I actually wanted to first direct and produce, but then I got this very cool opportunity to be in front of the camera once. — Manish Dayal Copy Share Image
I remember once being told by a casting person, years ago, that I shouldn't pursue a career in the business because of the color of my skin. The fact that I remember it today means it stuck with me. I… — Manish Dayal Copy Share Image
I didn't act in school. I didn't study acting, either. I learned everything when I got to New York. — Manish Dayal Copy Share Image
I love India so much. It's sort of the most chaotic but also disciplined place at the same time. Every time I go there,… — Manish Dayal Copy Share Image
I actually wanted to first direct and produce, but then I got this very cool opportunity to be in front of the camera once. — Manish Dayal Copy Share Image
Working with Lasse Hallstroem was like a rollercoaster, because he doesn't have one specific vision. It changes daily, or it's always evolving. — Manish Dayal Copy Share Image
I remember once being told by a casting person, years ago, that I shouldn't pursue a career in the business because of the color… — Manish Dayal Copy Share Image
My aunt and uncle would come over when my mom was making this, or we would go over there when they were making that.… — Manish Dayal Copy Share Image
When I was in college, I studied business because I thought I wanted to be a director and producer. — Manish Dayal Copy Share Image
Steven Spielberg was my idol growing up. I knew that all of his movies have a very specific message and point of view, and… — Manish Dayal Copy Share Image
One really interesting thing for me was learning about kitchen etiquette, and the differences between an Indian kitchen and a French one. They're different… — Manish Dayal Copy Share Image
I studied business and also studied film, then I graduated, and I worked at a network. I was able to use my business skills… — Manish Dayal Copy Share Image
Definitely, I think I fulfill a very funny Indian stereotype because I love technology. It's something I've always been interested in. — Manish Dayal Copy Share Image
