For female directors, there's a whole other set of things we have to think about, particularly when we are casting men, because there are some actors who have never been directed by a woman. Crew members, too.

When we say there's a dearth of women directors, it's not that there's a lack of women who direct: it's a lack of opportunities and access for women to direct and be supported in that.

I think for female filmmakers a big issue is making their second and third films.

Filmmakers need to realize that their job isn't done when they lock picture. We must see our films through.

Horror movies make a lot of money in India.

I try to treat all the money I'm making like it's the last time I'm going to make it.

You're right on the money with that. We're all like detectives in life. There's something at the end of the trail that we're all looking for.

I'm a shopper but not a big money/label-y shopper. It makes me a nervous wreck.