Indian films have this obsession with hygienic clean spaces, even though the country's not so clean. They're either shot in the studios or shot in London, in America, in Switzerland - clean places. Everywhere except India.

Through movies, I have met nearly everyone I have wanted to, except Woody Allen.

I'm very emotional and possessive about all my films.

I don't know if I'd ever want to show my college life in the films I make. I think I've passed that stage long ago.

'Aiyyaa' is a very quirky film.

I love travelling, and most scripts have been written while I have been travelling.

The quality of mainstream cinema has changed. A lot of independent voices feel they can leave everything behind and make independent films.