Cinema Quote by Rajiv Menon

“Films take us into an entirely different world, and that's why we must ensure that our long shots do justice.”

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Ashok Mehta did not go to any institute. He did not carry the baggage of formal education.

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Looks are not important when it comes to acting.

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I used to be a reasonably good student.

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I'm usually known for films that look beautiful and attractive, probably because I am a cinematographer too.

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Sarvam'... has no gloss that you associate with my earlier work.

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Three years at the institute had not taught me as much as two weeks on the sets of 'Susman.'

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Nothing prepares you for shooting in the sea. Some days the sea is choppy, some days the waves are long. When there is no…

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Music is one field where your caste and religion is not important. People accept you so long as you can move them. It is…

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If the human story in 'STM' is relatable, it will work.

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