At 90, evergreen Madhu is all about being content material

By Express News Service

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: “My autobiography would not span more than 3-4 pages,” Madhu quipped, when TNIE sought to know why he had not penned one but. By harbouring no regrets, he’s at peace with himself. The veteran actor, who turns a nonagenarian on Saturday, has at all times stayed away from the limelight of the silver display screen, regardless of being certainly one of its greatest romantic heroes!  

“Most of my wishes were granted by the time I turned 50 years,” Madhu had stated in a current interplay. As somebody who has by no means been eager on celebrating birthdays, he joked that the idea of ‘ayushman bhava’ is extra of a curse than a blessing, including that he was critically contemplating reserving a hospital mattress simply to keep away from a birthday bash. 

“My life, until I became an actor, has been published. My later life is known to all, better than I do myself. There’s no reason to pen an autobiography. It would only be a repetition of what’s already out there. There’s nothing about me that people don’t already know,” he stated.

A product of the National School of Drama, Madhu was one of many lead actors within the 1969 Hindi movie Saat Hindustani — which marked the debut of Amitabh Bachchan. A veteran of greater than 370 movies, Madhu was in a position to carve a distinct segment for himself at a time when legends like Sathyan and Prem Nazir reigned supreme. Madhu remembers Nazir as an important human being and good actor, whereas Sathyan was extra like a brother. 

Despite being a longtime actor, Madhu was by no means involved about being overshadowed by the 2 legends.  

“During those days, Prem Nazir-Madhu and Sathyan-Madhu combinations were very popular. I usually played second fiddle to them. They always encouraged me and we never competed against each other,” Madhu had stated. He was extra an actor’s actor, by no means obsessive about taking part in the protagonist. Madhu has additionally directed 12 motion pictures, along with producing 15. 

For veteran actress Sharada, he’s nonetheless her favorite co-star. “Can’t believe Madhu sir is turning 90. An established name in the industry and a very good human being, he’s done some exceptional characters. I hope he lives to be 100,” Sharada informed TNIE, including that she nonetheless retains in contact together with her Swayamvaram co-star.  

Madhu spent a superb a part of Thursday responding to the greetings of well-wishers, together with Cultural Affairs Minister Saji Cherian. A few celebratory occasions have been scheduled for Saturday.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: “My autobiography would not span more than 3-4 pages,” Madhu quipped, when TNIE sought to know why he had not penned one but. By harbouring no regrets, he’s at peace with himself. The veteran actor, who turns a nonagenarian on Saturday, has at all times stayed away from the limelight of the silver display screen, regardless of being certainly one of its greatest romantic heroes!  

“Most of my wishes were granted by the time I turned 50 years,” Madhu had stated in a current interplay. As somebody who has by no means been eager on celebrating birthdays, he joked that the idea of ‘ayushman bhava’ is extra of a curse than a blessing, including that he was critically contemplating reserving a hospital mattress simply to keep away from a birthday bash. 

“My life, until I became an actor, has been published. My later life is known to all, better than I do myself. There’s no reason to pen an autobiography. It would only be a repetition of what’s already out there. There’s nothing about me that people don’t already know,” he stated.googletag.cmd.push(perform() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

A product of the National School of Drama, Madhu was one of many lead actors within the 1969 Hindi movie Saat Hindustani — which marked the debut of Amitabh Bachchan. A veteran of greater than 370 movies, Madhu was in a position to carve a distinct segment for himself at a time when legends like Sathyan and Prem Nazir reigned supreme. Madhu remembers Nazir as an important human being and good actor, whereas Sathyan was extra like a brother. 

Despite being a longtime actor, Madhu was by no means involved about being overshadowed by the 2 legends.  

“During those days, Prem Nazir-Madhu and Sathyan-Madhu combinations were very popular. I usually played second fiddle to them. They always encouraged me and we never competed against each other,” Madhu had stated. He was extra an actor’s actor, by no means obsessive about taking part in the protagonist. Madhu has additionally directed 12 motion pictures, along with producing 15. 

For veteran actress Sharada, he’s nonetheless her favorite co-star. “Can’t believe Madhu sir is turning 90. An established name in the industry and a very good human being, he’s done some exceptional characters. I hope he lives to be 100,” Sharada informed TNIE, including that she nonetheless retains in contact together with her Swayamvaram co-star.  

Madhu spent a superb a part of Thursday responding to the greetings of well-wishers, together with Cultural Affairs Minister Saji Cherian. A few celebratory occasions have been scheduled for Saturday.