‘Dilli Dark’ is about acceptance, says director Dibakar Das Roy

Filmmaker Dibakar Das Roy’s directorial debut “Dilli Dark” aims to shed light on those who feel like outsiders in society. The dark comedy follows the story of a Nigerian MBA student facing prejudice in Delhi. Roy hopes to convey a message of acceptance through the film, emphasizing that it is not just about Africans in Delhi, but about anyone who feels like an outsider. The film recently premiered at the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival and will be screened at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. Roy uses satire to comment on important issues and chose Delhi as the setting because it represents the complexities of India. Nigerian actor Samuel Abiola Robinson was chosen to play the protagonist.