Nawazuddin Siddiqui is stepping into a new role with filmmaker Ravi Varma’s upcoming project Blind Babu. The film was officially announced this week, and early signs suggest that the cameras are already
rolling. The first glimpse came directly from Ravi Varma’s Instagram handle, where he shared pictures with his lead actor.
In the photos, Nawazuddin and Varma can be seen holding a clapperboard that carried the film’s title, hinting that production has begun. Another picture showed the full team coming together for a group shot, marking the start of the journey.
Project kicks off
Ravi Varma confirmed the start of production by posting photographs on his official Instagram account. One image featured him with Nawazuddin, both holding a clapperboard displaying the film’s title, while another showed the full team posing together. The close-up of the clapperboard was accompanied by a caption that read, “Ab bomb phatega ya kuch aur? Get ready for the chaos that will trap you in edge-of-the-seat suspense…but with dark comic relief…The journey of #BlindBabu begins now!”
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Cast details
Alongside Nawazuddin, the film is expected to feature Zakir Hussain, Pavan Malhotra and Mukesh Tiwari in significant roles. Additional details about the wider cast and crew are yet to be disclosed.
Nawazuddin at International Film Festivals
While Blind Babu begins production, Nawazuddin Siddiqui has also been making headlines on the global stage. His film I’m Not An Actor was recently screened at the 14th DC South Asian Film Festival, held from September 5 to 7 in Washington D.C. The drama, co-starring Chitrangada Satarupa, had its world premiere earlier this year at the Cinequest Film Festival 2025 in San Jose, USA.
Sharing his thoughts on the experience, Nawazuddin had said, “The festival is a very warm, cozy festival. They’re very caring of Asian films, and it brings us joy that ours is the opening film. We are all looking forward to seeing it with audiences from Washington. For me to be seeing an actor who is shooting in another country, thousands of miles away, on a video call, and act with them only on the video call for 30 days was a very new experience. After some point, we forgot about the technology and only focused on the emotions.”
Nawazuddin Siddiqui is preparing for Raat Akeli Hai 2 and Thama.
