Your innings in Bollywood has not attracted the popularity which you enjoy back home in Kolkata, what’s the reason for that?

Well, I won’t agree that my work has not attracted popularity in Bollywood. In fact my film Main, Meri Patni Aur Who had a very sensitive theme and I remember people praising my performance. I guess it’s not the actor, but the narrative which makes you popular at the end of the day and I am waiting for the right script which will see me at the helm of popularity in Bollywood too. 

What kind of  role do you have in Mittal Vs Mittal?

Well, it’s a sensitive subject about marital rape and I am proud that filmmakers are realising the need to speak about such issues. My portrayal in the film is quite intense in the way that I’m shown as a woman who has strong character and who fights the odds in her life.  

What made you sign such an intense and non-glamorous role when everybody feels that a bit of skin show sells?

I don’t believe that skin show is essential for an actress to be considered seriously for commercial projects. Though that doesn’t mean I’m against such practice. But, I believe that there is no need for unnecessary dependence on skin shows unless the narrative makes it imperative. I would always love to be a part of films which require glamoUrous portrayals. 

 How has your experience of working with Karan Razdan and the co-stars Rohit Roy and Suchitra Krishnamurty been?

It has been a great experience working with Karan Razdan. He’s a director who knows his subject very well and he has the experience and finesse to see through a sensitive project like this.
As far as Rohit Roy is concerned, I feel he is among the finest actors in the industry and Suchitra is simply a great actor and an equally wonderful human being. So, far we have finished only the first schedule of the film and the whole experience has been a great learning experience with loads of fun. 

Are you doing any Bengali films at the moment?

Yes, there are a few Bengali films which I am doing, but I have decided to focus my attention on doing mostly Hindi films. There are many top producers in Bollywood who are keen on signing me in their future projects, which I guess is a great development. 

Which are the other Hindi films that you are doing?

Well, apart from Mittal Vs Mittal which I am shooting at the moment, the other Bollywood releases of mine include films like Love Game, Saab, Chai Paani, Gauri and U Me Aur Hum.

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