I will direct Hindi films: Nagraj Manjule

Mumbai April 28 (IANS) Marathi film Sairat fame director Nagraj Manjule says that he will direct a Hindi film someday.

He was conferred with Maharashtra s Icon of the Year award by 92.7 Big FM on Thursday here where he spoke about the speculation of him working with megastar Amitabh Bachchan.

Right now I can t reveal much about it. It is too early to talk about that. But surely in future I will direct Hindi films.

Talking about the rise of collaboration between Hindi and Marathi film industries he said: Till the time good movies are being made there is no problem in collaboration with any industry.

On receiving the award he said: It feels really good to receive honour for your work. I feel our responsibility should be towards our work. People give award because they appreciate your work.

It is a symbol that your work is being appreciated and praised by people. Awards don t increase responsibility towards work but I feel we should be responsible enough to do our best work.

I feel privileged when my name is taken with the industry s top league directors. All are doing their best work. Over the years all these people have taken forward the industry and I am just a small part of this movement he added.

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