“If we go back to the birth of 'Superman' and 'Batman' in America in the '30s, they were created because of events like the Great Depression, crime and Al Capone, among others. Everybody was corrupt back then, and if you can't have a hero in real life, it helps to have one in your fantasies.”

Indian filmmaker, working in Hindi films and series

Vikramaditya Motwane is an Indian filmmaker working in Hindi films and series. He is known for his directorial debut, Udaan (2010), which was selected for the Un Certain Regard section at the 2010 Cannes Film Festival and went on to win seven Filmfare Awards. Motwane’s work is most closely associated with contemporary Hindi cinema. Udaan established him as a notable director, and the recognition around the film remains central to his profile. His 99 quotes on the site reflect the public interest in the way he speaks about filmmaking and creative work.