Prosenjit Calls It a ‘Khan-tastic’ Brotherhood with SRK, Salman & Ajay!

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In a frank disclosure of his almost three-decade long career, Bengali cinema icon Prosenjit Chatterjee put himself on par with Bollywood giants Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Ajay Devgn as "producer-friendly" actors. The remarks, given in recent interviews, reflect the changing stardo...

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•⁠ ⁠Prosenjit explained to us that he, Shah Rukh, Salman, and Ajay all share a great sympathy for producers because they have "seen the hard times" themselves. This makes them, he suggests, feel responsible to those who are investing in a film and, in some instances, prioritizing the project over personal profit. He explained being "producer-friendly" as being respectful of how difficult film-making is, being open to negotiating fees, and sometimes working overtime in order to complete a film.

•⁠ ⁠The actor recalled that during his prime years, he would sign 25 films at a time, sometimes, to help struggling producers. This work ethic, he said, is emulated by his Bollywood counterparts too, who contribute to the backbone of the industry by being flexible and accommodating.

•⁠ ⁠Prosenjit stressed that actors of today are not just sprinting to become stars but also to be different and to reinvent themselves, sometimes sacrificing the comfort of being typecast for something new. He praised the younger generation for being flexible but also stressed the need to retain the essence of cooperation with producers in order to keep the industry afloat.

•⁠ ⁠By being identified with national icons, Prosenjit revealed the pan-Indian aspect of cinema and the worth of professionalism and humility, transcending linguistic or regional divisions. Industry observers and audiences alike have caught on to Prosenjit's sentiments as a timely wake-up call on the importance of harmony and respect between producers and actors, especially following the rise in production expenditure and altered audience preferences.

Sources: Times of India, HuffPost India, Economic Times, The News Mill

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