Words matter. These are the best Balachandra Menon Quotes, and they’re great for sharing with your friends.
One thing that I have noticed is that whatever be the function, however poignant or serious, the audience always prefers a speech laced with a bit of humor.
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.
I feel like an emperor only when I’m writing.
The family has been the corner stone of my success in movies.
I may have crossed three-fourths of my life and I felt it would be worth jotting down my life in movies spanning decades.
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.
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.
‘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.’
Years ago, I tried my hand at business and incurred huge loss, and my only way out was to do a movie with Mammootty.
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.
My first love was always direction; I had worked hard as a film-maker but not as an actor.
Competitive spirit is a driving force that keeps life going with a thrill.
Politics is not my cup of tea.
I never plan my speech. Very often the audience triggers me into the mood.
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.
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.
I believe that I have an audience and the challenge is to meet their expectations.
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.
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.
The movie ‘Prema Geethangal’ brought out the campus life in the 1980s whereas ‘Ennalum Sharat’ speaks from the 2017 perspective.
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.
Ninety per cent of my movies were hits.
Of all my movies, I feel that ‘Krishna Gopalakrishna’ remains one of my best works though it could not be called a box office success. I maintain that it was far ahead of its time.
As an actor, I am delighted that Innocent has busted the myth that a film star would never win an election in Kerala.
I have no hesitation in taking up more acting assignments if good roles come.
