"Despite my schedule these days, I manage to watch Hindi films at the end of day," Basu told PTI on the location shoot of Nitish Roy's science-fiction movie 'Mahakash Kando' where he essays the role of the assistant of a scientist.
"I keep watching films of Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Pankaj Kapoor and Aamir Khan, But I hold Naseeruddin Shah as unparalleled," the actor-turned politician said.
"Naseeruddin Shah is God to me...I watched many of his stage plays besides some of his films. And he has no competitor in this genre of acting," Basu, who has acted in 'Herbert', 'Kalbela', 'Ichhe', 'Hemlock Society' and 'Balukabela.Com' in the past, said.
Coming to Bengali films, Basu said, "There has been a recent turnaround in Bengali movies and I am happy to be part of that. It is good, the audience for Bengali movies is rising," he said.
Bratya was selected for the role in 'Mahakash kando' after Roy picked him up on seeing the rushes of Muktodhara and Ichhe earlier.
And being part of a children's film having science fiction as a theme was a refreshing idea, he said.
"This kind of science fiction is new in the realm of Bengali films. After I watched Nitish Roy's 'Gosaibaganer Bhoot', I wished to work with him." He said. (More)
