Born and brought up in Kolkata, I came from a very middle class family. But I am very lucky that my parents always supported me to achieve my dreams. They always backed me up, with all the tools, necessary to chase my dreams.
From childhood I loved to dance so I started taking dance lessons, & it turned out that dance & acting has a very strong connection, as both require expressions to express the emotions and I gradually found my interest in acting. So I started learning new things which eventually helped me to grow as an actor.
We were not financially stable in my struggling period. I started my career at the age of thirteen. Usually when I went for an audition or a meeting, my mom always went with me, as more often auditioning took an entire day. I remember, that we used to eat at home, than go for audition, so as to save money.
We were not financially stable in my struggling period. I started my career at the age of thirteen. Usually when I went for an audition or a meeting, my mom always went with me, as more often auditioning took an entire day. I remember, that we used to eat at home, than go for audition, so as to save money.
I have been in this industry for 16 years now. Through out this journey not only me, but my whole family have been through a lot. What I am today, is because of their overwhelming support & love.
2. Did you ever think or dream of being an actor?
When I found my interest in acting and finally I decided to take acting as my profession, I couldn’t even think of anything, but being an actor. I decided to be an actor at a very early age.
2. Did you ever think or dream of being an actor?
When I found my interest in acting and finally I decided to take acting as my profession, I couldn’t even think of anything, but being an actor. I decided to be an actor at a very early age.
At the time, I had to manage my education, attend dance class, recitation class, swimming class, rehearsals for theatre group, along with my acting career, on top I went to every auditions, no matter how hectic the schedule got. I was always focused about my dream, I had a very clear vision of what I need to do, to achieve my dream.
3. How can one approach their career and have the confidence and belief to become an actor?
I don’t believe in shortcut. If you are really passionate about your dream, you need to do what you have to do, to achieve it. I used to be a very shy, quite and introvert kind of girl. But when I set out to be an actor, I knew that I can do this. I always had that confidence because I knew that I am good at it.
First you need to believe in your dream and than in yourself. Everyday you need to learn something new because knowledge is power.
Prepare yourself, join a theatre group, know more about acting, learn new things, watch movies in different languages, practice in front of a mirror, eventually it’ll give you confidence because, practice makes you perfect.
4. If not this, what would you be doing?
See, I have chosen my career at the age of thirteen. But I always wanted to be an entrepreneur. I want to create a business which I can proudly say is mine. I think I’m ready to take that leap from actor to an entrepreneur.
5. For a complete outsider with inroads, what advice would you like to give?
It’s tough but nothing is impossible. I can never forget the first day of my shoot. I bagged a lead role in a short film. I was very excited. My call time was at 7 o’clock in the morning and my shooting packed up at 11pm. But they couldn’t shoot my scene on that day.
3. How can one approach their career and have the confidence and belief to become an actor?
I don’t believe in shortcut. If you are really passionate about your dream, you need to do what you have to do, to achieve it. I used to be a very shy, quite and introvert kind of girl. But when I set out to be an actor, I knew that I can do this. I always had that confidence because I knew that I am good at it.
First you need to believe in your dream and than in yourself. Everyday you need to learn something new because knowledge is power.
Prepare yourself, join a theatre group, know more about acting, learn new things, watch movies in different languages, practice in front of a mirror, eventually it’ll give you confidence because, practice makes you perfect.
4. If not this, what would you be doing?
See, I have chosen my career at the age of thirteen. But I always wanted to be an entrepreneur. I want to create a business which I can proudly say is mine. I think I’m ready to take that leap from actor to an entrepreneur.
5. For a complete outsider with inroads, what advice would you like to give?
It’s tough but nothing is impossible. I can never forget the first day of my shoot. I bagged a lead role in a short film. I was very excited. My call time was at 7 o’clock in the morning and my shooting packed up at 11pm. But they couldn’t shoot my scene on that day.
Hence, on the first day of my shoot, I didn’t give a single shot after whole day waiting in my make up room. That day I learnt my first lesson. You need patience, this is key for this profession. You have to face rejection, you can fail so many times, but you have to be strong enough to chase your dream and give your 100% percent .
Because this is an uncertain career. You have to prove yourself everyday. But on the other hand, you must be practical, about the fact that, all the fame & shine could go out in a flash, it’s a tough world out there, whenever you think you maybe in a safe place, think twice, cause some kid somewhere is waiting for a chance, for you to fail & let your guard down, so that they can come & take your place. That’s the price of fame, it’s always changing, & it will only continue to favour those, who works for it on a daily basis.
6. What is your mantra of success?
Success can’t be measured, by what you posses materialistically. My mantra of success is mental peace, I chose what I love, I became who I wanted to be. I have a wonderful family, I married whom I love. If you are happy with your life then you have succeeded.
7. Which is your favorite book and why?
I am a bengali. I love to read Bengali literature. One of my favourite book is “Alor Gandho” by Smaranjit Chakraborty. It’s a very contemporary story. I connected with every character in the story.
6. What is your mantra of success?
Success can’t be measured, by what you posses materialistically. My mantra of success is mental peace, I chose what I love, I became who I wanted to be. I have a wonderful family, I married whom I love. If you are happy with your life then you have succeeded.
7. Which is your favorite book and why?
I am a bengali. I love to read Bengali literature. One of my favourite book is “Alor Gandho” by Smaranjit Chakraborty. It’s a very contemporary story. I connected with every character in the story.
When you read it, you feel like you know these characters. You can feel the emotion of every character, the writer puts you in a mental state, where all this fiction gives way for perceived realism, you feel very connected to each situation, & come to love & hate the characters. All in all, a good read.
- Interview by - Sourish Sinha
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