'I never gave any indication that Hrithik would do a film for the underworld.'
I have never forgotten the lesson that Guruji served up with the tea that morning: Be kind encouraging and patient with fresh starters. Subhash K Jha mourns the passing of Pritish Nandy.
'When such a life-changing experience happens, you sit back and question your entire life.'
'It's been 10 years since I started working in cinema but this year, I truly felt a sense of accomplishment.'
'I have done a one-hour film on soya bean with him!'
'The balance Zakir Bhai created between rhythm and execution...his maths during his performances were perfect, and yet he was a fountain of improvisation.'
'I had to make sure that our much misunderstood erstwhile prime minister did not get a raw deal.'
'I have never met anyone so knowledgeable and with so much conviction, so much humility about everything he knew.'
'I don't think Waheeda had the confidence that I could pull it off, so she said no.'
'I want to be that kind of actor when, if my name is attached to a project, people and film-makers should know there is something special about it.'
'The trolling and negativity were hard to handle.' 'It did affect my confidence and self-esteem.' 'Over time, I've learned to navigate it better.'
When I go to act in a film, I don't think of the journey.'
'I like to sell a dream. I like to tell stories. I'm a very good storyteller. I can convert the most boring topic into a riveting tale.'
'...Shyam had not given me the roles he did.'
'I told him I would send the food to his hotel, he said, "No, I want to experience the hospitality".' 'He came and sat and I just kept staring.' 'He said, "Tu baith mere saath".' 'When I sat down with him we both looked up at the glass ceiling. And do you know what we saw?'
'I never want to play a character that sends out the wrong message.'
'In those 2, 2.5 hours, something needs to touch you -- whether it's the action, the music, or the story. That's what makes it all unforgettable.'
'My mother's blessings have been with me all the way. I don't think I would be worth anything without her.'
'There was panic among my friends and relatives since I was out of reach.' 'My son-in-law Govind drove down to my home to check on my wellbeing.' 'When I opened the door, he joked, "Bhoot Bhoot!"'
'I expect it to be the highest grosser of Indian cinema.'
