In 1981 I had 21 releases so you can imagine. I was doing three shifts. It was chaotic. I was in the studio or airports. The quality did suffer along with appearance but we didn't pause to think.
Sumalatha
Congress leaders did not exert pressure on me to contest from Bengaluru South. But I told them categorically that there is no question of contesting from any other constituency except Mandya because of the bonding my family has with the people.
I was quite good academically. My uncles wanted me to go for the civil services.
If I want to enter politics, it will be only from Mandya. Otherwise, I will be totally away from politics as it is not my ambition at all.
I consider it is my duty and responsibility to protect the interests of Congress workers and leaders in Mandya, and I reiterate that I will contest from Mandya on the Congress ticket and there will be no change in the decision.
I am not a professional politician.
I am not going to pretend I will change the landscape of Mandya in one day.
My first campaign message is: You can fight an election with clean and healthy methods without resorting to dirty tricks and cheap talk. This is my first agenda.
I can assure people of Mandya that I will be an efficient voice of the district. Farm distress is a cause of concern and I want to fight it.
I hate the word 'politician' in connection with me as I do not see myself as one.
