Biju Menon

“Although I am a senior artiste, I am young at heart and fun-loving.”

“I only sign up to play the hero when I am that sure of the script, which, believe it or not, comes by rarely.”

“Vellimoonga' works at the box office because there is an inherent honesty to the film. Nothing about the movie has been exaggerated; it's a comedy that is clean and maintains a certain standard that harks back to Malayalam cinema's past.”

“One can't predict a film's success or failure.”

“Yes, people used to recognise me even during the initial days of my career as I am an actor. But now they have started approaching me with a smile and share their happiness with me. This change is all because of my humorous roles.”

“I think an actor should portray all kinds of emotions in films.”

“I would be bored if I had to do the same kind of roles.”

“You will have to take up responsibility in multiple areas as a lead actor. Let's say, I don't have that capacity.”

“As an actor, it is great to experiment with roles of varying shades and I have been part of some fabulous films.”

“I never had an issue working as a second hero.”

“People tell me, 'It's not on par with Vellimoonga,' after watching my movies.”

“I rarely get to be part of realistic films.”

“When audience expect only humorous roles from me, my roles will become cliche and predictable.”

“Vellimoonga' has been a game-changer and I have handled comedy in almost all the films I did after that.”

“Malayalis tend to be nostalgic about rustic storylines, pastoral themes and ordinary folk who lead a simple way of life.”

“As I enjoy making knick knacks out of wood, I visit my friend's workshop to craft them.”

“Getting typecast depends on the roles we choose, doesn't it? When the same kind of characters are offered to you, you have the option of not doing them.”

“I am not an ambitious person and I love to go with the flow.”

“I feel children should be allowed to enjoy their childhood.”

“The dictum of the industry is such that I can't only do films that appeal to me.”