45 Quotes by Y. G. Mahendran

I too once thought of producing a musical play on Tyagaraja. People fell at my feet, saying please don't commit such a folly.

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'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.

It feels nice to get back to television after a long gap.

Even when I have a vintage play, I draw in elements from current scenarios, so that modern audiences can empathize with the characters.

I play important roles in Vijay Antony's 'Saithaan,' 'Kadamban' and 'Vijay 60.'

Many for whom the stage has been the launch pad to cinema have forgotten their roots. I don't intend to, ever.

I've admired Sivaji Ganesan ever since he staged 'Veerapandiya Kattabomman.'

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.