Bengali film's reigning superstar Rituparna Sengupta is trying her luck once again in Bollywood with mostly small budget offbeat movies. After her critically acclaimed performance in " Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh" she would be seen in "Mittal Vs Mittal", a film dealing with the sensitive issue of marital rape. Sengupta in conversation with TWF correspondent Ruhail Amin

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Your innings in Bollywood has not attracted the popularity, which you enjoy back home in Kolkata, what's the reason for that?
Well, I won't agree that my work has not attracted popularity in Bollywood. In fact my film "Main, Meri Patni Aur Who" had a very sensitive theme and I remember people praising my performance. I guess it's not the actor but the narrative which makes you popular at the end of the day and I am waiting for the right script which will see me at the helm of popularity in Bollywood too.

What kind of role do you have in Mittal Vs Mittal?
Well, it's a sensitive subject about marital rape and I am proud that filmmakers are realizing the need to speak about such issues. My portrayal in the film is quite intense in the way that I'm shown as a woman who has strong character and who fights the odds in her life.

What made you sign such an intense and non-glamorous role when everybody feels that a bit of skin show sells?
I don't believe that skin show is essential for an actress to be considered seriously for commercial projects. Though that doesn't mean I'm against such practice. But, I believe that there is no need for unnecessary dependence on skin shows unless the narrative makes it imperative. I would always love to be a part of films, which require glamorous portrayals.

How has your experience of working with Karan Razdan and the co-stars Rohit Roy and Suchitra Krishnamurty been?
It has been a great experience working with Karan Razdan. He's a director who knows his subject very well and he has the experience and finesse to see through a sensitive project like this. As far as Rohit Roy is concerned, I feel he is among the finest actors in the industry and Suchitra is simply a great actor and an equally wonderful human being. So, far we have finished only the first schedule of the film and the whole experience has been a great learning experience with loads of fun.

Are you doing any Bengali films at the moment?
Yes, there are a few Bengali films which I am doing, but I have decided to focus my attention on doing mostly Hindi films. There are many top producers in Bollywood who are keen on signing me in their future projects, which I guess is a great development.

Which are the other Hindi films that you are doing?
Well, apart from Mittal Vs Mittal which I am shooting at the moment, the other Bollywood releases of mine include films like Love Game, Saab, Chai Paani, Gauri and U Me Aur Hum.