It was way back in 1982 when Sir Ben Kingsley came to India to portray Mahatma Gandhi on screen. Now, he is back in a new avatar, all set to play a mathematician in Amitabh Bachchan-starrer Teen Patti, and Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in Taj.
The actor speaks with Trans World Features correspondent Sreya Basu about his experience working with Bachchan, his Taj plans and more.
How does it feel to be back in India after almost 27 years?
I was never away from India psychologically. India is in my bones, it’s my second home.
After so years you are working in another Indian film.
You are talking about Teen Patti? Yes, it’s a great experience. I liked the script very much; it’s not a typical one. I play a mathematician who knits the film, but from an observer’s chair.
Do we get to hear you speak Hindi?
Thankfully, no. I have been fortunately spared of speaking Hindi in the film, or else I would have been in a soup. I don’t know the language.
How is it acting opposite Amitabh Bachchan?
He is very wise, kind, intelligent, hard working and a joy to work with. He is such a big name in the Indian film industry but is so grounded. He has no ego.