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Jisshu Sengupta: Character over screen time
8 Jun
Summary
- Jisshu Sengupta prioritizes narrative impact over role duration.
- He found Karisma Kapoor's performance in 'Brown' a career-best.
- Kolkata is central to 'Brown', shaping its unique portrayal.
Actor Jisshu Sengupta, recognized for his role in the ZEE5 crime thriller 'Brown', prioritizes a character's narrative impact over their screen time. He committed to the series after a brief discussion with director Abhinay Deo, valuing roles that are essential to the story's progression.
Sengupta expressed admiration for co-star Karisma Kapoor's performance in 'Brown,' calling it a revelation and her finest work to date. He reminisced about the joy brought by 1990s commercial films featuring Kapoor.
The actor underscored Kolkata's integral role in 'Brown,' stating the city is a critical character, depicted in a fresh and textured manner by the filmmakers. This approach diverges from conventional portrayals of the city.
Discussing regional cinema, Sengupta noted similarities in operations between Bengali and other industries, with the primary difference being budget. He highlighted that Bengali films are often completed in short schedules, yet consistently earn National Awards and international recognition.
