Every film I do means a lot to me. The failure of Mela, definitely made a difference to me. I am not comfortable with the idea of my films not releasing to their full potential.
"There`s a lot of talent both in India and Pakistan. I think the talent in both these two countries should come together and entertain the world audience. If the right offer and opportunity comes my way, I`d love to do a movie in Pakistan." (12 May 2006)
Film making is like fighting a war with leadership at the front.
I found that what happened 150 years ago was happening again with Americans entering other countries and exploiting them but pretending they were doing a favor. It was this contemporary feel that attracted me.
My son is a harsh critic.
I enjoy the love I receive from my fans and my audience. But I think I know what is real for me and what is not.
I`ve been advocating it as far back as 1994-95.
But at that time it was a very alien concept for filmmakers.
I found that what happened 150 years ago was happening again with Americans entering other countries and exploiting them but pretending they were doing a favour. It was this contemporary feel that attracted me.
My son is a harsh critic,
Because they want more advertisements, they are destroying what is a very important part of the society - news reporting. It is wasting important national space that should be used in a more productive manner.
I enjoy the love I receive from my fans and my audience. But I think I know what is real for me and what is not.
This is our form of cinema.
I personally feel that I should support people who are doing good work and people should also support such good work.
rightwing in India started whipping up negative feelings.
Aap to purush hi nahi hain..Mahapurush hain Mahapurush" (You are not even Man..instead a Great Gentleman)
- Amar (Aamir Khan)
"Your come come mem saab" - Raja Hindustani
"Kahte hain dubte hue suraj ke saath tasveer rakhne se aadmi ki umar kam
ho jati hai" - QSQT
"Aye, tu movie dekhne aaya hai ya meri taang" - Rangeela
"Woh aa ke gire hum pe, bijli ke khambe ki tarah, khuda ki kasam current
kha ke maza aa gay" - Dil
"Is bijli pe paaapar nahi seke to mera naam bhi raja nahi" - Dil
'Mujhe apne bachchoo ki phikr ho rahi hai..baid de takke gore honge ki kale'
-Rang de basanti.
E Khuda Aaj Ye Faisla Karde,
Use Mera ya Mujhe Uska Karde.
Bahut Dukh Sahe He Maine,
Koi Khushi Ab Toh Muqadar Karde.
Bahot Mushkil Lagta Hai Usse Door Rehna,
Judai Ke Safar Ko Kum Karde.
Jitna Door Chale Gaye Woh Mujhse,
Use Utna Kareeb Karde.
Nahi Likha Agar Nasib Me Uska Naam,
To Khatam Kar Ye Zindagi aur Mujhe FANAA Karde.
- FANAA
"tere dil mein meri saanson ko panaah mil jaaye tere ishq mein meri jaan fanaa ho jaaye adhoori saans thi dhadkan adhoori thi adhooren the ham"
-Fanaa