The word 'cinema' itself means that you have to go to the cinemas and watch it. — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share Image
We make films because cinemas exhibit it, and they exhibit as we make films. — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share Image
A lot of expectations come from a Shoojit Sircar film, especially after 'Piku.' — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share Image
Once the censorship board clears a film, there should not be any other obstacle for a film's theatrical run. — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share Image
If I am not able to go to theaters confidently and watch a film then I don't expect people to watch my… — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share Image
Both 'Gulabo Sitabo' and 'Udham Singh' are cinematic experiences; nothing is less, nothing is more. It's all about creating good cinema. — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share Image
I have been working on one film at a time. One film recovers a little cost and that helps me move on… — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share Image
It is easier to make a film but difficult to make it on your own terms. In that sense 'Madras Cafe' was… — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share Image
I never thought a film about a sperm donor could work with audiences in India, but it did. — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share Image
I can't speak for other people but the budget of my films is super tight to an extent that people can't even… — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share Image
Cinema will not go anywhere. We want to watch movies in theaters. Cinema and digital will coexist. — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share Image
My major influence is Satyajit Ray; his film 'Shatranj ke Khilari' was set in Awadh and it gave us memorable characters. Ray's… — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share Image
'Vicky Donor' is now seen as a case study and the intelligentsias are looking at it from a strong academic point of… — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share Image
Cinema leaves a deep impact on the society. As creative people and entertainment film-makers, we have to be responsible at some point… — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share Image
I don't spend unnecessarily. The problem with the industry is we don't budget our films. Plus, we spend bizarre amounts on marketing.… — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share Image
When I made 'Vicky Donor,' people said it's not a family drama, it is for youngsters. But families also went and watched… — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share Image
I have worked with Amitabh Bachchan in 'Pink' and 'Piku.' As soon as one film gets over, he is behind me, asking… — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share Image
Enough of the formulaic stuff. I am not saying pot-boilers are going to stop coming, but there should be other quality-centric films… — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share Image
When I shoot a film, I take my camera and put it among the characters and let it show you their world,… — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share Image
When a film is made, its release is decided by its destiny. Nothing is bigger than that, not even me. — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share Image
Making a film on Mary Kom means that people should be watching it across the globe; it should be that level. — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share Image
When you're not working, it does affect you. It destroys you if your film doesn't release. — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share Image
I decided that I have certain taste in cinema and I will take it forward. I know there is an audience for… — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share Image
I think as the largest democracy in the world, we have self-conscious filmmakers who can handle sensitive themes. — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share Image
I try not to shoot unnecessarily or spend on extra expenses that normally happen on a film set - like actors' fees. — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share Image
It is difficult to make movies on your own terms and also to make a film and convince somebody to have faith… — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share Image
You can understand the integrity of the filmmaker from his camera angles. You can't hide anything from it. — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share Image
I never try and send messages through my feature films; it's always naturally woven in and comes through on its own, as… — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share Image
If I had used real names, I don't think 'Madras Cafe' would have ever seen the light of day because it was… — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share Image
My films, sometimes, have my own reflections of life. They have life lessons I've had that I put across in a humorous… — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share Image
I remember watching an Iranian film, 'A Separation.' When the film ended, I felt like going to Iran, getting that family together,… — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share Image
I am thankful for the fact that the audience doesn't expect common, run-of-the-mill films from me. But the fact of the matter… — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share Image
I call it an ensemble cast or the world of 'Gulabo Sitabo' which is about the lifestyle of my characters. I just… — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share Image
'Gulabo Sitabo' is the biggest release for me. The film is going to 203 countries simultaneously and it is successfully being subtitled… — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share Image
Even 'Piku' was quite an experiment in terms of storytelling because on the surface nothing happens in the film. If you ask… — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share Image
When you're not working, it does affect you. It destroys you if your film doesn't release. — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share
My major influence is Satyajit Ray; his film 'Shatranj ke Khilari' was set in Awadh and it gave us memorable characters. Ray's musical scores… — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share
Documentary films have always been my passion, I have done documentaries. — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share
Actually the writer is the most important part of the filmmaking process. That's why I never hesitate in giving credit to a writer which… — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share
I am really influenced by normal, simple, everyday life and people, like the Biji and Dolly in 'Vicky Donor,' who used to drink and… — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share
We make films because cinemas exhibit it, and they exhibit as we make films. — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share
Women have shown their skills and that's why they have been accepted in the industry. It's through their skill that they have managed to… — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share
Foremost is the casting; you need convincing faces. Most of our films suffer from casting. — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share
Women have initiated the change all by themselves. The credit goes to them. Men have had no role to play in the rise in… — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share
I have been thinking of many subjects to work around football, but nothing has inspired me. 'Sports' is a good subject. But, nothing has… — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share
I don't spend unnecessarily. The problem with the industry is we don't budget our films. Plus, we spend bizarre amounts on marketing. If you… — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share
Men have realized that when it comes to the workplace, both the sexes have equal stake because jobs are given based on talent and… — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share
I remember watching an Iranian film, 'A Separation.' When the film ended, I felt like going to Iran, getting that family together, hug them… — Shoojit Sircar Copy Share
