Pankaj Kapur on Directing After Mausam: 'Can't Go Door-To-Door Asking Money'

• Pankaj Kapur, after his directorial debut Mausam in 2011, hasn't directed another film.
• Mausam, starring his son Shahid Kapoor, underperformed at the box office despite high expectations.
• Kapur has several scripts but is hesitant to direct due to the challenge of securing funding without 'going door-to-door asking for money'.
• He highlights issues with casting, stating that Bollywood often prioritizes 'glittering' stars over actors who truly fit the character.
• Kapur criticizes Bollywood's star culture and money-obsessed mindset, citing examples of big-star films failing at the box office.