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The Wall Street director told reporters that he had enjoyed studying the work of Satyajit Ray when he was at film school.
Speaking of his more recent experience of Indian films, he said: "You are the most prolific industry. I cannot keep up. I can't say I have any close understanding of it at all."
The Oscar-winning director also conveyed his admiration for the style of Bollywood films, saying: "I love the fact that you can switch from musical to romance to tragedy. I love that flexibility and that mentality."
Stone is to receive a lifetime achievement award at the 12th Mumbai Film Festival.
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