When it comes to telling a sensible tale with an issue being in the midst of affairs, Kabir believes "Lagey Raho Munnabhai" is an ultimate example.

"Look at that film - even that had an issue, but it was never once in your face. Raj Kumar Hirani kept it all so subtle and yet conveyed the message so well. It was as commercial as it gets and audiences too were thoroughly entertained. That's the way to make movies because it not just made all parties happy but also had a satisfied director at the end of it all," he said.

Apart from Hirani, he feels that one can learn a lot from Mani Ratnam, who made films like "Roja" and "Bombay".

"His are what one can term as truly humane films. The man has made so many marvellous films over the years and all so different from one another. Still, one can't miss his genius in any of his films. He is someone who has got it just so perfect when it comes to pleasing masses as well as intelligentsia," said Kabir.