Archive · 25 Dec 2025
Actors Discuss Indie Cinema Struggles
Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Rajat Kapoor are famous actors in India.
They talk about how small, independent movies are having a hard time.
These movies are not getting enough attention in theaters because bigger, more commercial movies take up all the space.
They give an example of a movie called 'All We Imagine As Light' that did well at a big film festival in France but was quickly taken out of theaters in India.
Siddiqui talks about his role in a new movie called 'Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders,' where he plays a police officer again.
Kapoor talks about his role in 'Drishyam 3' and his experiences with indie films.
They both say it's important to make movies that make people think and not just go for what's popular.
They believe indie movies help India get recognized worldwide and should be given a fair chance.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui reprised his role as police officer Jatil Yadav in 'Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders', finding it challenging yet rewarding.
Rajat Kapoor discussed his role as a government officer in multiple films, including 'Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders' and 'Drishyam 3'.
Both actors praised the writing of Smita Sharma, noting her dialogues are rhythmic and easy to remember.
They expressed concern over the struggles of indie cinema in India, citing the quick removal of 'All We Imagine As Light' from theaters after four days.
Siddiqui and Kapoor advocate for the importance of indie films in providing quality content and gaining international recognition for Indian cinema.
- Who
- Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Rajat Kapoor, Indian actors and champions of independent cinema.
- What
- Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Rajat Kapoor discuss the challenges faced by indie films in India and their roles in various films.
- When
- The interview and the film's context are current, with references to recent events like the release of 'All We Imagine As Light' in 2024.
- Where
- The discussion is set in the context of the Indian film industry, with specific mentions of streaming platforms and theatrical releases.
- Why
- Siddiqui and Kapoor highlight the importance of indie cinema in providing quality content and the need for better support and recognition for such films.
- Actor
- Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Rajat Kapoor
- Film
- Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders, Drishyam 3
- Director
- Honey Trehan, Abhishek Pathak
- Writer
- Smita Sharma
- Streaming Success
- Sacred Games (Netflix India's maiden original)
- Indie Film Example
- All We Imagine As Light (2024)
- Cannes Recognition
- Competition section and award win
Sources
Nawazuddin Siddiqui says indie cinema’s isolation is ‘dangerous’: ‘All We Imagine As Light was wiped out of theatres in 4 days’
Nawazuddin Siddiqui Says All We Imagine As Light Was 'Thrown Out Of Theatres' In 4 Days
Rajat Kapoor opens up on reprising his role as the ‘cop husband’ in Drishyam 3: ‘There’s no arc, still standing behind Tabu’
