Shoojit Sircar Quotes

As an artist, I used to think that my responsibility was to do good work. But I had to learn from the '70s on that being a public figure presents another aspect of responsibility.

I believe the artist has an obligation to society.

Hollywood likes to boast that it can elevate the national conscience.

Music must awaken people to do their duty as citizens and act.

The entertainment industry has an effect on social consciousness.

Hollywood has always been political. They consider it their right and duty to tell us what is politically good and right.

As citizens of a free society, we have a duty to look critically at our world. But if we think we know what is wrong, we must act upon that knowledge.

Ever since the Greek tragedies, artists have, from time to time, asked themselves how they might influence ongoing political events.

Besides entertainment and action, I want to educate. You know, as a producer or director, we do have a responsibility to society.

I do feel, in a sense, the rules of engagement for citizenship has changed, and we must encourage other people to speak up and to take action.

I think it is the responsibility of a citizen of any country to say what he thinks.

I expect we will become more demanding as citizens.

Freedom requires civil responsibility.

I'm used to my films having little effect on making the world a better place.

I believe that we have a duty to look frankly at the social conditions around us and to work to do what we can to address the specific needs which we find.

People like me in the entertainment industry can contribute to social change through our work.

Actors have a social responsibility.

I believe an artiste is a reflection of society. I write what I see. I am not a scholar, I am just an entertainer. I cannot change the way people think.

Actors are citizens like any other person in the country. People idolize them and follow their activities. So, our involvement in social services comes from this feeling of social commitment and responsibility. We don't do all this to be in the news.

I ask of each Mason, of each member, of each brother, that he shall remember ever that there is upon him a peculiar obligation to show himself in every respect a good citizen; for after all, the way he can best do his duty by the ancient order to which he belongs is by reflecting credit upon that order by way in which he performs his duty as a citizen of the United States.

Every authentic artist is engaged in this creating of the conscience of the race, even though he or she may be unaware of the fact.

I'm just a citizen temporarily in public service.

It was fear that was then making you a good citizen, which is never a lasting teacher of duty.

What comes forth from you as an artist cannot be controlled. But you have responsibilities as a global citizen. Your history dictates your duty. And by writing about black people, you are not limiting yourself. The experiences of African-Americans are as wide open as God's closet.

Will you be a spectator or a citizen? To make a difference in this world, you must be involved.