Quotes from Satish Kaushik

Writing 'Mayanagri' was not an easy task.

There should be respect and privacy for any dead person.

When we were graduating from college, my dramatics professor Frank Thakurdas called me to his house and said, 'Satish, you're capable of doing a lot of things in life, but you should become a professional actor.' I told him that I am not a good-looking guy, how will I become an actor?

I would like to use my know how and skills in the film industry to promote Haryanavi culture, language and movies.

Just like you have a fashion council in Delhi to organise fashion shows, promote Indian fashion, etc, there must be such a body for films as well, especially because Delhi is now becoming the hub for movie shoots.

Whenever the protagonist of the film becomes bigger than the hero of the film, the film is bound to become a hit.

While losing weight I followed a protein diet in which you take 500 calories a day and don't eat after 9 P. M.

I have always believed that cinema has no language and 'Dead End' has proved it so.

I have a nice script for Salman Khan which is much bigger than 'Tere Naam.' I have bought the rights of Tamil film 'Pithamagan,' which featured national award winning actor Vikram who had also done Tamil version of 'Tere Naam.'

Indian film industry has shot films all over the world and we get a lot of benefits and facilities while shooting our films in foreign locations.

I have been so busy making people laugh with my acting, so I thought why not direct something and make my audience laugh more.

I have done a lot of work in Bollywood over the years as an actor and director. I now want to pursue projects that will give me a global profile.

Entertainment is my forte.

At the time of 'Mr. India,' I had just started and was a frustrated actor. I didn't know Calendar would take my career into the right direction.

Dead End' will see one of the most successful complex cross country funding and I'm sure it will firm up India's position in the global cinema market.

Initially I even had to work in a textile firm for a meagre salary of Rs. 400 a month. Then things changed for me when I became an assistant to Shekhar Kapoor.

I am a product of National School of Drama and I always thought, why can't I get roles which will allow me to use my theatrical experiences.

A good film is always a good film and a good story is always a good story.

Compare with a country like China, India has very few cinema screens, as we have real estate problems.

I am a great fan of Marathi cinema because they have been doing great work.

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?

People still recall my show 'Philips Top 10' with Pankaj Kapoor. Those characters were lovable.

After 'Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai,' 'Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hai' and 'Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai,' my presence as a director will be felt. These three films have been very successful and 'Badhaai Ho Badhaai' is going to be the climax. My work is finally recognised.

My hands are full. I am a workaholic. So, I am always looking for work.