Words matter. These are the best Y. G. Mahendran Quotes, and they’re great for sharing with your friends.
I believe in the need for paying for art. Free shows must not be encouraged.
I play important roles in Vijay Antony’s ‘Saithaan,’ ‘Kadamban’ and ‘Vijay 60.’
Even when I have a vintage play, I draw in elements from current scenarios, so that modern audiences can empathize with the characters.
It is impossible to be miserable and depressed whilst whistling.
There was a time when people were afraid that film music would totally displace classical music.
You cannot stage plays to make money. That’s quite impossible until our people start spending more on tickets.
‘Vietnam Veedu’ is nothing if you compare Nagesh’s other works. He is the definition of humor in India.
Of course, I have not just been a Sivaji Ganesan fan but a fanatic.
Live stage shows cannot be replaced.
My mom was a pillar of support to my father in his theatre endeavors.
My mother made me listen to Carnatic music saying that only then I will be able to appreciate any good music. But what this has also done for me is that I’m unable to accept modern-day cinema songs.
It feels nice to get back to television after a long gap.
When it comes to Vijay Antony, he’s very calculative and is ready to go to any extent for the success of the movie.
I always was a great fan of Malayalam cinema, Sathyan in particular. I loved their understated acting.
Maybe Carnatic music will become more digital, because it is an audio form. But even then, why do people flock to the December season in Madras? Because they want to see the artiste face-to-face.
I believe that actors should get into the soul of the characters, even if it is just for one scene.
I might have had my highs and lows in cinema and television but in theatre the response has always been positive.
‘Kadamban’ is a movie with a social message on deforestation. Along with my daughter Madhuvanthi, I am playing a significant role.
A stage play is beautiful only when it is seen as a stage play, just like you cannot get the same effect of a live Bharatanatyam performance in a recording.
I have been whistling songs from childhood. I suppose it compensated for a lack of singing voice and satisfied my musical appetite.
Even when I was working in 30 films a year I was doing 20 plays a month.
During dad’s time, we didn’t have many sabhas to nurture plays. Later soaps threatened to subdue theatre.
My first wife is always the stage.
I would love to do ‘Galatta Kalyanam’ as well.
I too once thought of producing a musical play on Tyagaraja. People fell at my feet, saying please don’t commit such a folly.
Generally, I travel with my own cast to stage plays in different countries.
Rhythm was a very strong element in KVM’s music. He used to be called Udukkadi Mannan, because of his wide use of percussion instruments, which included ghata sanjari.
Expressing my adoration for ‘Chitralaya’ Gopu, the living legend of unadulterated humor, has been in my mind for a while now. What better way to do it than bringing back his hit on stage.
Actors improvise on the stage and enjoy interacting with audiences.
It is well-known that whistling is a great pick-me-up and promotes a feeling of happiness.
People knew that I was a disciple of Sivaji Ganesan and wanted to honour his memory. In fact, I did a movie and play adaptation of ‘Vietnam Veedu,’ and used the song ‘Un Kannil Neer Vadinthal’ as part of the play.
The plays that I performed in the ’70s are not the same plays that I perform today. However, what they have in common is a solid foundation of a story, and good, healthy comedy.
My father used to say that even in comedies, you should have a little ‘carry-home message.’ Don’t make it an experience where you forget play as you walk out.
I’ve been a part of Margazhi festival even as a little boy. I used to accompany my mom to concerts held by the Music Academy.
One day, I came to perform after a film shoot, and I was told that the regular actress couldn’t come, and that my wife will be playing the character of my sister-in-law!
