--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I am not bothered about money. I have no…" description: "\"I am not bothered about money. I have no dreams that feature money. I dream only of good cinema and good scripts.\" — Sreenivasan" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/86d/sreenivasan-13528_cinema_i-am-not-bothered-about-money-i-have-no_2241436.jpg" --- # I am not bothered about money. I have no dreams that… ![“I am not bothered about money. I have no dreams that feature money. I dream only of good cinema and good scripts.” quote by Sreenivasan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/86d/sreenivasan-13528_cinema_i-am-not-bothered-about-money-i-have-no_2241436.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/86d/sreenivasan-13528_cinema_i-am-not-bothered-about-money-i-have-no_2241436.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/86d/sreenivasan-13528_cinema_i-am-not-bothered-about-money-i-have-no_2241436.jpg) > “I am not bothered about money. I have no dreams that feature money. I dream only of good cinema and good scripts.” [Sreenivasan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sreenivasan/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He values artistic fulfillment over material wealth, focusing on cinema and storytelling. **In simple terms:** Art over money. Key Takeaway Prioritize creative passion. Themes art cinema values Mood reflective passionate Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - scriptwriting - film production - career choices - personal budgeting Key Concepts aestheticism creative fulfillment Questions to Reflect On - Can art and money coexist? - What sacrifices are acceptable for art? 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