100 Quotes by Victor Banerjee

An actor must have the sincerity to what he is doing. So you can't take things lightly, you have to be serious every time.

At a time when the Nation is becoming a more parochial concept, Tagore's view of a liberal, open and a nation without borders and boundaries can give us hope and inspiration.

I loved Peter Sellers whenever he played an Indian.

I grew up in the North-East so identifying with mountain people - their simplicity and honesty - comes naturally to me. I even call myself an honorary Garhwali.

I badly wanted to play Dr. Aziz but I knew I wasn't going to get it. I didn't go to be interviewed until I finally was forced to by the director I was working with in Calcutta. I thought, they aren't going to give me that part. I didn't want to go there and be told I wasn't good enough, or that I didn't suit the part.

One of the greatest attributes most Hindus have is acceptance.

Dr. Aziz is a very deep and meaty part, a gift part for any actor.

There are quality films being made in all languages, whether in Hindi cinema, Bengali or the south. Bollywood doesn't represent Indian cinema, per say.

David Lean is very, very easy to get on with.