Every Film Is A Political Act; It's

You've Got To Understand That In Bollywood, Every Actor Is An Instrument, And Yet A Human Being. They Come To The Set With A Set Agenda, Believing, 'this Is Who I Am, This Is What I Want, And No, I Am Not Going To Become That Character You Want Me To.'

It Took Me Three Years To Learn To Dress In The American Way, Especially In Winter. That Was Just Like Me. I Barely Wear Socks Even Now.

What Is Really Important To Me Is A Sense Of Humour And A Mischief About Life. Life Is Just Too Boring Otherwise.

I Often Begin Movies With Music In My Head; It's A Very Important Dimension To Me. Not Just The Music Itself, But How To Use Music In Film: When And How And Subtlety. I Don't Like To Be Too Sweet In My Stories, And I Like The Abrasive Clang, The Contrasting Of Sounds And Cultures.

Making Films Is About Having Absolute And Foolish Confidence; The Challenge For All Of Us Is To Have The Heart Of A Poet And The Skin Of An Elephant.