Balachandra Menon Quotes

Balachandra Menon

Profession : Actor

Birth : January 11, 1954

I have no hesitation in taking up more acting assignments if good roles come.

Balachandra Menon

On one occasion I saw a banner where my name read 'Sarvasri Bharat Balachandra Menon.' I was amused and decided to find out the reason for this coinage. One of the organizers confessed rather sheepishly that they were sure about me getting the Bharat award but were doubtful if I was a Padma Shri awardee.

Balachandra Menon

Competitive spirit is a driving force that keeps life going with a thrill.

Balachandra Menon

I record all my speeches and have DTP prints of them. When I happened to read the speeches compiled I thought it made for an interesting read. This set to me thinking on publishing it in book form.

Balachandra Menon

In Hindi cinema, the cabaret dancers were eased out when the heroines imbibed their mannerisms. This could happen in Malayalam cinema too.

Balachandra Menon

As an actor, I am delighted that Innocent has busted the myth that a film star would never win an election in Kerala.

Balachandra Menon

I believe that I have an audience and the challenge is to meet their expectations.

Balachandra Menon

There was never any strain, because it becomes a strain only if you don't love what you are doing. I loved every moment of making these films.

Balachandra Menon

I never maligned the sanctity of cinema in my career. I always selected themes and made films with the fervent hope that they will never demoralise viewers.

Balachandra Menon

Politics is not my cup of tea.

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The family has been the corner stone of my success in movies.

Balachandra Menon

When you are scripting, the scene, the dialogues, everything comes before you, taking final shape. That is truly the most creative aspect of filmmaking and that is what I enjoy the most.

Balachandra Menon

Ninety per cent of my movies were hits.

Balachandra Menon

There is a right to protest in our country, but at times the manner in which the protest is done breaks all permissible levels. I don't agree with it at all.

Balachandra Menon

I feel like an emperor only when I'm writing.

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'Karyam Nissaram' and 'Oru Painkili Katha' ran for 100 days, 'Ammayana Sathyam' for 97 days and other hits were 'Kelkatha Sabdam,' 'Arante Mulla Kochu Mulla' and 'Aniyatha Valakal.'

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I believe there should be a witness to every act in this world. So when I write about a film, when I speak volumes about it, I felt there should also be a witness to attest to its credentials, and this is especially for the conviction of future generations.

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My basic mission as an artist is to communicate with people. Therefore, I am conscious I have to make films that people can digest.

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There are rules and regulations, and we live in a country where the Constitution gives us rights and at the same time there are things that have to be restricted. Hence, I believe the law of the land should be adhered to.

Balachandra Menon

Mammootty has everything from talent to looks. It's no secret that many are envious of him. And I know that if he is envious of anyone, it's me.

Balachandra Menon