When I was young, we didn't celebrate February 14. For us, Valentine's Day meant Saraswati Puja. And just a single day in a year can't be Valentine's Day.Collection: Valentines
I am a person who believes in giving due respect to everyone.Collection: Respect
I don't have a fixed fitness regime, as everything depends on my work schedule and my fitness instructor. But I make sure that I work out 365 days a year for at least one and a half hours, no matter what.Collection: Fitness
No Bengali comedy show is complete without mocking my mannerisms.
I do not want to be a part of Hindi cinema's rat race. But yes, if I get offers and characters which I feel would suit me as well as make some difference to me, I will do a Hindi film.
Shyambazar evokes a strong sense of nostalgia in me. There's not a theatre in that area where I haven't watched a movie. I also have fond memories of going grocery-shopping at Grey Street with my grandparents.
I wanted to be a hero, then I wanted to be an actor. But always I wanted to be respected as a good human being.
I am open to do a Telugu, Tamil or Malayali movie. If I get a good script and good character, I will surely do it.
Well, being fit is not about flaunting muscles or biceps. Being fit is about flexibility and fit is about flexibility and body composition.
It's not that I won't do any horror movie. The script has to be good and also the execution has to be perfect to attract the viewers.
I see a lot of similarity between Bengali and Malayalam films regarding the basic emotions, the craftsmanship, art and performance. I also feel both the industries are very true to their art and culture.
People of Mumbai respect me a lot and they are well aware of my contributions towards the film industry.
I take eight meals a day.
Working out, for me, is like brushing my teeth. So, I can't cheat on that.
I have not planned my Bollywood career the way I have planned my career in Bengali films.
I was never serious about Bollywood films, but when I was offered a film like 'Shanghai,' I took it because it is a good film.
In my Bengali films, I am involved with all the promotional activities, release date posters etc.
I love to prepare for my roles.
The memories of shooting in Iceland are amazing.
For me, it was more challenging to become Netaji, as I don't have the same physical built or look like him.
I have no connections with any political event.
When it comes to my industry, I will always be there to voice our concerns.
I don't understand politics at all.
I am not cut out for politics. I don't even dream of joining politics.
We should celebrate love on all the 365 days.
Comedy is something I enjoy doing.
Politics is a big no-no for me. I'm not a person who can go through that journey in life.
I was born to be an actor and I haven't exhausted myself in this particular field.
I believe my biggest critic is me only.
Throughout my career, I have criticized my every single step and I am open to any criticism.
My final ambition is to turn director.
I've always said that we must do local cinema but not lose sight of national appeal. That's the way New Theatres, L V Prasad, Gemini Studios operated.
At one point of time, most of my films were successful, so I could have launched a production house. But had I done that, I would not have grown as an actor.
For me, 'Shanghai' is beyond language. For me, it's good cinema. The language is incidental.
I have been to Goa before on innumerable occasions. I have shot at Fort Aguada in Goa too.
For an actor, who has done so many commercial movies, who has a large chunk of his fan following addressing him as 'guru,' it's not easy to opt for roles that strip one of the stardom.
I think, it's important to understand how to release a film.
The Prosenjit-Rituparna jodi is a huge contribution to Bengali cinema as we have delivered several hits.
Whenever there is a discussion on Tollywood anywhere in the world, people talk about Prosenjit Chatterjee - what else can I ask for?
There's a wow factor associated with my name. It could be due to my work as well as my behaviour.
When you are on the host's seat you have to synchronize with so many things.
It is challenging when you are dealing with people's emotions.
When I need to go to my bank, I'll do television.
I've learnt so much from Mithunda.
Mithunda is a great actor. He has done all kinds of roles simultaneously and that's no mean feat.
As an actor, I understand how difficult it is to simultaneously do diverse roles like Mithunda has done in 'Guru' and 'MLA Fatakeshto.' That's how much respect I have for him.
Atanu is one of my favourite directors. His script, style of storytelling and characterisation are always very different.
Working with Atanu again after 'Mayurakshi' is quite a challenge for me.
Every year, I have at least one Puja release, but 'Gumnaami' is really special for me. I have come out of my comfort zone for this film. I feel really fortunate to be a part of it.
I want to act in films such as 'My Left Foot' and 'A Beautiful Mind.'