Script is my teacher, says Kay Kay Menon

Mumbai, March 4 (IANS) Actor Kay Kay Menon doesn't believe in doing intensive research for the characters he plays. The script, he says, is his teacher along with his own imagination coupled with the director's inputs.

"I normally don't research for my character. The text in the script is my Bible, my Quran. I go through it over and over again and something automatically comes out of it. Moreover, consistent interaction with the director and the actor's own instinct and creativity help," opines Kay Kay.

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"I don't go seeking out different roles. If a role is meant for you, it will come to you. It also depends on the perception of the people giving you the role. I have fun doing any kind of role. It's up to you to be able to give your best and do justice to it. Ultimately a talented actor will be able to essay a variety of roles," he says.

To say Kay Kay is committed to his craft is an understatement. Another recent release, "Black Friday", is a case in point. Has his theatre background enhanced his film career in any way?

"A good theatre actor needn't necessarily be a good cinema actor. The two mediums are very different. An actor reaches out to the audience as far as theatre is concerned while the audience reaches out to an actor in case of cinema," he reasons, adding, "One has to understand the medium and adapt accordingly. Personally I enjoy cinema more than theatre."

Kay Kay has stopped expecting from any of his films ever since "Paanch" ran into trouble. "I don't have any expectations from my films after the debacle of "Paanch". When I'm on the set, I'm extremely passionate about my work but on the last day of shoot I detach myself completely," he says.

And does he think he's got his due as an actor? "It's for the audience to decide. As an actor I do my bit to the best of my abilities. I do my work with utmost sincerity and loyalty. Then the rest is up to god and destiny. Moreover, there is never an end to what is due to an actor," he smiles.

Candid to the core, Kay Kay says four prerequisites influence his decision to sign a film. "The script is very important. Once you read it, either you like or you don't like it. So the first step is done. Then my role matters to me. I should feel that sense of responsibility towards the film. Then the director's wavelength should be in tandem with mine and of course money! All four are a must including money," he laughs adding, "I would comprise for a friend though."

His upcoming films include "Metro", "Shunya", "Via Darjeeling", "Drona", and "Strangers" among others.

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