While the entire nation is celebrating
Republic Day, seasoned actor
Saswata Chatterjee says India is a country that’s rich in living history and thrives in cultures, religious diversity and unbroken faith and when we show off our patriotism these things people shouldn’t forget.
“We are a nation filled with treasures and we offer all kinds of surprises to the world – be it divine celebrations, spiritualism, rich heritage of cities, the mighty Himalayas or wide range of performing arts, our hospitality and food. At one hand India is connected via cricket like a religion, the common chord among every citizen is
Ganga
, the faith for every Indian. Here Muslims celebrate Durga Puja with full festive fervour and Hindus celebrate Eid or Guruparb with full gusto. We may have so many cultures but still, we define ourselves as Indians. So, on this Republic Day, let’s pledge to serve our fundamental duties for the nation. Let’s be Indians before calling us individuals,” shared an emotional
Saswata
who has always been vocal on social issues.
The popular actor further explains the main essence of our country is that India is a land of opportunities, “This is one such country where you don’t have to enjoy a special background to become a star. Look at
Shah Rukh Khan and you will understand why I am saying this.”
He also adds increasing the basic literacy level has to be given more attention. “I don’t mean the lessons we learn from school, colleges. It’s not the textbook literacy rather we have to learn how to live and let live and it comes from your own house just like the famous saying charity begins at home.”
Meanwhile, on the work front, Saswata’s recent release, Sayantan Ghoshal directed ‘
Swastik Sanket
’, has received a mixed response from the critics and audience alike. The film also starring
Nusrat Jahan, Gaurav Chakrabarty and Rudranil Ghosh among others sees Saswata as Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.
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