Quotes About Film

Yes, TV is the dominant medium in Pakistan, but it was a conscious decision to have an Indian film as my first release. Being launched in an Indian film with a great script, character, and music is half the battle won. The rest is destiny.

There are moments in time when the coincidence of art and reality interact to allow us a glimpse into the context of history. The release of the Christopher Nolan film 'Interstellar' a few days after two catastrophes in our space endeavor gives us one of those moments.

When I am playing the protagonist of the film, before the release, I feel a certain pressure because I become the face of the film, then, and I have a major responsibility.

As an actor, I felt nervous only during the release of my film. When I became a director, the anxious moments started once the editing work began.

I grew up in a house that adored Thalaivar. There would be major discussions at home whenever a film of his was due for release, and we would manage to watch the film on the first day.

No one knows why a film does well or not. The reasons for this are not important. What is important is the intention you start the film with and the final state when the film releases on a Friday - whether people liked it or not.

Stars have no say in the release of a film. There are too many factors involved.

When Balaji decides to release a film, all you will see and hear will be concerning the film - we go all out! Promotions are a big part of our banner - we believe in marketing... in letting audiences know what they are in for.

Ever since I became an actor, I wanted my film to release on Eid.

Salman doesn't even know half the time what I'm working on. Sometimes, he only gets to know about a film of mine when the release date is close. We don't sit down and discuss our professional lives with each other.

I think, it's important to understand how to release a film.

See I think we are nervous about every movie before it's release, irrespective of who has directed the movie.

It's criminal to make a film and not see it release.

I am always nervous before the release of any film.

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.

Buddha' is my third film but I chose to release 'Hate Story' first because I wanted commercial success.

Neither me nor Suresh Babu hurry up to release our films.

When you're not working, it does affect you. It destroys you if your film doesn't release.

When a film is made, its release is decided by its destiny. Nothing is bigger than that, not even me.

While there are films that are made for theatres, there are only so many projects that would get a chance to release on the big screen. And now, OTT is that other platform to showcase your work, create more content. It's definitely a blessing.

I'm North Indian and Punjabi-ness is in my blood. Working in a Hindi film just makes me feel more confident.

It would be interesting to explore an opportunity if Hindi filmmakers think I can fit into any character in a film.

I am a little disillusioned with Hindi cinema direction. I can experiment with Marathi. But Marathi doesn't give you a lot of money.

When I came to know that director Sujoy Ghosh wanted me for a role in a Hindi film, I was very surprised. I had never met him before.