Growing up outside your own country makes you feel that you don't belong when you return, so you feel free to make friends with whomever you like.

A career for me is something like building a bridge. You know, where to put the lifts. You have a plan. I have a blueprint for each film, but not for my life.

I didn't foresee my career. Things happen.

Making pizza is a great job. All that kneading the dough - everything to do with cooking is wonderful, sensual.

The extraordinary thing about India is that it's such a family place. It's full of families everywhere.

I've always had not just an affection but a real love for the theater family in New York, and I really feel it is a family. I'm so touched by the generosity of everyone there.

It was a surprise for my family when I told them that I was offered 'Madras Cafe.' My family was initially worried because I have got no film background.

If you know people, it's so much more fun working with them because it's like your family is back together again.