“My focus is always on the identity of the character and the mark it leaves behind,” he says. That’s because screen time has never been a criteria for him. “I have never tried to market myself or considered myself to be an aggressive actor, but I have put my heart and soul into everything I have done so far,” begins Manoj, who has mesmerised Malayalis with his legendary acts from the 1988 movie Mamalakalkkappurathu to the just-released Solo and Tharangam. From full-length roles to cameos, he has played his part very well. The actor, who will complete 30 years in the film industry next year, looks back with pride at having given his cent per cent to all his attempts. A ruthless cop, a struggling layman, a fierce warrior, a fearless rebel, an immature adult, an evil black magician, a brainless goon, devilish gangster or an egoistic singer - name it, this man has done it all, with such ease and precision. Jayan has acquired the mythical power of parakaya pravesha – of leaving one’s body and entering another. A rough scan through the characters he has played, one can’t help, but think if Manoj K.
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