“I feel like an emperor only when I'm writing.” — Balachandra Menon Quote

I feel like an emperor only when I'm writing.

Ninety per cent of my movies were hits.

I record all my speeches and have DTP prints of them. When I happened to read the speeches compiled I thought it made for an interesting read. This set to me thinking on publishing it in book form.

I never maligned the sanctity of cinema in my career. I always selected themes and made films with the fervent hope that they will never demoralise viewers.

Politics is not my cup of tea.

Name me an emperor who was ever struck by a cannonball.

I'm not sure whether Jeff Bezos is the greatest thing in the world coming along or if he may be the emperor with no clothes.

I had always been fascinated with Napoleon because he was a self-made emperor; Victor Hugo said, 'Napoleon's will to power,' and it was the title of my paper. And I submitted it to my teacher, and he didn't think I had written it. And he wanted me to explain it to him.

I would rather have a nod from an American, than a snuff-box from an emperor.

An artist, in my understanding of the word, should side with the people against the Emperor that oppresses his or her people.