“Ashok Mehta was the man who brought contrast and lighting back to main...” — Rajiv Menon Quote

“Ashok Mehta was the man who brought contrast and lighting back to mainstream Hindi film cinematography.”

“You know, writing isn't easy. It's tedious. Ideas have a gestation period, and after a while, it becomes difficult.”

“Film music is always given a step-motherly treatment though it is the most popular form of music.”

“I believe that filmmakers have to internalize the story and subtext so well that all of the departments can start to speak to each other - that music can speak to cinematography can speak to writing and back again.”

“I love a good movie where I can go crazy, be superanalytical and discuss the cinematography and the score and everything. I love when my mind gets put to work. I also love entertainment. I want to escape reality and have a good time.”

“I think 'GoodFellas' is just a perfect film. From an efficiency of storytelling standpoint, from an entertainment standpoint, from a performance standpoint, from a use of music standpoint, from a cinematography and editing standpoint - to me, it's just a perfect movie.”