Quotes About Cinema

The most heinous shift in American films is that they reinforce good things like 'couples' and 'relationships.'

Everybody wants blockbusters. I like to see a few pictures now and then that have to do with people and have relationships, and that's what I want to do films about. I don't want to see these sci-fi movies, and I don't want to do one of those. I don't understand it.

As for me I may not have relatives in the film industry. But I grew up in Mumbai as an avid moviegoer. So I don't feel like an outsider.

You don't have to do offbeat films to prove that you can act. I have done it but only to prove myself that I can fit convincingly into every kind of films. I want to do the 100 crore film where the hero does all the work, and I get to relax.

I'm excited and nervous about every film; once I understand the medium fully, I'll relax.

I find 'Chainsaw' to be a very relaxing film.

The fact is, it's hard to release movies.

In my Bengali films, I am involved with all the promotional activities, release date posters etc.

I'm so used to Australian films not getting a release outside Australia.

It's almost like the psychology of a film is no different from the psychology of a person in that it has to function, it has to breathe, it has to have its releases, it has anxiety.

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.

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.

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

I am not saying theatre release movies are restrictive. But I do not get certain 'freedoms' which 'Joji' gave me; I did not get those with both my earlier films.

Mainstream cinema exists in most large industries and then there is the alternative cinema which does not follow the conventions of the mainstream movies. But when your film is small and does not have A-listers, then you have a limited budget and it becomes hard to release your film.

I just love films, whether they release on OTT or in theatres.

I have always devoted time and energy to Tollywood because Bengal is very important to me. But I want to concentrate equally on Hindi cinema because that's where all the action is.

When I came back to Hindi cinema, I realized a generation had forgotten me completely.

I have been constantly working. It's just that it has not been only Hindi films.

I know people know me as the 'white baddie' of Hindi cinema.

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

There are quality films being made in all languages, whether in Hindi cinema, Bengali or the south. Bollywood doesn't represent Indian cinema, per say.

I watch lots of movies, both English and Hindi.

In Hindi film industry, the maximum one can do is try and make a film like 'Badhaai Ho' or 'Andhadhun,' but if I want to make something of the level of 'Kanchivaram' it is impossible. If I will make that kind a film, it will have no traction.