75 Quotes by Zoya Akhtar

There was no pressure at home regarding grades. We were expected to study and pass but luckily our parents gave us a broader education.

I love music, but can't hold a note in a bucket. I can't sing, can't play an instrument.

As a director the first level of management is people. You have to deal with about 100 creative egos and make sure they subscribe to your vision and give you their best.

Don't try to be anyone else because that's been done before. Find yourself and what makes you tick.

Most good actors you work with, they actually bring something to the creative process and to the script. They help shape the character with you. Whereas, some actors are so worried about their image and not about the character, it doesn't help the story.

In 'Gully Boy', of course, Ranveer Singh's performance has largely decided what the songs will look and feel like.

I had the best shooting experience in Dharavi. People are so cooperative and busy with their work that they don't have time to be star struck.

As far as the theatrical experience is concerned, I will be highly disappointed if that goes away. I have grown up watching films in theatres so that community experience should never go.

But if you can empathise with a character and if you can emotionally resonate with that character and understand their emotional journey, I think you are home.