Paying tribute to Vijaya Mehta, Amol Palekar recalled directing her in Quest. He praised her minimalistic acting style, saying she conveyed deep emotions through subtle gestures, pauses and expressions, making every performance unforgettable

Richa Chadha wondered why the whole industry is waiting for a nod from the top 5 male actors. She said casting a commercial actor for an indie film would create a hole in the budget and wouldn't draw audiences either