A Quote by Naseeruddin Shah

I don't scoff at the desire to make good movies. I scoff at the quality at poseurs masquerading as masters of the medium.

Naseeruddin Shah

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Desire Good Good Movie Make Masters Medium Movies Quality

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Naseeruddin Shah
Indian - Actor
Born: July 20, 1949

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