1. Edited Photo controversy:
In 2020, Prosenjit shared a throwback picture with Mother Teresa on her birth anniversary. This seemingly innocent act sparked outrage as netizens spotted that he had cropped out other individuals present in the original photo, including his ex-wife Debasree Roy and the late West Bengal Chief Minister Jyoti Basu. While some defended Prosenjit, claiming it was a simple editing mistake, others criticized him for disrespecting historical figures and his ex-wife.
2. Netaji Portrait Controversy:
In 2019, Prosenjit played Subhas Chandra Bose in the Bengali film “Gumnaami.” When the film’s poster depicted a portrait of Netaji with piercing red eyes, it drew criticism from a section of the public who found it disrespectful and inaccurate. While Prosenjit clarified that the poster was used only for promotional purposes and the film portrayed Netaji with respect, the controversy highlighted the sensitivity surrounding portrayals of historical figures.
3. Abhishek Chattopadhyay’s claims:
In 2020, the late actor Abhishek Chattopadhyay accused Prosenjit and co-star Rituparna Sengupta of sabotaging his career during his peak. While these claims were never substantiated, they briefly tarnished Prosenjit’s image and ignited discussions about competition and nepotism in the Bengali film industry.
4. Accusations of favoritism:
Some allege that Prosenjit, given his established position and influence, receives better roles and projects compared to other actors. While evidence is lacking, these murmurs point to a perceived lack of equality and fairness in the industry.
5. Political affiliations:
Prosenjit’s open support for the Trinamool Congress party, the current ruling party in West Bengal, has occasionally drawn criticism from those with opposing political views. However, he has maintained that he’s entitled to his personal political beliefs.
