I prefer working in good cinema, wherever it is. I like subjects that have a universal appeal.

I don't expect anything from anybody. When you grow old Your days are gone; it is part of life.

Parallel cinema has not made an effort to communicate in a language the other person understands.

I was very shy and very reserved as a child, very, very introvert.

I don't spend on expensive brands. I don't need foreign holidays.

Our stars are quite notorious. I mean, they don't show up on time. This is, you know, something which is very, very annoying.

Meeting Helen Mirren was a fabulous experience. I had played it out in my mind, how I should greet her when we would be introduced. But the way we met was funny because I just didn't recognise her!