Quotes from Vikram Bhatt

Twitter is an open forum and it brings the meanness in people. It shouldn't be taken seriously as at times it's a sadistic thing.

Is democracy about living in fear? Is that what our forefathers fought the British for?

We have got so caught up in an insular world that swings between our phones, our computers and our heads that we have forgotten to look out of the window, and say, 'Hey! It's raining.'

In the year 1943 my grandfather, Shri Vijay Bhatt made a film by the name of 'Ram Rajya.'

I believe in ghosts.

For some actors, to let go of the glam look isn't easy.

There are so many good actors who just keep waiting for good opportunities.

My failings are the result of my own inter-personal abilities. I am not a good husband or boyfriend.

I feel digital is here to stay. It is going to wipe out small and medium budget films, mark my words.

I love 'Paranormal Activity' because it scares you more with little effort. I like 'The Blair Witch Project' and the 'Omen' series and 'The Exorcist.' I love 'Exorcism of Emily Rose.'

In this day and age of Internet, where we have several dating sites, it is bizarre to say the audience is not ready to watch bolder themes.

Aakhir' stars Sanjay Suri and Bengali actress Rituparna Sengupta. It's very close to my heart and the most realistic work I've ever done.

I've put my days of fantasy behind me and make authentic realistic films.

I used to write stories on Facebook, and people started reading them, from 10-12 people initially, to thousands of people later.

Before 'Ghulam,' there was 'Fareb,' which was successful, too. Yes, 'Ghulam' won me recognition. I didn't change in any way. What did change was people's perception of me.

I don't believe in the institution of marriage anymore. It's redundant; it's an outdated institution. It's like lanterns in a house, you don't use them anymore.

The script of 'Shaapit' was such that the leading man couldn't be shown indulging into anything heroic.

With my grey hair and workaholic attitude, I can't imagine being hot by any standard.

We need to understand that we've divided our country in language based states. So what happens is that more regional parties come in the front and different opinions don't let any one particular strong decision to pass through.

If a producer goes to the censor at the last minute, just before the film releases, then he often settles with cuts because he cannot afford to lose any more time.

Hindi film heroes never age but Hindi film heroines age fast.

When I started my career, I gave four flops, and then four hits, two flops, two hits, and then three flops.

As far as horror films are concerned, I guess Vikram Bhatt is a brand name.

Money is not the only reason why I make horror films.