I love the crowds at festivals because they're so chilled out.
To get noticed, I had to take my films in a space which was much more democratic in terms of cinema - the international film festivals.
I am an Indian and we celebrate all festivals in every region of every religion. That is why it is called Incredible India!
I listen to all types of different music. I go to different festivals. I'm around music.
Life is truly lived only when we discover other faiths, festivals, languages and cultures.
I discovered after going to music festivals that I am a rock fan. I love the guitars, the phrasing, and the abandon of rock fans.
It's hard to get that real good feeling about festivals sometimes.
There are those who argue that the public celebration of festivals such as Christmas should be discouraged, in the questionable belief that it might somehow offend those of other religions or none.
In India, there is a psychological problem that movies going to film festivals are boring. It is a problem with exhibitors.
Other people pull off amazing festivals and events and things like that. I think ours is a little bit different, and that's what makes us distinct.
My parents used to do these little film festivals in our house where we'd watch all the Marx Brothers movies, or Chaplin movies, and a lot of westerns.