Kay Kay Menon says he got ‘real’ recognition after Sarkar: Didn’t have to...

Actor Kay Kay Menon recently spoke about his cinematic journey. He opened up about the pivotal role that the film Sarkar played in establishing him as a recognised face in the Hindi film industry. Despite starting his acting journey with Naseem in 1995, it wasn't until 2005 that he felt acknowledged for his work.

Kay Kay Menon talks about the turning point in his career

In an interview with Bollywood Bubble, Kay Kay Menon spoke about the significance of his role as Vishnu Nagre in Ram Gopal Varma's Sarkar. He believes that the film, featuring the iconic Amitabh Bachchan, played a crucial role in bringing him recognition. The actor recalled that after Sarkar, he no longer needed to introduce himself as people recognised him as Kay Kay Menon.

Kay Kay shares his perspective about Commercial vs Art House Cinema

Responding to a question about whether Haider marked a shift for him into a mixed space of commercial and art house cinema, Kay Kay Menon challenged the distinction, stating, "I don’t think so. First of all, the genesis of the word commercial is from commerce. So, what has done well is commercial." He said that his recognition in the industry started with films that achieved commercial success.

Kay Kay Menon on his life post Sarkaar success

Kay Kay Menon expressed that after the success of Sarkar, that he refrained from measuring or gauging his career. He noted that post-Sarkar, he didn't involve himself in scrutinising his career trajectory. The actor stated that such evaluations are best left to cinema experts and trade pundits, highlighting his focus on diverse roles and contributions to both mainstream and parallel cinema.

Kay Kay Menon's recent project

Kay Kay Menon is presently engaged in the project The Railway Men, which delves into the events surrounding the 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy. The film, featuring actors like R. Madhavan, Babil, and Divyenndu, dramatises the catastrophic incident that impacted thousands of lives. Kay Kay plays the role of a station master in this series.