“Unlike in the past, when acting in parallel cinema entailed hitting fi...” — Saswata Chatterjee Quote

“Unlike in the past, when acting in parallel cinema entailed hitting film festival circuits even not fully comprehending the story thread at times, directors are more intent to tailor present day films for the audiences, while introducing fresh concept and craft.”

“I have earlier played Ritwik Ghatak on screen. It was one of the toughest roles.”

“The first condition for comedy is that if you laugh at your own jokes, others won't laugh. You have to say something funny very seriously.”

“I never had to do anything specific to craft my 'image.' I wanted people to know that I was a goofball, that I didn't take myself too seriously, and that I love what I do. On my Twitter and Instagram, whenever I can, I try and show myself. I'm not trying to be an Instagram model.”

“Early inspirations included Michael Jackson, Prince, Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie... Those were the people I actually wound up studying just to hone my craft.”

“Many writers learned their craft and work ethic at a newspaper. I benefited from that.”