Finding himself bagging an offer from Bengali filmmaker Gautam Ghose, Adil Hussain, with an enthusiasm that's almost child-like, tells mid-day, "I have admired Gautam da's films, some of which are [classics] in Indian cinema.

Any actor would jump at the opportunity of working with him. I was surprised when he approached me, because I didn't know if he even knew me. I accepted the film instantly."