Main Actor Nahin Hoon, the latest film by acclaimed director Aditya Kripalani, is all set for its world premiere at the prestigious Cinequest Film Festival, 2025 in San Jose, California. Starring powerhouse performers Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Chitrangda Satarupa, the film, which is an intimate yet profound exploration of human connection, vulnerability, and the power of art, has been shot LIVE across two countries India and Germany where the director Aditya released led both the teams to shoot simultaneously. On 8 Feb, the director released a 7 minute scene from the film which has taken instagram by storm and has been widely shared by industry stalwarts.
A Unique Story That Transcends Borders
The film follows Mouni (Chitrangada Satarupa), a puritanical actor who despises Mumbai’s commercialized film industry and dreams of performing in Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London. Her path crosses with Adnan Baig (Nawazuddin Siddiqui), a 55-year-old retired banker in Frankfurt, who stumbles into an online audition, seeking a sense of purpose after retirement.
What begins as an unconventional casting process evolves into an intense, day-long acting class over a video call, bridging two different worlds. But acting is psychology, and as Mouni teaches Adnan, both must confront their deepest vulnerabilities, fears, and dreams.
Nawazuddin & Chitrangda—A Performance to Watch
In the scene released by the director on his Instagram, we can see that the film presents an exciting challenge for both actors. Nawazuddin Siddiqui, celebrated for his nuanced performances, plays a banker with no acting experience, stumbling through his first-ever audition. Watching him embody the hesitations, insecurities, and raw self-discovery of an amateur is a rare cinematic treat.
Equally compelling is Chitrangda Satarupa, who brings depth and intensity to Mouni’s character—a woman fiercely protective of her craft yet unexpectedly drawn into this deeply personal exchange. Her commanding yet vulnerable presence adds to the film’s emotional gravity. The clip which has been shared by Anurag Kashyap on Instagram has been widely shared on social media and has sparked excitement among fans and industry professionals alike, setting the stage for what promises to be an unforgettable performance. Stars from the south like Manju Warrier, Indrajith Sukumaran, Saurabh Sachdeva (Founder of Actor’s Truth, an acting school and Also an actor himself starred in Animal recently) shared the scene on instagram commending the director and the performances by the lead actors.
World Premiere at Cinequest Film Festival
Main Actor Nahin Hoon will have its World Premiere at the prestigious Cinequest Film Festival, a festival known for celebrating bold and boundary-pushing cinema. The anticipation around the film’s first look and teaser is at an all-time high, as audiences awaitthis uniquely immersive storytelling experience, a film that been shot LIVE across two countries, something that has never been done before.
With two powerhouse performers, a deeply emotional narrative, and a fresh take on the transformative nature of art by the director, Main Actor Nahin Hoon is set to leave an unforgettable mark. Stay tuned for more updates as the film takes its first step onto the global stage!
