Box office figures are not something that can decide the success of a film on its own, but they are one of the many yardsticks that help me measure how well a film has been received.

Our society covers these problems with a veil. All I want is an open discussion

The journey that I have undertaken, meeting people from all walks of life and learning from them, has been my biggest achievement.

Indian film awards lack credibility.

When you work with a good actor, there is this natural rapport and chemistry that develops over time. That chemistry helps your characters come alive and makes the story of the film that much more convincing.

I don't do films because they tell a particular kind of story, I do films with stories that touch me.

I am happy that I have entertained people and made them happy.