui in the lead role.
Kripalani shared his unique experience of making the film across two countries. In an Instagram post, he detailed how he directed the film using two iPads, one placed in Mumbai and the other in Frankfurt, to synchronize the shots, adjusting for time, lighting, and continuity. “The truth shall set you free. Shot live between two countries, with two terrific actors. @nawazuddin._siddiqui and @chitrangadasatarupa,” Kripalani wrote.
For Siddiqui, who also produced the film through his Side Hero Entertainment, the role marked new territory. In a press release, he expressed, “The idea of me playing a banker who learns acting was exciting from the start. I’d never heard of a script like this.” He continued, “It seemed like the right kind of script to come on board with. Especially since Aditya has explored so much about the craft of acting in the film.”
The film’s unique shooting style posed challenges, especially with the live intercontinental setup. Siddiqui recalled, “While I was freezing at 2 degrees [in Frankfurt], in India sometimes due to extreme heat the cameras would overheat and we’d have to stop shoot for hours.”
Joining Siddiqui in the film are Chitrangada Satarupa, Naveen Kasturia, Ayushi Gupta, Yasir Iftikhar Khan, Meenakshi Arundhati, and Vibhawari Deshpande.
The film will be a part of the prestigious festival, marking an exciting moment for the team.