Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has sparked a fresh debate about the state of Hindi cinema after criticising what he described as “fake” films being produced in the industry today.
The actor shared his candid views during a recent public interaction, discussing storytelling, truth in cinema, and the role of filmmakers in shaping society.
Nawazuddin, who was last seen in the Netflix crime thriller Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders, made the remarks while speaking at NDTV Creators’ Manch Season 2.
According to him, filmmakers should avoid pushing society in the wrong direction, especially when audiences today are increasingly aware of the realities behind narratives portrayed on screen.
“Samaaj ko galat disha mein le jaane ki zarurat nahi hai. Sacchai bahut important hai, aur sacchai har insaan aaj ki date mein jaanta hai. Jis tarah ki filmein ban rahi hain, unke peeche ki sacchai kya hai, aap jaante hain, lekin aap bolenge nahi (There is no need to take society in the wrong direction. Truth is very important, and people today understand the reality behind the kind of films being made, but many choose not to speak about it.),” he said.
Nawazuddin talks about narrative-driven filmsWhen asked specifically about the rise of narrative-driven cinema, Nawazuddin dismissed the idea, suggesting that many films today are not rooted in truth.
The actor was also asked whether he follows ongoing geopolitical developments. Siddiqui replied that people are closely watching world events and are aware of how narratives are shaped.
