I don't know about the whole song-and-dance thing. But if India will have me, the independent cinema scene there is something I'm really interested in. Manish Dayal cinemadanceindependent Change image and share on social
I actually wanted to first direct and produce, but then I got this very cool opportunity to be in front of the camera once. Manish Dayal cameracooldirect Change image and share on social
I think I've always been somebody to break rules. Manish Dayal breakhaverule Change image and share on social
Steven Spielberg was my idol growing up. I knew that all of his movies have a very specific message and point of view, and the always are really epic. Manish Dayal epicgrowidol Change image and share on social
One really interesting thing for me was learning about kitchen etiquette, and the differences between an Indian kitchen and a French one. They're different in atmosphere, and also in how chefs maneuver within them. Manish Dayal atmospherechefdifference share on social
I studied business and also studied film, then I graduated, and I worked at a network. I was able to use my business skills there - I was an associate producer for a little bit. Manish Dayal associatebitebusiness Change image and share on social
I remember once being told by a casting person, years ago, that I shouldn't pursue a career in the business because of the color of my skin. The fact that I remember it today means it stuck with me. I thought that was really stupid advice and advice nobody should ever give someone. Manish Dayal adviceagobusiness share on social
I love India so much. It's sort of the most chaotic but also disciplined place at the same time. Every time I go there, I feel like I'm ready to rock and roll. Manish Dayal chaoticdisciplinefeel Change image and share on social
I didn't act in school. I didn't study acting, either. I learned everything when I got to New York. Manish Dayal actlearnschool Change image and share on social
Definitely, I think I fulfill a very funny Indian stereotype because I love technology. It's something I've always been interested in. Manish Dayal fulfillfunnyhave Change image and share on social
