| Main Actor Nahin Hoon I'm Not an Actor | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Aditya Kripalani |
| Produced by |
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| Written by | Aditya Kripalani |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Score: Aditi Ramesh Amlan Ray |
| Cinematography | Rishika Baruah Sumit Singh Ajinkya Pandit |
| Edited by | Hrishikesh Petwe |
Production company | Mumba Devi Motion Pictures Side Hero Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. |
| Distributed by | Platoon Distribution (India) |
Release date | |
Running time | 121 minutes[3] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Main Actor Nahin Hoon (I'm Not an Actor) is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language drama film written and directed by Aditya Kripalani. The film stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Chitrangada Satarupa.[4][5]
The film is scheduled for theatrical release in India on 8 May 2026.[6][7]
Plot[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
- Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Adnan Baig
- Chitrangada Satarupa as Mouni Roy
Production[edit | edit source]
The film is written and directed by Aditya Kripalani.[8] It is produced by Kripalani along with Sweta Chhabria Kripalani and Faizuddin Siddiqui, with Nawazuddin Siddiqui also serving as a producer.[9]
The film was shot simultaneously across India and Germany, with both actors performing in real time through video calls during production.[10]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The music of the film is composed by Aditi Ramesh, Amlan Ray and Rabbi Shergill.[11]
Release[edit | edit source]
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.[12]
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.[13][14] The film was released theatrically across the United Kingdom on 7 November 2025.[15][16]
Main Actor Nahin Hoon is scheduled for theatrical release in India on 8 May 2026.[17]
Accolades[edit | edit source]
| Year | Award | Category | Recipients | Result | Ref. |
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| 2025 | New York Indian Film Festival | Best Actor | Nawazuddin Siddiqui | Won | [18] |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "I'M NOT AN ACTOR". cinequest.org. Retrieved 22 April 2026.
- ↑ Sharma, Priyanka (6 November 2025). "I Am Not An Actor director on film's message: Accept people as they are". India Today. Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- ↑ "I'm Not an Actor". British Board of Film Classification. Retrieved 22 April 2026.
- ↑ "Main Actor Nahin Hoon movie details". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 April 2026.
- ↑ Dwivedie, Jaya; Hindi, India TV (1 April 2026). "चार फिल्म फेस्टिवल्स में छाई नवाजुद्दीन सिद्दीकी की फिल्म, अब भारत में होगी रिलीज". India TV Hindi (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 22 April 2026.
- ↑ "Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Main Actor Nahin Hoon to release on May 8". NDTV. Retrieved 22 April 2026.
- ↑ Raghav, Jyoti. "नवाजुद्दीन की 'मैं एक्टर नहीं हूं' का टीजर रिलीज; इस दिन सिनेमाघरों में दस्तक देगी फिल्म". Amar Ujala (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 22 April 2026.
- ↑ Bharatvarsh, TV9 (11 April 2026). "Nawazuddin Siddiqui: नूरानी चेहरा नहीं, किस फिल्म के लिए नवाजुद्दीन सिद्दीकी ने नहीं लिया 1 भी रुपया?". TV9 Bharatvarsh (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 22 April 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ Jacob, Yvonne (13 February 2025). "Exclusive: Aditya Kripalani on how 'Main Actor Nahin Hoon' breaks boundaries and more". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 22 April 2026.
- ↑ Ramachandran, Naman (8 April 2026). "Nawazuddin Siddiqui's 'I'm Not an Actor' Set for India Theatrical Run via Platoon One Films (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 22 April 2026.
- ↑ Vij, Palak (16 April 2026). "Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Main Actor Nahin Hoon trailer out, film explores identity and human connection". Moneycontrol. Retrieved 22 April 2026.
- ↑ Shah, Mona (9 March 2025). "Cinequest 2025 Celebrates Indian Storytelling". India Currents. 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.
- ↑ Redwood, Francis (6 November 2025). "New Indian film 'I'm Not an Actor' to show in Bradford". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- ↑ Khanna, Aditi (7 November 2025). "Nawazuddin Siddiqui's 'I'm Not An Actor' opens across UK cinemas". Press Trust of India. Retrieved 23 April 2026.
- ↑ Dwivedie, Jaya; Hindi, India TV (1 April 2026). "चार फिल्म फेस्टिवल्स में छाई नवाजुद्दीन सिद्दीकी की फिल्म, अब भारत में होगी रिलीज". India TV Hindi (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 22 April 2026.
- ↑ "Nawazuddin Siddiqui wins Best Actor at NYIFF for powerful role in I'm Not an Actor". Moneycontrol. 27 June 2025. Retrieved 22 April 2026.