Bengali artists Gourab Roy Chowdhury, Priya Mondal, and others talk about the biggest takeaway from 2022 and how they're walking into 2023

As 2022 bids goodbye with 2023 coming our way, ETimes TV asked our popular Bengali artists about their wishes for the new year and what they are taking forward from last year. Read on… (Photo: Facebook)

Sayan made his debut in 2022 as the male lead in ‘Tumpa Autowali’. “ 2022 has been one of my best years. Firstly, I had a career change and I got my first show ‘Tumpa Autowali’. Secondly, I saw Lionel Messi lifting the world cup which I have been desperately wanting since 2014. So take away from 2022 from my journey as well as my idol lifting the trophy, is that hard work and dedication pay off even if it takes time.” When asked about any wish for 2023, he says, “With such chaos in the world, I would like the world to be a better place where people become responsible. We are experiencing extreme weather changes across the globe, there is chaos, and there is war. I wish and I pray for not only my growth and success but also for the betterment of the world condition at large.”

It has been a remarkable year for Abhishek. Who bagged back-to-back projects and earned love from his fans. He says, “2022 has been very good to me if I talk about my career. At the same time, I saw many phases, be it good or bad and learned so many things. I realised change is the only constant. I am taking away all those memories and experiences as I walk into 2023.” Well, the actor is looking forward to 2023 armed with new hopes and dreams. “I want to evolve into a better person and I have been working on that every single day. I want to work hard and evolve as a better person." (Photo: Facebook)

The young actress took a break from acting for her studies. In 2022, she not only passed graduation with flying colours but also resumed work in the recently launched TV show ‘Pherari Mon’. “I wanted to complete graduation and resume work and I managed to achieve it in 2022. I passed graduation with flying colours and also bagged a meaty project like Pherari Mon. As a New Year wish, I want to make my parents and family members very happy. I want to work hard and entertain my audience,” says Sudipta. (Photo: Facebook)

Career-wise, 2022, has been quite successful for Arohi aka Priya, who plays the lead role in ‘Tumii Je Amar Maa’. The actress impressed the audience by playing the role of a girl who becomes a mother figure for a small girl who longs for love. She also pushed her envelope as an artist by playing a male character and female character at the same time based on the requirement of the show. “The love and support I have received are something I will always treasure. I am walking into 2023 with that treasure in my heart. And as far as the New Year goes, I would like to work hard, and play versatile characters. I don’t like to limit myself as an artist and work in every medium be it silver screen or television,” says Priya. (Photo: Facebook)

2022 has been quite eventful for Gourab, who bagged back-to-back TV projects, and did Mainak Bhowmik directed ‘Ekannoborti’ as well. “2022 has been quite a year. I learned a lot of things, including the true colour of people (laughs out loud). On a serious note, I will walk into 2023, with all the learning and experiences I had in my personal and professional life. And if you ask me about any wish for 2023, then, I want to work hard and live up to the expectation of my beloved audience,” says Gourab. (Photo: Facebook)

“I started this year with the simple intention of exploring myself further as a person. I end it having grown a lot personally as well as professionally. Next year my expectations are simpler. It’s nothing but having fun both at work and life!” says Rahul, who is currently busy shooting for two TV shows, ‘Nabab Nandini’ and ‘Alor Thikana’. His performance in Prosenjit Chatterjee and Ditipriya Roy starrer 'Aay Khuku Aay' was praised too.(Photo: Facebook)