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Adil Hussain reveals why he regrets being part of Kabir Singh
Updated On: 16 October, 2025 07:39 AM IST | Mumbai | Komal RJ Panchal
As Mercy is honoured at the London Independent Film Festival, actor Adil Hussain is disappointed that celebrated indie movies find no takers on home turf. He also admits he regrets doing Kabir Singh, calling it a personal mistake
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There is an allure to quieter cinema, the kind that satiates the soul. That’s what Adil Hussain seeks with every project. And achieves too. A case in point being his latest indie film, Mercy, which won the Best International Feature Award at the London Independent Film Festival earlier this week. “I play a sort of conscience keeper,” says Hussain of his character, Father Joel, in the Mitul Patel-directed drama. “He resolves people’s crises — moral, emotional, or spiritual.”
Despite its recent international win, Mercy is yet to release in India. The senior actor is disappointed that meaningful stories are often overlooked in the Indian market. “Such films don’t meet the market’s appetite for gloss and spectacle. The market is dominated by big-budget, flashy storytelling, leaving little space for quieter cinema. People assume films like Mercy will come to streaming eventually. Meanwhile, social media floods them with shallow entertainment. People have become lethargic about seeking stories that touch them deeply,” he reflects.
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