Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s I’m Not An Actor set for 2025 Cinequest Film Festival in California

Mumbai: Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui's next film is titled 'I'm Not An Actor'.
Piquing audiences' interest, the makers on Saturday unveiled the movie's trailer, which showcases "two actors engaging in a gripping audition via video chat, with Nawazuddin delivering a performance that keeps viewers hooked."

"An ode to the art and craft of acting. But also, to the life of an actor. The frustrations, the complexes, the vulnerability, living in the moment, improvising with life itself and over time, the inner harshness and anger. But also the capacity to love in a boundless and unlimited manner and the ability to use art for catharsis. To actors," film director Aditya Kripalani wrote.

Produced by Mumba Devi Motion Pictures, Main Actor Nahin Hoon (English title: I'm Not An Actor) also features Chitrangada Satarupa. The film is set for its world premiere at the 2025 Cinequest Film Festival in California this March.
Directed by Aditya Kripalani, this Hindi-English drama follows a puritanical Mumbai actor mentoring a retired, depressed Frankfurt banker through video calls.
Nawazuddin was last seen in Rautu Ka Raaz with Narayani Shastri, Rajesh Kumar and Atul Tiwari in key roles. Director Krippalani shared his views on the film, 

He added, "Shot live between two countries, with two terrific actors" with Nawazuddin and Chitrangada Satarupa in lead roles. Kripalani shared that one crew worked in Mumbai while another operated in Frankfurt, with the team synchronizing sunlight, time, and continuity. The director managed the production using two iPads, one displaying the frame from India and the other from Frankfurt, calling it a truly remarkable experience.

Fans flooded the comments section with excitement and praise for the film. One user expressed, “Have been waiting for months now,” while another echoed the sentiment. A fan added, “Wow. Excited for this one. Congratulations, bhai.” Others shared their enthusiasm, with comments like “All the best!!!” and “Wohoooo! Excited.” Another wrote, “Absolutely delightful.” The anticipation for I’m Not An Actor is clearly building!