Nawazuddin Siddiqui on his Raat Akeli Hai role; Chitrangda opens up about facing online trolling

Filmmaker Honey Trehan says the story is completely different, describing Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s character as a desi version of Sherlock Holmes, while also sharing how he consciously avoids common Hindi thriller clichés. Chitrangda Singh talks about her love for portraying layered characters who exist in the grey area between right and wrong, adding that her character is unsure of her own truth and morality and thanking Honey for trusting her with the role. Nawazuddin opens up about playing a dark character in Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders and discusses the constant struggle of independent filmmakers to find space and screens, noting how indie cinema has helped Indian films gain global recognition. He also reflects on maintaining a balance between independent and commercial films and his satisfaction as an actor. Honey Trehan further addresses challenges faced by indie filmmakers in the context of Agra, while Chitrangda responds to criticism for doing films like Housefull. The conversation wraps up with Nawazuddin and Chitrangda sharing which other characters from the Raat Akeli Hai universe they would love to explore.