Country Quote by Sanjay Leela Bhansali

I just wish one of the big American studios had bought 'Devdas.' They would have pitched the film for the Oscars in a big…

— Sanjay Leela Bhansali

I was criticised for making 'Devdas' so ostentatious. But stark and realistic cinema isn't the only real cinema in this country.

— Sanjay Leela Bhansali

The poor Oscars - they always get slammed in the press.

— Helen Mirren

My 'Devdas' was a tribute to all the mainstream masters, from Mehboob Khan, K. Asif, and V. Shantaram to Raj Kapoor. I am not…

— Sanjay Leela Bhansali

I've seen enough successful writers who no longer seem to care when they are recognized with an award, and I think that's just tragic.

— Louise Penny

Of course, an Oscar nomination would have added considerably to the film's business abroad. But it has already made nearly Rs 150 crore. It…

— Sanjay Leela Bhansali

I have always been saying that we are making a mockery of ourselves by sending such idiotic films to the Oscars. This is very…

— Priyadarshan

The Oscars have always been an arena in which very commercial films are recognised, and I don't mean that in a bitter way; I…

— Debra Granik

The reality of producing the Oscars is that it's a blood sport. With social media, everyone has a chance to voice their opinions. You…

— Craig Zadan

The Oscars are like a political campaign. You have to have the right candidates, and the people in Hollywood know what they are.

— Nick Hornby

I don't understand these national awards, because half of those who sit in judgement over Indian films do not... possess the competence to evaluate…

— Satyajit Ray

The Oscar nominations are out, and they’re so white a grand jury has decided not to indict them,

— Larry Wilmore