Take risks and don't fear failure - Waheeda Rehman

The director's word used to be final. Today directors don't even come on sets for a dance sequence. Its canned by the choreographer.

How often do you come out of a film these days humming a song? Earlier I thought that my age had something to do with it. But then I spoke with some youngsters and they seemed to agree in retrospect."

In those days the heroes and heroines had to play characters, which were essentially good. Now there is no such compulsion. And it is a good thing. I like the choices Vidya Balan has made. People say mine was the golden age of cinema. I think we are on the threshold of another golden period.