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“Through movies, I have met nearly everyone I have wanted to, except Woody Allen.”
“I'm a huge Coppola fan. But more of 'Apocalypse Now' and 'The Conversation.' 'The Godfather' for me is, like, number three or four on the list.”
“I am not born to make dreamy movies.”
“The lower the cost of the film, the more you can experiment.”
“Fans are your greatest enemies because they tend to bracket you. And the moment someone expects I should do something, I break out. I often tell fans who say, 'Make a 'Gulal 2' or 'Gangs 3,' that I am living my dream, not theirs.”
“I'm very emotional and possessive about all my films.”
“It is very good to bridge the gaps between Indian and international cinema.”
“Every film has an origin. It is made under certain circumstances, and that is a very important point that should be kept in mind during a review.”
“The West sometimes doesn't understand Bollywood, but they can definitely understand how Bollywood influences people.”
“I didn't ask anyone to make me a poster boy, because poster boys always end up on dart boards.”
“My cards and flowers always got rejected on Valentines Day.”
“I don't know if I'd ever want to show my college life in the films I make. I think I've passed that stage long ago.”
“There is more to Indian cinema than just Bollywood. I think regional cinema, especially Tamil and Marathi cinema, are exploring some really bold themes.”
“Politicians need a film appreciation course.”
“Studios never put pressure. They know the kind of films I want to make.”
“The quality of mainstream cinema has changed. A lot of independent voices feel they can leave everything behind and make independent films.”
“India needs better producers than screenwriters. No producer wants to invest in out-of-the way scripts.”
“I love travelling, and most scripts have been written while I have been travelling.”
“Indian films have this obsession with hygienic clean spaces, even though the country's not so clean. They're either shot in the studios or shot in London, in America, in Switzerland - clean places. Everywhere except India.”
“I want my films to be seen everywhere.”