Mumbai: After Himesh Reshammiya it is singer Babul Supriyo who wants to face the camera for veteran Bengali director Tarun Muzumdar's next film. The crooner gives the credit for getting this offer to his trim figure. Babul said, "I guess the fact that I have lost 20 kg has helped me to get into the hero bracket. Whether it is singing or playing the romantic lead, weight loss always helps big time." He added by saying, "I had actually gone to record a song for Tarun da's latest film 'Chander Bari'. Before I knew it, he offered me the lead! I immediately accepted. This was the man who made 'Balika Badhu' and so many classics."

On speaking about the weight loss of fellow-crooner Adnan Sami he said, "He looks so much fitter. I do not know if it has enhanced his singing. But my daughter and I sing his 'Salaam-e-Ishq' track every day. As for my acting aspirations, I will be very honest. I am aware that history does not support me," Babul sighed drawing attention to singers like Sulakshana Pundit and Sonu Nigam who failed as actors. he also said, "I know Kishore da is the only successful singing star. I know I was always compared to Kumar Sanu as a singer and he failed as a hero in Bengali films. So who says life is not about taking risks? And what did not work for Sanu da may work for me.

The unique aspect of Babul's acting debut is that he sings only one song for himself. "I understand I have another ghost voice in 'Chander Bari'. I guess that is kind of unique. And I get to play the romantic lead in a film featuring veteran actors Soumitra Chatterjee and Ranjit Mallick. Even when I was doing music videos after losing weight people said Babul hero banne chala hai. I have two Hindi films in the pipeline but not as the lead. They are interesting roles though," said Babul. (IANS)