Our films have the ability to tell global audiences who we are, and this is something the government should feel compelled to protect. My film, 'Bend it Like Beckham,' for example, would not have been made without the backing and support of the U.K. Film Council. Gurinder Chadha abilityaudienceback share on social
Bollywood is a cinema of vibrant contradictions, which works when it seems it shouldn't. Gurinder Chadha bollywoodcinemacontradiction Change image and share on social
If you want to be a director, work with writers and find different ways of telling stories with film, then do a course. This way you can consolidate what you've learnt and use the course to go further. Gurinder Chadha consolidatedirectorfilm share on social
Constantly, I've been asked to make a sequel to 'Beckham.' However, I thought a West End show was the proper way to go. Once we made the show, I wanted to make sure that I embraced the West End genre rather than just put the film on stage. Gurinder Chadha askbeckhamconstantly share on social
I knew from an early age that people didn't see the different sides of me. I formulated a kind of bi-cultural identity quite early, and I was always very comfortable with it, but I knew people didn't quite see that. Gurinder Chadha agecomfortablecultural share on social
My pregnancy was great, but the last three weeks were manic because my blood pressure was going up and up. Gurinder Chadha bloodgreatmanic Change image and share on social
Australians have a fantastic sense of humour and incredible taste. I was there for 'Bend It Like Beckham,' and I had a great time. Aussies loved it, and I think 'Bride & Prejudice' is going to do well, too, because it's all about having a good time. Gurinder Chadha aussieaustralianbeckham share on social
I really thought I couldn't be a mum. We had tried several times with IVF,, and it hadn't worked and we'd given up in a way. We both thought, 'You know what, that's that. It's not going to happen - let's move on.' Gurinder Chadha happenivfmove share on social
The more I make films, the more I feel less inclined to talk about them and just let people watch them. I feel that the pictures are telling the story, and I can't really add anything except just talking about the technicalities of what happened on the day. Gurinder Chadha adddayfeel share on social
Writing film scripts is the hardest thing in the world. A script has to go to five or six drafts, and you need the feedback of other people and to keep coming back with a fresh eye, honing it down. Gurinder Chadha backcomedraft Change image and share on social