Prosenjit Chatterjee, one of Bengal’s most celebrated actors who has spent decades shaping the landscape of Bengali cinema. Known for his versatility and groundbreaking talent , he recently fulfilled a long-awaited dream of stepping into Bollywood once again with a striking performance as a tough police officer in Maalik alongside Rajkummar Rao, which caught the attention of Hindi film audiences.
While he made a grand Bollywood comeback, Prosenjit sat in conversation with Lehren, he reflected on his career, relationships and the personal lessons time has taught him. Often called the Anil Kapoor of Bengali cinema, he spoke about how his father – veteran actor Biswajit Chatterjee continues to inspire him and spoke about carry forwarding his legacy with pride. Adding that his father’s discipline and values shaped him both as an artist and as a person.
Prosenjit Chatterjee also opened up about the more delicate parts of his journey, where he addressed his long-rumoured fallout with Rituparna Sengupta – his frequent co-star, and the end of his first marriage with Debashree Roy. With calm acceptance, he shared how age has brought clarity and forgiveness, and says there’s no space for grudges anymore,.
As he looks forward to exploring more roles in Bollywood, Prosenjit’s grounded attitude and willingness to evolve continue to set him apart. For more details of your favourite Bengali actor’s life, Catch the full exclusive interview below.
