Rituparno Ghosh's Advice Shaped Jisshu's Career

Actor Jisshu Sengupta credits the late filmmaker Rituparno Ghosh for shaping his approach to choosing roles. Ghosh's pivotal question—whether Sengupta aimed to be a hero who acts or an actor who is a hero—profoundly impacted his career.

Sengupta embraced the identity of an actor, recognizing its freedom to portray protagonists, villains, or any character integral to the narrative. This perspective shifted his focus from conventional heroism to selecting roles that are essential to the script's progression.

This philosophy has encouraged Sengupta to explore diverse characters, including villains and nuanced roles, which he finds more fulfilling than traditional hero archetypes. He believes that playing grey characters allows actors to uncover deeper dimensions and human complexities.

Sengupta's recent work includes the series 'Brown,' co-starring Karisma Kapoor, available on Zee5. He emphasizes his commitment to portraying characters vital to storytelling, irrespective of their moral alignment.