Characters like Arjun Khanna in the teen romance Remix and Rana Indravadhan Singh Deo from another tele drama, Ek Tha Raja Ek Thi Rani, have made Siddhant Karnick a household name. After several small screen outings, including Kismat, the Indianized Kane And Abel, Nupur Asthana’s comedy drama series, Mahi Way and Sony TV’s Mera Sai, Rishta.com (2010), Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani (2010-2011), Kismat (2011), Aasman Se Aage (2012). He also appeared in episodic roles in various shows such as Yeh Hai Aashiqui (2013), Savdhaan India (2013), MTV Big F (2017), Kaal Bhairav Rahasya (2018). Apart from television shows he has appeared in few films such as Fast Forward (2009), Yeh Mera India (2009), Blue Oranges (2009), Lafangey Parindey (2010) and Listen Amaya (2013). In 2020, he appeared in the film Thappad, in the role of Viraj Sabharwal. Now the actor is all set to make his international debut with Michael Steiner’s And Tomorrow You Will Be Dead.
The hostage drama is based on a true-life story of a Swiss couple abducted by the Taliban. Siddhant Karnick plays NazarJaan, the Taliban commander in charge of hostage negotiations with the Swiss government.
Tomorrow You Will Be Dead is the opening film at the prestigious 10-day Zurich Film Festival which flags off on September 23.
In the light of what is happening across the border, with the Taliban’s return to power, Siddhant Karnick says, “When we shot for the film, none of us had imagined that so much would change in the country. And Tomorrow You Will Be Dead is a story of courage and survival and I am happy to be a part of this brave film.”
Asserting that being selected as the opening film of the Zurich Film Festival is an achievement for the whole team, the actor admits that being a world traveler himself, the story really connected with him and has remained close to his heart. “I’m really looking forward to the audience’s response, more so with Afghanistan being top of the mind today,” says Siddhant.
The film has been shot in real locations across India, Switzerland and Spain.
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