Abhishek Banerjee

My story is similar to every ordinary Indian boy's tale. My father wanted me to become an engineer or a professional but I was sure that I have to be in the Hindi film industry. I joined college through the quota for extra curricular activities but I am still not a graduate.

Maybe because I am an actor-casting director, I always felt that we need good actors in the industry and we need to bring them at the top.

I am proud of everyone I have given a break to. Of course, some have reached miles ahead and some are still not quite there, but they are all trying and working very hard.

Everybody loves animals, but there is this special bond that few people have with animals and with nature.

Then there is Abhimanyu Ray, Honey Trehan, Nandini Srikanth, Shanoo Sharma, we have so many great casting directors who have nothing to do with acting. You just need to have a great eye to understand the character.

I was aiming for an acting career in 40. I never thought I would get recognition so early.

I did 'Dirty Picture' when I was only 24 years old. From there on, I kept on acting and learning about acting.