I have not planned my Bollywood career the way I have planned my career in Bengali films.
In my Bengali films, I am involved with all the promotional activities, release date posters etc.
In Bengali films, since I also write the lyrics, there are certain songs, which I get emotionally and personally attached to.
I respect Malayalam films the same way I respect Bengali films. I think Malayalam films have not compromised on the essence and have kept their own statement and are coming up with very good themes.
The Mumbai film industry has definitely a bigger reach. But considering the rich content of work in many Bengali films, even by new directors, there has to be a better financially backed distribution model for films here.
I watch all kinds of Indian cinema. There are many good films in Bengali, Marathi and Malayalam.
I have regional films, Bengali and Telugu, but always wanted to do a Marathi film especially because I think this industry makes the best comedy films.
Without the huge budgets, mainstream Bengali cinema falls flat on its face.
When I have time, I would like to do films in my language but I would also like to star in Bengali and Marathi films too.
