The press is writing parallel narrative about my life, especially my married life and nothing about my work. That's media for you.
I feel one shouldn't turn director unless one is compelled to tell a story.
I would like to direct. I am also happy helping other directors realise their vision. I am happy being a cog in a wheel.
I don't think people are interested in knowing the what, when, where and how of my life.
I generally don't talk about my personal life. It is one area that I like to keep to myself.
I am a huge fan of animation.
Ironically India is the hub of animation outsourcing, but our own productions have been anything but fabulous.
Since, I have become a parent... I feel if you sit down and get through your child and use one's understanding to teach them something... Is the easiest way.
Fears are a part of our personality.
We should accept our fears and try to overcome them.
There have been years when I had no films.
When you don't get a certain quality of work, you end up doing lesser quality of work because there's no work. I'm a professional actor, I have bills to pay so I end up taking work which ideally I wouldn't have.
When you don't have work for a year or two, you lower your standards a bit for survival.
Working in independent cinema is far more frustrating than mainstream because it is difficult to get money to make such films.
The only way independent cinema can come out of its own rut is by learning to be more consistent. An indie filmmaker should feel responsible for others as well.
There is such wastage of money in masala films!
My diploma was in film and videography and I then went to a film academy in New York, where I trained in acting as well.
I have not made any efforts to stay away from commercial films.
I feel comfortable doing parts that I feel are great and that I can pull off.
If there's comfort factor, all the other differences can be bridged! But, it's difficult to work with those whom you can't stand personally!
