Evidently inspired by the character he is set to play in Tigmanshu Dhulia's upcoming offering, Milan Talkies, Ali Fazal is lending his support to select organisations working towards protecting single screens.

Fazal, who will play the part of a young director in the venture, laments the fact that the growth of multiplexes has severely affected the business of small-screen owners. "Generations grew up watching films in single-screen theatres. It has been heartbreaking to see their decline," Fazal tells mid-day, adding that like he does in the film, he will back causes that preserve their existence, off screen.