What is the universal appeal of this film?

I am always attracted to films that on the surface belong to a particular place but remind us in the end that we have a lot more in common with other people and their problems than we had thought.

And in the case of Smile Pinki?

It is the story of dedication and vision. It is also the story of love a father has for his daughter. And it is the story of hope. Stories such these have a universal chord. I have said this before: I continue to be inspired by the simple idea that the better we know each other, the better the world is. I hope people come out seeing my documentaries, especially Smile Pinki, feeling like they better understand the life of someone living a very different reality.