When I'm given a role, I'm consumed by a passion to bring to life a character that exists only on paper. I mull over the character for days and internalise his feelings.

Radha Ravi

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Being on time is a practice I imbibed from my dad. He would be ready with make-up on at least three hours ahead of schedule.

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There was a time in the 1980s when I worked in 22 films a year.

1980s films year time

Like Ekalaiva, I learnt a lot watching my father from afar. Though I did imitate him initially, I soon changed tack. When people have already watched and enjoyed M. R. Radha on screen, why would they need another?

watching need father people

Vulgarity shouldn't pass off as humour.

pass off vulgarity humour

My tryst with theatre began in 1968, after the last day of school in that academic year.

year day theatre school