'It was only after D-Day that people believed that I had actually directed Kal Ho Naa Ho.'

'These actors have come at the right time, when cinema is changing.'

'I admire the way he is able to maintain a balance between his personal and professional life.' 'I don't think it's something most of us can boast of.'

'They didn't speak Hindi or English, but love is a universal language.'

'Physically, he was a strong man, but given to moments of emotional weakness.' 'He had to be put back on the right track by the women in his life.'

'What can I do for my India except make films that showcase it's greatness to the world, which touch on national issues and arouse the feeling of patriotism?'

'Kishoreda was very close to our family and offered a lot of support.'

'Never had I imagined even in my wildest dreams that this 18-year-journey through 80 films would bring me so much love, respect and appreciation.' 'I never thought I would become such a charchit abhineta (popular actor).'

We bring you *that story*, and a lot more, in this fascinating excerpt from Roshmila Bhattacharya's Matinee Men: A Journey Through Bollywood.