Sajid Nadiadwala

Producer

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The best deal about being a producer is that unlike a director who has to go on the sets even if he doesn't get along with the actor, the producer has the liberty to remain behind the scenes.

I make one film in three years, if I go wrong it will take me another three years to prove myself.

Hits and flops happen in everyone's careers. Be it an actor or a filmmaker, you can't let that affect your conviction.

I never thought I would direct a film.

'Housefull' means a house full of masti, mazaa, vibrancy and energy, something that London stands for as well. Audiences have traditionally loved what the city and its people have to offer on screen in the film and we are taking that forward with 'Housefull 4' too.

I produced 'Highway' and 'Chhichhore' for creative satisfaction.

It was embarrassing to direct my friend Salman and tell it's not working at times.

I've been in this business long enough to recognize genuine talent.

I worked with Salman even when he was not doing so well, so now that he is successful, people think I have an agenda.

Being a producer is more than a 24 hour job.

Many might feel that I am very traditional in my approach, but I feel that the most important thing is to have the blessings of your parents. That's very important. Plus, be ready for consistent hard work, despite the inevitable ups and downs in this field.

I love shooting in London.

Whenever I have launched a new talent, I have taken complete responsibility, like I am launching my own kid.

Every product demands a certain budget and with the kind of setup that we have brought together for 'Housefull 2,' there has to be certain expenditure involved.

You tell me, why would I make 'Housefull 4' if I had any doubts about the popularity of the series? In fact, the collections are better than the earlier films in the series.

When I see my movies on the editing table, I do think I could have done them a certain way. The satisfaction is never there even when I'm directing a film. You need to have the feeling that you could have done this better.

At the end of the day everyone has his own style of making a film and add the kind of ingredients which he feels would be good enough to entice audiences.

All my films have been larger-than-life. And since I've sat on almost all the scripts of the films I've produced, I do not compromise on aesthetics and visuals that could add to a scene.

I go by my instinct in selecting scripts for my banner. Some times it works and some times it does not.

My pride is the length of time I have worked in the industry without any major controversy.

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