I respect Malayalam films the same way I respect Bengali films. I think Malayalam films have not compromised on the essence and have kept their own statement and are coming up with very good themes.

Shyambazar evokes a strong sense of nostalgia in me. There's not a theatre in that area where I haven't watched a movie. I also have fond memories of going grocery-shopping at Grey Street with my grandparents.

The memories of shooting in Iceland are amazing.

I've two failed marriages in the past.

I look up to Leonardo DiCaprio and Matt Damon. I'm a huge fan of their work. I also like actors who really transform themselves, like Joaquin Phoenix. And I loved Robin Williams growing up. He does comedy and drama so brilliantly.

I really appreciate comedy a lot.

I thought there would be a lot of , you know, transferable skills, from acting and comedy, but there weren't that many!

I want to be able to infuse some youthful energy and comedy while appreciating the generations before.