Luv Ranjan is an Indian film director, writer and producer who works in Hindi cinema. He was born in Ghaziabad district, Uttar Pradesh. He has directed films such as Pyaar Ka Punchnama, Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 and Akaash Vani. He is an alumnus of St. Paul's Academy, Ghaziabad and Hindu College, University of Delhi.
The truth is 'Akaash Vani' was not a young film. The second half of the film was quite mature. It's unfortunate that not many people have seen the film, so I am still associated more with 'Youth Centric Films'.
You don't need sex and controversy when your film has merit.
I don't think I could have learnt as much about my craft working with stars. Just the sheer freedom you get while working with newcomers is exciting.
People say actors change once they become stars, but it's wrong. People don't change, it's always you who changes.
I want to constantly reinvent myself and confuse audiences about which genre I am comfortable with.
If you give the actors the characters that they are comfortable with, they've no issues with what another actor is doing.
Just like there are nice guys and not-so-nice guys, there are nice women and the not-so-nice. The problem is that, in India films have only shown one side of women.
I am a firm believer that an oppressed society gives birth to crime.
No good can ever come out of anything if you try to put every problem in the closet rather than talking about it.
I will always be possessive about creative independence - why is why I can't work with stars. I don't even let actors come to the monitor and see the shot.
Unfortunately, we are part of an industry where if a man and woman have worked together for such a long period of time, they have to be linked up.
There are so many feminist groups that talk about women's rights. But, there's domestic violence against men as well. Nobody talks about it because of the social stigma.
I apologise to whoever I have caused hurt, whoever I have not made feel comfortable enough. I apologise for not being able to communicate my intent. I apologise for not being able to make someone feel that I am the man that I have aspired to be and I believe I am.
If you look at my filmography my second film 'Akash Vani' had nothing to do with the genre that I am identified with.