Main Actor Nahin Hoon

Main Actor Nahin Hoon — Release Date: 8 May 2026. Directed by Aditya Kripalani, starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Chitrangada Satarupa. Written and directed by Kripalani, the Hindi-language drama explores human connection across distance through a performance-driven narrative.

Main Actor Nahin Hoon follows Adnan Baig, a struggling actor based in Mumbai, whose career and personal life are marked by uncertainty. His path intersects with Mouni Roy, a retired banker living in Frankfurt, through a series of online acting sessions. What begins as a structured interaction centered around performance gradually evolves into a deeper and more personal exchange.

As their conversations continue, the narrative explores the emotional landscapes of both characters. Adnan confronts the challenges of sustaining a career in acting, while Mouni navigates her own personal and emotional circumstances. Their interactions, conducted entirely through digital communication, become a space where both individuals reflect on their lives, identities and choices.

The film is structured around this long-distance connection, using dialogue and performance as its central narrative tools. It examines themes of isolation, aspiration and interpersonal understanding, while also highlighting cultural differences between their respective environments.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui portrays Adnan Baig, with Chitrangada Satarupa playing Mouni Roy. The film focuses primarily on these two characters, maintaining a contained and character-driven approach.

Directed by Aditya Kripalani, the project was produced with a unique format, as both actors performed their scenes in real time through video calls while located in different countries. Filming took place simultaneously across India and Germany, integrating the film’s narrative structure with its production method.

The film premiered at the Cinequest Film Festival in March 2025 and was later screened at international festivals, including the Bradford International Film Festival. It also received recognition at various film events.

Main Actor Nahin Hoon is scheduled for theatrical release in India on 8 May 2026.