Quotes from Priyanshu Chatterjee

I know the volume of my work is less and I would have wanted to do more films. But I can't do just any role. That's the reason why I have done less crappy films.

It takes time for the dust to settle. And by dust, I mean people clouding your mind by giving wrong information and your expectations and excitement of being in the industry.

I would love to be a part of an interesting, entertaining film in which I shine like never before.

There was a lot of struggle. People have different perceptions about you and sometimes looks also can limit you as an actor.

Among Indian actors I'm a big fan of Hrithik Roshan's.

My first film was a super-hit. It made the producer earn a lot of money and gave me a lot of fame. The funny part is that I acted in Tum Bin' as a project for which I was paid a stipend and not the money that comes to the star of a very popular film.

During the day, I eat a lot of carbohydrates, but at night I stay away from such stuff.

Shooting takes up all my time. But I'm not complaining!

I must confess I am a major foodie and you can't beat Calcutta when it comes to food.

Kids are smart nowadays, they are much more aware of their surroundings than we were 20 years ago, but at the same time it is important that they are guided as a friend when they go through adolescence.

The place that I always come for the best Sushi in Delhi is Sakae Sushi at the Ambience mall, Vasant Kunj.

Switching genres actually motivates me.

I was married once. When the tinsel from Tum Bin' was wearing off, so was the happiness from my first marriage. Ever since, I've been wary of marrying again.

'Little Baby' is a beautiful film about father and daughter relationship which talks of generation gap.

In West Delhi I lived a very Punjabi way of life; I have always loved its gregariousness, courage, fun, drama and day-to-day joy of living and celebrating.

My father initiated me to the Hanuman Chalisa and my mother to the rituals and community feelings of Durga Puja. I still have that in me and want to come back to Delhi whenever I can to imbibe more.

The best way to get out of depression is to work out.

Is that bad? Detachment in the sense that I can't be going to every party, showing my face, talking to the press and telling them what I am wearing to the bathroom or where I eat. I would rather see a purpose to that.

The priority for me has always been good films.

This industry is in a hurry to gain solid results. They expect a hero or a heroine to get intimate on the first day of meeting for the good of the film, which is against my temperament. I draw a line, which the industry doesn't like.

Shooting for Aamar Pratigya' was a completely delightful experience for the 25 days I shot for the film.

I miss roaming around the Basant Lok market, eating out, the Capital's wide roads.

I have had a wide range of projects to choose from. That has saved me from donning a stereotypical image.

As far as my absence from the public eye is concerned, that's because I'm publicity shy - something which is not considered good nowadays.