He claimed that although people pay thousands of rupees for popular performers, they never go to "real cinema." In a recent interview, he stated that the art genre itself is at risk because of this trend.
Based on actual events, the 20-minute film offers a glimpse into the life of Fatin Khalidi, a prospective architecture student, who is chastised by a religious figure (Siddiqui) for not donning a hijab (headscarf) during an interview for a scholarship.
The actor discusses his acting approach, reveals why he thinks he's better suited for intense roles, and explains why he no longer feels the need to defend himself when conflicts arise in his recent interview.
The upcoming Manoj Bajpayee-starrer film 'Joram' is set to be screened at the Durban International Film Festival which will be held from July 20 to July 30. The film has been directed by Devashish Makhija and marks his third collaboration with Manoj Bajpayee.