“I've reached a stage and an age in my career where I need to do work that keeps me economically and emotionally comfortable. And for that I need to get into spaces that don't require me to make too many compromises with my beliefs as an an actor.”

Indian actor

Victor Banerjee is an Indian actor known for a long career in English, Hindi, Bengali, and Assamese cinema. He has appeared in nearly 100 films and has worked with directors including Roman Polanski, James Ivory, Sir David Lean, Jerry London, Ronald Neame, Satyajit Ray, Mrinal Sen, and Shyam Benegal. He won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for Ghare Baire. In 2022, the Government of India awarded him the Padma Bhushan for his contribution to cinema, a recognition that reflects his wide presence across Indian film industries.