Assistant Quote by Farah Khan
“When I became a choreographer, I was not assisting any choreographer. I was assisting the director Mansoor Ali Khan for 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar.' I was the fourth assistant director.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Bollywood Magazine, 1995
She entered filmmaking by assisting a director, not a choreographer, gaining broad industry experience.
In simple terms: She started as a director’s assistant, not a choreographer’s.
Learn from varied roles.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- film sets
- career transitions
- creative collaborations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does cross‑training benefit creative work?
- What challenges arise from shifting roles?
Starting low may delay specialization.