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A Professor, a Global Heist, and Nawaz — Kushagra Sharma’s Faraar Adds Physics to the Plot Kushagra Cracks the Casting Code: Nawaz as a Physics Professor in His Debut Film The Great Escape: Faraar Filmmaker Kushagra Sharma is set to make his feature film directorial debut with The Great Escape: Faraar, marking a defining new chapter in his career. After gaining strong recognition for his short films across international film festivals in Paris, Budapest, Hong Kong, and at MAMI Mumbai, Sharma now steps into mainstream Hindi cinema with a project that mirrors his storytelling strengths—psychological depth, emotionally rich characters, and a global creative vision. In a casting move that instantly sets the film apart, Nawazuddin Siddiqui takes on the role of a physics professor—an intellectual at the centre of a high-stakes global heist narrative. The character leans into Nawaz’s greatest cinematic strength: conveying complexity with quiet power, internal tension, and lived realism rather than theatrical excess. Over the years, Siddiqui has built a formidable reputation for disappearing into characters that operate in shades of grey, and Faraar continues that legacy with a role rooted in intelligence, vulnerability, and control. Commenting on the collaboration, Kushagra Sharma said: “Nawaz sir brings an unmatched honesty to every role. For Faraar, I needed an actor who could speak through stillness—someone who understands the psychology of conflict without needing loud notes. He was my first choice, and I’m grateful he believed in our world and said yes.” Sharma also reflected on the team’s intent behind curating the film’s ensemble: “This isn’t just a film—it’s a world we’re building. We wanted actors who don’t just perform, but inhabit the emotional DNA of the script. The early trust from so many talented artists has given us the confidence to tell this story the way it deserves to be told.” The film features a formidable supporting cast including Nimisha Sajjan, Trisha, Parth Bhalerao, Vikram Kochhar, and Gavie Chahal, each contributing significantly to the film’s emotional and narrative architecture. The inclusion of Hollywood actor Ilia Volok elevates the film’s global representation even further, underlining its cross-continental ambition. A major force behind this global alignment is the film’s producer Srishti Sharma, who has been central to shaping the film’s identity beyond its script. Her role extends far past traditional production leadership—she has actively driven the vision of an international film ecosystem where talent is sourced for truth, craft, and cultural fluidity. The film’s producer, Srishti Sharma, has played a pivotal role in assembling this international cast and crew. Her vision and collaborative approach have been instrumental in bringing together talent from across borders, ensuring that Faraar reflects both artistic depth and international scale. Her ability to bridge creative sensibilities with logistical precision has given the film a rare production edge—where global collaboration feels seamless, not symbolic. Speaking on her approach, a source close to the production shared that Srishti has maintained a strong emphasis on creative cohesion over geography, ensuring that every collaborator—actor, technician, or creative partner—aligns with the film’s emotional core and intellectual pitch. With the film now in its final production phase, the team has completed structured acting workshops, extensive rehearsals, refined pre production planning, and is actively progressing through post-production, preparing the film for release. The final stages are focused on narrative tightening, visual consistency, and sound enhancement to match the film’s global tone and emotional precision. The Great Escape: Faraar positions itself as a bold new voice in Hindi cinema—one that refuses to treat intelligence and emotion as opposing cinematic forces. Instead, the film uses physics as a thematic lens and storytelling device, exploring consequence, impulse, logic, and human unpredictability inside the mechanics of a global heist.