Aditya Kripalani on ‘Mein Actor Nahi Hoon’, Nawazuddin Siddiqui & Making Cinema Against the Odds

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In this episode, Cyrus is joined by artist and filmmaker Aditya Kripalani, who drops by to talk about his new film ‘Mein Actor Nahi Hoon’, releasing in theatres on 8th May. The film stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Chitrangada Singh, and its concept is as wild as it is ambitious, shot live across two countries, with the actors performing in real time over video call. What follows is a fascinating conversation about filmmaking, risk, performance, and what it really takes to create something original.

The episode also dives into Aditya’s unusual creative journey, from FTII to advertising, from writing books and songs to crowdfunding films, busking in Mumbai locals, and choosing art over comfort again and again. Funny, thoughtful, and refreshingly honest, this is a great episode for anyone who loves cinema, storytelling, and artists who truly do things their own way.

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