Mahira Khan Quotes

I usually choose movies that I would want to see. I appreciate drama and if the right script came across my desk, drama you will see.

I choose films based on scripts.

Whenever I used to watch Hollywood films, I used to feel, when would Tollywood make such films?

I choose films preferably based on content, and then I see the kind of team I have to work with.

Somehow, Hindi movies never took me in the same way Hollywood films did. Even at the age of five or six, I could see the difference in the quality of execution.

I don't choose my directors, but I choose my scripts wisely.

When that happens - when risk is taken and the filmmakers dive into the subject matter without a parachute - very often what you get it something with those qualities that make it age well with the public.

I was asked to do a reading of 'G.B.F.' and I loved the script. I thought it was one of the most amazing things I'd read, but it took a year to get a green light for production.

I never really do much research before signing a film. It is just the script and character that I concentrate on.

I love good film, whether it's an independent or studio film. The independent films, I think the good ones aren't necessarily eccentric ones but they're the more specific ones.

I do a film if it interests me, has a connect with the audience and some entertainment value. The rest doesn't matter.

I like the idea of working in different genres and transcending genres and hopefully finding success, and ultimately make movies people like.

I had written a script called 'Freed,' which I had wanted to direct.

I like making sci-fi movies because I like watching sci-fi movies. I like watching horror. I like being in a horror movie. I'm a fan. My perspective's a little different just because I get to participate as well as spectate.

I've had a lot of experience in independent film, and about how to choose. You've got to be very discerning about where you put your five bucks, and where you cut and what you don't cut.

Our responsibility as filmmakers is to make things that are fresh, unique and original.

I'm happy that the kind of films I'm doing right now is reaching a wider audience, and I'm looking forward to direct Hindi films as well.

Every time I choose to do a movie, I make the decision because of what I think I can learn from it.

I saw Mani sir's 'Bombay,' and I wanted to be a Mani sir heroine.

I take time to write my script, if I have more scripts, I will make more movies.

'Bahubali' is not about big budgets, big visuals, or massive marketing. If a hero, producer, and director in Bollywood can have that kind of trust, something even bigger than 'Bahubali' is possible.

I am now confident about attempting a Hindi film. I believe if you have a good story to tell, audiences will watch it.

My way of deciding whether a film is worth doing is if you can get through it all in the first read.

I am interested in Bollywood. Everyone wants to do bigger and better work. I also want to do good work.

It was cinematographer George C. Williams who first told me about 'Sakhavu.' He said that the script was good and asked me to listen to it. Later, Sidhartha Siva called me and narrated the script over the phone.