The Ordinary Star
Synopsis
Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui is asked to study Ashok, the actual resident of the room the actor is going to inhabit for the filming of Star, Dibakar Banerjee’s short in Bombay Talkies, 2013. The fiction director, the documentary filmmakers and the actor, bit by bit, construct the lead character of Bombay Talkies, Porandar Vithal. Ashok feeds this construction through his own life. The Ordinary Star is a documentary that ponders over the nature and cost of the cinematic process, it’s invasiveness, it’s need to devour so that it can create, and the endless search to live a life less ordinary.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Dharamshala International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Samreen Farooqui, Shabani Hassanwalia
- Original Title
- The Ordinary Star
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi, English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Samreen Farooqui, Shabani Hassanwalia
Amit Mahanti
Department Leadership Roster
Samreen Farooqui
Director
Shabani Hassanwalia
Director
Amit Mahanti
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ordinary Star
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ordinary Star about?
Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui is asked to study Ashok, the actual resident of the room the actor is going to inhabit for the filming of Star, Dibakar Banerjee’s short in Bombay Talkies, 2013. The fiction director, the documentary filmmakers and the actor, bit by bit, construct the lead character of Bombay Talkies, Porandar Vithal. Ashok feeds this construction through his own life. The Ordinary Star is a documentary that ponders over the nature and cost of the cinematic process, it’s invasiveness, it’s need to devour so that it can create, and the endless search to live a life less ordinary.
Who directed The Ordinary Star?
The Ordinary Star was directed by Samreen Farooqui, Shabani Hassanwalia.
Who stars in The Ordinary Star?
The principal cast of The Ordinary Star includes Dibakar Banerjee, Nawazuddin Siddiqui.
When was The Ordinary Star released and how long is it?
The Ordinary Star was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.