“I like watching Bengali film DVDs with sub-titles.” — Amrita Rao Quote

“I like watching Bengali film DVDs with sub-titles.”

“Well, I was never a 'gadget girl.' But in the last few years, the Blackberry and the iPad have changed my life or rather have become a part of my life.”

“Not many directors have the courage to make movies that are against conventional, commercial norms.”

“I'd say, in some ways, I'm very Bengali. I have a love of the arts - dance, music, visual arts - which I think is a very Bengali trait. I also love food, which I know is very Bengali!”

“I'm from a region of India where Bengali has a strong influence, but it didn't stop me from enjoying music in other languages, including Punjabi, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and English.”

“So when I was tasked with developing a zucchini fritter recipe even I could love, I stole a trick from my mother's Bengali onion fritters, piyaju. Instead of flour and eggs, theyre made with blended red lentils, which manage to stay wispy and crispy against all odds.”