Cinema Quote by Y. G. Mahendran

“Many for whom the stage has been the launch pad to cinema have forgotten their roots. I don't intend to, ever.” quote by Y. G. Mahendran — Download Open image

“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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