Words matter. These are the best Mammootty Quotes, and they’re great for sharing with your friends.
I am an Indian, and I know what India is. I know Indian culture. I know Indian constitution and democracy.
There are times when you get several great, exciting roles; there are times when you don’t.
Emotions are the same to all human beings. But there is some difference in the way people react to situations.
More meaningful cinema is being made, and that is the reason why you see a rejuvenated Malayalam film industry. But more films aimed at youth are needed.
The producers came across some of my photographs. They thought that I resembled Ambedkar closely. So they invited me.
I don’t want to get embroiled in any controversy. At the same time, I want to take part in those conversations that are meaningful. I have not entrusted anyone to reply on behalf or react to any issue pertaining to me.
I have done great characters in Malayalam, too. In that sense, there was nothing special about my acting as Ambedkar. But I am sure that this is a great venture, and I will get a lot of exposure in India and abroad. I have tried my best to do maximum justice to the character.
When the medium of the film is English, even the illiterates also should speak in proper English.
I am a professional actor, and I am very careful about being sincere to the characters I play.
The love and liking that people have for me has bowled me over, and I am simply overwhelmed.
I did ‘Ponthan Mada’ with Laboni Sarkar, which had won many awards.
A good deal of my effort goes into the selection of films, because these things cannot be just predicted, so I am careful about the movies I finally do. Next year, too, I will have four or five films where I play different roles.
Hard work and only hard work has paid off for me. Being a very small industry, hard work is a must. It has worked wonders for me most of the time.
Culturally, I remember listening to Salil Chowdhury’s music for Malayalam films. Many Bengali actors have worked in our films, too.
Everyone has ups and downs. You can’t always get exciting roles.
