Rajeev Siddhartha on Kinaare: ‘I was blown away by the story’s simplicity’
04 November,2026 07:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka Sharma
Actor Rajeev Siddhartha says he was drawn to Kinaare`s simplicity, comparing its storytelling to the meditative films of Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami. The family drama, starring Kirti Kulhari, explores relationships, grudges and reconciliation
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At Kinaare’s première at the Dharamshala International Film Festival, actor Rajeev Siddhartha saw that the person sitting next to him was on the verge of breaking down. The actor wasn’t surprised because that is exactly the reaction he hoped the quiet family drama would elicit. “Kinaare is a gentle film, which tells us that we should [let go of] our grudges, resolve our conflicts, and meet our family. The person sitting next to me was left overwhelmed. It’s the most truthful response one can hope for,” said Siddhartha.
Kinaare is the maiden production of Kirti Kulhari, who also leads it. Helmed by Akbar and Azam Quadri, the movie follows Kulhari’s character, a single woman whose life changes when her cousin returns home after 15 years. Siddhartha, who portrays the cousin, said the script reminded him of Iranian auteur Abbas Kiarostami’s offerings.
(L-R) The actor with Kirti Kulhari in the film. Pics/By Special Arrangement
The actor elaborated, “I was blown away by the story’s simplicity. It reminded me of Abbas Kiarostami’s works. His films are so meditative, and yet they move you. I believe that to do simple scenes without any histrionics and still come across as interesting is difficult.”
Next, Siddhartha is hoping to return for the second season of Musafir Cafe, which premièred early 2026. He shared, “As an actor, I am looking forward to where my character goes in the story because I had a tremendous time working on it. It was deeply satisfying to my soul.”
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When âKinaare’ premièred at the Dharamshala International Film Festival
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