Nawazuddin Siddiqui he’s never been one to follow the crowd, and his latest choice proves that. The famous actor has signed on for director Nahin Hoon’s indie film ‘Main Actor’. Aditya Kripalani About a depressed banker, and he has some things to say about why he did it and what’s going on with Bollywood today.
He talks about Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s current situation Hindi film industry
Talking to Mid-Day, Nawazuddin Siddiqui did not hold back when asked about the state of the Hindi film industry. He said: “Earlier, more films were made, so people took more risks. Now, fewer films are made, and because of that, the actors also suffer. It’s sad what has happened to our industry. Everything has become about spectacle. It’s not about the story anymore. There is no originality in the industry.” One thing is successful, then everyone starts doing the same thing.”Despite the frustration, he remains optimistic about the future, reasoning: “Every era changes because of a movie or a piece of art. Sometimes there are weak phases, and then strong movies change the era again. That cycle will continue.”
Nawazuddin Siddiqui praises him Malayalam movies
In the same interview, when asked about his inspiration, Nawazuddin pointed to Kerala as a role model worth following. He points out, “In Kerala, smart films are made on small budgets, and big stars make them because those films satisfy the actor.”
Nawazuddin Siddiqui talking about his film ‘Main Actor Nahin Hoon’
Nawazuddin Siddiqui made it clear that this film was never about box office returns. He said, “There is a lot of calculation now, how much a film will earn, how many people it will reach. But this film is not for financial gain; it is for the good of the actor in me. I didn’t get into films because I wanted a fan club.”He added, “This is my personal journey. To satisfy the audience, you have to keep doing one type of character. I can’t do that. If you love me, you have to see different characters.”
More about lead actor Nahin Hoon
Nahin Hoon starrer Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Chitrangada Satarupa in lead roles. The movie has been released in theaters today on May 8, 2026.
