Top 95 Quotes & Sayings by Sajid Nadiadwala
Explore popular quotes and sayings by an Indian producer Sajid Nadiadwala.
Last updated on September 17, 2024.
A year back when I finished 'Kick,' people asked me about my next. I told them that the thing which fascinates me is getting the three Khans on board. Salman is a good friend and I have good equation with Shah Rukh and Aamir. If I get a go ahead, I would definitely love to do it.
Twofour54 is fantastic, it's a great organization, and the Abu Dhabi Film Commission, too - they are great ambassadors for Abu Dhabi.
Cinema in India is growing big time and people abroad have started recognising us.
Film-making, in itself, is such a risky, costly-yet-uncertain business that despite being wealthy, 90 percent of people don't become producers.
Star power opened 'Mission Mangal.'
You become big only when you have great stories to tell.
It is easy to cross 100 Crores these days but it takes a lot of efforts to creep towards the next number that is 200.
I have watched 'Rocky' many times.
Hits and flops happen in everyone's careers. Be it an actor or a filmmaker, you can't let that affect your conviction.
All I know is that Salman has signed 80 percent of my films without reading the script, and almost all our films have done well.
I love writing and making films. What started as a hobby ultimately turned into my profession.
While talking to Wardha, I realized that Disney is actually the surname of the man behind the studio, but one only identifies it with animation. Now I have a new dream. If I can achieve the same level of legend with the Nadiadwala name, that would be awesome.
'Chhichhore' is not just a story, it is a journey that everyone goes through. The film showcases some of the most beautiful years of one's life, where friends become family and stay with you till you age.
I produced 'Highway' and 'Chhichhore' for creative satisfaction.
You have to follow your gut and believe in your film. Nothing else matters.
I wanted that song 'Saat samundar' in 'Kick.' There are many memories attached to it. The song makes 'Kick' all the more special.
'Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali' is a film with a very different approach and we are sure the audience will love to see Salman in the avatar we have planned.
Sometimes, I forget that I am director.
We never tell our kids how to handle success, we never teach them what to do during times of failure. Someone should tell them to mellow down while they experience success so that they may have a long successful stint.
The news of me giving a Rolls Royce to Salman is completely untrue. If anyone should be giving Rolls Royce then he should be giving to me.
I never thought I would direct a film.
Content is now the most import factor that decides a film's success at the box office, so we as filmmakers are all trying different stories.
After about nine blockbusters, I had forgotten how to deal with a failure when 'Jaan-Emaan' released. I was shaken.
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.
I'd decided that the day I paid off all my debts, I would get married. Exactly two months later, I got hitched.
When you are working on the launch of an actor, you have to treat him or her like your own child.
Directing a film is a lot of physical work.
When you have good relations, your commitment to your commerce is right, your payments are right and then when you're delivering good hits, a combination of all this results in people wanting to work with you.
Production is a different thing. Being a Coach is different from actually getting on the field with a bat and playing upfront.
Festive seasons are good for releases, but we have to leave some festival dates for other producers to release their films as well. We cannot take away all the holiday releases.
'Chhichhore' is one of my most finest products till date. In films like this, you expect less but you get more. It is an underdog film. I am sure people will like it.
Ninety per cent of the times, filming is a cakewalk. You start it, shoot it and release it without any major hassles. Then comes along one film that gets stuck or faces unusual problems.
People have realized that films like Phantom have different remuneration structures.
I think earlier I struggled in a rickshaw and now I am struggling in a Bentley.
My pride is the length of time I have worked in the industry without any major controversy.
After I read the story of 'Dangal' and before the film released, I called director Nitish Tiwari asking him if he had any good script. He told me to wait for some time. So we had three-four sittings, and this film, 'Chhichhore,' came to him. The film did not have superstars, but I felt that this is the script that needs to be told.
I love to give chance to new talent.
Salman is an old friend and a great human being. He's more like a family, given the years we've known each other.
All three girls in 'Housefull 3,' Jacqueline Fernandez, Lisa Haydon and Nargis, got along well. Usually when there is more than one heroine there is some friction. Not this time.
The youth doesn't know what they want while the older generation remains stuck in the past. But the basic concept of entertainment remains the same - demand and supply - and that won't change.
'Housefull' is made with the express purpose of being an entertaining, time-pass film. No one is supposed to search for great art in this series.
I started with 'Baaghi,' in which I cast Tiger Shroff. And then with director Imtiaz Ali's entry in our production, I tried totally different films like 'Tamasha,' etc.
We made 'Housefull 4' because 1, 2 and 3 were loved by the audience.
There's a great work culture at Nadiadwala Grandson. It's true that I'm heading the organization, but there are some brilliant minds here. All of them are working towards making our banner a good, entertaining company.
My only problem is that I'm too sensitive about my movies. I feel each of them has to work and consider every film as my last one.
I worked with Salman even when he was not doing so well, so now that he is successful, people think I have an agenda.
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've been in this business long enough to recognize genuine talent.
I don't want to lose an opportunity to tell an interesting story.
Salman is the reason because of whom I turned a director.
I am looking neither backward nor ahead. I am not thinking of what Salman has done earlier and what is the competition for my film. I am only focusing on getting it right in 'Kick.'
I only make those films that I would love to watch.
In essence, big stars come with a set image, and breaking it becomes a task for certain stories.
Since the time I was a kid, I used to love big films.
My office wanted me to register the title 'Devil' since they felt, it could be a good title for 'Kick' sequel.
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.
It is a matter of pride to get boxing gloves from Stallone himself.
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.
Today audience wants relaxed or chilled out guys. Ayushmann Khurrana is working big time, everybody is working. Look at every actor today, there is no extra charisma off-screen.
I didn't mind spending 40 lakh on the promo of 'Jaane E Mann,' because big things need big money. A quality product has to be marketed well.
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