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The film industry is large enough and has many successful icons that have taken Indian cinema to shores beyond India. I think that Indian cinema itself needs to be applauded beyond one individual.

Movies are a big part of our Indian culture.

It is very good to bridge the gaps between Indian and international cinema.

Indian cinema is no more limited to audiences in India. We have viewers all around the world, and hence, understanding the global perspective is a must. Cinema Beyond Boundaries would get the viewers and the filmmakers together and would help us in serving them with good quality cinema.

In India, the films are not looked upon just as entertainment. They're a way of life.

Indian cinema needs all ingredients like emotion, action, sentiment and humour; it's not easy. It's easy to make a Hollywood film, as it goes with a pattern. Our cinema needs a lot of commercial ingredients. That's why I don't do many films.

I'm a huge fan of world cinema, because each country uses cinema in a very individual way.

I truly believe in cinema's potential for cultural impact. I have a clear idea what I want to do - to enrich people's lives.

India as a film-making nation has gained recognition, at last, at most important Western and Far Eastern forums.

The Indian film industry is very, very vibrant. It is a mix like it is in Hollywood - there is a lot of highly commercial cinema.