“In India, multiplex ticket prices are high; therefore people are a bit hesitant. The ticket price for a newcomer's film is the same as a Shah Rukh Khan or a Salman Khan film. Why would people pay, say Rs 400, for a newcomer's film when they can watch a Shah Rukh Khan film at the same price?”

Indian actor, director, producer, comedian, editor and screenwriter

Satish Kaushik was an Indian actor, director, producer, comedian, editor and screenwriter. He became widely known in Bollywood for Mr. India, where he played Calendar, the cook in the film starring Anil Kapoor, Sridevi and Amrish Puri. He later worked across several parts of filmmaking, both in front of and behind the camera. He is also known for directing films such as Tere Naam, and for a career that ranged from acting to writing and production.