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Nawazuddin Siddiqui Triumphs as Best Actor at New York Indian Film Festival

The award highlights his nuanced lead performance in the cross-continental indie drama I’m Not an Actor

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Overview

  • On June 25, Siddiqui received the Best Actor prize at the New York Indian Film Festival for his role in I’m Not an Actor
  • Set against virtual acting sessions between Mumbai and Frankfurt, the drama weaves together themes of identity and the blurred line between reality and performance
  • Chitrangda Singh co-stars as a retired banker whose cross-continental bond with Siddiqui’s character underscores the film’s emotional core
  • Critics praised Siddiqui’s restrained, emotionally raw portrayal of a man grappling with societal expectations and self-perception
  • He is next slated to appear in the upcoming films Raat Akeli Hai 2, Noorani Chehra and Sangeen