Not that I know of; which one are you referring to?

I mean your writing on cinema...

Oh yes, one or two of them. In very rare circumstances; like when my friend. Alex Kadavil who passed away recently; I'd written an article on him. The there is this four part series in the Mathrubhumi - the Gulf special, about my experiences in the Middle East.

What is the reason for turning to such a medium?

(Laughs) No I haven't turned to the medium. I won't either; they're just making me do it!

Oh, is it!

Yes, I am not a writer. I can't write.

So you're not satisfied on that front....

It's just that in some particular circumstances I reacted by writing. I will not attempt to write on my own; an article I mean

What is your first film?

Agnisakshi. Kallukondoru Pennu was almost simultaneous. Its production was held up at various stages, so the release got delayed.

What was your experience working abroad on films, like in the Gulf?

Ah, Manal Nagaram was the first serial on living in the Gulf. Kallukondoru Oru Pennu was an attempt to show in the Malayalam mainstream a subject related to the Gulf War. In comparison, shooting in the Gulf has been a difficult proposition. 'Cause there are umpteen restrictions; and in Kallukondoru Pennu we were trying to recreate the Gulf War. '98 was when we shot the film; and '90 was when the war happened, in '89. You see, in Kuwait there are several reminders, monuments to the Iraq invasion. So it is a sensitive subject for them and we had to deal with their Ministry, their Ministry of Interiors. The bureaucratic formalities were tremendous. So by the time we got through, a lot of time had passed. In the movie, following the war, there's an exodus of refugees to Jordan, Amman. To create that was very difficult. But the Malayali community there was very helpful; which is what made it all possible. Particularly, people like Sri Suresh Kumar; who were totally devoted to the cause. So that their experiences in war could be known outside. Which was interesting; today I think seeing a film like that would be an ironically interesting aspect. Now, when the war is in its second episode; there's a lot of human plight. The irony of the story is such. That a woman who has come out of a big war, on the scale of tanks, ammunition etc. faces another humanitarian war in society - where property, wealth become an issue. So that is the irony in the tale, which makes it relevant to today's time.

As you said, your Father has influenced you a lot. What about friends?

Oh yes, very much. For me, there isn't a life outside of my professional life. My friends are those I work with. So right from Drama School, people who've been involved with my theatre work, my colleagues when I was in television - all have always inspired me and made me do better, each one of them. Now when in cinema, I maintain a very close relationship with all of them. So, yeah, professional relationship has enriched me personally too; and that's something I'm grateful for.

Is there anyone else whom you could name as having influenced you a great deal?

So many. If I name just one, it would be unfair. So many of them, so many.

Okay....

A lot of actors, directors, technicians, writers, producers.

Now shall I ask you a tricky question?

Yes?

Which do you feel is your best work; or is it yet to come?