Overview

• At the Maalik trailer launch in Mumbai on July 1, Prosenjit asked why a journalist was speaking in Bengali, saying most attendees would not understand the language.
• The clip of his remark circulated widely on social media, where critics accused him of insulting the Bengali language and forgetting his roots.
• In a detailed Instagram post on July 10, he clarified that he sought to ensure comprehension among predominantly English-speaking journalists and expressed regret for any hurt caused.
• He highlighted his 42-year career in Bengali cinema and described Bengali as the "language of my soul," signing off his apology note as "Bumba Da."
• Maalik, in which he plays a no-nonsense cop opposite Rajkummar Rao, is scheduled to hit theaters on July 11.