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Actor Ankit Siwach's experimental film 'Madam Driver' is set to make waves at the New York Indian Film Festival this year. The movie, uniquely shot entirely on an iPhone, represents a bold new approach to storytelling with its compact runtime of 65 minutes. By challenging traditional film formats, Siwach hopes to capture audience attention in an era of shorter attention spans. His participation alongside established actors like Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Manoj Bajpayee marks a significant milestone in his emerging career.

Key Points: Ankit Siwach's iPhone Film 'Madam Driver' Debuts at NYIFF

  • Innovative iPhone-shot experimental film premiering at prestigious festival
  • Unique featurette format challenging traditional storytelling
  • Showcasing alongside renowned filmmakers like Nawazuddin and Bajpayee
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Ankit Siwach's 'Madam Driver' to premiere at NYIFF alongside Nawazuddin, Manoj Bajpayee's films

Experimental indie filmmaker Ankit Siwach brings unique storytelling to New York Indian Film Festival with groundbreaking short film

"I was overwhelmed, very happy - Ankit Siwach"

Mumbai, May 21

Actor Ankit Siwach's latest film, “Madam Driver”, has earned a special spot at the New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF), where it will be showcased alongside works by acclaimed talents such as Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Manoj Bajpayee and Neena Gupta.

Sharing his excitement, Ankit, who is currently seen in the series "Kull", said: "I was overwhelmed, very happy. The director, Indrajeet sir, the entire team, and I are all very happy that Madam Driver is being screened at the New York Indian Film Festival."

The film, described as an experimental slice-of-life drama, stands out for its unconventional approach.

"It's an experimental film, shot completely on an iPhone, and it uses a very different style of storytelling," he said.

The actor added: "Really hoping to get a good response from there. It's very special to be a part of the list of films where such great artists and filmmakers are a part of."

Asked what sets Madam Driver apart for a global platform like NYIFF, Ankit said its bold structure.

"The film has been shot differently, it's been made differently. The runtime of the film is that of a featurette around 1 hour and 5 minutes. In times when audiences have a shorter attention span, this particular length of a film should work in the near future for theatrical releases."

Talking about his work in "Kull", the actor talked about his personal connection and said: "My first show that I did in 2017, Chakravyuhu, I was playing a cop then. That one being my first show, I always felt that I could have done a lot more with Adhiraj."

'I always have manifested that I want to play a cop once more and I want to do all those things that I wished I had done in Chakravyuhu. I was manifesting the role of a cop for a very long time and I was subconsciously studying people. I have police officers in my family. My uncles who serve for the police. I know a certain kind of body language that they carry," Ankit shared.

"Kull" is all about a dysfunctional family, strained relationships and a debauched royal family.

The JioHotstar-Balaji Digital series will offer a glimpse into the Raisinggh family's dark and dangerous world. The series, which is set to premiere on May 2, also stars Amol Parashar, Riddhi Dogra, Gaurav Arora, Rohit Tiwari, and Rahul Vohra.

The riveting saga is created by Ekta R Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor, directed by Sahir Raza, and produced by Balaji Digital.

- IANS

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Priya K.
So proud to see experimental Indian cinema getting global recognition! Shooting on iPhone shows how technology is democratizing filmmaking. Wishing Ankit and team all the best for NYIFF 🇮🇳🎬 Hope this inspires more young filmmakers to think outside the box!
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Rahul S.
Interesting concept but I'm skeptical about the 65-minute runtime. Indian audiences are used to fuller experiences at theaters. Still, kudos for trying something new. The iPhone shooting aspect is particularly intriguing - would love to see the visual quality.
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Ananya M.
Saw Ankit in Kull and he's such a promising actor! His dedication to studying police roles shows in his performance. Excited to see him getting international exposure. More power to our OTT stars making waves abroad 🌊
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Vikram J.
While I appreciate the innovation, I hope this doesn't become an excuse to reduce production values. Indian cinema is known for its grandeur - we shouldn't lose that completely in the name of experimentation. Balance is key!
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Sneha P.
The lineup at NYIFF is impressive! Being showcased alongside Nawazuddin and Manoj Bajpayee is no small feat. This shows how diverse Indian storytelling has become - from big stars to fresh talent, from Bollywood to OTT. So much to be proud of! ✨
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Karan D.
Honestly, I'm more excited about Kull after reading this. Ankit's preparation for his cop role sounds intense! The dysfunctional royal family premise has so much potential. When will we get season 2? The wait is killing me! 😅

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