Tag Archives: Kanika Dhillon

There is no greater agony than carrying the burden of an untold story. Kanika Dhillon

In a film we have limited time and space to say what we have to, hence the visual language and brevity needs to be paramount. In a novel, however, we can dissect each thought and emotion and build on it. Kanika Dhillon

I may have a story idea but everything starts moving when I am able to see my characters clearly. They then organically lead or respond to the story or the universe I want to create. Kanika Dhillon

I joined Red Chillies entertainment right after I returned from the London School of Economics in 2007. Kanika Dhillon

Even if you are a superstar, you have to give your audience some content. Because there is so much good content out there that people consume today. To sustain this, you have to nurture good content and writers. Kanika Dhillon

In fact, the only way to inspire people to embrace change is through setting a narrative and telling a story. It can be central to innovation and change, and at the same time it can preserve tradition and memories. Kanika Dhillon

Your influence and remuneration is directly proportionate to your film's success. So in that sense, Bollywood is a level playing field. If you are delivering on certain parameters, regardless of your gender, you will get paid. Kanika Dhillon

Telling a story is an emotional and personal experience for me and I can't do without it. Kanika Dhillon

I am happy writing and being a producer not a director. Kanika Dhillon

If I start playing by the rules, I will inhibit myself of the possibilities that lie beyond. I don't like to be framed or given borders to operate in or curtail my thought process and as a writer it's not only my choice but also my need to go beyond the given framework. Kanika Dhillon