When '36 Chowringhee Lane' was released in 1981, I was a student of the Film and Television Institute of Tamil Nadu. Everyone who had seen the film was very impressed with its flawless direction and acting. But we, cinematography students,… — Rajiv Menon Copy Share Image
Ashok Mehta did not go to any institute. He did not carry the baggage of formal education. — Rajiv Menon Copy Share
Ashok Mehta was the man who brought contrast and lighting back to mainstream Hindi film cinematography. — Rajiv Menon Copy Share
When '36 Chowringhee Lane' was released in 1981, I was a student of the Film and Television Institute of Tamil Nadu. Everyone who had… — Rajiv Menon Copy Share
In Berkley, they have academic studies on all genres of music including rock and jazz, but in India, we don't have serious academic research… — Rajiv Menon Copy Share
I'm usually known for films that look beautiful and attractive, probably because I am a cinematographer too. — Rajiv Menon Copy Share
Three years at the institute had not taught me as much as two weeks on the sets of 'Susman.' — Rajiv Menon Copy Share
Nothing prepares you for shooting in the sea. Some days the sea is choppy, some days the waves are long. When there is no… — Rajiv Menon Copy Share
Music is one field where your caste and religion is not important. People accept you so long as you can move them. It is… — Rajiv Menon Copy Share
You know, writing isn't easy. It's tedious. Ideas have a gestation period, and after a while, it becomes difficult. — Rajiv Menon Copy Share
Good acting is confused with good dialogue delivery. Acting is about all about performance, and the way we interpret and understand the character that… — Rajiv Menon Copy Share
When an actor constructs reality, it has to be riveting and entertaining. There has to be an emotional connect with the audience. — Rajiv Menon Copy Share
