Kalki 2898 AD fame Saswata Chatterjee recently highlighted few important points which Hindi and Bengali film industry should learn from one another.
Saswata Chatterjee is a prominent name in both the Bengali and Hindi film industries, synonymous with thriller and fictional characters. Whether it was as Bob Biswas in Kahaani or Commander Manas in Kalki 2898 AD, Chatterjee has usually portrayed characters with grey shades. A seasoned actor with a career spanning over three decades, he has left an indelible mark on both industries. In an exclusive conversation with India.com, Saswata shared insightful opinions on what the Bengali and Hindi film industries could learn from each other.
When asked what lessons both industries could take from one another, the Kalki 2898 AD actor said, “Actually, the Bengali industry is quite small, and the budget is not adequate. Nowadays, producers are asking to make a film within a time bracket of 12 to 14 days. It is becoming very difficult, you cannot think big. That’s the basic issue. So, the Hindi industry could learn how to work within a small budget and a 12-13 day schedule, which would help reduce their budget. On the other hand, we in the Bengali industry should learn how to expand our reach globally. That’s the key difference.”
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Saswata recently featured in the blockbuster hit Kalki 2898 AD, which made a massive impact at the box office, earning over Rs.1000 crore worldwide. In this action-thriller, Saswata portrayed the role of Commander Manas. During the interview, the actor also talked about his experience working with director Nag Ashiwn and co-star Kamal Haasan, and said, “The experience was absolutely mesmerizing. It was a pleasure watching Kamal Haasan sir in front of me. He is such a quiet guy; you can barely hear his voice when he talks to you. It was a dream come true to be a part of Kalki 2898 AD, definitely!”
As for Saswata’s recent projects, he starred in the Bengali thriller series Kaantaye Kaantaye, which is currently streaming on Zee5 Global. He will also be seen in Metro…In Dino, a film featuring a star-studded cast, including Konkona Sen Sharma, Aditya Roy Kapur, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sara Ali Khan, Pankaj Tripathi, and Anupam Kher.
