When 'Sahib Bibi... ' was being cast, I wanted to do Chhoti Bahu's role, but Meena Kumari had been cast. So I didn't think I would be part of the film.
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When I entered the film industry, I hadn't dreamt that I would work in so many movies and opposite so many reigning and future heroes.
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Blessed with intelligence, beauty and undeniable talent, Vidya Balan can work wonders if she receives the right script and a sensible director.
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I felt Guru Duttji was miscast in 'Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam;' he looked older than the role. Shashi Kapoor had an innocent face; he would have looked young and vulnerable.
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I have been taking pictures for a long time but not without learning properly. I have learnt it from Himanshuu Sheth.
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It's exciting to work with new directors with new ideas.
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I was lucky to work with some of the finest filmmakers - Guru Dutt, Satyajit Ray, Vijay Anand, Raj Khosla, Asit Sen.
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Dilip Kumar's a great, great actor.
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It was the ill-fated Dil Diya Dard Liya in 1966, where she played my friend. Though the film didn't do well, it is remembered for its powerful theme. Shyama was an entertaining friend during the shooting and we continued our friendship even after the film was over.
