After I read the story of 'Dangal' and before the film…
“After I read the story of 'Dangal' and before the film released, I called director Nitish Tiwari asking him if he had any good script. He told me to wait for some time. So we had three-four sittings, and this film, 'Chhichhore,' came to him. The film did not have superstars, but I felt that this is the script that needs to be told.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The anecdote illustrates the importance of patience and intuition in film development, showing that a compelling story can emerge despite lack of star power.
In simple terms: Patience and belief in a script can lead to successful films without big stars.
Trust the story, not the star.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- script pitching
- independent filmmaking
- studio meetings
- film festivals
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance intuition with commercial viability?
- What role does star power really play?
Not all scripts succeed even with patience; market forces dominate.