For me, the only superstar is Amitabh Bachchan.
'Yamla Pagla Deewana' is not slapstick but a situation based comedy.
I was about 19 when I began working for Hindi films.
One reason why I've taken 11 years to make my second Hindi film is because I am comfortable working with the stars in the South, as they are with me.
When people ask me to describe my journey in Hindi cinema post-'Barfi!' I actually don't know what to say.
I feel that, particularly because of language, we are handicapped in getting a large world audience. But Hindi cinema has the same ingredients that appeal to the whole world.
My detractors are only accusing me of blowing up cars. What they have not realised is that my films have the potential to cross language barriers. New avenues have opened for Hindi films, and I'm proud and happy about it.
I would watch any film which has Ranbir Kapoor.
While shooting for 'Hare Rama Hare Krishna,' I just had to watch Dev sahab and I would give my best.
I am now confident about attempting a Hindi film. I believe if you have a good story to tell, audiences will watch it.
I am hard put to think of a single positive thing that commercial Hindi cinema has achieved.
I am going to produce a movie of my own. I am not going to stick to the time-tested formulae of Hindi cinema. I want to make a film for the present generation. So there will be a lot of new faces in the film.
In any field, people want to work with those who they know and trust. It's the same in the Hindi film industry.
I owe 40 per cent of my success to films from the south like 'Himmatwala,' 'Toofan,' 'Mawaali,' 'Maqsad,' Tamil and Telegu films such as 'Big Boss,' 'Apurva Shar,' 'Gangleader,' etc. I salute the south for contributing immensely to my success.
Hindi films are so deceptive. I thought Mumbai was this big, grand, beautiful city with sea-facing flats.
'Ranjhana' and 'Shamitabh' really gave me a wider exposure to Hindi-speaking audience.
I have always considered Amitabh Bachchan God. There is no other word to describe him.
I don't want to be a part of any Bollywood movie.
Ashok Mehta was the man who brought contrast and lighting back to mainstream Hindi film cinematography.
I so hate the term Bollywood. I know it's become synonymous with the industry but really we are 'Indian cinema.'
I did not want to do things the way they are usually done in Hindi cinema.
A hero today must be Raj Kapoor, Sunil Dutt, Shammi Kapoor, Dev Anand, Dilip Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan rolled into one. These are the six hero slots in Hindi cinema and an actor must be able to play all if he wants a long innings.
If you are working in the Hindi film industry, you cannot escape playing a police guy more than three times.
I am definitely interested in doing films in Bollywood. And not only in Hindi - I am open to working anywhere in the country, even if it is Punjabi.
I won't say no if I'm approached for a Hindi film.
