“What I loved about the 1950s is that there is an aesthetic to even the average film. The way the camera is placed, the way characters move, the way you dressed the sets, the respect for craft and actors, I do miss that in today's films.”

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.