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.'
Mira NairMy family is almost exactly like the one in 'Monsoon Wedding'. We are very open, fairly liberal, loud people.
Mira NairI know what it's like to be in one place and dream of another. I also know what it's like to feel that nostalgia is a fairly useless thing because it is stasis.
Mira NairIt 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.
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