There's this film called 'The Pledge', with Jack Nicholson in it. Now that's a dark film. — Sriram Raghavan Cinema Copy Share Image
Badlapur' is a drama, a character-driven story. It is not so much about plot. — Sriram Raghavan Copy Share Image
My women characters should not exist only to play the 'love interest' of a male character. — Sriram Raghavan Character Copy Share Image
I've met Shah Rukh a couple of times. He had even dropped by on the sets of 'Agent Vinod'. — Sriram Raghavan Copy Share Image
For thrillers, it's especially difficult to carve out a good trailer. — Sriram Raghavan Copy Share Image
'Badlapur' was my first film that did well, commercially. People have also watched the other films that I have made, but they… — Sriram Raghavan Bollywood Copy Share Image
I wanted to make films, but the films being made in the 1990s were not my kind. I couldn't break in, and… — Sriram Raghavan Copy Share Image
My idea is to write a story where every character is well etched out, irrespective of their gender. Because they all are… — Sriram Raghavan Character Copy Share Image
The experience of an actual film from idea to screen will teach me more than most books and lectures. — Sriram Raghavan Books Copy Share Image
My working style is democratic and I want people to be honest with me. Reputation makes everyone agree with your point, which… — Sriram Raghavan Copy Share Image
When I finish my first draft I usually narrate it to some trusted friends who can give me feedback. All criticism is… — Sriram Raghavan Criticism Copy Share Image
If I work with Shah Rukh, it will be as an actor, not a star. Whenever I have thought of making a… — Sriram Raghavan Actor Copy Share Image
I love songs but am inhibited to have my characters burst out to express themselves through songs. I use the route of… — Sriram Raghavan Copy Share Image
With 'Badlapur', I wasn't even thinking about casting. I was wondering whether any producer will want to make a film with a… — Sriram Raghavan Bollywood Copy Share Image
On a serious note, I just enjoy exploring the unconventional. I like Alfred Hitchcock; I actually grew up watching his films. A… — Sriram Raghavan Copy Share Image
In love stories you have to establish the mood and then you can go on. Writing thrillers are difficult because every scene… — Sriram Raghavan Comedy Copy Share Image
I do not think that when I write a female character, I intend to reflect my thoughts on gender equality, but I… — Sriram Raghavan Copy Share Image
It is unlike the quintessential thriller where someone is up to something and the audience is speculating. 'Johnny Gaddaar' is the opposite… — Sriram Raghavan Copy Share Image
Hollywood thrillers give away almost 70 percent of the story in promos but still the film remains interesting. In India we do… — Sriram Raghavan Cinema Copy Share Image
I would not have been interested in doing just a revenge film simply because I have seen so many revenge films right… — Sriram Raghavan Cinema Copy Share Image
Often I would get offers to remake films and that didn't interest me. I have no interest in remaking a film in… — Sriram Raghavan Bollywood Copy Share Image
The stories I read or get attracted to have a kind of thrill element, or a crime. — Sriram Raghavan Adventure Copy Share Image
People don't know what filmmaking is even after they have made ten films. — Sriram Raghavan Cinema Copy Share Image
There are certain actors I think I can approach whenever I am working on something and Shah Rukh is one of those.… — Sriram Raghavan Bollywood Copy Share Image
Raman Raghav' was shot on location, but there are many stylistic things in it. I like this mixture of documentary and extreme… — Sriram Raghavan Documentary Copy Share Image
I'm not a social person. I don't like parties. I like small groups, we discuss ideas in my office. — Sriram Raghavan Ideas Copy Share Image
When you are working on a real story it is your responsibility to get everything right and stay as true and authentic… — Sriram Raghavan Copy Share Image
I am partial to thrillers but if somebody gives me a script like 'King's Speech' to do, I would love to do… — Sriram Raghavan Communication Copy Share Image
I have never had the problem of finding a producer for my films. I think I am just lucky because my first… — Sriram Raghavan Business Copy Share Image
My two bits here are that writing is a solitary job but there are times when one needs to discuss the work,… — Sriram Raghavan Job Copy Share Image
As a filmmaker, I want to bring some value, some thought in the mind of my audience. When I embark on the… — Sriram Raghavan Filmmaker Copy Share Image
We all are scared of bad things... So when you are watching a film, you see your fears on the screen. — Sriram Raghavan Copy Share Image
Like you don't watch 'Octopussy' or any Bond film for the story. You see it for the smart lines, the glamour, the… — Sriram Raghavan Bond Copy Share Image
Shoot The Piano Player' is one of my favourite films, though apparently it failed very badly when it released. — Sriram Raghavan Cinema Copy Share Image
When people watch good films they want other films to be of that calibre as well particularly when you cater to the… — Sriram Raghavan Audience Copy Share Image
