I'm absolutely delighted because I'm part of the process that has made Asians very much part of the mainstream fabric of Britain, whereas, when I first started, we were completely on the margin. Gurinder Chadha absolutelyasianbritain 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
The fact that it's hard to create an original British musical doesn't mean you shouldn't try. Gurinder Chadha britishcreatefact Change image and share on social
Indian films never show cows. When you go to India, the most noticeable thing is the cows. Everywhere you look, there's cows walking around! Just by introducing the idea of animals - livestock walking around - suddenly makes it more real. Gurinder Chadha animalcowfilm share on social
I tell stories about people audiences might think they have nothing in common with, then they emotionally connect with them and find they're not different at all. Gurinder Chadha audiencecommonconnect Change image and share on social
It's not simply that British films do well at the box office and generate revenue, it's that they provide a window to the world of what Britain and its culture is about. Gurinder Chadha boxbritainbritish Change image and share on social
One of the head guys at Disney categorically said to me, 'We don't want to make children's films any more. We want to make films that are going to appeal to all quadrants.' Hence you have films like 'Shrek' and all the Pixar stuff, which is designed to suit everybody. Gurinder Chadha appealcategoricallychild share on social
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
DVDs have their place, but the cinema is a tangible, emotional experience that I would hate my children not to have. Gurinder Chadha childcinemadvd Change image and share on social
