I recently found out that the print of my first film ‘Utrada Rathri,’ released in 1978, is damaged beyond repair. So the only way to relive earlier films is through books based on the screenplay. Balachandra Menon Read Quote
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. Balachandra Menon Read Quote
Years ago, I tried my hand at business and incurred huge loss, and my only way out was to do a movie with Mammootty. Balachandra Menon Read Quote
As I am a film personality, I feel it would be best to be an independent candidate. Thus if I decide to contest it won’t be under the symbol of any political party. Balachandra Menon Read Quote
The movie ‘Prema Geethangal’ brought out the campus life in the 1980s whereas ‘Ennalum Sharat’ speaks from the 2017 perspective. Balachandra Menon Read Quote
I never plan my speech. Very often the audience triggers me into the mood. Balachandra Menon Read Quote
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. Balachandra Menon Read Quote
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. Balachandra Menon Read Quote
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. Balachandra Menon Read Quote