Nithya Menen Quotes

I definitely think independent film is very exciting, and you get to sometimes take bigger risks. So that's always a challenge and something that I look forward to.

I like directors who come on the set and create something that's a little dangerous, difficult or unusual.

My theory is, independent movies only work if you're willing to push the material and do something different.

It's hard to get a film, you know, you need a very special film to be able to get that experimental. But, I would love to see that happen. I would love the opportunity to be more experimental than I am.

I haven't done many films. But with every movie, I try to showcase a different side of me through a character.

Mainstream movies used to be more adventurous because people went to them.

What might the world look like if we took some chances on the film-makers we might be afraid of?

I suppose that I'm excited by exciting theater. It takes a risk to show us the world in a new way.

You will not find me repeating a character or carrying similar mannerism in different films.

Shah Rukh is always experimental with his role as an actor. He is the same actor who did a film like 'Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa,' 'Asoka,' 'Chak De! India' and 'Swades' and other so-called commercially successful films.

I have always tried to make life interesting for myself by doing different roles that connect mainstream cinema with its offbeat counterpart.

With independent films, you again get to work with new directors and experiment too.

With each of my films, I want to look/be different from the real me and want my performance to be different from the last one.

I am definitely going to continue directing, but I am always going to try to explore new ways of making films. It really is possible to make films in different ways.

I am glad that we can make bold films, different films within the commercial market and still do well.

The challenge is when you're offered similar roles, and you have to play them differently. I don't want people to say, 'She performs similarly in every film. There is no versatility.'

In general, I'm probably seen as an unusual director.

'Eagle vs Shark' is a little film I could take risks with and make mistakes on.

I keep surprising myself with films like 'Mission Kashmir,' 'Albela,' 'Farz,' and 'Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai.' All the roles are very different.

One thing I love about Kollywood is that, here, filmmakers are more experimental, and the audience is welcoming of it, too.

I don't want to make films that are constantly pleasing the audience, it is not my tradition.

I want my films to be different, to use different techniques, not just make a calling card film.

Nobody wants to take a risk with scripts that push the envelope.

I guess each of my roles on the network have been so different. It's great to be entrusted with such interesting, unique, and completely separate characters.

I hope for continued bravery and risk-taking for all theatremakers in 2018 and beyond.