45 Quotes by Y. G. Mahendran

I believe in the need for paying for art. Free shows must not be encouraged.

I believe that actors should get into the soul of the characters, even if it is just for one scene.

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.

During dad's time, we didn't have many sabhas to nurture plays. Later soaps threatened to subdue theatre.

Of course, I have not just been a Sivaji Ganesan fan but a fanatic.

I have been whistling songs from childhood. I suppose it compensated for a lack of singing voice and satisfied my musical appetite.

'Vietnam Veedu' is nothing if you compare Nagesh's other works. He is the definition of humor in India.

There was a time when people were afraid that film music would totally displace classical music.

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.