Rituparna Sengupta

“What I really miss about Mumbai's Durga Puja is the positivity and the synergy.”

“It's important to have a life with optimistic thoughts.”

“Needless to say, perfumes are a must for every season.”

“'Begum Jaan' was such a very different zone for me. After the filming was complete, I got immersed in voice modulation. I had to shout my lungs out into the microphone and then dub for it to get that hoarseness in my voice.”

“What I like about Kannada cinema is that the stories are realistic, but told in grand, larger-than-life fashion.”

“I have done my regional cinema very meticulously and regarded it above everything.”

“Despite explaining that it's just a mechanical process, my husband, Sanjay, would initially ask whether an intimate shot was very necessary. I invited him over to the sets when I shot those scenes, but he never came over. I admit that there have been fights over this issue too.”

“There were days when I felt low and depressed. But I made sure not to harbor those feelings. To overcome that, I used to take a walk and speak to my bunch of friends. I even read up on mental health apart from some Bengali novels.”

“About film direction, nothing is impossible. Maybe someday, you will see me donning the director's hat.”

“In my little way I am trying to contribute to the Mother Nature by doing some terrace plantation.”

“I had no choice initially as an actress to get a break in Bollywood. Moreover, in those days, I was just feeling my way through Bollywood. I almost felt like an intruder, as I was not familiar with the ways of the industry.”

“In fact, the Bengali film industry is becoming more balanced between creativity and commercialization. And if Bollywood can remake south Indian and Hollywood films, why can't we do so!”

“Everyone has the right to walk out of a marriage that's not working, whether it's the wife or the husband.”

“To go clubbing, I wear a short denim skirt paired with a white shirt.”

“I was clearly the singing and dancing actor. When I was picked for serious roles, it came to me as a surprise.”

“I've always wanted to be a woman of substance, giving the society as much as I can.”

“I am not vindictive, but very forgiving. Despite being wronged, I never took revenge on anyone.”

“During summer, I only wear cotton and linen.”

“I prefer a home-made breakfast of brown bread and egg whites.”

“I am not always a hands-on mother, but the feelings of motherhood are the same.”