Raima Sen: Why should I compromise with little and feel frustrated?

Raima Sen speaks about work difference in Bengali films and Hindi cinema Picture Courtesy InstagramraimasenThe gorgeous and extremely beautiful Raima Sen who is predominantly seen in Bengali films is awaiting the release of her Hindi film Kuldip Patwal I didnt do it The 38yearold actress is a talented actress and considers film sets her home With films such as Parineeta and Chokher Bali she has carved a niche for herself With her exotic looks and beauty she is here to conquer the hearts of many With a soft voice on the other side of the cellular phone Raima shared some unknown facets of her professional and personal life with midday onlineExcerpts from the interviewHow was your experience shooting for the film Kuldip Patwal I didnt do it Arent such roles taxing enoughIt was a thrilling experience Since the entire film has been shot in the courtroom the films director Remy Kohli had strictly asked us to stay at the location from morning 7 am till 7 pm It did not matter if you are shooting or not one has to be present on the set and watch out for the entire shootAny particular reason behind itThats because everyone right from Deepak Dobriyal Gulshan Devaiah and others they are all from the theatre background So maybe thats their method of getting into the character It was a wonderful experience working with themWhat attracted you towards the scriptThe fact that I would get to play a lawyer was in itself appealing I have never played a lawyer and I always wanted to do such a roleWhat is the difference shooting for Bengali films and Hindi filmsTheres no difference when it comes to the shooting process I have always been on the sets and would always go on the sets with my mother Moon Moon Sen for shooting I have grown on the sets there Kolkata It feels home where we all gather in one vanity van and have tea snacks together Theres a homely feeling whereas in Mumbai its very professional You just sit alone in your own vanity van Ive done Parineeta but I had Shoojit Sircar films director who is Bengali then Honeymoon Travels we shot in Goa Manorama Six Feet Under we shot in Mount Abu So when we are shooting outstation the entire crew gets togetherWhat have been your best works till dateIt has to be Chokher Bali Bengali film The film has been my lifes turning point and has changed my life completely So this is one film that will always have a special space in my heartIs it a deliberate choice of doing more of regional films than Hindi cinemaIn Kolkata here the roles that Im approached with are based on reallife stories and as a protagonist I have worked and is working with some of the best directors here When Im getting good offers here and the best of everything why should I compromise with little and feel frustrated In Hindi cinema if I get offers of doing five films out of those five I might say yes to two because it is meant for me and will go ahead But the other three are just not appealingIf not an actor what would you beIm still figuring thatWell in one of its first you and Riya have been right there in the industry with your maternal surname Hats off for that but was it a conscious decisionSo it was during my first film Godmother my director Vinay Shukla said that your passport pan card and all other official documents have your dads name Bharat Dev Barma Do you want to continue with it Since my mother and grandmother were already established and renowned with the surname Sen he suggested that we go ahead with Sen and it really worked for usHow does it feel when one says that you resemble your grandmother Suchitra SenIt feels great because even now when I go out people want to come and just touch my hand because I look like my grandmom Suchitra Sen She is still such a living legendWhat kind of a relationship do you share with sister Riya SenWe are best friends but she has mostly lived in Mumbai and I have been here in Kolkata And now that she is married she is settled in Delhi However we take each others advice before doing anythingWhat do you have to say about the online trolls Do you think the trolls are crossing the line in every mannerThis is a part and parcel of life One has to live with it because if you are a public figure then you will constantly be in the public glareHas Raima found the love of her lifeNot yet even I am waiting And ever since Riya has got married everyone keeps asking me when I am getting married Its not about only getting married its about finding a perfect person So Im waiting for my Prince charming to just come and take me awayCatch up on all the latest entertainment news and gossip hereDownload the new midday Android and iOS apps to get updates on all the latest and trending stories on the go