We take what we get, and we put it to good use. If this looks different in the film, that will mean they decided to enhance it, which is very easy to do these days.

We want to recreate the numbers and enthusiasm of the block party for the cameras.

The cast will grow. There will be about 80 speaking roles -- that's an impressive number.

This film shows what positive things can happen when people really invest their time and care. Beasley made the sacrifice to see this thing through.

My all time favourite films - one is 'Mary Poppins,' and the other one is 'Pakeezah.' 'Pakeezah' was an Indian film. The beauty of 'Pakeezah' was that it had a soundtrack which was pure poetry.

Having portrayed English-speaking Indian characters in British and American projects, I have always wanted to use my mother tongue in an Indian film.