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When there’s no humility, there’s enough room for stupidity.
was a radio jockey, then a video jockey and later a television anchor. But, each time, I honestly made peace with the circumstances I was in.
I saw no man’s land. And as I looked up, I saw birds flying past the borders without any passport, security checks or sparking the suspicion of the authorities. It was a surreal moment for me. I often wondered if the birds had their nests in Pakistan and came over to the Indian side to look for food. It might sound crazy, but I honestly spent hours looking at the border and the birds.
One always remembers their first crush, their first love, their first job and definitely their first salary.
It’s human nature to feel bad if you fall low in someone’s estimation, especially someone you really look up to.
Critiques are your best friends. They bring out the best in you. Never shun them, criticize them or run them down. They have an opinion because of some reason. That reason will eventually be the reason for your growth.
In a big fat Punjabi wedding, there are a few people you really love and respect. There are also many who have to be acknowledged and treated well, just because they are elders and are somehow connected to the family tree. Till this point, there aren’t too many worries, and things are under control. The problem begins when the guest list explodes and people who you didn’t even know existed are attending your wedding and raiding the bar as if they’ve paid for the mandap.
I think no creative collaboration can work without friction. If there is no friction, perhaps something isn’t right
I remember being awestruck on meeting Rohan Sippy in the same office where the epic Sholay was narrated. But these things shouldn’t be the reason for taking on a project.
The truth is, no matter how hard I try, I can’t take cinema lightly;
It makes sense to coexist without stepping on anybody’s toes.
