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. — Y. G. Mahendran Copy Share Image
Even when I have a vintage play, I draw in elements from current scenarios, so that modern audiences can empathize with the characters. — Y. G. Mahendran Copy Share Image
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,… — Y. G. Mahendran Copy Share Image
I always was a great fan of Malayalam cinema, Sathyan in particular. I loved their understated acting. — Y. G. Mahendran Copy Share Image
I've admired Sivaji Ganesan ever since he staged 'Veerapandiya Kattabomman.' — Y. G. Mahendran Copy Share Image
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… — Y. G. Mahendran Copy Share Image
Maybe Carnatic music will become more digital, because it is an audio form. But even then, why do people flock to the December season… — Y. G. Mahendran Copy Share Image
I believe that actors should get into the soul of the characters, even if it is just for one scene. — Y. G. Mahendran Copy Share Image
A stage play is beautiful only when it is seen as a stage play, just like you cannot get the same effect of a… — Y. G. Mahendran Copy Share Image
Actors improvise on the stage and enjoy interacting with audiences. — Y. G. Mahendran Copy Share Image
My mother made me listen to Carnatic music saying that only then I will be able to appreciate any good music. But what this… — Y. G. Mahendran Copy Share Image
I believe in the need for paying for art. Free shows must not be encouraged. — Y. G. Mahendran Copy Share Image
You cannot stage plays to make money. That's quite impossible until our people start spending more on tickets. — Y. G. Mahendran Copy Share Image
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… — Y. G. Mahendran Copy Share Image
