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| Directed by | Aditya Kripalani |
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| Written by | Aditya Kripalani |
| Produced by | Template:Ubl |
| Starring | Template:Plainlist |
| Cinematography | Rishika Baruah Sumit Singh Ajinkya Pandit |
| Edited by | Hrishikesh Petwe |
| Music by | Score: Aditi Ramesh Amlan Ray
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi
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Main Actor Nahin Hoon (Template:Lang) is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language drama film written and directed by Aditya Kripalani. The film stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Chitrangada Satarupa.[1][2]
The film is scheduled for theatrical release in India on 8 May 2026.[3][4]
Plot
The film follows a struggling actor in Mumbai who connects with a retired banker based in Frankfurt through online acting sessions. As their interactions deepen, they confront personal struggles, emotional challenges, and cultural differences while forming an unexpected bond across continents.
Cast
- Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Adnan Baig
- Chitrangada Satarupa as Mouni Roy
Production
The film is written and directed by Aditya Kripalani.[5] It is produced by Kripalani along with Sweta Chhabria Kripalani and Faizuddin Siddiqui, with Nawazuddin Siddiqui also serving as a producer.[6]
The film was shot simultaneously across India and Germany, with both actors performing in real time through video calls during production.[7]
Soundtrack
The music of the film is composed by Aditi Ramesh, Amlan Ray and Rabbi Shergill.[8]
Release
The film I'm Not an Actor had its world premiere at the Cinequest Film Festival on 16 and 18 March 2025 at Hammer Theatre Center and the California Theatre, respectively.[9]
It also had its United Kingdom premiere at the opening night of the Bradford International Film Festival (BRADIFF) on 28 October 2025 at the Pictureville Cinema.[10][11] The film was released theatrically across the United Kingdom on 7 November 2025.[12][13]
Main Actor Nahin Hoon is scheduled for theatrical release in India on 8 May 2026.[14]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Recipients | Result | Ref. |
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| 2025 | New York Indian Film Festival | Best Actor | Nawazuddin Siddiqui | Template:Won | [15] |
References
- ↑ Main Actor Nahin Hoon movie details. The Times of India. Retrieved 22 April 2026.
- ↑ चार फिल्म फेस्टिवल्स में छाई नवाजुद्दीन सिद्दीकी की फिल्म, अब भारत में होगी रिलीज, Dwivedie, Jaya. India TV Hindi(2026-04-01). Retrieved 2026-04-22.
- ↑ Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Main Actor Nahin Hoon to release on May 8. NDTV. Retrieved 22 April 2026.
- ↑ नवाजुद्दीन की 'मैं एक्टर नहीं हूं' का टीजर रिलीज; इस दिन सिनेमाघरों में दस्तक देगी फिल्म, Raghav, Jyoti. Amar Ujala. Retrieved 2026-04-22.
- ↑ Nawazuddin Siddiqui: नूरानी चेहरा नहीं, किस फिल्म के लिए नवाजुद्दीन सिद्दीकी ने नहीं लिया 1 भी रुपया?, Bharatvarsh, TV9. TV9 Bharatvarsh(2026-04-11). Retrieved 2026-04-22.
- ↑ Exclusive: Aditya Kripalani on how 'Main Actor Nahin Hoon' breaks boundaries and more. The Times of India(2025-02-13). Retrieved 2026-04-22.
- ↑ Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s ‘I’m Not an Actor’ Set for India Theatrical Run via Platoon One Films (EXCLUSIVE), Ramachandran, Naman. Variety(2026-04-08). Retrieved 2026-04-22.
- ↑ Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s Main Actor Nahin Hoon trailer out, film explores identity and human connection. Moneycontrol(16 April 2026). Retrieved 22 April 2026.
- ↑ Cinequest 2025 Celebrates Indian Storytelling, Shah, Mona. India Currents(9 March 2025). Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- ↑ BRADIFF Opening Night: UK Premiere - I'm Not An Actor including Producer & Director Q&A. eventive.org. Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- ↑ BRADIFF Opening Night: UK Premiere – I’m Not An Actor including Producer & Director Q&A. It's On In Bradford. Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- ↑ New Indian film 'I'm Not an Actor' to show in Bradford, Redwood, Francis. Telegraph & Argus(6 November 2025). Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- ↑ Nawazuddin Siddiqui's 'I'm Not An Actor' opens across UK cinemas, Khanna, Aditi. Press Trust of India(7 November 2025). Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- ↑ चार फिल्म फेस्टिवल्स में छाई नवाजुद्दीन सिद्दीकी की फिल्म, अब भारत में होगी रिलीज, Dwivedie, Jaya. India TV Hindi(2026-04-01). Retrieved 2026-04-22.
- ↑ Nawazuddin Siddiqui wins Best Actor at NYIFF for powerful role in I'm Not an Actor. Moneycontrol(27 June 2025). Retrieved 22 April 2026.