Top 45 Quotes & Sayings by Y. G. Mahendran

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Last updated on December 21, 2024.

Yecha Gunja Mahendran is an Indian dramatist, actor, singer, playwright and comedian from the state of Tamil Nadu. He has acted in a number of plays and films. He is the son of Y. G. Parthasarathy, one of the pioneers of modern Tamil drama and Rajalakshmi Parthasarathy, founder and dean of Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan group of schools, and nephew of veteran Tamil filmmaker K. Balaji. Mahendra is also the cousin of actress Vyjayanthimala and the co-brother of Rajinikanth and Mohanlal.

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I would like to do one of Ilaiyaraaja's songs. After all, I did play drums for him and have watched him closely while composing, recording and performing. I would like to do an album of Mohammed Rafi's Hindi songs, too.

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

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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.

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I might have had my highs and lows in cinema and television but in theatre the response has always been positive.

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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.

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I would love to do 'Galatta Kalyanam' as well.

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I have spent more time on stage than at home.

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It is well-known that whistling is a great pick-me-up and promotes a feeling of happiness.

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'Kadamban' is a movie with a social message on deforestation. Along with my daughter Madhuvanthi, I am playing a significant role.

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

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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.

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

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The applause from the audience gives me a high. Probably that's what has kept my love for theatre intact.

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I acted in 'Oomakkuyil' under Balu Mahendra's baton.

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You cannot stage plays to make money. That's quite impossible until our people start spending more on tickets.

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

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Generally, I travel with my own cast to stage plays in different countries.

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Of course, there is no substitute for live performances.

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

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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.

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

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My mom was a pillar of support to my father in his theatre endeavors.

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

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

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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.

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Actors improvise on the stage and enjoy interacting with audiences.

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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!

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Even when I was working in 30 films a year I was doing 20 plays a month.

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It is impossible to forget a great actor like Sivaji Ganesan.

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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.

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

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Live stage shows cannot be replaced.

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

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When it comes to Vijay Antony, he's very calculative and is ready to go to any extent for the success of the movie.

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My first wife is always the stage.

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If I'm to have another birth I wish to be born to the same parents and also have the same supportive wife, Sudha.

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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.

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Every musician should announce the raga and the sahityam before performing.

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

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It is impossible to be miserable and depressed whilst whistling.

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

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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.

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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.

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

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I always was a great fan of Malayalam cinema, Sathyan in particular. I loved their understated acting.

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