There used to be times when I used to be bothered about box office, director, producer, the actress... If those ticks were marked, I used to say 'yes' to a film. Later on, my focus absolutely changed. Now if a character stays with me for two to three nights, I say 'yes' to the film.

Cinema is a temple and who am I to say which person deserves entry?

I've two failed marriages in the past.

When people started recognising me as a 'chocolate hero,' I switched on to action movies and became an action star. I kept reinventing myself. it was a continuous process.

All of Bengal knows about my differences with my father. He's based in Mumbai. I never visit him. He never visits me. We are not enemies. But neither are we friends.

I share good relationships with politicians from all parties.

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.

Throughout my career, I have criticized my every single step and I am open to any criticism.

Talent is a very cliched word. Hard work is the key and I am a very hard working person.

There's a wow factor associated with my name. It could be due to my work as well as my behaviour.

Whenever there is a discussion on Tollywood anywhere in the world, people talk about Prosenjit Chatterjee - what else can I ask for?

I think, it's important to understand how to release a film.

People of Mumbai respect me a lot and they are well aware of my contributions towards the film industry.

I have no connections with any political event.

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 was born to be an actor and I haven't exhausted myself in this particular field.

My final ambition is to turn director.

The Prosenjit-Rituparna jodi is a huge contribution to Bengali cinema as we have delivered several hits.

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.

Working out, for me, is like brushing my teeth. So, I can't cheat on that.

I used to sit on the editing table to see where I may have gone wrong because after editing, only the good parts go on screen.

I take eight meals a day.

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.

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.

We should celebrate love on all the 365 days.

Comedy is something I enjoy doing.

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.

Politics is a big no-no for me. I'm not a person who can go through that journey in life.

I believe my biggest critic is me only.

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 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.

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.'