Quotes About Bollywood

My parents were never into films, but I hope to make them proud with my work some day. In any case, in Bollywood, your surname matters only till your first, second, or third film at most. Beyond that, you are on your own.

When I got to know about techniques, I realised there's a lot more to dancing than Bollywood. Till then, I had thought choreography simply meant doing your own steps.

Slowly and steadily I'm preparing myself for Bollywood and I can't wait till I get an opportunity.

My favorite is Augustus Gloop's song because it's very Bollywood. I kept telling Tim, 'We've got to do a Bollywood number!' and finally, he said okay.

In fact, one of my good friends is an amazing Bollywood choreographer. She once asked me to perform in one of her shows in college. So, I have danced to the Bollywood music and it was great fun. It is tiring and requires a certain level of fitness.

If it's a Hindi film, it has to have a Hindi title.

I believe in myself, and that's why I take criticism. You need to be very strong to survive in Bollywood. If someone calls me a bad actress, I won't live with it but will work towards improving myself.

I have become limitless and stronger. You don't need that attitude to survive in Bollywood, but when you are doing a film like 'Raaz,' you can't go on set with inhibitions.

Having started with Bollywood and then moving to Telugu industry, I feel that it is not possible to survive without talent in any industry.

As far as action is concerned, our films have been coming up with some great sequences. In fact, I think Hollywood is copying Bollywood by getting their heroes to bash up 15 guys at a time.

Because Bollywood reflects society, we are all living in a society. We are not a special entity. So whatever prejudices society has for us, we carry into the films.

Your influence and remuneration is directly proportionate to your film's success. So in that sense, Bollywood is a level playing field. If you are delivering on certain parameters, regardless of your gender, you will get paid.

Bollywood is a place which is completely free from caste, region and religion. Some people might work in the industry with the help of networking but I feel is that it's your artistic competence that gets you work in industry.

I always look for innovative casting and that's why I seek directors, whether in Bollywood or regional films, who are keen to make something different.

There is certainly an economic disparity between Bollywood and the regional film industry.

I don't even miss Bollywood because I was getting to do some amazing work in the regional industry.

I had a very good experience while working in regional films. I have been very fortunate that way. There is no doubt that the South Indian film industry is very much at par with Bollywood.

I don't regret any of my decisions. But yes, I feel that I should have planned my career well in Bollywood. But then again, I did not have any guidance. There was no one to tell me the dos and don'ts.

Bollywood, as an industry, is based on relationships. It has always been star-driven, and it has an element of feudalism.

When Shah Rukh's film can make it to the theatres for Diwali, why can't my film release on the same day?

I was very excited for 2020 since I had two Bollywood releases to look forward to but then the lockdown happened.

What's exciting is that after all these years, I have made my Bollywood debut. And the reach of the Hindi film industry is huge.

I did not have any Bollywood connection and it was difficult to find a footing in the industry. But I was pleasantly surprised when Red Chillies hired a newcomer like me.

There is no hit formula to make it big in Bollywood.