A Quote by Sharmila Tagore

In 1963, when I joined Hindi film industry it raised many eyebrows. — © Sharmila Tagore
In 1963, when I joined Hindi film industry it raised many eyebrows.
You see, I have many friends in the Hindi film industry.
My story is similar to every ordinary Indian boy's tale. My father wanted me to become an engineer or a professional but I was sure that I have to be in the Hindi film industry. I joined college through the quota for extra curricular activities but I am still not a graduate.
Hindi film industry makes film for the rest of the world. Tamil films are watched by Malay people. When a film is not bound by a language, why should an actor be?
Initially my makeup for the character of Ramola Sikand in TV serial 'Kahin Kisi Roz' raised eyebrows of many who were of the opinion that my looks were too gaudy. But soon I was appreciated by the viewers as well as the industry.
Unfortunately, the Hindi film industry is a sitting duck; it is easy to hurl malevolent accusations. It is a systematic campaign to divert attention from real issues, failing economy, China border tensions, spiraling Covid cases, and farmers' agitation by putting the spotlight on the supposed ills of the film industry.
There is no nepotism in the Hindi film industry.
Instead of saying 'unique,' I will say 'Kattappava Kaanom' is a very special and lucky film for me because I got the chance to step into Hindi film industry when I was in the shoot of this movie.
In Hindi film industry, the maximum one can do is try and make a film like 'Badhaai Ho' or 'Andhadhun,' but if I want to make something of the level of 'Kanchivaram' it is impossible. If I will make that kind a film, it will have no traction.
I don't discuss my journey in the Hindi film industry since it is something personal to me.
Hindi film industry's fortunes are directly connected to that of the world finance markets.
Art should not be bound by barriers or language. The Hindi film industry is a testament to that. We speak only Hindi, but we premiere in Germany and Japan. Our films do phenomenally well there. We transcend the barriers of language and culture. We welcome you in. I think that's what art should be, and I hope America reaches that place.
What's exciting is that after all these years, I have made my Bollywood debut. And the reach of the Hindi film industry is huge.
Now that I am a part of the Hindi film industry, I hope I can do different roles with a lot of scope.
I am on 'Bigg Boss' only because it can open doors to the Hindi film industry for me.
In any field, people want to work with those who they know and trust. It's the same in the Hindi film industry.
I'm not avoiding the Tamil film industry because I'm making Hindi films. It's just that I'm extremely busy with Bollywood commitments.
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