Congratulations, you’re a father now? It’s a very unique experience. I’ve just stepped into my paternity break. I’ll be traveling much less, at least until July. I’m not actively participating in any specific project at the moment.
So, a complete paternity leave? Yes, though I’ll be overseeing a few things — some scripts and ongoing writing work for projects that will begin from August. I’ll be supervising the development of those, including film and series projects. But I won’t be shooting until the baby settles in. Both my wife and I are incredibly excited. It’s a delightful phase of our lives, and we want to fully enjoy it together.
You’ve certainly earned the break. You’ve been prolific, working across multiple film industries. Although I work in various industries, I still primarily belong to the Bengali industry. My time is still more tilted toward Bengali cinema, even though I occasionally work in Hindi films.
How do you decide how to divide your time between Bengali and Hindi cinema? It really depends on the kind of work I’m offered in Hindi. In the Bengali industry, it goes without saying — no one plays the volume game because we work with much smaller budgets. In a way, you make up for that by doing a little more work. I know that’s a simplistic way to explain being prolific. But I’d also say I’m a bit of a workaholic and run on high octane when it comes to multitasking. Over time, I’ve learned to devote equal time, energy, and—most importantly—attention to everything I do.
At this point in your career, what kind of work excites you the most? I’ve been acting for 25 years and still thoroughly enjoy it. If I go more than two or three months without acting, it feels like a big part of me is missing.
What do you enjoy more — acting or directing? If you really ask me, I truly enjoy directing and creating. An actor is, of course, a creator too. But actors are often subservient to the director’s vision or what the story demands. As a director or creator, the holistic idea lives in your head. That’s what excites me the most. It’s what I’ve studied and worked toward all these years. I’ve learned a lot on the job as an actor, but when I wear the director’s hat, there’s a certain confidence and passion that flows through my veins.
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