If you work hard, nothing is impossible.
Prabhu Deva
Madhuri Dixit is too good. She is too good. That's why she's Madhuri Dixit.
Everything changes when I dance... I am a taskmaster there. I am the creator. I am high on dance - my expression, body language... I am like a fire.
I only complained in school, as I did not like studying.
Dance keeps me going, and it gives me the energy to remain active in cinema.
I never planned to become a dancer, but I became one. The same thing happened with acting and direction. I remember I was doing the choreography of a film, and the producer came and offered me to direct the film. It was in Telugu, and that is how it started.
I am very straightforward. If I have something to communicate about dance steps, I just go up to the actor and tell them my thoughts. Language is never a problem.
We named the film 'Action Jackson' because our hero, Ajay Devgn, is known as 'AJ,' and we thought it would be a good idea to use the initials and extend it into the title 'Action Jackson,' as Ajay is doing both action and dancing in the film.
I became a director by accident. M.S. Raju garu asked me to direct a movie, and I said OK. It all happened in 5 minutes.
'Lakshmi' is a dance film, a musical that deals with the emotional bond between the guru and his sishya.
I am very excited because 'ABCD' is India's first dance film. I am also thrilled because the film is in 3D. People will be able to see my dance in 3D.
Nayanthara stopped signing films when she was at the pinnacle of her career for our love, and we wanted to get married with the blessings of our parents.
I've never really enjoyed being in front of the camera.
Wanted' and 'Rowdy Rathore', which I directed in Hindi, were remakes of Telugu hits. Telugu films have contributed to my growth in a big way.
As an actor, I felt nervous only during the release of my film. When I became a director, the anxious moments started once the editing work began.
Everybody tells me to only do action films, but I would love to do horror, too.
I love cake or any sweets.
I would like to do all kind of movies, but it all depends on the producer. The director, the actor, and the producer must like it, and they must be clear about it.
'Ramaiya Vastavaiya' means, 'Ram, will you come?' The movie is a remake of the Telegu film 'Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana,' which was my first film as a director. So, it's close to my heart.
The advantage of doing away with words is that you can reach out to any part of the world.
I don't map out my future to the minute details.
Making commercial cinema is very tough.
Ditya Bhande is a nice dancer.
Language is never a problem when you have the screenplay ready.
When I'm directing a film, I can't do any more than appear in a song.
I can easily eat 15-20 dosas or idlis at a time.
I've heard life starts at 40. I wouldn't know until I get there... I suspect 40 would just be another number. I have never allowed myself to stop and consider my age. I've always been on the move.
If I could put in 100 per cent effort to make a film, then a dance film would require that I put in 200 per cent. Making a regular film is much easier.
I don't get stressed out about my films because the box-office collection is not in my control.
I am ready to act in Telugu if I get a good story.
Looking back, the most challenging thing for me was actually directing. It's very tough. Being in front of the camera is easy since the director can tell me what to do. But being the director and giving people directions is the toughest thing for me.
I watched the Telugu version of 'Pokkiri' several times. Of course, I wielded the megaphone for the Tamil version. The script is very close to my heart.
I never planned to become a choreographer. I never planned to become an actor. I never planned to be a director. It's all good will. I did nothing.
I enjoy being a choreographer.
'Rowdy Rathore' is a full-length commercial movie but with a difference. The Hindi version comes with some value additions.
If anyone is calling me to choreograph a dance, they know my style, and they know I am a taskmaster. They want to present themselves as a good dancer before their fans, and that is why they want me to choreograph.
Horror comedy - very rare in Bollywood.
I don't consider myself a trendsetter.
As a parent, I tell my boys to keep away their smartphones and go outdoors and play. I take them to our farm where my father does a bit of farming, where they get their hands dirty. It is their digital detox.
While I love dancing, and even acting in 'ABCD' - 'Anybody Can Dance' - was fun, I remain, at heart, a choreographer.
It's fun matching steps with younger actors. It gives me the confidence to keep going.
I'm glad that nowadays people are aware of varied dance genres, thanks to reality TV dance shows.
'ABCD' is an out-and-out dance film. I also dance in the film. I must say you would see better dancers than me in this film. It was very tough for me to match their steps.
There have been so many 'James Bond' movies, 'Spiderman' films, 'Mission Impossible' series, etc. Is there any difference in the basic story? Yet, each time there's a release, people are excited.
I'm very camera shy, but I realise it's important to promote films.
I want to develop women-oriented films because, in most of the films, 70 per cent of the focus is on heroes and the rest on the heroine.
It is very difficult to come up with new things in action genre. I try what all I can change and give something different; I try my best to do whatever I can in the same space.
My parents hail from a village near Mysore.
To be honest, I wasn't looking at 'Tutak Tutak Tutiya' as a platform to dance again.
Of course I'd like someone in my life. And of course, when I go home in the evening, I wish there was someone waiting for me. But very honestly, I don't have time to be lonely. My work fills up most of my day, and when I get home, I just want to sleep.
