Going the bold way somehow has a very negative connotation in Bollywood.
I started out with V Shantaram. But my favourite director has been Gulzar, with whom I did intelligent cinema in movies like 'Khushboo,' 'Kinara' and 'Parichay.'
I think Anand Rai is one of the few brilliant directors we have.
I was offered Vicky Kaushal's role in 'Lust Stories,' which I had declined.
Shah Rukh Khan's stardom always inspires me. His sensibilities, way of life and the way he does business, I love him for that.
At the end of the day, the one commonality that both Hindi cinema and Hollywood share is that they are full of talented and inspirational people. Outside of this, there are many differences, from the scheduling and rehearsal to promotion and directing techniques.
You don't say no to a Shankar film.
The great thing about both Indian and Western pop music is that they're fast and have a beat.
Of course, I follow Bollywood. In fact, it's widely followed in Brazil.
To a Sunil Shetty, J P Dutta was god.
My grandmother and both my parents worked in Bollywood.
The casting of 'Slumdog Millionaire' is a dream. Anil Kapoor, as the sleazy TV host, diamonds winking in his earlobes, has never been better; the quietly understated Irrfan Khan turns in another bravura performance as the police inspector whose questioning brings out Jamal's story.
I want to concentrate on movies. Bollywood is my priority, but that doesn't mean I will stop working on series. I want to do both.
When I get to work with someone like Prabhu Dheva at the beginning on my career, why would I say no?
I got good offers from Bollywood because I can speak Hindi very well.
'Singh Is Bliing' came up to me as my dream role.
There is nothing wrong with commercial cinema if it is made well. In fact, if you ask me, the Hindi film industry has also produced some truly outstanding works over the years.
When I became a choreographer, I was not assisting any choreographer. I was assisting the director Mansoor Ali Khan for 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar.' I was the fourth assistant director.
For me, the only superstar is Amitabh Bachchan.
I see myself and my contemporaries being part of some good work in Bollywood.
There was Rajniji, Subhash Ghai, Dimple Kapadia, Anupam Kher, and a few other friends at my wedding. That's it.
I would even love to do a Bengali film if a good offer is made to me.
I am pleased about making a comeback in Bollywood, but then I really cannot think about leaving South Indian cinema. Whatever I am today is because of South films, and I cannot give up on that.
After I did 'Lungi Dance' with Shah Rukh, I felt I had achieved everything there is to achieve. But then I am getting to work with Amitabh Bachchan now. And it's really the ultimate Bollywood experience for me. It really can't get any better for me.
When I first got a call for the movie, I couldn't believe that I am doing a film opposite Akshay Kumar. He is such a big superstar.
